Stumped

After all the hype and build up, the cricket extravaganza is finally underway - the hosts England are strongly tipped to win the World Cup, Alison Mitchell, Geoff Lemon and Charu Sharma all reflect on their opening victory against South Africa in a game which saw Ben Stokes hit 89 with the bat and make a wonder catch.We'll also discuss Australia's chances of retaining the title and find out what Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara thinks of his former side as they begin their campaign against New Zealand.Picture - Ben Stokes (Credit - Getty Images)

Stumped presenters Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell count down their ten greatest ever matches from the Cricket World Cup.We hear some of the key moments and speak to the players who were involved in those stand out games.Photo: The ten captains from all of the teams involved in the 2019 Cricket World Cup (Getty Images)

We preview the 2019 men's Cricket World Cup as the 10 top one-day teams in the world compete to lift the trophy at Lord's on 14 July. We speak to former England director of cricket Andrew Strauss and Afghanistan fast bowler Hamid Hassan. Plus, find out which match finished Number 1 in our shortlist of the greatest world cup matches in history.Photo:England's Eoin Morgan, Adil Rashid and Mark Wood (Press Association)

Reaction to Mumbai Indians' fourth Indian Premier League title in seven years.Plus, Damien Fleming relives the final over of Australia's extraordinary semi-final tie with South Africa in the 1999 World Cup.And former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu on the threats that led him to flee his homeland.Photo: South Africa's Lance Klusener (Getty Images)

Our Cricket World Cup countdown continues with the day Irish eyes were smiling. We'll hear from Kevin O'Brien, whose record-breaking century shocked England in 2011.Plus, a World Cup final of a different kind at Lord's. We'll hear how street children from around the world sent out a powerful message of hope through the game of cricket.Photo: Kevin O'Brien (Getty Images)

Does cricket have a problem with recreational drugs? We ask whether the extra money in the game is leading players astray.Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup hero Hashan Tillakaratne remembers the amazing victory over Australia that rocked cricket's established order.And how the sport is providing an escape to those New York immigrants who feel isolated in Donald Trump's America.Photo: Sri Lanka during the 1996 World Cup final (Getty Images)

How India's incredible victory over the mighty West Indies in the 1983 World Cup final ignited a nation's love affair with the game. Plus, is it a risky PR stunt or a worthy campaign? We speak to the organisers of a controversial mixed-gender match which is setting out to transform perceptions of the women's game in India.Photo: Veda Krishnamurthy, Harmanpreet Kaur, Mithali Raj and Virat Kohli (Credit: RCBTweets)

Could England's decision to fast-track Barbados-born bowler Jofra Archer into their World Cup plans hamper their bid to win the tournament for the first time? Plus, memories of the 2011 World Cup final in Mumbai when India beat Sri Lanka in style to deliver the ultimate prize to their cricket-mad fans.Photo: Jofra Archer (Getty Images)

We revisit Kapil Dev's extraordinary 175 for India at the 1983 World Cup through the eyes of the man with the best seat in the house - Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Dave Houghton. Plus the student from South Australia who says his new fitness test can halt the injury epidemic among fast bowlers.Photo: Kapil Dev at Tunbridge Wells (Getty Images)

We look back at Australia's one-run victory over India in 1987 that provided a catalyst for their era of supremacy. And as another top South African turns his back on the national team, we'll look at what can be done to stop the talent drain from one of cricket's leading countries.Photo: Dean Jones and Allan Border (Getty Images)