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May 2019
56m 49s

South Africa's 1999 World Cup meltdown

Bbc World Service
About this episode

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)

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