Simon Mann celebrates his Gloucestershire county's long awaited Vitality Blast success and joins Simon Hughes in admiring their ailing president Syd Lawrence's strength in attending finals day and helping his team triumph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review an emphatic victory seized by Sri Lanka, England's only Test defeat of the summer and hear Ollie Pope's explanation for England's careless batting. We also hear from the veteran Sri Lankan batsman Siddath Wettimuny on what this victory means for Sri Lankan cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess some kamikaze batting by England in their second ininngs - lasting just 34 overs - to gift Sri Lanka a decent chance of an unexpected victory. They also discuss the solutions to the bad-light issue and celebrate Moeen Ali's illustrious international career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamikaze second day batting by England and unhelpful light forcing spinners to be bowled in seamer friendly conditions has given Sri Lanka a route back into this third Test. The Simons report on the fiasco of bad light and an interesting debut for the 6ft 7in Josh Hull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the first day of the final Test at the Oval where Sri Lanka's erratic bowling in lively conditions helps Ollie Pope rediscover his talent despite a truncated day. The pair also discuss the obvious solution to bad light in test cricket - pink balls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gus Atkinson takes his fourth five wicket haul to go with his first innings hundred to take the man of the match spoils as England overcome Sri Lanka by 190 runs at Lords. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on a poorly attended fourth day at the home of cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During the 3rd days play at Lord's Joe Root overtakes Sir Alastair Cook's record of 33 Test Hundreds with his second century of the match. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann run out of superlatives for the man who must surely be high on King Charles New Year's Honours List. But Root is certainly far from satisfied with that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon. Mann report on a second day at Lord's when Gus Atkinsin completed a remarkable double with 12 wickets in his first Test and a maiden first class hundred in his second at the Home of Cricket. His clean striking enabled England to dominate a second day, bowling Sri Lanka out to achieve a 200 plus lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Root spares England's blushes with a diligent 33rd Test hundred to compensate for England's shoddy early batting and afterwards commemorates his innings to his former coach, the tragically departed Graham Thorpe. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report from Lords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes discovers the true origins of cricket, established 400 years ago this week, with a tragic accident on the field at Horsted Keynes CC in Sussex, an incident explored in revealing new detail by historian and archivist Bob Willard Watts. For a commemorative book on this story visit www.HKCC-1624.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann praise Joe Root's tenacity and dependability and Jamie Smith's panache as a makeshift England side overcome a plucky Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the precocious Jamie Smith's notches a maiden Test century to give England a lead of 122, the bowlers wear down Sri Lankan resistance to move in sight of victory.. The Simons assess a gusty third day at Old Trafford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A determined Sri Lankan bowling performance holds England in check until the precocious Jamie Smith eases them into a position of potential dominance. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann suggest the first hour of the Third day will hold the key to the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At 6-3 and 113-7 it looked like a predictable capitulation for Sri Lanka on the opening day of the Test series, but a captains innings and a fine debut got them close to respectability as the gloomy conditions forced Ollie Pope to employ spinners against the tail. The Simons review the play from OldTrafford which was dedicated to the memory of Graham Thorpe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss Sri Lanka's prospects in the forthcoming three Test series against a Stokes-less England, highlighting their comprehensive defeat to an England 5th XI in their only warm-up match and this being their first three-Test series for six years. Also in this show, a reflection of The Hundred tournament having completed its fourth season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At a charity day to raise funds for the Professional Cricketers Trust, Simon Hughes talks to former players including Paul Nixon and Monty Panesar especially about dealing with mental health issues arising from the game. And in the wake of Graham Thorpe's tragic death we hear from charities trying to address the problems which seem particular to our great summer sport. For more info on the Professional Cricketers Trust and to donate visit thepca.co.uk/trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A short reminder about the special family fun day at Teddington CC on Tuesday 13 August to raise money for the Professional Cricketers Trust featuring coaching and masterclasses given by the likes of Monty Panesar, Paul Nixon, Alex Tudor, Stuart Meaker, Darren Stevens and other former professionals. For more details visit worldsbestcc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The premature death of the ebullient Surrey and England batsman Graham Thorpe at just 55 has left everyone in the cricket world numb with disbelief. Simon Hughes, Simon Mann and Simon Wilde, the author of Thorpe's autobiography, Rising From The Ashes, celebrate the career of a man who didn't win the accolades or the garlands that he deserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes talks to Durham chief executive Tim Bostock about potential Saudi investment, creating a further boost to the North East economy, the imminence of a ninth team in the Hundred, and how a new hotel at Chester le Street will double the county's income and produce even more world class talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With as explosive a spell of fast bowling as produced by an England bowler this century, Mark Wood demolished West Indies, leaving the path clear for Ben Stokes to put the lid on the series with England's fastest ever Test fifty. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the match and the series and how England are shaping up for sterner challenges ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann admire the resilience of Root and Stokes and the panache of Jamie Smith to rescue England from a parlous position to the prosperity of a decent lead and complete west indies misery with two late wickets. Another three day test? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report from Edgbaston on a day when England's bowlers secured 10 West indian wickets with well-honed plans but then handed several back with ill-judged shots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story and Nikki Chaudhuri review England's triumphant summer before turning their attention to this year's Hundred competition with a detailed look at how each side is shaping up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England seal the Botham-Richards series 2-0 with an impressive demolition job on the fourth day at Trent Bridge, led by the rookie spinner Shoaib Bashir with an impressive five wicket haul. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a much more competitive second Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a lively third day at Trent Bridge, the England batsmen drive their team into a strong position to overcome spirited tailend West Indies resistance. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann marvel at Harry Brooks panache and lament West Indies bowlers' inconsistency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann praise two men from the tiny island of Dominica who make England sweat in the Nottingham sun and give West indies renewed heart after a sorry performance at Lords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Led by the frisky Ollie Pope making his sixth Test hundred, England's batsmen frolicked on a lively Trent Bridge pitch profiting from some wayward West Indian bowling and shoddy fielding. Although England were bowled out in a day Simon Hughes and Simon Mann both believe England have got enough to boss the game. For more information on our sponsor Nicholson original gin go to drinknicholson.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roland Butcher, the first black cricketer to play for England, stands on the Lord's outfield where he first established himself to reflect on the celebrated West Indies teams of the 1970s and 1980s and the importance of trying to recover the skills and exuberance that made them the envy of the cricketing world. Thanks to our sponsors Nicholson. For more information go to drinknicholson.com and use the code Yakka2024 for your 15% discount on products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and former England swing bowler Derek Pringle pay tribute to the amazing career of Jimmy Anderson who has put 25,000 tonnes through his knees and ankles and run over 500 miles in the England cause and can still produce deliveries of exquisite and deadly quality. There will never again be a bowler like him. Toast him with a Nicholson cocktail (or a Guinness!) Go to drinknicholson.com for more info and use the code Yakka2024 for a 15% discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the sad decline of West Indies Test cricket brutally exposed by England on the second day of the Lords Test. England's debutants enjoyed it anyway and Ben Stokes joined the all-rounders elite of 200 test wickets to go with his 6000 Test runs. This podcast is supported by Nicholson original gin. For more info and a 15% discount go to drinknicholson.com and use the code Yakka2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann witness a remarkable Test match debut by Gus Atkinson to steal the limelight on Jimmy Anderson's farewell bow, as West Indies capitulate for 121. This episode is supported by Nicholson. For more information and a 15% discount on your purchase go to drinknicholson.com and use the code Yakka2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Lara joins the podcast to look back on his epic, record-breaking innings against, and in England 30 years ago, featured in a new book - Lara: the England Chronicles published this week. He reveals the men who shaped his style and the man who bowled the most unplayable ball he ever faced, and considers the prospects for his compatriots next week at Lord's. Also in this episode a discussion on the future of the world game following the gathering of cricket's most significant movers and shakers at Lord's this week. LARA The England Chronicles is available to buy in hardback and ebook formats at thenightwatchman.net. Hardback: £20 (RRP £25) + p&p - use coupon code LARA6 at the checkout. Hardback signed: £25 (RRP £30) + p&p - use coupon code LARA6 at the checkout. Ebook: £4.99 (RRP £6.99) - use coupon code LARA7 at the checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Simons analyse the announcement of England's squad for the first Test of the summer, which includes the call-up of Surrey's Jamie Smith at the expense of Jonny Bairstow. In the second half of the show is a review of the T20 World Cup final, and a first Indian title for a dozen years, a fitting crown for the departing Indian coach Rahul Dravid and the mercurial Jasprit Bumrah. The podcast also includes Sunny Gavaskar's surprising choice as his favourite all-time T20 player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

India and South Africa deservedly make it through to the T20 World Cup final as the only two unbeaten teams in the competition and show their potency and versatility in two one sided semis. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the action which could signal the end of one or two senior England players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The phenomenal South African fast bowler Dale Steyn - taker of 699 international wickets - joins the podcast to talk lost World Cup semi finals, prospects for South Africa at this T20 World Cup as it reaches its climax and how to advise modern pace bowlers. 'Always take the positive option. Think wickets even if you're going at 14 an over....' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review two days of madcap T20 cricket after which Australia are eliminated from the last game, and brilliant, irresistible Afghanistan make it to their first ever World Cup semi final to face South Africa on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a slightly stuttery early campaign England secure their T20 World Cup semi final spot with an annihilation of the USA team. The Simons assess England's growing confidence and analyse their likely semi final opponents, and beyond the cricket report on an impressive coral reef restoration project. For more information visit https://www.emcantigua.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes is joined by West Indian born former Middlesex express Ricky Elcock to review England's Phil Salt-inspired defeat of the West Indies in the T20 World Cup and to discuss Elcock's later life training in the Caribbean to be Virgin Atlantic's first-ever black pilot. Ricky's fascinating autobiography Balls to Fly is available here - https://amzn.eu/d/0igB6ee0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann relive England's anxiety through a day in the T20 World Cup when rain relented to allow England just enough time to defeat Namibia, and Australia had just enough depth to overcome the plucky Scots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann admire England's demolition job on Oman and consider which teams are now odds on to make it to the Super Eights. Plus - what Freddie did and Yozzer samples a gin with a historic connection to cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the T20 World Cup so far and are joined by Australian great Matthew Hayden to assess England's chances of qualifying and why Australi are so good at tournament cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review a sticky performance by Englsnd against the old enemy in the T20 World Cup, punctuated by bad decisions and inflexibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the first four days of the T20 World Cup, featuring dodgy weather in Barbados, a dodgy pitch in New York and a super over triumph for Namibia whose hero David Wiese talks us through his superover strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The T20 World Cup starts this weekend with USA v Canada in Dallas, Texas. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann preview the tournament as England hope to defend their title and the ICC seek to re-introduce cricket to the US, the world's richest sports market. Back home we also check in with the remarkable progress of the South Asian Cricket Academy and hear from its founder Tom Brown and one of its recent graduates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's T20 against Pakistan at Edgbaston which saw the welcome return of Jofra Archer - fit and firing - also dip into some county cricket action and preview the IPL final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) are back to analyse England's T20 series against Pakistan and the Charlotte Edwards Cup but get sidetracked by Nikki's obsession with the test and Melissa's recent Bridgerton binging. Aside from lots of telly the pair find time to chat with Matthew Ellis of Not Out Mental Health - a great cause highlighting the importance of speaking about mental health in cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider Jimmy Anderson's impending departure and how it was decided, and discuss with West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder the legacy he has left and some ideas to help beleaguered bowlers in the shorter formats which Jimmy has wisely avoided. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the difficulty of scheduling county cricket to anyone's - never mind everyone's - satisfaction and hear about the real (10th century) origins of cricket - with fairly brutal consequences - from a most unexpected source. This podcast is sponsored by www.visitbarbados.org/cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse this month's big talking point, the potential sale of the Hundred franchises to private investors and what it might mean for the 18 counties and MCC. PCA chief executive Daryl Mitchell and Leicestershire CEO Sean Jarvis offer their views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) return to the massive plan to return the women's game to the counties and the impacts of this move. Reading listener concerns and speculating on the game before Surrey CC Women's Captain Amy Gordon describes the uncertainty the plans have had on her life. She also talks about how commendable work in founding teh charity "Pad Up" an organisation delivering period products to girls in Kenyan schools to keep them engaged in education and sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of England's truly great players, David Gower, joins our virtual cricket club to discuss the future of Test cricket, his most embarrassing dismissals, which modern player he'd most like to be and why he loves Icelandic cricket. Join our virtual club at worldsbestcc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) dissect the ECB's latest plans to expand the professional women's game with 00 Child Podcast host Polly Starkie and the Independent's sports writer, Sonia Twigg, who makes her second appearance on the pod. Whether the new announcement will grow or harm women's cricket is down to natural selection but the panel left no stone unturned with a critical and passionate debate on how to develop the domestic game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special guest Tino Best recounts the tale of playing in the Test match when Brian Lara broke the world record Test score with his 400 not out, twenty years ago this week. Its also 30 years to the day since Lara's epic 375 not out in Antigua. Simon Hughes was there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann celebrate the life of the incomparable Derek Underwood, Kent and England's prolific spinner and hear from Rob Key, also a Kent legend, about his ethos in charge of England, why he chose Brendon McCullum as coach and what Harry Brook said to Ben Stokes . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The sportswriter Ben Bloom discusses his new book Batting for Time - the fight to keep English cricket alive - and Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess his findings and evaluate the solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) celebrate Melissa's remarkable achievement in winning the Christopher Martin-Jenkins Broadcaster of the Year award before turning their attention to England's tour of New Zealand. The girls then spoke to the brilliant Estelle Vasudevan to get her insight into all things Sri Lanka Women's Cricket ranging from this year's world cup to the domestic leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the eve of the new County Championship season, Simon Mann and Simon Hughes talk to the optimistic Mark Alleyne, newly installed head coach of Gloucestershire who failed to win one first class match in 2023 and finished bottom of Division 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lottie - the most decorated-ever female cricketer is in the house to talk with Melissa Story and Simon Hughes about her life in the game, both as star player and now as trophy-winning coach, her fears for (women's) international formats and what its like to win the cup bearing her own name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann talk to the former Warwickshire player and current Rajasthan Royals coach Trevor Penney about the art and science of fielding and how it has evolved from the butterfingered days of Yozzer's 20th century efforts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann talk to franchise globetrotter David Wiese about life on the franchise circuit, what are the best and worst T20 leagues to play in, why the US has got it made and what is a travelling cricketer's favourite form of relaxation these days. And its not golf. David's own podcast is called Hitman for Hire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) discuss the final stages of the 2024 WPL as RCB take home their first trophy as a franchise. Nikki makes her TMS debut, correcting some false advertising from the producer, and does brilliantly. The girls round up by looking forward to England's white-ball tour of New Zealand. Nikki is STILL doing some research on women's cricket and we need you! If you are a female player or ex-player please fill out this survey, it takes around 2 minutes and will help us immensely. Thank you https://forms.gle/Fv6FbQNPBstU3qJj6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) return as the WPL moves towards its finale in 2024. Melissa describes a soggy weekend away before examining Sophie Ecclestone's rather brutal assessment of her teammates' fielding. Nikki is doing some research on women's cricket and we need you! If you are a female player or ex-player please fill out this survey, it takes around 2 minutes and will help us immensely. Thank you https://forms.gle/Fv6FbQNPBstU3qJj6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former England great Graham Gooch, who made more runs in all competitions than any player in history, tells Simon Hughes and Simon Mann some home truths about batting and offers some sage suggestions about how might England progress after their Indian ordeal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann celebrate the remarkable achievement of Jimmy Anderson reaching 700 Test wickets in Dharamsala and congratulate superb India on completing an innings drubbing and a 4-1 series result. They assess where and why England's inevitable demise occurred and what's next for Ben Stokes's team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess a second day in Dharamshala when India's top order batters demonstrated how to construct an innings to put India in a near impregnable position. At least England never gave in, the mercurial Ben Stokes produced a moment of magic and Shoaib Bashir kept going admirably to take four excellent wickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England begin well again but then, in a carbon copy of earlier matches, fluff their lines as the spinners are brought on and another middle order collapse ensues. Then Yashasvi Jaiswal again dominates the final session of the first day in Dharamshala. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the day and hear from the man who is producing a new generation of brilliant Indian batsmen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) round up last week's WPL fixtures as games continue thick and fast before entering a powerful discussion on body image and the pressure on female cricketers. Nikki is doing some research on women's cricket and we need you! If you are a female player or ex-player please fill out this survey, it takes around 2 minutes and will help us immensely. Thank you https://forms.gle/Fv6FbQNPBstU3qJj6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann evaluate listeners' suggestions for the way forward for the Decision Review System and hear from the owner of the Rajasthan Royals, Manoj Badale, on the future influence of IPL franchises on Test cricket, player development and potential investment in the English game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) deliver a comprehensive round-up of the WPL's opening fixtures with humour, analysis and a bizarre marriage metaphor for franchise tournaments. With games every day stay tuned for more episodes for the rest of this year's WPL. Nikki is doing some research on women's cricket and we need you! If you are a female player or ex-player please fill out this survey, it takes around 2 minutes and will help us immensely. Thank you https://forms.gle/Fv6FbQNPBstU3qJj6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review a tense fourth day in Ranchi, and where the match was won and lost and India seal their 17th successive home series. And Paul Hawkins, the founder of Hawkeye, explains how the Decision Review System works and refutes ill-informed media comment that the system is flawed or susceptible to manipulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann admire the consistency and skill of England's two novice spinners Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley as England engineer themselves a dominant position on the second day in Ranchi, in spite of the precocious brilliance of Yashavi Jaiswal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess a dispiriting third day for England as India add 130 for their last three wickets, and England then lose their last seven for 35. India with all second innings wickets in hand now have a golden chance to seal the series on the fourth morning in Ranchi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the first day of the fourth Test from Ranchi, where on a cracked pitch Joe Root reverts to type to play a classic innings, recording his 31st test Hundred and a record-breaking 91st score of over 50 in Test cricket. Watch the series live on TNT Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) are back to talk winter nets, ramp shots and more. The girls discuss Project Darwin, the next evolution (geddit?!) of the domestic women's game proposed by the wisecracking ECB. They round off this episode with a WPL preview as Storylines gears up to follow the 2024 tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on England's colossal 434 run defeat in Rajkot - India's biggest ever Test match victory, assess what changes England may need to make before the fourth Test and also pay tribute to the great Gloucestershire and South Africa allrounder Mike Procter who passed away this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes is joned by Indian commentator Prakash Wakankar to review a day's play which began with England in a position of potential dominance and ended it with India in control, thanks to some ill-judged England shots and a magnificent third Test century by the young Indian star Yashasvi Jaiswal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann eulogise about an exhilarating century by Ben Duckett, the fastest ever by an Englishmen against India, as England respond brilliantly to India's daunting first innings score on the second day in Rajkot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a bright start England's bowlers are tamed by a superb 202 run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja which, along with a bright debut by Sarfaraz Khan has put India in the box seat on the first day in Rajkot. The Simons review a tough first day for England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During the extended break in the India v England series, Derbyshire's Anuj Dal explains how many county cricketers are spending the winter, preparing physically and in his case mentally for the forthcoming season, and we also reveal an amazing story concerning Harry Brook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chasing 399 in the final innings in Vishakapatnam proves beyond even this mercurial England side as India’s outcricket proves too sharp. But this is now a serious five-match contest. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the evidence. The third test begins on February 15 on TNT Sports get.discoveryplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Mann is joined by seasoned Indian commentator Prakash Wakankar to review the pivotal third day of the second Test in Vizag which India have taken a firm hold of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann admire the genius of Jasprit Bumrah detonating England's middle order with a brilliant spell of reverse swing to pass 150 Test wickets at the astonishing average of 20.29. India on top.....watch it all live on TNT Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An intriguing first day of the second Test in Vizag starring two Gen Z players born this century - Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shoaib Bashir - who could easily be seasoned commentators' grandsons.... honours even at the end of the day? Watch it all on TNT Sports from 4am... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann marvel at England's miraculous victory in the first test in India, making light of a 190 run first innings deficit to shock India into an incredible, record-breaking defeat thanks to Ollie Pope's ingenius 196 and Tom Hartley's extraordinary 7-68 in his debut Test. It must be England's most remarkable overseas performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A remarkable undefeated hundred by Ollie Pope gives England a glimpse of upsetting India's hopes of an easy 1st Test victory as England close on an expected 316-6 on the third day in Hyderabad. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss a mercurial performance. For more information on NordVPN go to nordvpn.com/aic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the second day's play from Hyderabad in which Indian batting expertise exposes the inadequacies of England's spin bowlers. For more information on NordVPN go to nordvpn.com/aic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the first day of the first Test in Hyderabad, during which England's brave attempt to make a score on a tricky pitch is put into perspective by the brilliance of the young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann preview the forthcoming India v England Test series, assessing the likely strategies, and the chasm in quality and experience of the two spin attacks, but hearing from former England batsman Owais Shah about how a particular song helped engineer a rare England Test win in India in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) return with an extended interview on the challenges facing the many women playing university cricket in the UK. Nikki does her best despite recording at 3 am and Melissa is obsessed with her own face and showing to her co-host. We have been nominated for the Best Cricket Podcast and Best Equality and Social Impact Podcast awards from the Sports Podcast Awards. If you take the time to vote for us you will be supporting the pod in the most meaningful way, it takes less than a minute and is completely FREE! Thank you so much for all your support it is our privilege to present this podcast to you. TO VOTE : BEST EQUALITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-equality-and-social-impact-podcast/ BEST CRICKET PODCAST https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's planning and approach to their Test series in India with fast bowler (podcaster and Karaoke fan) Steven Finn who has tasted success in the sub-continent but warns that the challenge awaiting England is greater than touring Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The amazing and uplifting story of Lewis Hatchett, born with a significant physical disability, who defied the odds to open the bowling for Sussex and is now passing on his experiences of overcoming major physical and mental hurdles as a mindset coach and podcaster. Go to https://lewishatchett.com to find out more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having discussed the remarkable, shortest-ever Test match between South Africa and India, the two Simons chat to podcast creator Tony Pastor, the man behind chart topping shows like The Rest is History, The Rest is Politics, The Rest is Football and The Rest is Entertainment about what makes a good podcast and how cricket could benefit when India finally catches the podcast wave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a momentous year of cricket, with contributions from Ricky Ponting, Harry Brook, Trevor Bayliss, Mike Gatting and Ricky Ellcock. It was a year of epic moments rather than epic matches, each one covered on this Analyst podcast. Please subscribe to our future shows, and for a special offer on NordVPN go to NordVPN.com/aic Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann evaluate England's white ball campaign in West Indies, welcome the mega salaries earned by some long suffering (Australian) fast bowlers in the recent IPL auction, and assess the rights and wrongs of the Big Bash ban on England's Tom Curran. For our special deal on NordVPN go to NordVPN.com/aic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) bring you the joyous news that Storylines is in the running to win the Best Cricket Podcast and Best Equality and Social Impact Podcast awards from the Sports Podcast Awards. They also review England's dismal test match in India and look forward to 2024. We understand voting is a bit of a faff here are some top tips, USE A PC/TABLET! The website isn't great for phones. If you take the time to vote for us you will be supporting the pod in the most meaningful way, it takes less than a minute and is completely FREE! Thank you so much for all your support it is our privilege to present this podcast for you. TO VOTE : BEST EQUALITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-equality-and-social-impact-podcast/ BEST CRICKET PODCAST https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) is joined by Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) from India in a chaotic yet thorough analysis of the game so far. Melissa's big night out comes back to bite and Nikki's uber issues cause much hilarity. We wrap up with some of your questions and look forward to a test and series wrap up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's lacklustre performances in the West Indies, hear Rob Key explain the surprising spin selections for England's tour of India in the New Year and listen to author David Woodhouse's fascinating account of England's 1953 Tests in the West Indies, as controversial and seismic as the notorious Bodyline series. To access our special NordVPN offer, go to www.nordvpn.com/aic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's disappointing 2-1 ODI loss to West Indies and consider what it means for the team going forward, with five T20s on the immediate horizon. To access our special NordVPN deal go to NordVPN.com/aic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (TMS and Gloucestershire) begins Storylines daily coverage of England's 2023 Tour of India. With the potential for intra-podcast rivalry, these daily podcasts are not ones you want to miss as Melissa evaluates the highs and lows of the first game of a scintillating series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the breakdown in relations between two prominent Australians - Mitchell Johnson and David Warner, elsewhere odd promotions of disgraced former players, a strange case of obstructing the field and what England should do about Sam Curran in their series in the Caribbean. To sign up for the special deal with NordVPN go to https://nordvpn.com/aic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fast bowler Ricky Ellcock was a teenage sensation, playing professional cricket at 17 and later getting an England call-up. A succession of back injuries cruelly finished his career at 25 but he then retrained as a pilot to become Virgin Atlantic's first-ever black captain. He had achieved not one but two boyhood ambitions. Then a freak accident resulted in a brain hemorrhage requiring four major operations. He talks to Simon Hughes about Balls to Fly - the book he has written about his extraordinary life - and what the next chapter might be. Balls to Fly can be pre-ordered here - http://rickyellcock.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by Mark Ramprakash to analyse Australia's extraordinary and clinical heist of the World Cup trophy, led by Travis Head, and to look back on the tournament overall. This podcast series has been brought to you by IG trading and investments. For more info visit IG.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse the key moments in a gripping World Cup semi final in which Australia just have enough in the tank to overcome a gritty but flawed South African side to deny them the chance of a first-ever World Cup final. This episode is in association with IG. For more info go to IG.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann admire a complete performance by india in the first World Cup semi final in Mumbai featuring a 50th odi century by King Kohli and wonder if either Australia or South Africa have quite the resources to overcome Rohit Sharma's tremendous team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's last World Cup match against Pakistan and their campaign overall and consider Rob Key's honest reflections on a hugely disappointing six weeks. Also features Waqar Younis talking about his favourite World Cup moment. This episode is brought to you by IG. For more information go to IG.com/investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) deliver a delightfully chaotic rendition of the ICEC handover event where the ground-breaking report was celebrated and formally accepted by ECB officials. Nikki reveals her feelings towards a certain excitable commentator and incoming MCC President before journalist Sonia Twigg joins Melissa for her insight on making an impact on the male-dominated sports writing industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes Simon Mann and Matty Hayden assess where Glenn Maxwell's staggering 201 not out ranks in the pantheon of one day innings, consider Timed Out and stopwatches in cricket and congratulate England on finally achieving their second win of the World Cup. For more information on IG go to IG.com/investments For more information on Spond go to https://spond.sng.link/D472x/8d3r/9mo8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann watch England succumb to the Australians to make it six defeats out of seven and finally relinquish their hard-won title with official elimination from the World Cup with two games left to play. Review of a woeful campaign. This podcast is brought to you by IG trading and investments. Visit IG.com/investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes is joined by cricket writers Lawrence Booth and Nick Hoult, the authors of a new book - Bazball: the Inside Story of a Test Cricket Revolution - to discuss its origins and influences and why England have not been able to implement it in this World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann watch England's latest demise from a rooftop bar in Kolkata and ruminate on their failings from the oasis of calm that is the Oberoi Grand hotel. This podcast is brought to you in association with IG. For more information got to IG.com/investments. To sign up to Spond visit https://spond.sng.link/D472x/8d3r/9mo8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) gives you an exclusive interview with one of the world's best fast-bowling coaches Cath Dalton. Recently announced as fast bowling coach for Pakistan Super League franchise Multan Sultans, Cath is changing the game as a trailblazer for female coaches who work in both men's and women's cricket. Her insight is remarkable in this extended interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann try to explain how England's World Cup defence has become so badly derailed with their fourth heavy defeat in five matches this time to Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. England now have only the remotest chance of making the semis. This podcast is in association with IG - for more info go to IG.com/investments. To sign up to Spond visit https://spond.sng.link/D472x/8d3r/9mo8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann witness an England shellacking by South Africa in stifling, exhausting conditions in Mumbai, and Shaun Pollock pays tribute to the Proteas resilience and skill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes in Mumbai and Simon Mann in Bengaluru report on the latest matches in the world cup and ask if anyone can topple the powerful Indians who have now won 4 in 4 but may have lost a key all-rounder Hardik Pandya to injury. For more details on Spond go to https://spond.sng.link/D472x/8d3r/9mo8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann witness Afghanistan suffocate England to register one of the great World Cup giant-killing acts, and Shane Watson joins the podcast to give his view. This podcast is in association with IG trading and investments. For more info go to IG.com/investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes In Delhi and Simon Mann in Ahmedabad admire India's clinical demolition of their arch rivals Pakistan and look ahead to England's next match against Afghanistan. This podcast is in association with IG trading and investments. Go to IG.com/investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess a powerful performance against Bangladesh led by Dawid Malan and test the chai at a taxi driver's home. This episode was brought to you by IG.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are back after a little break to review an action-packed summer of women's cricket. We get an update on everyone's new houses and before diving into picking apart an immense year for Charlotte Edwards and her Viper/Brave teams. The girls then discuss England's fortunes and look around the world to discuss the amazing amount of women's bi-lateral games happening in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report from opposite ends of India on the hosts superb victory over Australia, England's preparations at altitude and a nightmare journey up the mountain. This episode is in association with IG Trading and investments. Visit IG.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report from india on England's hapless first World Cup match against New Zealand and consider their prospects going forwards. This World Cup podcast is in association with IG trading and investments. For more information go to IG.com/investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann preview the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India and predict that the winners of an arduous tournament in often sapping heat will be the team with the hardiest travellers as much as the hardest hitters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating 200 years of cricket in Corfu, Simon Hughes is joined by members of the touring Authors cricket team - Ed Smith, geneticist Adam Rutherford and historian Peter Frankopan to talk the science of selection, unravelling unconscious bias and the impact of climate change on cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England and New Zealand finally conclude their one-day World Cup warm-up series - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann weigh up their progress and cast the net across the other teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are back and on a quest to find Nikki's dashing airline steward Rami before diving into the England vs Sri Lanka series. Melissa then welcomes the brilliant Maia Bouchier to the podcast for a detailed insight into her life as a young professional player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The battle for one day supremacy between England and New Zealand continues with no obvious winner in sight. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the teams so far and shed light on the Rajasthan Royals bid to own Yorkshire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 23 years as chairman of Hampshire Rod Bransgrove was finally able to announce an Ashes Test in 2027 at the ground he built. Simon Hughes hears how he hauled the county back from the brink, and discusses with Simon Mann his huge influence on the domestic game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are with Producer Matt to dissect this year's Hundred competition. Melissa has another game for the podcast (no singing this time) before the trio chat about the big winners and losers of the 2023 tournament. In other news The Analyst himself - Simon Hughes is delighted to announce his film "The Greatest Game" is on BBC 2 at 11:05pm tonight (01/09) and on BBC iPlayer for the next 12 months, a must-watch for all cricket fans studying England's 2019 World Cup Triumph. https://bbc.in/3P0I6M2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's emerging World Cup side with reference to recent T20s and their 2019 triumph captured on the film The Greatest Game which is now airing on BBC iplayer - to watch visit https://bbc.in/3P0I6M2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An in depth interview with the brilliant Harry Brook and his coach Martin Speight the day after he smashed a 41 ball hundred in The Hundred, discussing the Ashes, his batting style, why he doesn't suffer from nerves, why he loved bowling at Steve Smith and what he is going to do during the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes laments the sad passing of cricket's great friend and enthusiast Sir Michael Parkinson, and talks to a largely unsung hero of cricket, Trevor Bayliss, about his life's work in the game and hugely successful coaching methods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are joined by the chair of the ICEC Cindy Butts for an immensely open and powerful conversation about the details of the report and how it will hopefully make cricket "the most inclusive sport in the country." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A revealing and insightful interview with Martin Speight, the former Sussex and Durham player, who was and still is Harry Brook's coach and has brought through a whole phalanx of stars with his unique style at Sedbergh School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the aftermath of the brilliant Ashes series, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider some of the lingering issues, and debate the pros and cons of the controversial tournament now dominating the airwaves - The Hundred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are joined by Producer Matt as Melissa casts a forensic and theatrical eye over the events of the thrilling 2023 women's ashes series. The focus now shifts to this year's Hundred competition starting on the first of August as everyone evaluates the key changes to this year's teams and gives their predictions on who if anyone can take the trophy away from the Oval Invincibles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With great sense of theatre Stuart Broad takes the last two Australian wickets to seal England's series levelling victory and rides off into retirement. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a compelling last day and a stunning series with former Australian captain Mark Taylor. This podcast series has been supported by IG trading and investments. For more information go to ig.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart Broad's farewell to Test cricket is ruined first by the dedication and excellence of the Australian openers, a dead pitch and then some biblical rain. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a frustrating day for England but a brilliant career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brilliant day of batting by England at the Oval is trumped by Stuart Broad's announcement of retirement following the final day of this fifth Test match. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A day of hard yakka for batters and bowlers leaves Australia with an (IG) net gain of just 12 runs. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess a day of attrition and controversy at the Oval. For more information on the IG net gains fund got to ig.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An end of term feel to the first day of the final Ashes Test with a carefree attitude and lots of mistakes from both sides as assessed by Simon Hughes and Simon Mann. This podcast is supported by IG Trading and Investments. For more info go to ig.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traditional Manchester weather ruins the final day of the fourth Test securing Australia the Ashes 2-1 with one Test to play. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess where it went wrong for England and right for Australia. This podcast series was in association with IG trading and investments. For more information go to IG.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Only 30 overs possible on Day 4 at Old Trafford but the versatile skills of Joe Root saw off a determined Marnus Labushagne after his accomplished century kept England at bay. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider if there will be enough play on the fifth day for England to level the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tourists receive a beasting by Jonny Bairstow and a battering from Mark Wood as England demoralize a tired and hapless Australia. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess a brutal day at Old Trafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brilliant England batting spearheaded by Zak Crawley and hapless and confused Australian tactics have enabled the hosts to boss the 4th Test with a lead of 67 going into the third day. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a run-drunk day... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simin Mann review a first day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford during which Stuart Broad takes his 600th test wicket, but Chris Woakes is again the star bowler. Now can England build on the bowlers work and play Bazball before the rain arrives? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa and Nikki are joined by Producer Matt and The Analyst as they review the final match in the fantastic 2023 Women's Ashes Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa and Nikki digest the second thrilling ODI from the Ageas bowl where despite Nat Sciver-Brunt's heroic 111* Australia retained the Ashes thanks to stellar performances from Ellyse Perry and Alana King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the break between the 3rd and 4th Ashes Tests Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the state of the two teams and their likely choices for Old Trafford, review England's brilliant comeback in the women's Ashes, dip into the West indies v india Test match and the all new brash Major League Cricket in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story and Simon Hughes examine a nervy and exciting England odi win at Bristol to keep the women's Ashes alive creating a 6-all scoreline with two to play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa and Producer Matt dissect the final T20 of the Women's Ashes Series from Lords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann witness England overcome Australia in a titanic struggle on the final day at Headingley and consider who will still be standing to contest the remaining Tests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A truncated days cricket but still the 3rd Test advanced rapidly with England taking the remaining six Australian wickets to leave them a tantalising 251 to win. Simin Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the way the weather gods came to England's aid and Stuart Broad recalls the painful dramas of Headingley four years ago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another riveting day of Test cricket on a superb Headingley pitch and two sides going at it hammering and tongs. The winner is hard to call but inevitably the skill and cricketing intelligence Ben Stokes probably holds the key to England's Ashes survival. The two Simon's reflect on a breakneck second day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brilliant spell of rapid pace bowling by the returning Mark Wood is almost upstaged by the man known as Bison - Mitch Marsh - and honours about even at the end of another compelling day at Headingley in the first day of the third Test. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann were there Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa and Nikki meet in person at The Oval to discuss an incredible game of cricket in the Women's Ashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) give their ashes predictions with producer Matt before being joined by the director of the MCC Foundation Dr Sarah Fane OBE to discuss how the MCC aim to change lives through cricket. The Analyst explains the changes he's seen in the MCC and hopes to see further progress with the foundation's great work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story gives an detailed review of the first T20 in the women's ashes series from Edgbaston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann witness an incredible virtuoso performance by Ben Stokes and a day of drama and controversy at Lord's but see the ruthless Aussies eventually triumph to continue their remarkable win record at the Home of Cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann enjoy a bizarre day at Lord's tarnished by a boring bouncer barrage and ask whether England's miracle man Ben Stokes can extricate them from another parlous position Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England leave the Lords crowd sighing with despair after gifting their last six wickets away for 47 runs this morning and looking relatively impotent with the ball. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann watch a day of ominous strength from Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A day of grand strokes and sacrificed wickets at Lord's, analysed by Simon Hughes and Simon Mann, leaving the match in the balance, while Glenn McGrath explains why he loves Lord's more than any other ground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Smith anchors Australia response to being put in at Lord's, where England desperately missed the thrust that Jofra Archer provided here four years ago, as Smith himself painfully remembers. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by Derek Pringle to look back on a dispiriting first day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary England captain Mike Brearley and renowned cricket writer Gideon Haigh join Simon Hughes to discuss the Ashes - its history, its importance and its heroes - infront of a live audience at the Chalke Valley History festival in Dorset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa and Producer Matt pick the bones of the Women's Ashes Test after Ash Gardner's historic 8-fer secures an 89 run victory for Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa, Nikki and Producer Matt discuss more listener questions and break down another brilliant day at the Women's Ashes Test in Nottingham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa is joined by Georgie Heath and Polly Starkey to round up a historic third day of the women's ashes test at Trent Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa and Nikki discuss all the action on Day 2 of the Women's Ashes test. Nikki makes a shocking admission and Melissa admits a test match tipple and tanning faux pas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) is joined by producer Matt and The Analyst Simon Hughes to review day 1 of the Women's ashes test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tenacious, resilient, smart Australian captain is the difference between the teams at the end of a riveting first Test. England fought to the end but were defied by Cummins and the flattest pitch on earth. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on five enervating days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With first Test in the balance on the fourth evening Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the key moments and hear Michael Vaughan's memories of the final day of the epic Edgbaston Test of the 2005 Ashes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A change in the weather during the third day at Edgbaston brought about a crash of wickets, and with little to choose between the teams, a tight finish is in prospect. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report and hear from Ian Botham about the way he seized the Edgbaston Test in 1981 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia work hard to recover from early losses on the second day at Edgbaston and are indebted to Usman Khawaja's first century in England, but what is the cost of two misses by Johnny 'Bluey' Bairstow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Analyst at the Ashes daily podcasts are in association with IG. For more information on The IG net gains fund go to ig.com/investing If you’re thinking about investing in stocks and shares with IG your capital could be at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia's greatest-ever opening pair - Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden - come on the podcast to talk about each other, the Ashes and that fateful day at Edgbaston at 2005 when Australia won the toss and fielded first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) give their views on the Charlotte Edwards Cup finals day before an in-depth examination of both Australia and England's Test Squads. Nikki explains her wild weekend before welcoming South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA) Managing Director and Co-Founder Dr Tom Brown for a fascinating conversion on the struggle South Asian players face on the pathways and why so few have made it to the professional level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mission accomplished by a clinical Australia to become deserved World Test Champions. Now look out England say Simon Hughes and Simon Mann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia labour hard to exert their superiority on the fourth day of the World Test Championship final and Justin Langer suggests Virat Kohli remains between Australia and victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India's first true Indian great, Sunny Gavaskar is back at the venue where he made 221 in 1979 and almost made Test match history. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann question whether India could do it again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia's all time leading run-scorer Ricky Ponting joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to assess Australia's dominance on the second day of the WTC final and bemoan the lack of valuable data when he played... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia's fourth wicket pair of Travis Head and Steve Smith seize control over the Indian bowlers on day one of the Ultimate Test - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two sessions of hard labour for England in the field, but Josh Tongue's five wicket haul offers another bowling option for the Ashes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest MCC President Stephen Fry discusses the second day's play from Lord's, his first memory of Test cricket and his attempts to replicate Shane Warne's ball of the century Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on the first day of the England v Ireland Test attended by some fascinating and highly influential people bonded by their love of cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) bring news from The Charlotte Edwards Cup as well as an update from Nikki's adventures in Jersey. Listener questions keep the girls on their toes and you can ask your own by messaging @storylinespod on Twitter and Instagram. Nikki's Surrey teammate Thea Brookes gives an incredibly honest and candid account of her struggles after leaving the professional game last year before sports photographer Laura Malkin joins Melissa in "It's a Man's World" to discuss what its like to be one of the very few women in her industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chennai Super Kings steal a fifth IPL title through the mercurial MS Dhoni and Ravi Jadeja, crowning a pulsating tournament and whetting the appetite for the summer's Tests which start on Thursday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart Broad on Jimmy Anderson's perennial competitiveness and desire to improve, Anderson on himself, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann on the Ashes, the IPL and new hips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) give another Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy update followed by a chat about international cricket and the news of 2 high-profile retirements in the game. Producer Matt makes his debut and international umpiring superstar Anna Harris joins Melissa in "It's a man's world" to discuss her journey to top-level officiating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of the weekend's cricket at home and abroad including an assessment of the state of the county championship and an interview with Middlesex's 1000 wicket man Tim Murtagh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Sunday in the IPL 21 year old Yashasvi Jaiswal made his maiden 100 for the Rajasthan Royals and became the competition's leading scorer. Simon Hughes traces Jaiswal's roots back to his formative years living in the groundsman's tent at the Azad Maidan - a municipal ground in Mumbai - and hears the predictions of his coach Zubin Bharucha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the impending player takeover by IPL franchises issuing year-round contracts will this summer's Ashes be Test cricket's last hurrah? Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss this and Ashes prospects with former Australian player and coach Justin Langer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A podcast supported by the new GB Willow brand featuring amazing achievements, incredible recoveries and an indefatigable umpire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn McGrath takes time out from his TMS theatre tour to talk about the Ashes and his charity, and we review last weekend's county championship action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HawkEye, first introduced into cricket in 2000, is now being trialled in county cricket on umpires jackets. Paul Hawkins explians his latest innovation and Ian Bell discusses how to pick your perfect bat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leicestershire's historic win at Headingley, Dan Lawrence's brilliant hundred at Lord's, an extraordinary run-chase and an attempted Mankad off the final ball in an IPL match. All in a weekend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the even of the 2023 season, Dan Lawrence, a true cricket badger having grown up in a club-groundsman's house, talks about his upbringing, his aspirations, his admiration for Alastair Cook and having a professional wrestler as a brother Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samit Patel is a classic example of the modern nomadic cricketer. He explains how he survives, what he has learnt and reveals his run-ins with Andy Flower. Plus IPL preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann celebrate the first inductees to Durham's Hall of Fame and chat with Marcus North about the counties (and England's) prospects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US-born Ian Holland has had an unusual route into professional cricket. He explains how and discusses Hampshire's prospects with Simon Hughes and Simon Mann and county commentator and expert Melissa Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mickey Arthur has coached South Africa, Australia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, various franchise teams and now Derbyshire. A cricketing evangelist he discusses his coaching ethos, why he loves a challenge, a new deal with Pakistan, BazBall and his hopes for one of the less fancied counties. Podcast supported by Spond http://app.spond.com/Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The man with one of the highest Test batting averages in history, now director of cricket for IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals talks player management and assessment, how to solve the game's franchise v international dilemma, and why he hero-worships Jos Buttler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are England cricket tours as fun and glamorous as they are perceived to be? What are the pressures and temptations? What are the great misdemeanours? A trio of Simons explore this topic including Sunday Times cricket correspondent Simon Wilde who has just produced a book on the subject Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was it Edgbaston 2005, or Headingley 1981 or 2019, or Calcutta 2001 or Wellington 2023? Or another. What was the greatest test match that our virtual cricket club members - worldsbestcc.com - have witnessed? Podcast supported by Spond: go to http://app.spond.com/Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess how Australia surprised India on a dust bowl, praise England's depth in Bangladesh and hear from an inspirational coach in Rwanda. This podcast is supported by Spond: http://app.spond.com/Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five days play, 370 overs, 22 men, one run. An incredible last day's play as England lose a Test for the first time this winter in a match which continues their mission to entertain as much as to win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of the final of the women's World T20, in which South Africa only briefly threatened Australia's dominance, while Simon Hughes and Simon Mann argue whether England were right to enforce the follow-on in New Zealand. But no argument who won the weekend singing contest - Wales! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess another stellar performance by the wunderkid Harry Brook, and hear from the premier fast bowling coach and now tribute band star Ian Pont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Symbiosis personified are Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad as they overtake the joint Test wicket-taking record of Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne during the course of England's dynamic victory in New Zealand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Story joins Simon Hughes to admire England's barnstorming batting in New Zealand and how the England women are following suit in the T20 World Cup - plus, is verbal abuse becoming OTT in club cricket? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India's brilliant off-spinner Ravi Ashwin explains how he acquired his unique spinning skills and the tools he uses to enhance them   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The women's World T20 begins this weekend and England's firestarter, Danni Wyatt, explains why the wife and wife team of Nat Sciver and Katherine Brunt work so well, and commentator Melissa Story reveals the pros and cons of playing men's club cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon's H and M examine how fit you need to be to play international cricket with England trainer Phil Scott after South Africa's women's captain was dropped for failing a running trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An unedited version of Jason Roy's fascinating interview he gave to the virtual cricket club in summer 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you get into county cricket, what are the pressures and what are the pros and cons of overseas players? Middlesex's Joe Cracknell thinks out loud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An explosion of run-making on the global circuit is analysed and appreciated by Simon Hughes and Simon Mann in conversation with Mark Butcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A women's cricket special with former England player Lydia Greenway and news from the club world in our new grassroots section Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann debate the future of the game with Graeme Smith as South Africa launch their new T20 tournament to run simultaneously with three other similar competitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Featuring quotes from Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Mark Wood, Michael Holding and David Lloyd, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a remarkable year in the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann marvel at England's rejuvenation under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, and assess whether this performance in Pakistan will be another defining moment for the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pakistan conspire to decline to 216 all out from 162-3, a collapse initiated by England's youngest ever Test player Rehan Ahmed, to get England to within half an hour of a 3-0 whitewash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann watch England winkle out Pakistan for 300 with the help of their new 18 year old leg spinner Rehan Ahmed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England steal a lead of 50 thanks largely to a superb century by harry Brook who has now become the leading scorer by an England batter in a series against Pakistan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann applaud England's positivity and versatility in securing a first ever 2-0 series win in Pakistan, doubling their Test victory tally in Pakistan in the process Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess a pivotal second day in the second Test during which they achieve a lead of 281 with five wickets left Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann celebrate an amazing debut by Abrar Ahmed taking seven wickets as Pakistan fight their way back into the series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simin Hughes and Simon Mann applaud the ambition and enterprise of a lurgy and injury-hit England to force victory in the first Test in Pakistan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historically half of the Tests in Pakistan (76) have been drawn. This one surely won't be thanks to the enterprise of both teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England claim seven Pakistan wickets with their imagination and unstinting attitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on another day of remarkable scoring on one of the flattest pieces of earth going Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A record breaking, ground breaking and heart breaking (for the bowlers) first day of the Pakistan v England Test series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by England's former coach Duncan Fletcher to talk winning in Pakistan, the 2005 Ashes and wild dogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann explore how England, once the one day dunces, have won successive World Cups with their former coach Paul Farbrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann celebrate England's tremendous achievement in becoming double World Cup champions and commiserate with a fine but ultimately fruitless Pakistan campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on an incredible ten wicket win for England in the World T20 semi final to set up a rematch of the 1992 World Cup final in Melbourne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

the organisers want an India v Pakistan World T20 final, but England can ruin that plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on England eventually seeing off Sri Lanka to make it to the knockout stages of the World T20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes talks with director Ashley Gething about the new documentary they co-wrote telling the story of England's World Cup triumph and Mark Wood discusses that experience and explains how to bowl at 96mph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann see England finally bring their Alpha game to the World T20 and give themselves a lifeline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann praise Ireland's fearlessness and bemoan England tentativity in the World T20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An extraordinary battle between India and Pakistan elevates the WorldT20 to epic proportions as Virat Kohli reminds the world of his genius Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suppressing a giggle during the national anthems and smoking in the run chase - Ryan Sidebottom's memory of the 2010 World T20 final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reviewing England's strong performances in the T20 series in Australia and assessing England's Test squad for Pakistan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An anti-climatic end to the PakvEng T20 series, but a worthwhile series. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann talk decisive moments, England selection headaches, the climax of the county championship and the best way forward for the red ball with Middlesex's Sam Robson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its late September but the cricket bandwagon continues to throw up great talking points with the Pakistan-England T20 series, the England Men's High Performance review and a mankadding at Lord's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's Test match summer which was hugely entertaining but still leaves England seventh in the World Test championship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Stokes articulates the England philosophy which has turned a heavy innings defeat into a thumping series win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England's bowlers hasten a series seizing victory in a rapidly evolving match at the Oval Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A passionate rendition of the new national anthem was not followed by regal batting at the oval, more a procession of wickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Smith, former chief England selector, talks to Simon Hughes and Simon Mann about his newly published book Making Decisions exploring the method and philosophy of modern selection   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Flower talks about the exhilaration of winning the Hundred and the excitement of watching this new England side Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A preview of the Hundred final on Saturday at Lord's with the leading run scorer in the tournament and one of the less glamorous stars of England's T20 side., Dawid Malan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on another three day test and a stunning England victory setting up a climax at the Oval Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A partnership of 173 between Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes puts England in a powerful position in the second Test against a confused South Africa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Africa rolled out for 150 on the first day at Old Trafford as Broad and Anderson roll back the years. Again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The man who set the England 'ball' really rolling - Trevor Bayliss, the World Cup winning England coach - tells us how it was done and why Ben Stokes was always a natural leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England's two innings last less than a day's play against South Africa's rampant fast bowlers in he first test at Lord's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South African in control in the first test at Lords - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse a compelling second day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hostile four-pronged South African pace attack give the England batters a torrid time at Lord's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will newly energised England confront South Africa's much vaunted pace attack at Lord's and beyond, and will the tourists batting be exposed by what may be Anderson and Broad's last hurrah together? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking back at the huge strides Durham CCC have made since their exciting but unsuccessful entry into the first class game 30 years ago, with Lord Beefy Botham, Graeme Foxy Fowler, Johnny Animal Morris, Fothers, "George" and Chubby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The use of data in short form cricket is now universal. But not everyone gets it right says Dan Weston, statistics and data expert now working for a number of high profile teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jos Buttler, James Vince, The Hundred, the South African T20 and losing the championship off the last ball: Mark Nicholas joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to pontificate on the present and future of the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South African Vincent van der Bijl was one of the finest cricketers never to play Test cricket. Now he is involved in a sporting scheme which has transformed a poor, crime-ridden Cape Town community. He tells his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a month during which England will compete in a five day Test and twelve T20is and odis we ask when is enough really enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three T20s and three odis between England and India reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plans are now far advanced to launch Major League Cricket - a franchise-based T20 tournament in the US featuring Liam Plunkett amongst others - this time next year. Tom Dunmore, VP of marketing, tells Simon Hughes all about cricket in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The complexities of hand-making cricket balls is explained by Dukes balls MD Dilip Jajodia who suggests the poor standard of the balls this summer could have been caused by the pandemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A sensational turnaround becomes almost an anti-climax as Root and Bairstow drive the Indians into total submission at Edgbaston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brilliant unbroken partnership between England's two Yorkshiremen - Bairstow and Root - takes them to the verge of a remarkable Test record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A spirited Indian side show a little more class and depth than England at Edgbaston despite more brilliance from Jonny Bairstow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon mann analyse Stuart Broad's astonishing 35-run over and England's struggles against India at Edgbaston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India replicate New Zealand's ability to recover form top order failure with a stunning double century sixth wicket partnership on the first day at edgabston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Rohit Sharma recover from Covid in time? Can Virat Kohli rediscover his mojo? That and many questions answered on our live show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann celebrate England's amazing reinvention with a 3-0 series victory against New Zealand and also consider Eoin Morgan's transformative effect on the world game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pulsating Headingley Test heads into a fifth day with Joe Root poised to secure a third thumping victory over the increasingly battered Kiwis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on England's extraordinary revival from 55-6 in the 3rd Test and how much the crowd have played a part in another compelling Headingley Test Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of another dramatic day of Test cricket at Headingley featuring Yorkshires second favourite son and a debutant twin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of a slightly more workmanlike day of Test cricket at Headingley and some interesting observations on England's Surrey contingent from Alec Stewart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rejuvenated England team produce one of the great Test match run-chases at Trent Bridge, orchestrated by Ben Stokes and delivered with bells on by Jonny Bairstow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharper fielding and absent-minded running leave the second Test tantalisingly poised with New Zealand 238 runs ahead but only three wickets in hand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fastest Test hundred by Joe Root, Ollie Pope's first Test century in England and a blitz from Ben Stokes set up an intriguing fourth day at Trent Bridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann praise New Zealand's staying power at Trent Bridge and wonder if Stokes's England can match it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on a day of unexpectedly poor catching and consequent hard labour for England's bowlers in the second Test at Trent Bridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An assessment of England's first Test success which despite Joe Root's brilliance hung on a couple of decisive moments earlier in the match Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess whether the Root-Stokes partnership has done enough to earn England a victory at Lord's that at the start of day three was remote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the second day from Lords during which New Zealand's middle pair give the visitors the upper hand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on a first day at Lords which defied explanation and featured 17 batsmen walking to and from the wicket, only the second time that has happened at Lord's since 1896 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess England's strengths, weaknesses and philosophies as they take on New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With as-live commentary and the memories of Monty Panesar and Marcus North, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann relive the amazing defiance of England's last pair, and the hugely vocal crowd, at Cardiff in 2009 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse England's new players and coaches with former England coach Peter Moores Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the assets of the man who has hit the most sixes in Test cricket as England's new coach and examine why batsmen are prospering and seamers floundering in this year's County Championship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Lloyd pronounces on restructuring county cricket, players to watch out for and a lager lunch on Test match debut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes discusses the state of amateur cricket and painful World War 2 deaths with the village cricket chairman and historian James Holland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the potential for Ben Stokes as new England captain and hear the ambitions of David Lawrence to revive Gloucestershire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the future direction of English cricket with input from Sussex CEO and former rugby international Rob Andrew and England's new director of cricket Rob Key Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The decision by Joe Root to step down is analysed, while Australia and ICC's ventures into the crypto-world are explained and assessed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can data really evaluate talent? How much further can it penetrate cricket? Here's Nathan Leamon and the man who pioneered data use in sport - Billy Beane - to answer that and other questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England women crush South Africa in their world cup semi final on the day that the public say goodbye to Shane Warne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon hughes and Simon Mann review a lively and almost inexplicable day of cricket in the West indies England Test series and the women's world cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann congratulate Pat Cummins and Australia for their resilient series triumph in Pakistan and try to predict the winner of the third Test in Grenada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review a bizarre first day in Grenada in which England's last pair of Jack lech and Saqib Mahmood put the rest of the batsmen to shame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A second stalemate in the Caribbean frustrates Joe Root's team but at least his female counterparts chances in the World Cup are still alive after Pakistan beat West Indies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann seek life from a dead Barbados pitch and compliment England women on keeping their World Cup campaign alive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A day of frustration for the England bowlers in Barbados as the West Indian fourth wicket digs in and Saqib Mahmood is denied a first test wicket by overstepping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann praise Stokes' assault and celebrate the first Test wicket of debutant Matt Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of another Root hundred in the first day's play in the second WI v Eng Test, Pakistan's amazing fightback and a run feast in the Ranji trophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four people steeped in recreational cricket in England discuss whether racism is endemic in the game and suggest some possible solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse the benefits to both teams of five days of hard labour on an unforgiving surface Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zak Crawley and Joe Root coax the first test into life on the fourth day in Antigua Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann sympathise with labouring England bowlers on a third day pitch in Antigua which seems half asleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of the second day of the first Test in Antigua with Simon Hughes and Simon Mann and Curtly Ambrose on bass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on the first day of the Richards-Botham Test series and debate cricket's most valuable highlights clip that will become an NFT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann relay the shock of the cricket world that not one but two Australian legends - Shane Warne and Rod Marsh - pass away within 24 hours of each other Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The England captain discusses the challenges of the three Tests in the West indies and his self-promotion to no3 and the legendary Michael Holding reflects on his fast bowling career and his brilliant new book inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart Broad's reaction to his England omission, Sam Billings on being sledged by Pat Cummins and being picked up in the IPL auction and Rajasthan Royals owner Manoj Badale discusses auction strategy and why more England players don't get bought Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the dropping of Anderson and Broad for the Tests in the West indies as well as other changes and also hear from Reece Topley about the forthcoming IPL auction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chris Silverwood sacking, England U/19s nervewracking (but victorious) world cup semi final, and Roland Butcher on diversity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The members of the Worlds Best Cricket (virtual) Club have their say on how English cricket can recalibrate itself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eoin Morgan joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to look ahead to the T20 series in the west indies and explains his captaincy philosophies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England collapse in an embarrassing heap in Hobart to gift the Aussies a 4-0 hammering. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann lament England's inability to stay in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the second day of the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart when 17 wickets fell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Farbrace joins the Simons to assess England's familiar failings and an erratic first day in Hobart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon hughes and simon mann report on a dramatic final day in Sydney as England cling on for a nailbiting draw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England have a slim chance of drawing the fourth Test after their openers had their best stand of the tour. Who will be an Ashes Hero tomorrow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bruising but slightly more encouraging third day for England in the 4th Test but who will still be standing by the fifth?! Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England's openers survive to the close in Sydney but the Analyst's podcast's special guest Nick Compton says there are fundamental problems in English batting with technique and coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the first day in the fourth test in Sydney and celebrate Bangladesh's first ever Test win against New Zealand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on England's pitiful performance at the MCG to relinquish the urn and ponder on the fallout of an Ashes mismatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A devastating final hour from Australia's fast bowlers undoes much of the good work of the England bowlers through the second day in Melbourne. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann ponder whether there is any hope left Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another depressing first day performance by England in the Ashes. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann try to 'find the positives.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashes heroes Chris Broad and Bill Athey offer advice to the current England side and Simon Hughes discusses the Ashes heroes NFT collection with its co-creator Richard Norton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on England's inevitable and depressing demise in Adelaide and assess what to do next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia continue to assert their authority and supremacy on day four in Adelaide, while Simon Mann is confined to his hotel room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England's initial hopes of a recovery in Adelaide are dashed by Nathan Lyon - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann lament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything has gone perfectly for Australia so far in the second Test, until lightning intervened...Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess England's escape routes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the first day in Adelaide as Australia get stuck in and England miss more chances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann listen in on the excellent Mike Hussey's assessment of the Ashes series so far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Root manfully shoulders the blame for England's defeat at the Gabba, but in reality England were simply overrun by a superior outfit. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A superb third wicket stand between Joe Root and Dawid Malan give England some substance on the third day at the Gabba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a day of missed opportunities for England on the second day at the Gabba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann lament England's poor showing on the first day in Brisbane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final Ashes preview on the eve of the series, with thoughts from Michael Atherton and Joe Root Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann try to decipher the signs ahead of the Ashes with help from Nasser Hussain, Jack Leach and Dean Headley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking back at the 1986/7 Ashes series with the TV presenter Mark Pougatch who was watching it from the bleachers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A reflection on Azeem Rafiq's harrowing story with special guest Dean Headley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann examine where England (and Pakistan) went wrong in the T20 World Cup and hear from Alex Hartley and Kate Cross on how the women's game is progressing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes talks to the investigative journalist George Dobell and Huw Turbervill about the scandal engulfing Yorkshire cricket and the problems at the ECB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look at England (and Jos Buttler's two stunning performances over Australia and Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England's (former) middle-overs enforcer joins us to talk about the world cup winning team and his own futurehis next move See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sky's forthright commentator joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to look ahead to the World T20 after the qualifying round See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the World T20 begins with Oman v Papua New Guinea we explore cricket's development in unexpected locations See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liam Livingstone, Billy Beane and Nathan Leamon are the guests See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cancellations, resignations, confrontations, inaugurations across the cricket world See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Huw Turbervill explore England's red ball woes and celebrate Chris Benjamin's arrival See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the dramatic cancellation of the Old Trafford Test See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India secure a brilliant win at the Oval. Where did they win it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the possibilities for the fifth day at The Oval on one of the flattest pitches of all time See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A resilient batting performance by India spearheaded by Rohit Sharma turns the tables on England See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England recover from 62-5, then squander a potential lead of 150 and cede some ground back to India See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess another day of seam bowling dominance at the Oval and an excellent return for England's Chris Woakes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A superb bowling and catching performance by England on the fourth morning at Headingley puts the series at 1-1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A very sturdy fightback by India on the third day of this Headingley Test has again made all results possible... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann lament the passing of England legend Ted Dexter but agree he would have approved of Joe Root's performance See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann explore the bizarre turnaround in the fortunes of the two teams in the 3rd LV=Insurance Test See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Huw Turbervill debate the pros and cons of the new tournament and discuss the new Cricketer magazine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A spectacular turnaround at Lord's gives India a brilliant and unexpected victory. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann were there See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England marginal favourites to win the second Test but all results possible See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An appreciation of a compelling day's cricket and the unique genius of Root See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on an intriguing second day from Lord's which still sees India on top, despite Joe Root's efforts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A top-class opening stand by Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul puts India in an almost impregnable position at Lord's See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann bemoan the loss of the 5th day at Trent Bridge - unlucky for the spectators but lucky for England? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann applaud Joe Root's brilliant hundred but predict an India victory See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann applaud enterprising lower-order batting from India and a first five-wicket haul for Ollie Robinson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on the truncated but still eventful second day from Trent Bridge See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the first day of the LV= Insurance Test series and are joined by Kane Williamson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann preview the LV=Insurance Test series between England and India and Joe Root reflects on Ben Stokes' decision to take a break See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Stokes is the latest star player to request a break to address mental health issues. We explore the issues with current players, coaches and psychologists See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of the first week of the new competition and an interview with Jofra Archer (who has yet to appear See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With The Hundred about to be launched Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the pros and cons with special guests and key participants Katherine Brunt and Chris Jordan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the news of the week - England's superb demolition of Pakistan and talk to Jos Buttler about keeping to Jimmy Anderson, new entrant to the 1000 wicket club See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the England v Sri Lanka mismatch and look ahead to England's forthcoming matches with fearless opener Jason Roy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Roy is our special guest in the virtual cricket club on Wednesday night and you can join us on zoom by clicking on this link https://tinyurl.com/3y8e5t3f See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Zealand finally win a major ICC tournament. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann were there to witness their triumph See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann admire the 'boa constrictor' cricket on day 5 of the World Test Championship final and are joined by west indies Ian Bishop to run the rule over the two sets of high class seam bowlers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by the bowling of the towering Kyle Jamieson, New Zealand get back on level terms in the World Test Championship final See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Virat Kohli's genius shines through on the first actual day's play of the World Test Championship final, analysed by Sunil Gavaskar, Dinesh Karthik and the two Simons See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiwi commentator Simon Doull and India's Dinesh Karthik join the two Simons to preview New Zealand v India for the World Test Championship, a game being billed as the biggest Test match ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann debate if England are in crisis and hear Joe Root's assessment of England's batting See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a demoralising third day for England in the second LV= Insurance Test at Edgbaston See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann watch Kane Williamson's obdurate replacement Will Young eek out a strong position for New Zealand on Day 2 at Edgbaston See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a topsy turvey first day in the second LV= Insurance Test at Edgbaston See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann bemoan England's lack of enterprise on the final day at Lords and debate the Ollie Robinson suspension See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann praise Rory Burns for his dedication to save England's blushes in the 1st test against New Zealand See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on a better contested second day at Lords. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Mann and Simon Hughes review the first day at Lords dominated by Devon Conway from Wellington via Johannesburg See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann hear from Ben Stokes on the eve of his 30th birthday and compare his career so far to his famous all-round predecessors See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann debate the selection options for England in the 1st Test with injuries and IPL repercussions ruling some regulars out See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of the latest county championship action during which Jimmy Anderson takes his 992nd first class wicket, and Paul Collingwood tells us his greatest catch and reflects on the advances in that field See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes hears from Professional Cricketer's Trust president David Graveney the harrowing story of one former player's battle for mere survival and the essential work of the PCT See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review some exciting games in the County Championship and the IPL and hear from Darren Gough about England's summer prospects See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As various players fly out of a Covid-ravaged India Simon Hughes and Simon Mann ask whether the IPL should be suspended and also hear from Mark Wood and Jonathan Agnew See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the new cricketing vernacular proposed for The Hundred, with typically forthright comment from Sir Geoffrey Boycott See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some big score draws registered in the first round of the 2021 County Championship. David Gower and Essex's Tom Westley talk runs and starting seasons (and Test careers) well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new captain of Durham Scott Borthwick and the owner of the Rajasthan Royals Manoj Badale preview their respective tournaments See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special podcast to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of The Cricketer Magazine (parts 1 and 2 combined) with special guests including Piers Morgan, Mark Nicholas, Vic Marks and Nasser Hussain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An in depth interview with Chris Woakes, England's player of 2020 who hasn't had a game since, exploring how he has dealt with the winter and endless quarantine, who he'd really like to dismiss in the IPL and why he's called Captain America See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

End of India tour assessment with Simon Hughes and Simon Mann and special guest Rob Key after an exciting end to an intriguing tour See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second episode of the 100 year history of one of the world's oldest magazines with special guests including Vic Marks, Mark Nicholas and Nasser Hussain See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special podcast series chronicling 100 years of The Cricketer, featuring the great events it has covered and the fascinating characters associated with it See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fascinating insights into the art of batting with former England batting coach Mark Ramprakash and his successor eMarcus Trescothick See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess India's 3-1 triumph, analyse the individual performances and contemplate the future for both teams See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England fight hard in Ahmedabad but the brilliant Rishabh Pant steals the show See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England fail to capitalise on winning another toss on the first day of the 4th Test and make some familiar mistakes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monty Panesar talks lucidly about his career, his 'hold' over Sachin Tendulkar, misreading Indian pitches and burning omelettes. With Simon Hughes and guest 'interviewer' Richard Norton See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England left red faced by the pink ball and india's spinners - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann try to explain the inexplicable See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann lament a lousy England batting performance at the opening of the spectacular new stadium in Ahmedabad See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the lessons England can learn from their drubbing in Chennai and get an Indian perspective from journalist Anand Vasu See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the 3rd day from Chennai where Ravi Ashwin took toll of some tired bowling to ram home India's advantage See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann applaud India's cricket but bemoan the state of the Chennai pitch in the second day of the second Test and hear Steven Finn extolling on the art of reverse swing See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann applaud the brilliance of the enigmatic Indian opener on a difficult first day pitch in Chennai See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's exceptional victory in Chennai with Indian journalist Anand Vasu See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann wonder whether England allowed recent runchases to inhibit their progress on the 4th afternoon in Chennai See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a captivating third day in the Chennai Test as England get on top and India then counter attack See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of the second days play from Chennai as Joe Root and Ben Stokes help England take the ascendency See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of a brilliant Joe Root inspired day for England in Chennai with Root and Ravi Ashwin's input See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vic Marks, part of the England squad that won the 1984/5 series in India, joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to assess England's chances this time See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England World Cup winners Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont join us from their quarantine in New Zealand to preview their tour and assess the state of women's cricket See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A dramatic match and series win for England and a triumph for Joe Root who reflects on the excellent progress of an emerging team See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another epic performance by Joe Root keeps England in the game. Graham Gooch joins the two Simons to talk about the mindset of playing monumental innings See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England legend Graham Gooch joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to assess the brilliance of Joe Root against spin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann praise the forensic accuracy of Jimmy Anderson and Mark Wood's perennial optimism See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Prakash Wakankar analyse India's extraordinary record-breaking win and series heist in Brisbane See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on England's victory in Galle and an in-depth interview with Sir Andrew Strauss on the Ashes, captaincy and the World Cup See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England make short work of the victory chase in Galle and Andrew Strauss reflects on his life in cricket and dealing with Shane Warne See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review an exciting day in Galle and a series still in the balance at the Gabba See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sri lanka fight back in the first Test - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Root explains how he has tried to improve his conversion rate of 50s to 100s to Simon Hughes and Simon Mann after a strong 2nd day in Galle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on Sri Lanka's abject bating performance on day 1 in Galle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review India's epic survival in the Sydney Test, look ahead to Sri Lanka vs England and hear Ian Bell making positive noises about the future of Test cricket. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News from the Test match arena and a preview of Ian Bell in the virtual cricket club See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look back at a weird year and a transformative decade, and highlights of our interviews with Alastair Cook, Graeme Swann, Jos Buttler and others See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a bizarre and challenging year of cricket with extracts from interviews with Joe Root, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood and Phil Tufnell See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India's capitulation for 36 in Adelaide analysed, and Jos Buttler expresses his love for self-expression and AB de Villiers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A preview of the forthcoming day/night Test between Australia and India and some thoughts on batting and bowling from two England greats See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isa Guha, the popular cricket presenter, reflects on her experiences as the first woman of Asian extraction to play for England and then thriving in the male domain of sports commentary See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the players and commentators experiences in the various bio secure environments and celebrate the work of the Professional Cricketers Trust See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As England wind up their one day tour of South Africa and prepare for six tests in Sri Lanka and India in the New Year, Graeme Swann believes he could seriously help their cause. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An in depth interview with Alastair Cook on the Ashes, batting, and his life now, and Jos Buttler explains England's secret messaging service See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look back at England's first T20 victory in Cape Town, seized by Jonny Bairstow, and a look ahead to the cricket week See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A celebration of the career of Ian Botham as he reaches 'retirement' age (for some.) Features him talking to Huw Turbervill about the Hundred and Ben Stokes, Kath Botham revealing what he's like to live with and Simon Hughes regaling stories of being with Beefy on the road. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Sophie Ecclestone play in a men's county side? Yes says Jack Leach, but not for Somerset "I might not get a game!" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Worcestershire's Daryl Mitchell, chairman of the Professional Cricketers Association, talks about the challenge of keeping county cricketers engaged and sane during the winter, while Moeen Ali talks about his and England's plans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Tufnell reflects on the thrills and spills of his diverse career and Rahul Dravid examines the impact of a record breaking IPL on the players and looks at how the game might grow further See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Prakash Wakankar see Mumbai Indians to their fifth IPL title and reflect on the tremendous social and financial impact of the tournament See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Wood joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann in the virtual cricket club to talk IPL, World Cup final, diet and nutrition and duels with Jofra See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the career of the retired Shane Watson, and look ahead to a virtual appearance of the greater spotted Mark Wood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An in-depth interview with Stuart Broad in the virtual cricket club on improving with age, motivation psychology, headbands, Jimmy's inspiration and next year's Ashes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the IPL table towards the end of the group stages, predict who might win and look ahead to Stuart Broad and Mark Wood being in our midst See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest in the The Analysts Virtual Cricket Club, Joe Root discusses the unusual pressures of playing in a bio-secure environment, what he can learn from his major batting rivals - Kohli, Williamson and Smith, England's Ashes plans, and the exciting prospects for Jos Buttler See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The news that England will tour South Africa for some white ball cricket in November and December will excite our special guest in the Analyst virtual cricket club - Joe Root See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England greatest living run-getter reminisces about first ballers, hundredth hundreds, commentary traits and how many golf majors he might have won. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angus Fraser and John Emburey join Simon Hughes and Simon Mann in the virtual cricket club live stream to talk blunt dressing rooms and mutual respect See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brief review of the latest IPL game featuring Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Jos Buttler and advance about an event with Angus Fraser See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first part of an interview to commemorate his 80th birthday, Sir Geoffrey Boycott looks back on his formative years in Fitzwilliam, his fledgling career as a Leeds Utd footballer and batting with Garfield Sobers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Elworthy, whose ECB team designed English cricket's bio-bubble, talks about its success and how other sports snd countries might benefit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live and in-vision show on Crowdcast - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss ball tampering, T20 and the art or commentary and answer participants questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes announces the launch of The Inside Cricket Club - Sunday 4th October 6pm. Please join us at https://www.crowdcast.io/e/ipl-watchalong See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes, Simon Mann and Prakash Wakanke follow the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI with comment from Jos Buttler and Ashley Giles See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the climax of the English county season during the course of a remarkable IPL match. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Prakash Wakankar sample the thrills and spills of Kolkata Knight Riders against Mumbai Indians and hear from Tom Curran and Steve Smith. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The owner of the Rajasthan Royals Manoj Badale and Simon Hughes discuss their new book about the cricket economy and the future of the game with Simon Mann See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Father and son Simon Wilde (Sunday Times) and Freddie Wilde (CricViz) discuss the way cricket coverage has evolved from stylish prose to statistical analysis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Woakes and Adam Gilchrist join Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to preview the Royal London one day series between England and Australia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann hear from Jimmy Anderson and his first coach Mike Watkinson the secrets of his art See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A uneventful day which nevertheless saw Jimmy Anderson experience the full gamut of emotions.. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Anderson has now taken 118 Test wickets since his 35th birthday, the second most (for a quick) of all time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The record breaking dominance of Zak Crawley and Jos Buttler and Jimmy Anderson's perennial potency make it a miserable day for pakistan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have England at least found a no3 - Zak Crawley's is the first 100 by an England no 3 since Joe Root in 2016 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an exclusive interview with Simon Hughes, Steve Smith reveals how he emerged from confused beginnings to become the world's best batsman, how he lies awake planning his innings and how his essential companion now is his guitar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon mann discuss the solutions to the crazy loos of playing time in the 2nd Test See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pakistan's tail wags at the Ageas bowl and with the Australian odis announced, Steve Smith tells us how he's been preparing See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon mann fear for Pakistan with England eeamers looking predatory See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann celebrate an unexpected England victory engineered by two of England's more self effacing characters See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann have a bet on who'a going to win the first test between England and Pakistan after 14 wickets fall for 264 runs on day 3. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon mann celebrate some stunning and smart cricket by Pakistan on the first two days of the Test series See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by the 'clairvoyant' Faz Mohammed to review England's series win See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart Broad dominates another day and is on the verge of a major landmark as England take control See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Broadly dominant day for England See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faz Mohammed joins Simon Hughes and Simon mann to eulogise about Ollie Pope and query west indies tactics at Old trafford See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Root hails Ben Stokes as the superman of modern times See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A typical Insistent burst from Stuart broad has set up an intriguing final day at old trafford See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With no play at Old Trafford, Simon Hughes visits his local cricket club in Teddington to see the amateur game back up and running See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dedication of Dominic Sibley and the commitment and versatilty of ben Stokes on ther 2nd day at Old trafford See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on an attritional first day of the second Test with Jofra Archer in forced isolation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Middlesex's chief executive Richard Goatley talks about how the association with Sachin Tendulkar will transform Middlesex into a truly community club. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West Indian commentator Faz Mohammed questions English selection and general attitudes after a determined West indies side take an early lead in the Wisden Trophy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Faz Mohammed discuss the possibilities for the final day of an intruigng Test See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England conceded a lead of 114 to West Indies but Dom Sibley avoids the dreaded pair. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Mann reports from the bio-secure bubble in Southampton on a day when more happened off the field than on it See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A preview of the forthcoming England v West indies series behind-closed-doors. West Indies commentator Fazeer Mohammed joins Simon Mann and Simon Hughes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrated tailenders Phil Tufnell, Jonathan Agnew and world record-holder Mark Robinson discuss the trauma of being no11 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notorious number elevens Phil Tufnell, Jonathan Agnew and Mark Robinson share their traumas of facing extreme fast bowling See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A roundtable discussion about underlying prejudice and unconscious bias in cricket with Dean Headley, Roland Butcher, Ebony Rainford-Brent, ex-Sussex fast bowler Abi Sakande and sports editor of The Voice, Rodney Hinds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indian great Rahul Dravid joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to discuss whether India could become the next cricketing superpower to emulate the great West Indies and Australian teams of the past. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann amplify and discuss some of the unique sounds of cricket that we are currently missing and hear from blind commentator Dean du Plessis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

the peerless New Zealand commentator Ian Smith makes his prescient predictions for the World Cup exactly 12 months ago... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the best ever cricket books with the author of one, Mike Brearley, and the Daily Telegraph's Nick Hoult, the co-writer of the forthcoming Morgan's Men. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann forecast some harsh decisions will have to be made in the shires, but when the game returns it will be leaner and reinvigorated See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mini galaxy of batting stars - Kumar Sangakkara, Brendon McCullum and Justin Langer - assess how and where the power and range of modern batting evolved with Simon Hughes and Simon Mann. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the impact of Hawkeye and DRS on the game with its originators, plus Sir Andrew Strauss and popular umpire Ian Gould. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the vast influence of Shane Warne with a phalanx of guests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South African great Barry Richards tells Simon Hughes and Simon Mann what an amazing experience World Series Cricket was and Sam Billings thanks Dennis Amiss for pioneering helmets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the major impact of Garfield Sobers and Yuvraj Singh hitting six sixes off an over. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

a discussion of how Covid 19 will affect the county season See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the principles of cricket commentary with its modern master Ian Smith. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's prospects in Sri Lanka, the Women's World Cup semi-final and an inspiring idea at a state school. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Huw Turbervill analyse the details of Tom Harrison's exclusive interview covering the protection of five-day Tests, the expansion of The Hundred and the improvement of Championship scheduling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes talks to Essex's Tom Westley, Middlesex coach Stuart Law and two sports psychologists about cricket's hot topic - identifying and solving mental health issues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's 3-1 defeat of SA and identity the pluses and minuses. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A celebration of Joe Root's England going 2-1 up in Port Elizabeth and an assessment of on-field behaviour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss with various guests who is the greatest allrounder of them all... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on England's brilliant victory and how it will influence the 4-day Test debate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's Test year and ponder on the increasing likelihood of 4-day Tests See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a momentous year and consider the books of the year with Duncan Hamilton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann offer some personal recollections of the inimitable Bob Willis and assess the current chaos in South African cricket as they await England's imminent arrival. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the two-Test series between England and New Zealand and Australia and Pakistan which were dominated by the bat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the two Test matches in New Zealand and the record-breaking game in Adelaide. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of the three Tests last weekend and packing the Ashes urn up for a rare trip to Australia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England get into a healthy position against New Zealand as David Warner gives Australia dominance in Brisbane. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on two contrasting days of cricket in New Zealand and Australia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann preview the upcoming Test series from opposite sides of the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the recent T20 internationals featuring England, New Zealand, Australia and India and consult two experts from ethnic minorities on how to engage their communities better. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the T20 activity around the world with particular reference to England in New Zealand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Ravi Bopara discuss the Hundred with Simon Hughes and Simon Mann. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Giles explains why Silverwood was the right choice and the man himself explains his philosophy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess an amazing summer with help from their friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider The Cricketer magazine's 2019 Power List with a little assistance from Mark Ramprakash. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two Simons give an end of term Ashes report, consider some departed friends and look ahead to the winter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes is joined by the Australian cricket writer Gideon Haigh to look back at the Ashes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Denly helps give England a match-winning advantage on a gorgeous September day. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the battle between the tired legs of the bowlers and the tired minds of the batsmen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann sense a slight lack of intensity from a set of exhausted players at The Oval. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann concede that Australia got what they deserved and ponder how England can improve. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann suggest that England need another Stokes miracle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is all down to Ben Stokes again...after a disappointing end to the third day - for England anyway See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes is joined by ian healy to try and explain Aussies dominance at Old Trafford See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Smith v Jofra Archer is a damp (and windy squib) report Simon Hughes and Simon Mann See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Stokes' coach for the Rajasthan Royals Paddy Upton gives us some insight into the player's psyche. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann debate whether Stokes hundred at Headingley is the greatest innings ever played and hear what his father Ged thought of it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashes day 3 at headingley reviewed See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England capitulate to 67 all out. The Ashes are surely remaining Down Under See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a erratic but ultimately satisfying day for England in Leeds See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider if England can now regain the Ashes. Plus why no English coaches in The Hundred? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a highly charged day's play, Steve Smith again the central figure See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann still find some things to talk about despite only 2 hours play See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a fabulous launch of the Ruth Strauss Foundation but there was no charity from the Australian bowlers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Strauss talks about a special day in prospect at Lord's See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Smith's first batting coach Trent Woodhill and Liam Plunkett offer suggestions as to how to get the maestro out See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor discusses the state of play and Steve Smith's extraordinary technique after the third day at Edgbaston See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cricket's Greatest Rivalry previewed by Simon Hughes, Geoff Boycott, Mike Gatting, Derek pringle and Andy Csddick with special guest former Australian player Andrew Macdonald See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Dawson, England's Rugby World Cup winning scrum half, joins the Simon's to discuss how to deal with the euphoria and the legacy of a major triumph. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of the greatest one-day cricket match ever with Simon Hughes, Simon Mann, Ian Smith and Liam Plunkett. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann agree that this is England's best chance of our life times to win a 50-over World Cup. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the tournament so far and the likely winners with Pakistani great Waqar Younis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann applaud England's brave defeat of India and hear from West Indian great Courtney Walsh. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Slater tries to explain Australia's Lord's triumph to simon hughes and simon mann See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A trio of Simons admire Kane Williamson and Eoin Morgan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes discusses the rather anti-climatic India vs Pakistan tussle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes discusses West Indies' disappointing showing at Southampton with Ian Bishop. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the power and skill of India and England with former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ex-New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum assesses England and the World Cup so far... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Worcester keeper Steve Rhodes - now Bangladesh coach - joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to look back at the first five days of the World Cup. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes, Sam Morshead and former South African great Shaun Pollock review England's slick performance in the first world cup match See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes is joined by New Zealand commentator Ian Smith to discuss handling the pressure of expectation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse England's final World Cup squad and ask "are they finally going to do it?" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes is joined by Sam Morshead from The Cricketer and Will Gunn from Sporting Index to assess the runners and riders ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2019 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by Dean Wilson of the Daily Mirror to explore the rationale behind and prospects for The Hundred. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A discussion of the rights and wrongs of the Alex Hales situation and cricket in unusual places. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann hear from Rajasthan Royals coach Paddy Upton who shares some pioneering thoughts on how sportsmen can handle pressure. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by Ali Khan, owner of the Multan Sultans in the PSL, to talk World Cup squads, MS Dhoni and Pakistan's future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The start of the County Championship season always clashes with the IPL so this year Simon Hughes went to India to follow it for a week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by Mike Gatting to look at good and bad innovations in cricket and how to preserve the Test format. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look ahead to the IPL, the English summer and tomorrow's world with Jos Buttler, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The (former) England batting coach Mark Ramprakash talks about the modern challenges of being a top order Test batsman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pondering England and west indies world cup chances with Simon Hughes and Simon Mann See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the lessons learned - and not learned from the three Tests in the Caribbean See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England's batting debacles assessed by Simon Hughes and Simon Mann who also hear about a new innovation in bat technology See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England looked ill-prepared for the first in the Caribbean. Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd thinks the ICC should take action. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the listeners and our suggestions for the greatest innings ever seen and analyse England's prospects in the Caribbean See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does MS Dhoni still merit a place in the Indian one day team? And an interview with the new head groundsman at the Home of Cricket See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will he split the England coaching role, will he outlaw pre-match football? Ashley Giles takes charge and Australia vs India reviewed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a highly eventful year of cricket and choose their podcast highlights featuring Jimmy Anderson and Rahul Dravid See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the Australia-India series, Derek Pringle's book and the strange case of the missing Ashes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Mann and Simon Hughes analyse India's tremendous Test win in Adelaide and the best innovations this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann evaluate Jofra Archer's chances of playing in the World Cup and discuss with Michael Slater Australia's prospects in the Tests against India See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After England achieve their first ever overseas whitewash, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse the reasons and assess how good England actually are. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse England's series win against Sri Lanka and talk to batting coach Mark Ramprakash about how they did it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's first overseas victory in 13 attempts, Australia's performances against South Africa and the best amateur sledge ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann return from their travels on the subcontinent and talk spin and speed and a Welshman in a strange location. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's watery tour of Sri Lanka and hear from Sam Billings how important pre-match football is to the England team. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's new pace discovery and hear Shane Warne's views on leg spin, captaincy and himself... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann preview the one-day series between Sri Lanka and England played, bizarrely, in Sri Lanka's wettest month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a compelling season and hear from Sara Curran about life looking after three first-class cricketers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The retiring Paul Collingwood assess the way cricket has changed through his tremendous 22-year career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes is joined by Guy Evans-Tipping and James Coyne from The Cricketer to review the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann celebrate Jimmy Anderson's wicket-taking record and review a fabulous and fascinating international summer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann celebrate the phenomenal Alastair Cook. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann celebrate the incredible contribution to English cricket of Alastair Cook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann identify the turning points of an intriguing second day at the Oval See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a strangely lopsided day at The Oval. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England win a gripping Test match at Southampton and defeat the No.1 Test team in the series. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review another engrossing day at the Ageas Bowl See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review a topsy turvy day when the Indian batsmen collapsed against Moeen Ali - the one bowler you thought they would fear least See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review another day of batting woes for England and try to find reasons... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices