Episodes

  • England All Spun Out (and India too!)

    England All Spun Out (and India too!)
    Oct 26 2024
    England capitulated before lunch on the third day as Pakistan again exploited England's fallibility against spin on helpful pitches. It marks an extraordinary turnaround in the series only exceeded by New Zealand's amazing series triumph in India. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report, and assess what next for England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • England Shakeeled into Submission

    England Shakeeled into Submission
    Oct 25 2024
    The poise and artistry of Pakistan's Saud Shakeel turns a stuttering home position into one of potential strength with England losing three crucial second innings wickets before the close. The Simons review the day and think this move could prove decisive. Also - what they used in football before the advent of the referee's whistle.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Smith Spares England's Blushes

    Smith Spares England's Blushes
    Oct 24 2024
    The precocious keeper-batter Jamie Smith rescues England from a parlous position on the first day of the air-dried pitch in Rawalpindi. But Simon Hughes and Simon Mann ask if England's 267 all out is enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • New Zealand Don’t Stop Believin’

    New Zealand Don’t Stop Believin’
    Oct 22 2024
    Melissa and Nikki return, this time joined by Luke Wolstenholme from BBC Sport, to discuss the T20 World Cup. They dive into New Zealand’s thrilling and unexpected victory, South Africa’s heartbreaking loss, and the underwhelming performances of both England and India. Tune in for their reflections on the tournament, a lively debate on where things went wrong for England, and Luke’s scarily accurate impersonation of a strict Victorian teacher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • England Dusted Up

    England Dusted Up
    Oct 18 2024
    Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's inevitable demise on a 9 day old Multan track to lose the second Test by 142 runs. Was their approach flawed? Was winning the toss the decisive factor? How can England improve in spin-friendly conditions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Pitch Imperfect

    Pitch Imperfect
    Oct 17 2024
    As the Multan pitch rapidly deteriorates England allow Pakistan to build a bigger lead than they should have and now face the greatest challenge of the Bazball era - to make 297 on a dustbowl. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's prospects and the extraordinary demise of India for 46 all out in Bengaluru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Wake Up Call for England

    Wake Up Call for England
    Oct 16 2024
    After seven days of a deceased pitch the surface in Multan finally comes alive to assist Pakistan's spinners and England are up against it, despite a brilliant hundred from Ben Duckett. The Simons discuss an interesting day and the fallout from England's demise in the Women's T20 World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Checkpoint Carsey

    Checkpoint Carsey
    Oct 15 2024
    A review of the first day of the second Test in Multan during which a reconstructed Pakistan side is held in check by some impressive bowling from England. especially Brydon Carse. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on a more interesting day than the first day of the first Test Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins