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SUSSEX REJUVENATION UNDERWAY

Covering the climax to the Rothesay County Championship, Simon Hughes pays a visit to Hove to watch Sussex's battle with holders Nottinghamshire. He also hears the energe

TOUGH DAY AT THE OFFICE

The 21 year old debutant Razaullah, who was selling vegetables with his father in Pakistan last week, demolishes Englands unsuspecting attack with a scintillating lower o

STERNER TESTS AWAIT

England win the Test series against Pakistan 3-0. It's a cause for minor celebration, reversing the direction that England seemed to be heading earlier in the summer, but

PAKISTAN HUMILIATION LOOMING

With two wickets in his first over - again - Ollie Robinson threatened Pakistan with the prospect of an embarrassing two-day innings defeat in the final Test at Edgbaston

A DAY TO CELEBRATE

At least a more competitive day of Test cricket to crown our 1000th episode of this podcast which began in the relatively early days of podcasting in 2017. Older and bald

KP TO THE RESCUE

Simon Mann and Matt Prior discuss the upcoming third and final Test match in this series between England and Pakistan, held at Edgbaston from 9th September. Alongside thi

RUTHLESS ENGLAND RANSACK PAKISTAN

England's bowling formula was too potent for Pakistan in both these Rothesay Tests. Ollie Robinson, born in Margate, produced more magic, but he was excellently supported

ENGLAND TURN THE SCREW

A truncated day at Lord's, but England extended their lead in the match to 357 thanks to an enterprising unbeaten 50 from Dan Lawrence. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look b

ENGLAND DEMOLISH MEEK PAKISTAN

Another day of England dominance over Pakistan, who now have a 261 run lead with 7 wickets in hand. After a perky last wicket stand,mthe England bowlers held sway with th

PAKISTAN BOUNCE BACK

Under overcast skies it was a day of old fashioned skills at Lords. Nagging line and length from Mohammed Abbas, early wickets, patience and selectivity from England espe

THAT'S ANOTHER FINE MESS.....

England's preparations for a Test match are once again hijacked by off-field scandal. The long-suffering Joe Root reacts with frustration at the latest Brydon Carse shena

ENGLAND EXTINGUISH POOR PAKISTAN

With Ollie Robinson's wicket to the first ball of the match, this game was over almost before it had begun. Pakistan were poor with bat, ball and especially in the field

ENGLAND PUNISH PAKISTAN'S ERRORS

All the England middle order enjoyed the fairly abject Pakistan outcricket at Headingley to build a 195 run lead. Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Dan Lawrence all

ROBINSON ON THE MONEY

Ollie Robinson ensured the perfect start for Joe Root's new England, producing a wicket with the very first ball of the series against Pakistan. He continued in that vein

HOBBS & SUTCLIFFE'S FINEST HOUR: A CENTURY AGO

It is 100 years today (august 18) since one of England’s great Ashes victories, the 1926 Oval Test. It was the final match of the series. The first four matches - all thr

MICHAEL HOLDING ON THE SUMMER OF '76

This is a fascinating interview celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the great fast bowling feats: Michael Holding's 14 wickets (12 bowled or lbw) on an Oval feathe

BACK TO THE FUTURE

Three days after the final of the Hundred, England take on Pakistan for the first of three Tests. It means several England players have to rapidly turn their techniques a

THE ONLY WAY IS UP

With England about to announce the squad for the first Test against Pakistan, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's future under Joe Root, hired for a second term

HOW CLUBS SURVIVE

With declining numbers and rising costs, club cricket is at the crossroads. This is a live debate at the 150 year old Ealing Cricket Club with Simon Hughes, Simon Mann an

THE HUNT FOR A NEW HEAD COACH

In Part 2 of our look at the leadership crisis in the England Test team we look at the runners and riders for the head coach's job. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined