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  • BROOK'S TITANIC INNINGS IN VAIN

    BROOK'S TITANIC INNINGS IN VAIN
    Oct 22 2026
    A record breaking 200 from Harry Brook - England's first ODI double hundred - was not enough to prevent Sri Lanka from pulling off an incredble 430-run chase on an extraordinary day for cricket when South Africa also beat Austraia by an innings in the second Test in Port Elizabeth. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann catch their breath and try to explain the inexplicable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 Min.
  • SLOPPY ENGLAND UPSTAGED BY PAKISTAN ROOKIES

    SLOPPY ENGLAND UPSTAGED BY PAKISTAN ROOKIES
    Oct 21 2026
    England lose their first odi in Pakistan by 87 runs as they collapse from 177-4 to 215 all out. The defeat exposes England's dependence on Joe Root and Harry Brook - who both were dismissed by genuinely good balls - and the fragility of some of their newer players. England were a touch sloppy in the field and not all that smart at times in the runchase having been 91-0. There's a lot of work to do to make them genuine contenders for the next World Cup as Baz McCullum reflected in his post-match comments. The Simons review the match and where England could improve and also discuss South Africa's brilliant fightback against Australia in Port Elizabeth led by the brave, indefatigable Temba Bavuma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 Min.
  • CHRIS WOAKES - A WIZARDLY CAREER

    CHRIS WOAKES - A WIZARDLY CAREER
    Oct 17 2026
    Chris Woakes, double World Cup winner, and one of the only men on the Lord's board for batting (a Test hundred) and bowling (a five wicket haul) joins the podcast to talk about his life. 'Wiz' reveals how his nickname originated, the early 'hairdryer' spray he received from England coach Andy Flower, the sledging from the Australians on his Test debut, sharing a hotel and a dressing room with Virat Kohli and the other Indian stars, the trials and tribulations of being a fast bowler and the agony and stress of dislocating his shoulder in his final Test. Chris's autobiography The Wizard is out this week. This podcast is in association with Claude.ai. Are you ready to have an AI that can tackle real work? Try Claude Cowork today — Claude.ai/ANALYST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 Min.
  • ENGLAND'S NEW STARS AND AUSTRALIA'S OLD WARRIORS

    ENGLAND'S NEW STARS AND AUSTRALIA'S OLD WARRIORS
    Oct 12 2026
    The announcement of new England central contracts was a wonderful payday for some of England's burgeoning young players and a warning to others who only received one year deals. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the winners and losers and also review the tenacious performance of Australia's thirty-somethings as with resilience, perseverance and enduring skills they grind the life out of South Africa in the first Test Durban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 Min.
  • JUSTIN LANGER ON SOUTH AFRICA V AUSTRALIA

    JUSTIN LANGER ON SOUTH AFRICA V AUSTRALIA
    Oct 7 2026
    In this episode, Australian cricket legend and coach Justin Langer shares insights on changing cricket techniques, leadership, mental strength, and his personal journey, including a powerful story about overcoming fears and the importance of fundamentals in sports and life. He explains what it was like taking the Australian team after the sandpapergate scandal and revisits the famous scene of him kicking over the dressing room waste bin during the 2019 Headingley Test. We also explore the difficulties of finding Test quality openig. batsmen - worldwide - and preview the forthcoming Test series between South Africa and Australia starting on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 Min.
  • RANKING THE WORLD'S BEST FAST BOWLERS

    RANKING THE WORLD'S BEST FAST BOWLERS
    Oct 5 2026
    The forthcoming Test series between South Africa and Australia pits some of the world's finest fast bowlers against each other. But who is the most valuable fast bowler in the world? Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss this with data expert Ahyan Sikandar who has modelled different ways of evaluating fast bowlers - best 'per ball', best 'team' player and 'most 'valuable.' So who comes out top?!! And who, surprisingly, takes lots of wickets but seems to diminish the impact of his teammates? This podcast is in association with Claude - Ready to have an AI that can tackle real work? Try Claude Cowork today — Claude.ai/ANALYST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 Min.
  • A SONNY DISPOSITION

    A SONNY DISPOSITION
    Sep 29 2026
    England's exciting young fast bowler Sonny Baker shares insights into his rapid rise in international cricket, his approach to bowling fast and swinging the ball, and his training and recovery routines. He explains how he adapts to conditions, his influences, and how his trusty Asthi bone broth keeps him in peak condition. He also reveals his highlights of the summer, why he's loving the older ball and how he practices his devastating yorker. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sonny Baker's Summer Highlights 02:51 Journey from Debut to International Success 03:16 Influence of Mark Wood and Team Energy 05:40 Bowling at the Oval and Swing Techniques 07:45 Science of Swing and Ball Seaming 09:40 Personal Ball Selection and Tape Technique 12:53 Bowling at the Moment of Impact and Key Deliveries 14:48 Impact of Conditions and Strategy in Bowling 19:19 Body Care, Nutrition, and Recovery Routine 22:33 Use of Bone Broth and Nutrition Tips 26:40 Bowling Technique and Mental Preparation 30:17 Adapting Line and Length in Real Time 36:23 Death Bowling and Key Wickets 41:49 Bowling at Mitchell Marsh and Fast Bowling Skills 44:24 The Origin of the Yorker and Practice Tips 47:50 Future Plans, World Cup, and Franchise Tournaments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 Min.
  • ENGLAND SPRINT TO THE FINISH

    ENGLAND SPRINT TO THE FINISH
    Sep 27 2026
    England's final act of the longest, hottest cricket season in memory was to crush feebl Sri Lanka by the colossal margin of 223 runs. It doesn't entirely camouflage England's long-form deficiencies but it was an impressive finish. The two Simon's discuss the current state of the England cricket team,, who are the winners and losers, how their three to follow fared during the season, reflect on a tight Rothesay County Championship tussle and reveal the extraordinary evolution of the reverse sweep with the man who founded it. This podcast is supported by Rothesay - for more information on their support of English cricket click this link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 Min.