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Chasing a virtually impossible 435 for victory to keep the series alive, England inevitably lost more than half their side to a combination of the superb Pat Cummins and wizardly Nathan Lyon as the dusty fourth day pitch played a few tricks. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review a day of intense competition as Australia draw within four wickets of retaining Test cricket's ultimate prize. Former Australian captain Mark Taylor also gives his view on England's shaky top three. Fnal day viewable on TNT Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After courageous resistance from Ben Stokes gets England close to a barely adequate 300, England's bowlers suffer at the hands of the brilliant South Australian Travis Head. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse the third day of the third Test when England's Ashes hopes are slowly and almost sadistically extinguished by Australia's batsmen. Their former star bowler Jason Gillespie also explains what makes the England bowling attack for these batting friendly conditions inadequate. Also read our Cricverse blog on the series - visit https://cricverse.substack.com/p/headmaster?r=lo2wd #ashes #england #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes reviews the second day from Adelaide when the outstanding Australian attack gave the England batters a good roasting in the Adelaide heat. Justin Langer also gives his view on England's batting frailities which have left them clinging on to their Ashes hopes by a gossamer thin thread. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Wilde of the Sunday Times review the first day of the Adelaide Test when both teams gifted presents of runs and wickets to each other. There was also controversy when Alex Carey was given not out by umpire and DRS but admitted afterwards that he did get an edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann preview the 3rd Test in Adelaide which is of course make or break for England. After England's break in Noosa, Brendon McCullum speaks and declares that England will keep the same top seven, and also explains more about what he meant by England overtraining before the Brisbane Test. He is clear though that if they play much smarter cricket than they did in Brisbane they can wIn in Adelaide and then 'the narrative changes.' Follow our Cricverse blog on Substack for more on the Ashes https://cricverse.substack.com/p/all-in-good-time?r=lo2wd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graeme Swann was one of the stars of England's triumphant Ashes campaign of 2010/11. In this interview he recounts how England prepared for that series - with a graphic account of the infamous boot camp in Germany - the difficult start to the series in the Gabba, how they recovered and then went on to produce almost the perfect performance at the Adelaide Oval where England play next. Graeme Swann will be part of the TNT Sports commentary team for the next Test. This podcast is supported by Nord VPN visit https://nordvpn.com/analyst for your exclusive deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hosts dive into England's heavy Ashes defeat and debate whether it's time for drastic changes in leadership. They discuss Brendon McCullum's future and the impact of Bazball on team performance. The importance of mental toughness is highlighted, especially Ben Stokes' comment on players needing strength. There’s an in-depth analysis of tactical options for the next match, including selection dilemmas and concerns with the middle-order batting. Finally, they critically assess England's preparation and the role of psychologists in the team's mindset.

Forget the scoreboard; the real story is England's missed chances—five dropped catches leading to a massive Australian score. Ben Stokes discusses mental strength, while England's character comes under scrutiny. The hosts ponder if overtraining played a role in the defeat. They highlight the brilliance of Alex Carey and debate whether tailenders should don protective gear against fast bowling. With looming selection decisions for the next match, can England pull off a historic comeback? Tune in for crucial insights!

Australia's disciplined approach left England's Ashes hopes in jeopardy after a tough day at the Gabba. The hosts highlight England's struggles against relentless short-ball tactics and critique their 'play your way' philosophy. Matt Hayden shares insights on England's inconsistent bowling, while the impact of fatigue and poor shot selection severely hampered their performance. Historical comebacks provide a glimmer of hope, but as conditions shift, Australia's dominance looms over the series.

England struggled with poor bowling and critical dropped catches, allowing Australia to seize the advantage at the Gabba. The hosts analyze the fluctuating win probabilities and England's tactical missteps, including a questionable toss decision. Discussion turns to England's persistent short-length bowling issues and the challenges posed by the Gabba's pitch. They also debate the choice of a fifth seamer and contrast England’s fielding failures with Australia's success. The team outlines what England needs to do next to turn the match around.