The Analyst Inside Cricket

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

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

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

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

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

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review a remarkable victory for England in Multan after conceding 556 in the first innings. They consider what next for Pakistan, and also reflect on the strange story of the last time England made 800 in an innings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During an extraordinary run-spree Joe Root and Harry Brook break the 67 year old record for England's highest partnership with 454 on the fourth day in Multan. The Simons report on a bonanza day for the stats men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reporting from Multan, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann pay tribute to Joe Root becoming England's greatest Test runscorer and evaluate where he belongs in the Test match hall of fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the second day of the first test in Multan which has certainly seen Pakistan take significant control, but the outcome was significantly influenced on two key incidents in the field Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Mann and Simon Hughes rview the first day's play from Multan where England bowlers deal manfully with stifling conditions and a benign pitch. We also hear from author and climate change authority Peter Frankoppan on what the authorities could do to minimise the impact of global warming on cricketers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices