The Analyst Inside Cricket

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

The former Hampshire and England off-spinner reveals harrowing detail of five years of struggle with a serious disease and personal tragedy and pays tribute to the late Shane Warne and the PCT charity who have helped him through. Plus he questions why Liam Dawson isn't going to Pakistan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Previously the quiet month in the cricket calendar has started with a bang with an extraordinary two day win for India over Bangladesh and continues with England's three Test tour to Pakistan and then with the first of three odis in the Caribbean. The Simon's review England's five odis against Australia and preview the Pakistan tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the first two one day internationals between England and Australia - a steep learning curve for some of England's newer recruits facing up to the highly accomplished and versatile world champions. The Simons also analyse the success of Surrey completing a hattrick of county championship titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Mann celebrates his Gloucestershire county's long awaited Vitality Blast success and joins Simon Hughes in admiring their ailing president Syd Lawrence's strength in attending finals day and helping his team triumph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review an emphatic victory seized by Sri Lanka, England's only Test defeat of the summer and hear Ollie Pope's explanation for England's careless batting. We also hear from the veteran Sri Lankan batsman Siddath Wettimuny on what this victory means for Sri Lankan cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess some kamikaze batting by England in their second ininngs - lasting just 34 overs - to gift Sri Lanka a decent chance of an unexpected victory. They also discuss the solutions to the bad-light issue and celebrate Moeen Ali's illustrious international career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamikaze second day batting by England and unhelpful light forcing spinners to be bowled in seamer friendly conditions has given Sri Lanka a route back into this third Test. The Simons report on the fiasco of bad light and an interesting debut for the 6ft 7in Josh Hull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the first day of the final Test at the Oval where Sri Lanka's erratic bowling in lively conditions helps Ollie Pope rediscover his talent despite a truncated day. The pair also discuss the obvious solution to bad light in test cricket - pink balls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices