The Analyst Inside Cricket

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann praise two men from the tiny island of Dominica who make England sweat in the Nottingham sun and give West indies renewed heart after a sorry performance at Lords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Led by the frisky Ollie Pope making his sixth Test hundred, England's batsmen frolicked on a lively Trent Bridge pitch profiting from some wayward West Indian bowling and shoddy fielding. Although England were bowled out in a day Simon Hughes and Simon Mann both believe England have got enough to boss the game. For more information on our sponsor Nicholson original gin go to drinknicholson.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roland Butcher, the first black cricketer to play for England, stands on the Lord's outfield where he first established himself to reflect on the celebrated West Indies teams of the 1970s and 1980s and the importance of trying to recover the skills and exuberance that made them the envy of the cricketing world. Thanks to our sponsors Nicholson. For more information go to drinknicholson.com and use the code Yakka2024 for your 15% discount on products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and former England swing bowler Derek Pringle pay tribute to the amazing career of Jimmy Anderson who has put 25,000 tonnes through his knees and ankles and run over 500 miles in the England cause and can still produce deliveries of exquisite and deadly quality. There will never again be a bowler like him. Toast him with a Nicholson cocktail (or a Guinness!) Go to drinknicholson.com for more info and use the code Yakka2024 for a 15% discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the sad decline of West Indies Test cricket brutally exposed by England on the second day of the Lords Test. England's debutants enjoyed it anyway and Ben Stokes joined the all-rounders elite of 200 test wickets to go with his 6000 Test runs. This podcast is supported by Nicholson original gin. For more info and a 15% discount go to drinknicholson.com and use the code Yakka2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann witness a remarkable Test match debut by Gus Atkinson to steal the limelight on Jimmy Anderson's farewell bow, as West Indies capitulate for 121. This episode is supported by Nicholson. For more information and a 15% discount on your purchase go to drinknicholson.com and use the code Yakka2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Lara joins the podcast to look back on his epic, record-breaking innings against, and in England 30 years ago, featured in a new book - Lara: the England Chronicles published this week. He reveals the men who shaped his style and the man who bowled the most unplayable ball he ever faced, and considers the prospects for his compatriots next week at Lord's. Also in this episode a discussion on the future of the world game following the gathering of cricket's most significant movers and shakers at Lord's this week. LARA The England Chronicles is available to buy in hardback and ebook formats at thenightwatchman.net. Hardback: £20 (RRP £25) + p&p - use coupon code LARA6 at the checkout. Hardback signed: £25 (RRP £30) + p&p - use coupon code LARA6 at the checkout. Ebook: £4.99 (RRP £6.99) - use coupon code LARA7 at the checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Simons analyse the announcement of England's squad for the first Test of the summer, which includes the call-up of Surrey's Jamie Smith at the expense of Jonny Bairstow. In the second half of the show is a review of the T20 World Cup final, and a first Indian title for a dozen years, a fitting crown for the departing Indian coach Rahul Dravid and the mercurial Jasprit Bumrah. The podcast also includes Sunny Gavaskar's surprising choice as his favourite all-time T20 player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

India and South Africa deservedly make it through to the T20 World Cup final as the only two unbeaten teams in the competition and show their potency and versatility in two one sided semis. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the action which could signal the end of one or two senior England players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The phenomenal South African fast bowler Dale Steyn - taker of 699 international wickets - joins the podcast to talk lost World Cup semi finals, prospects for South Africa at this T20 World Cup as it reaches its climax and how to advise modern pace bowlers. 'Always take the positive option. Think wickets even if you're going at 14 an over....' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices