Some big score draws registered in the first round of the 2021 County Championship. David Gower and Essex's Tom Westley talk runs and starting seasons (and Test careers) well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The new captain of Durham Scott Borthwick and the owner of the Rajasthan Royals Manoj Badale preview their respective tournaments See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A special podcast to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of The Cricketer Magazine (parts 1 and 2 combined) with special guests including Piers Morgan, Mark Nicholas, Vic Marks and Nasser Hussain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...

An in depth interview with Chris Woakes, England's player of 2020 who hasn't had a game since, exploring how he has dealt with the winter and endless quarantine, who he'd really like to dismiss in the IPL and why he's called Captain America See...

End of India tour assessment with Simon Hughes and Simon Mann and special guest Rob Key after an exciting end to an intriguing tour See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The second episode of the 100 year history of one of the world's oldest magazines with special guests including Vic Marks, Mark Nicholas and Nasser Hussain See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A special podcast series chronicling 100 years of The Cricketer, featuring the great events it has covered and the fascinating characters associated with it See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fascinating insights into the art of batting with former England batting coach Mark Ramprakash and his successor eMarcus Trescothick See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess India's 3-1 triumph, analyse the individual performances and contemplate the future for both teams See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

England fight hard in Ahmedabad but the brilliant Rishabh Pant steals the show See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

England fail to capitalise on winning another toss on the first day of the 4th Test and make some familiar mistakes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monty Panesar talks lucidly about his career, his 'hold' over Sachin Tendulkar, misreading Indian pitches and burning omelettes. With Simon Hughes and guest 'interviewer' Richard Norton See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

England left red faced by the pink ball and india's spinners - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann try to explain the inexplicable See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann lament a lousy England batting performance at the opening of the spectacular new stadium in Ahmedabad See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the lessons England can learn from their drubbing in Chennai and get an Indian perspective from journalist Anand Vasu See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the 3rd day from Chennai where Ravi Ashwin took toll of some tired bowling to ram home India's advantage See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann applaud India's cricket but bemoan the state of the Chennai pitch in the second day of the second Test and hear Steven Finn extolling on the art of reverse swing See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann applaud the brilliance of the enigmatic Indian opener on a difficult first day pitch in Chennai See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's exceptional victory in Chennai with Indian journalist Anand Vasu See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann wonder whether England allowed recent runchases to inhibit their progress on the 4th afternoon in Chennai See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a captivating third day in the Chennai Test as England get on top and India then counter attack See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A review of the second days play from Chennai as Joe Root and Ben Stokes help England take the ascendency See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A review of a brilliant Joe Root inspired day for England in Chennai with Root and Ravi Ashwin's input See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vic Marks, part of the England squad that won the 1984/5 series in India, joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to assess England's chances this time See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

England World Cup winners Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont join us from their quarantine in New Zealand to preview their tour and assess the state of women's cricket See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.