Simon Hughes and Simon Mann amplify and discuss some of the unique sounds of cricket that we are currently missing and hear from blind commentator Dean du Plessis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

the peerless New Zealand commentator Ian Smith makes his prescient predictions for the World Cup exactly 12 months ago... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the best ever cricket books with the author of one, Mike Brearley, and the Daily Telegraph's Nick Hoult, the co-writer of the forthcoming Morgan's Men. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann forecast some harsh decisions will have to be made in the shires, but when the game returns it will be leaner and reinvigorated See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A mini galaxy of batting stars - Kumar Sangakkara, Brendon McCullum and Justin Langer - assess how and where the power and range of modern batting evolved with Simon Hughes and Simon Mann. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the impact of Hawkeye and DRS on the game with its originators, plus Sir Andrew Strauss and popular umpire Ian Gould. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the vast influence of Shane Warne with a phalanx of guests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

South African great Barry Richards tells Simon Hughes and Simon Mann what an amazing experience World Series Cricket was and Sam Billings thanks Dennis Amiss for pioneering helmets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the major impact of Garfield Sobers and Yuvraj Singh hitting six sixes off an over. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

a discussion of how Covid 19 will affect the county season See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the principles of cricket commentary with its modern master Ian Smith. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's prospects in Sri Lanka, the Women's World Cup semi-final and an inspiring idea at a state school. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Huw Turbervill analyse the details of Tom Harrison's exclusive interview covering the protection of five-day Tests, the expansion of The Hundred and the improvement of Championship scheduling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...

Simon Hughes talks to Essex's Tom Westley, Middlesex coach Stuart Law and two sports psychologists about cricket's hot topic - identifying and solving mental health issues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's 3-1 defeat of SA and identity the pluses and minuses. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A celebration of Joe Root's England going 2-1 up in Port Elizabeth and an assessment of on-field behaviour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss with various guests who is the greatest allrounder of them all... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on England's brilliant victory and how it will influence the 4-day Test debate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's Test year and ponder on the increasing likelihood of 4-day Tests See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a momentous year and consider the books of the year with Duncan Hamilton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann offer some personal recollections of the inimitable Bob Willis and assess the current chaos in South African cricket as they await England's imminent arrival. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the two-Test series between England and New Zealand and Australia and Pakistan which were dominated by the bat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the two Test matches in New Zealand and the record-breaking game in Adelaide. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A review of the three Tests last weekend and packing the Ashes urn up for a rare trip to Australia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

England get into a healthy position against New Zealand as David Warner gives Australia dominance in Brisbane. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.