ENGLAND DEMOLISH MEEK PAKISTAN

ENGLAND DEMOLISH MEEK PAKISTAN

Author: Simon Hughes August 28, 2026 Duration: 23:57
Another day of England dominance over Pakistan, who now have a 261 run lead with 7 wickets in hand. After a perky last wicket stand,mthe England bowlers held sway with the ball, led by the metronomic Ollie Robinson who at one point had 4-7 and the venomous Jofra Archer. Pakistan folded meekly for 110. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann applaud England's exploitation of the conditions, and bemoan Pakistan's lack of fight, despite their bowlers briefly striking back in the evening. Also in this episode how the bowlers were once consigned to a glorified shed at Lord's while the batsmen luxuriated in the grandeur of the pavilion. This episode supported by Rothesay - protecting the pensions of 1m people and securing the future of Test cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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England v New Zealand: Day 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:30
Simon and Nikki discuss play on Day 3. Very much New Zealands day with Henry Nicholls' unbeaten century helping them reach 252/3 in their second innings after England were bowled out for 291. New Zealand ended the day wi…
England V New Zealand: Day 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:59
Nikki and Simon Mann catch up on day 2 and discuss what was very much a good day for New Zealand. A fabulous knock from Glenn Phillips alongside questionable tactics from England in the morning session. England end the d…
England v New Zealand: Day 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:49
Nikki and Simon Mann reflect on Day 1 of the Test at The Oval, where England enjoyed the upper hand despite being without Ben Stokes. On a surface offering good pace and carry but fewer demons than Lord's, England's bowl…
JADED CAPTAIN'S DILEMMA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:10
The events of late Sunday night in London have again set the cat amongst the pigeons and placed Ben Stokes' position in jeopardy. Simon Hughes and Matt Prior debate the hiatus that the captain's off-field antics have cau…
IMPERFECT PITCH  - BUT ENGLAND WIN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:08
England seized an important, confidence boosting win over New Zealand on the fourth day at Lord's but it was achieved on an unsatisfactory pitch that made batting a lottery. The highest score in the match was 57 and 24 b…
TOTAL CRICKET [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:17
In the small amount of play on the third day at Lord's there were two significant moments. Another excellent dismissal achieved by Ollie Robinson and Jamie Smith moving up to the stumps to enhance Robinson's effectivenes…
ENGLAND BOWLERS UNDERMINE KIWIS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:13
The second day of the Lords Test was again a bowler-friendly day, and England ended it on top with New Zealand needing another 225 to win - to make the highest score of the match with only 7 wickets in hand. Star of the…
ENGLAND V NEW ZEALAND : BOWLERS' PARADISE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:09
An extraordinary bowler-dominated day at Lord's when 16 wickets fell for only 200 runs. England's reboot was scotched by excellent New Zealand seam bowling and an awkward first day pitch, not what the MCC would have want…
ENGLAND V NEW ZEALAND: TIME TO DELIVER [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:30
The first Test of the summer is here - the 150th ever staged at Lord's - an opportune moment for England to banish their Ashes ills. Can Stokes and McCullum be realigned on their philosophies and make England more than t…
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR WANNABE COMMENTATORS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:16
Part 2 of our discussion on the art of commentary and how the radio version differs from TV. Simon Hughes, Simon Mann and Gavin Scovell, ICC senior TV director, share invaluable insights into the best (and worst) approac…