Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on England's sensational win over Pakistan in their first match there in 17 years.

Jimmy Anderson and Ollie Robinson starred with the ball while four of the batting line-up grabbed themselves a Test century. But it was the captaincy of Ben Stokes that was most impressive - Michael called it the best he's ever seen in a Test match!

Joining the show this week is the man nicknamed the Rawalpindi Express, Shoaib Akhtar. He discusses England's win, why their aggressive style is good for Test cricket and also the pitch which looked destined to leave us with a draw.

We also get his views on fast bowling, how players can work to improve their pace and his memories of dismissing Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar with the very first ball he bowled to him!

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Michael, Phil and Ben are back to look ahead to England's tour of Pakistan, their first away trip under the guidance of Brendon McCullum.

The England head coach sits down with the guys to discuss a whirlwind start to his tenure and what he is expecting for his first Test series on foreign soil.

McCullum explains why he was not that interested in the job to begin with, why Ben Stokes is so special and even picks between Kane Williamson or Joe Root.

The guys also give their thoughts on England's World Cup win earlier this month and Michael explains why he is skeptical about the rumoured £400 million investment in the Hundred.

Plus we talk Ben Stokes decision to donate his march fees to the Pakistan flood appeal, you can donate here https://www.dec.org.uk/

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Michael and Ben are joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on an incredible summer for English red-ball cricket which saw them win six Tests out of seven.

Attention now turns to the winter tour of Pakistan where Brendon McCullum's aggressive tactics will be tested away from home for the first time, but the guys think England can continue their impressive form before the all important Ashes series in 2023.

We also get Steve's take on reports he has applied for the role of national team selector and what he thinks he could bring to the role, as well as looking forward to next month's T20 World Cup.

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Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Ben Wright speak to Sir Andrew Strauss on his high performance review, what exactly it entails and how, by 2024, he wants real change to have taken place.

The boys also look ahead to England's deciding Test with South Africa, and discuss what Jonny Bairstow's freak golfing injury means for their fortunes and whether Alex Hales should still be left out in the cold?

Saturday's culmination of the Hundred is reviewed, with a consensus that the women's matches provided more entertainment than the men's.

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Michael, Phil and Ben look back on England's comfortable win in the second test with South Africa which levels the series between the pair heading into the third and final match.

There's praise for Ben Stokes performance with bat and ball as well as his captaincy which seems to be evolving with each match played.

Elsewhere there's finally some praise for Zak Crawley following a difficult summer.

Our guest this week is none other than former England captain Joe Root! He joins the podcast to discuss how it feels to be re integrated into the side without the burden of captaincy, his close bond with new skipper Ben Stokes and also why this England side is the funnest he has ever played in.

Away from the test side, Mike says it's time the Welsh Fire were disbanded for their own good as they continue to struggle in the Hundred and there's sympathy for the village side who were bowled out for just nine runs!

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Michael, Phil and Ben unpack England's humbling defeat to South Africa and discuss whether it is a wake up call for their aggressive approach or simply a blip that Brendon McCullum needs to forget.

The guys are joined by former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith, who says McCullum's tactics are not sustainable at the highest level. 

Smith also gives his verdict on England's struggling opening partnership and his plans to revolutionise T20 cricket in South Africa.

Phil gives us the latest from the Hundred and we discuss the upcoming Ben Stokes documentary.

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Michael, Phil and Ben are back in the studio with a very special guest as they build up to the return of Test cricket!

The legendary Sir Geoffrey Boycott joins the guys to discuss his new book, Being Geoffrey Boycott, which details his 18-year career which spanned 108 Tests for England.

We get his take on the current England setup and the impact of 'Bazball'. Geoffrey also explains why Joe Root stands alone as the best batsman in World Cricket, and he has a message for the ECB regarding their high performance review.

Plus, The Telegraph's Charlie Morgan joins the show after facing a machine replication of the South African pace attack. He fills us in on what it's really like to face Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansen.

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Michael, Phil and Ben sit down with South Africa and Essex spinner Simon Harmer as he prepares to face England later this month.

He opens up about how close he was to playing for England, what the secret to his recent form has been and also why he thinks 'Bazball' is not just good for England, but a positive for wider Test cricket.

We also look back at the opening week of the Hundred. Michael and Phil feel the competition has underwhelmed in its opening week and that more needs to be done to entice young fans and families.

The guys also pay tribute to the late, great, Shane Warne as he features heavily in this week's 'Free Hit' as the man who delivered the most brutal sledging to both Mike and Phil!

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Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on yet another series defeat for England's white-ball cricketers after a chastening loss to South Africa. Although England have gone through a home summer without a white-ball series win for the first time since 2013, the boys say it is too soon to panic.

Jason Roy's struggles with the bat have been a talking point but Vaughany says it is important Matthew Mott and Jos Buttler stand by him if England are to stand any chance of winning the World Cup in October.

England's women, on the other hand, have had a summer to remember. After navigating their home matches undefeated, they are now in action in the Commonwealth Games and are hoping to top it all off with a gold medal. Sophia Dunkley, one of the young stars of the team, joins the guys from Birmingham to discuss the summer, the Commonwealth games, taking inspiration from the Lionesses and the future of the women's game.

Plus, we talk about the return of the Hundred and give YOU the opportunity to have a free hit at Phil!

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Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on yet another frustrating series for new England white-ball captain Jos Buttler. After levelling the ODI series with South Africa, England were forced to settle for a draw after the deciding match at Headingley was rained off.

We discuss Buttler's stuttering start to life as skipper and draw comparisons with Joe Root's tenure as Test captain, suggesting that Buttler, like Root, is suffering from a lack of support whilst also dealing with a packed schedule.

Our guest this week is the Indian cricket legend Ravi Shastri. After having profound success as both a player and a coach, he has now established himself as one of the leading commentators in the game. Shastri discusses some of the highlights from his glittering career, how he thinks the IPL will develop into a two season competition and gives us his take on 'Bazball'.

We also discuss a remarkable innings from Glamorgan's Sam Northeast, who hit 410 not out in the County Championship before a declaration denied him the chance to break Brian Lara's record of 501!

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