Simon Hughes, probably best know for being part of that excellent Channel 4 team that covered among other things, the 2005 Ashes series. These days, he is still broadcasting and also writes an excellent news letter “CriVerse”: on substack. He joins me to examine the attitude currently pervading the England team and apart from preparation, was selection flawed ahead of the losing Ashes series just completed. https://cricverse.substack.comAlso the latest from England’s progress in Sri Lanka, news from around the counties and also updates from franchise cricket around the world, including The Hundred. Music this week:Bruce Springsteen – “I’m On Fire”Blondie – “Rapture”Show first broadcast Thursday, 29th.