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THE Only WAY IS UP

The Analyst Inside Cricket by Sport Social Podcast Network

Aug 5, 202640:53Sports & Recreation

With England about to announce the squad for the first Test against Pakistan, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's future under Joe Root, hired for a second term as captain. He himself sees enthused by the chanc...

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THE Only WAY IS UP is an episode from The Analyst Inside Cricket by Sport Social Podcast Network. With England about to announce the squad for the first Test against Pakistan, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's future under Joe R...

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