Simon Hughes's Blog, page 25

England v India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's odd use of his bowlers hands initiative back to home side

The Analyst: Opting to ignore Ishant Sharma after lunch was a mistake.

England v India: Stuart Broad reaps reward for pitching the ball up at last at Lord's

The Analyst: Stuart Broad reaps reward for pitching the ball up at last.

England v India: young seamer Praveen Kumar claims the bowling honours with five wickets

Young seamer Praveen Kumar takes career-best five wickets on his Lord's debut to make an instant impression.

England v India: Duncan Fletcher's inside knowledge will be key for tourists

The Analyst: Having trained England, India coach is like a mole in camp.

Simon Hughes: how England can deal with India

Simon Hughes reveals how England can dismiss India's batting line-up and dominate their bowling attack .

England v Sri Lanka: Courage and self-belief key for Jade Dernbach in two balls which clinched series

England deserve win for making the most of a sluggish pitch , writes Simon Hughes.

England v Sri Lanka: conditions help hosts win, not necessarily their talent

England have been imitating Pakistan, you never know quite which version is going to turn up.

England v Sri Lanka: Alastair Cook batting like Marcus Trescothick

England have been imitating Pakistan, you never know quite which version is going to turn up.

England v Sri Lanka: Jonathan Trott's the problem and Ian Bell should replace him at No 3

Simon Hughes: Ian Bell is England's equivalent of Jayawardene, a pure stroke player adept at using the pace of the ball.

England v Sri Lanka: opposition batsmen let England captain Alastair Cook off the hook

The Analyst attempts a detailed analysis of aspects of Alastair Cook's captaincy.