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The Analyst Inside Cricket
Proper cricketing analysis, opinion and insight from former Middlesex bowler Simon Hughes, aka The Analyst, the BBC's Simon Mann, and former England keeper and Ashes winner Matt Prior. The most authoritative cricket podcast out there.. Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-analyst-inside-cricket/
Episodes
The Analyst Inside CricketFINALLY AN ENGLAND WIN - plus SOUTH AFRICA CLINGING ON
England manage to defend 386 to at last win an ODI in Lahore, admittedly after they have already been eliminated from the tri-series. Simon Hughes and Simon…
The Analyst Inside CricketSA V AUSTRALIA: NIP AND TUCK
A pulsating first day of the final Test in Cape Town as South Africa potentially squander a fantastic first session when they were 148-0. Australia's impotent…
The Analyst Inside CricketPAKISTAN'S LAST WICKET MIRACLE
International cricket continues to produce remarkable results and England are on the wrong end of one again. Pakistan's last wicket pair of Shadab Khan and…
The Analyst Inside CricketVIRTUALLY THE FASTEST IN THE WORLD
Simon Hughes visits Sixes Cricket - the cricket-themed installation at London Bridge - to face virtual versions of some of the great deliveries bowled by the…
The Analyst Inside CricketBROOK'S TITANIC INNINGS IN VAIN
A record breaking 200 from Harry Brook - England's first ODI double hundred - was not enough to prevent Sri Lanka from pulling off an incredble 430-run chase…
The Analyst Inside CricketSLOPPY ENGLAND UPSTAGED BY PAKISTAN ROOKIES
England lose their first odi in Pakistan by 87 runs as they collapse from 177-4 to 215 all out. The defeat exposes England's dependence on Joe Root and Harry…
The Analyst Inside CricketCHRIS WOAKES - A WIZARDLY CAREER
Chris Woakes, double World Cup winner, and one of the only men on the Lord's honours board for batting (a Test hundred) and bowling (a five wicket haul) joins…
The Analyst Inside CricketENGLAND'S NEW STARS AND AUSTRALIA'S OLD WARRIORS
The announcement of new England central contracts was a wonderful payday for some of England's burgeoning young players and a warning to others who only…
The Analyst Inside CricketJUSTIN LANGER ON SOUTH AFRICA V AUSTRALIA
In this episode, Australian cricket legend and coach Justin Langer shares insights on changing cricket techniques, leadership, mental strength, and his…
The Analyst Inside CricketRANKING THE WORLD'S BEST FAST BOWLERS
The forthcoming Test series between South Africa and Australia pits some of the world's finest fast bowlers against each other. But who is the most valuable…
The Analyst Inside CricketSUSSEX REJUVENATION UNDERWAY
Covering the climax to the Rothesay County Championship, Simon Hughes pays a visit to Hove to watch Sussex's battle with holders Nottinghamshire. He also hears…
The Analyst Inside CricketA SONNY DISPOSITION
England's exciting young fast bowler Sonny Baker shares insights into his rapid rise in international cricket, his approach to bowling fast and swinging the…
The Analyst Inside CricketENGLAND SPRINT TO THE FINISH
England's final act of the longest, hottest cricket season in memory was to crush feebl Sri Lanka by the colossal margin of 223 runs. It doesn't entirely…
The Analyst Inside CricketWARWICKSHIRE SEIZE NINTH TITLE
A superb bowling performance by Warwickshire seized an innings victory over Leicestershire to claim their ninth County Championship title. Ethan Bamber was…
The Analyst Inside CricketLAWRENCE SPOILS SOMERSET'S PARTY
11 points behind Rothesay County Championship leaders Warwickshire in the final round of games, Somerset's chances of a first-ever title were slim. Now after a…
The Analyst Inside CricketENGLAND DO WOODY PROUD
On the day Mark Wood announced his international retirement on his home ground, England trumped Sri Lanka in the first of three odis. Simon Hughes and Simon…
The Analyst Inside CricketBAMBER DRIVES BEARS TO THE TOP
Ethan Bamber's 60 wickets this season is having a major impact on Warwickshire's Rothesay County Championship title drive. Bamber's 6-26 routed Essex and sent…
The Analyst Inside CricketTOUGH DAY AT THE OFFICE
The 21 year old debutant Razaullah, who was selling vegetables with his father in Pakistan last week, demolishes Englands unsuspecting attack with a…
The Analyst Inside CricketSTERNER TESTS AWAIT
England win the Test series against Pakistan 3-0. It's a cause for minor celebration, reversing the direction that England seemed to be heading earlier in the…
The Analyst Inside CricketPAKISTAN HUMILIATION LOOMING
With two wickets in his first over - again - Ollie Robinson threatened Pakistan with the prospect of an embarrassing two-day innings defeat in the final Test…
The Analyst Inside CricketA DAY TO CELEBRATE
At least a more competitive day of Test cricket to crown our 1000th episode of this podcast which began in the relatively early days of podcasting in 2017…
The Analyst Inside CricketKP TO THE RESCUE
Simon Mann and Matt Prior discuss the upcoming third and final Test match in this series between England and Pakistan, held at Edgbaston from 9th September…
The Analyst Inside CricketRUTHLESS ENGLAND RANSACK PAKISTAN
England's bowling formula was too potent for Pakistan in both these Rothesay Tests. Ollie Robinson, born in Margate, produced more magic, but he was…
The Analyst Inside CricketENGLAND TURN THE SCREW
A truncated day at Lord's, but England extended their lead in the match to 357 thanks to an enterprising unbeaten 50 from Dan Lawrence. Simon Hughes and Simon…
The Analyst Inside CricketENGLAND DEMOLISH MEEK PAKISTAN
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…
The Analyst Inside CricketPAKISTAN BOUNCE BACK
Under overcast skies it was a day of old fashioned skills at Lords. Nagging line and length from Mohammed Abbas, early wickets, patience and selectivity from…
The Analyst Inside CricketTHAT'S ANOTHER FINE MESS.....
England's preparations for a Test match are once again hijacked by off-field scandal. The long-suffering Joe Root reacts with frustration at the latest Brydon…
The Analyst Inside CricketENGLAND EXTINGUISH POOR PAKISTAN
With Ollie Robinson's wicket to the first ball of the match, this game was over almost before it had begun. Pakistan were poor with bat, ball and especially in…
The Analyst Inside CricketENGLAND PUNISH PAKISTAN'S ERRORS
All the England middle order enjoyed the fairly abject Pakistan outcricket at Headingley to build a 195 run lead. Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Dan…
The Analyst Inside CricketROBINSON ON THE MONEY
Ollie Robinson ensured the perfect start for Joe Root's new England, producing a wicket with the very first ball of the series against Pakistan. He continued…
The Analyst Inside CricketHOBBS & SUTCLIFFE'S FINEST HOUR: A CENTURY AGO
It is 100 years today (august 18) since one of England’s great Ashes victories, the 1926 Oval Test. It was the final match of the series. The first four…
The Analyst Inside CricketMICHAEL HOLDING ON THE SUMMER OF '76
This is a fascinating interview celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the great fast bowling feats: Michael Holding's 14 wickets (12 bowled or lbw) on an…
The Analyst Inside CricketBACK TO THE FUTURE
Three days after the final of the Hundred, England take on Pakistan for the first of three Tests. It means several England players have to rapidly turn their…
The Analyst Inside CricketTHE ONLY WAY IS UP
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…
The Analyst Inside CricketHOW CLUBS SURVIVE
With declining numbers and rising costs, club cricket is at the crossroads. This is a live debate at the 150 year old Ealing Cricket Club with Simon Hughes…
The Analyst Inside CricketTHE HUNT FOR A NEW HEAD COACH
In Part 2 of our look at the leadership crisis in the England Test team we look at the runners and riders for the head coach's job. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann…
The Analyst Inside CricketWHAT IT TAKES IT TO BE A TEST CAPTAIN
England are expected to announce Joe Root as the new Test captain. Although he is likely to do a better job than second time around, it also underlines the…
The Analyst Inside CricketLOVE, HATE, LUNCHES & SERVICE STATIONS
Being a county cricketer is a privilege enjoyed by the very few but it's a life that comes with a lot of pain as well as pleasure. The recently retired Surrey…
The Analyst Inside CricketENGLAND WIN RUN-FEST
An opening stand of 192 between Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett was the foundation of England's 387-3 - the highest score ever made in Odin at Lords. It proved…
The Analyst Inside CricketSIR GARFIELD SOBERS: A TRIBUTE
The death of arguably the greatest all-rounder who ever lived - Sir Garfield Sobers - was announced today. Simon Hughes pays tribute to an incredible player…
The Analyst Inside CricketAXAR GIVES ENGLAND THE BLUES
With runs and wickets, India's Axar Patel seizes victory for India at Edgbaston in the first of three odis to continue England's poor run in this format. But…
The Analyst Inside CricketBYE BYE BAZ
Brendan Mccullum has been sacked as England Test coach. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the decision and how he will cope having been removed from one job…
The Analyst Inside CricketENGLAND V INDIA WOMEN'S TEST: A LORDLY PARADE
142 years after the men played a Test match at Lord's, the women have finally got their chance. Glorious weather greeted this seminal moment in the game as…
The Analyst Inside CricketENGLAND BLAST OUT ERRATIC INDIA
The BBC's Simon Mann and former Indian player Deep Dasgupta describe with some astonishment England's 125 run thrashing of India in the 3rd T20. Jofra Archer…
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AUSTRALIA: CHAMPIONS (AGAIN.)
An instant review of the women's T20 World Cup final. Simon Hughes attends the match with his daughter Nancy - a former young England player herself who played…
The Analyst Inside CricketENGLAND IN DISARRAY
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's chaotic defeat to New Zealand at Trent Bridge, resulting in England's first series loss at home since 2012. The…
The Analyst Inside CricketBEN STOKES RETIRES
Ben Stokes, one of the greatest all-rounders the game has seen, announed his international retirement today. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann pay tribute to a…
The Analyst Inside CricketENGLAND UP AGAINST IT
A fluctuating day on a capricious pitch which in the end the New Zealanders are in control of. Nagging seam bowling and some prodigious movement earned them an…
The Analyst Inside CricketSTOKES STRIKES AGAIN
Ben Stokes ignites a remarkable turnaround in the Trent Bridge test, hustling New Zealand to 438 all out (after being 317-0) with a spell of irrepressible…
The Analyst Inside CricketBASHIR SAVES THE DAY
Mother cricket decreed that England, after the shenanigans of the last fortnight, would have to field first in baking hot conditions on a flat pitch for the…
The Analyst Inside CricketWHICH ENGLAND WILL IT BE THIS TIME?
After the shambles of the last 10 days Ben Stokes is back to lead England in the 3rd and decisive Test at Trent Bridge. Simon Hughes, Simon Mann and Matt Prior…
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BENS BACK
After Englands humbling 253 run defeat, simon Mann and Simon Wilde discuss the imminent return of Ben Stokes, his relationship with Brendan McCullum and was…
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England v New Zealand: Day 3
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…
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England V New Zealand: Day 2
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…
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England v New Zealand: Day 1
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…
The Analyst Inside CricketJADED CAPTAIN'S DILEMMA
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…
The Analyst Inside CricketIMPERFECT PITCH - BUT ENGLAND WIN
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…
The Analyst Inside CricketTOTAL CRICKET
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…
The Analyst Inside CricketENGLAND BOWLERS UNDERMINE KIWIS
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…
The Analyst Inside CricketENGLAND V NEW ZEALAND : BOWLERS' PARADISE
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…