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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 CricketEngland revived by the SAS (Sibley And Stokes)
The dedication of Dominic Sibley and the commitment and versatilty of ben Stokes on ther 2nd day at Old trafford See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
The Analyst Inside CricketWhere's Jofra? England without their errant spearhead for Old Trafford
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on an attritional first day of the second Test with Jofra Archer in forced isolation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and…
The Analyst Inside CricketThe Sachinization of Middlesex
Middlesex's chief executive Richard Goatley talks about how the association with Sachin Tendulkar will transform Middlesex into a truly community club. See…
The Analyst Inside CricketWest indies triumph in the Bubble
West Indian commentator Faz Mohammed questions English selection and general attitudes after a determined West indies side take an early lead in the Wisden…
The Analyst Inside CricketCan West Indies pull off a hugely emotional victory
Simon Hughes and Faz Mohammed discuss the possibilities for the final day of an intruigng Test See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn…
The Analyst Inside CricketTough day at the deserted office
England conceded a lead of 114 to West Indies but Dom Sibley avoids the dreaded pair. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report See acast.com/privacy for privacy and…
The Analyst Inside CricketCricket's back, but the weather wins
Simon Mann reports from the bio-secure bubble in Southampton on a day when more happened off the field than on it See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
The Analyst Inside CricketHeading into the bio-sphere
A preview of the forthcoming England v West indies series behind-closed-doors. West Indies commentator Fazeer Mohammed joins Simon Mann and Simon Hughes See…
The Analyst Inside CricketTales of the Unprotected
Celebrated tailenders Phil Tufnell, Jonathan Agnew and world record-holder Mark Robinson discuss the trauma of being no11 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 230: Scary tales of the unprotected
Notorious number elevens Phil Tufnell, Jonathan Agnew and Mark Robinson share their traumas of facing extreme fast bowling See acast.com/privacy for privacy…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE: 229: English cricket and race - it's time to listen
A roundtable discussion about underlying prejudice and unconscious bias in cricket with Dean Headley, Roland Butcher, Ebony Rainford-Brent, ex-Sussex fast…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 228: Who's the Greatest? West Indies of the 80s or Australia of the 90s?
Indian great Rahul Dravid joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to discuss whether India could become the next cricketing superpower to emulate the great West…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 227: The special sounds of cricket
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann amplify and discuss some of the unique sounds of cricket that we are currently missing and hear from blind commentator Dean du…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 226: The World Cup preview - 12 months on
the peerless New Zealand commentator Ian Smith makes his prescient predictions for the World Cup exactly 12 months ago... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 225: Mike Brearley discusses The Art of Captaincy - and other great cricket books
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the best ever cricket books with the author of one, Mike Brearley, and the Daily Telegraph's Nick Hoult, the co-writer of…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 224: County cricket's future and lockdown learnings
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann forecast some harsh decisions will have to be made in the shires, but when the game returns it will be leaner and reinvigorated See…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 223: Groundbreaking moments PART FIVE - the batting revolution
A mini galaxy of batting stars - Kumar Sangakkara, Brendon McCullum and Justin Langer - assess how and where the power and range of modern batting evolved with…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 222: Groundbreaking Moments PART FOUR - the technology revolution
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the impact of Hawkeye and DRS on the game with its originators, plus Sir Andrew Strauss and popular umpire Ian Gould. See…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 221: Groundbreaking moments PART THREE - The Ball of the Century
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the vast influence of Shane Warne with a phalanx of guests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 220: Groundbreaking moments - PART TWO
South African great Barry Richards tells Simon Hughes and Simon Mann what an amazing experience World Series Cricket was and Sam Billings thanks Dennis Amiss…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 219: Groundbreaking moments - PART ONE
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the major impact of Garfield Sobers and Yuvraj Singh hitting six sixes off an over. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 218: The immediate future for county cricket
a discussion of how Covid 19 will affect the county season See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 217: The past, present and future of cricket commentary
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the principles of cricket commentary with its modern master Ian Smith. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 216: England's prospects - men and women - and a new cricket A-level
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's prospects in Sri Lanka, the Women's World Cup semi-final and an inspiring idea at a state school. See…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 215: Tom Harrison - on the preservation of five-day Tests and the expansion of The Hundred
Simon Hughes and Huw Turbervill analyse the details of Tom Harrison's exclusive interview covering the protection of five-day Tests, the expansion of The…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 214: Extreme pressures - cricket's mental health issues
Simon Hughes talks to Essex's Tom Westley, Middlesex coach Stuart Law and two sports psychologists about cricket's hot topic - identifying and solving mental…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 213: England's first Test series win since 2018
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's 3-1 defeat of SA and identity the pluses and minuses. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 212: New England expose the cracks in South Africa
A celebration of Joe Root's England going 2-1 up in Port Elizabeth and an assessment of on-field behaviour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 211: Botham vs Stokes vs Flintoff - who's the greatest?
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss with various guests who is the greatest allrounder of them all... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 210: Triumph in Cape Town
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on England's brilliant victory and how it will influence the 4-day Test debate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 209: Is this England's worst Test team of the century?
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's Test year and ponder on the increasing likelihood of 4-day Tests See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 208: Review of the year and a special book
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a momentous year and consider the books of the year with Duncan Hamilton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 207: Bob Willis remembered and turmoil in South Africa
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann offer some personal recollections of the inimitable Bob Willis and assess the current chaos in South African cricket as they await…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 206: Dropped dollies and beleaguered bowlers
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the two-Test series between England and New Zealand and Australia and Pakistan which were dominated by the bat. See…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 205: Why didn't Warner go for the world record?
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the two Test matches in New Zealand and the record-breaking game in Adelaide. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 204: England humbled in New Zealand and the Ashes urn goes to Australia
A review of the three Tests last weekend and packing the Ashes urn up for a rare trip to Australia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 203: Another opponent about to be hung, drawn and quartered at the Gabbatoir
England get into a healthy position against New Zealand as David Warner gives Australia dominance in Brisbane. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 202: Mount Maunganui and the Gabbatoir
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on two contrasting days of cricket in New Zealand and Australia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 201:Test cricket's back - NZ v England and Australia v Pakistan previewed
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann preview the upcoming Test series from opposite sides of the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 200: The T20 international form book and how to engage minorities better
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the recent T20 internationals featuring England, New Zealand, Australia and India and consult two experts from ethnic…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 199: T20 fever spreads across the globe
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the T20 activity around the world with particular reference to England in New Zealand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 198: The pros (and cons) of The Hundred
Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Ravi Bopara discuss the Hundred with Simon Hughes and Simon Mann. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 197: Analysing the Chris Silverwood promotion and the start of the World Test Championship
Ashley Giles explains why Silverwood was the right choice and the man himself explains his philosophy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 196: A Bendelicious, Stoketastic summer
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess an amazing summer with help from their friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 195: Who's got the power?
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider The Cricketer magazine's 2019 Power List with a little assistance from Mark Ramprakash. See acast.com/privacy for privacy…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 194: What a summer to say goodbye!
The two Simons give an end of term Ashes report, consider some departed friends and look ahead to the winter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 193: A fitting end to a fabulous international summer
Simon Hughes is joined by the Australian cricket writer Gideon Haigh to look back at the Ashes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 192: A day for a new dad - The Oval day three
Joe Denly helps give England a match-winning advantage on a gorgeous September day. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 191: Steve Smith is mortal
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the battle between the tired legs of the bowlers and the tired minds of the batsmen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 190: After the Lord Mayor's two shows..
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann sense a slight lack of intensity from a set of exhausted players at The Oval. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 189: The Ashes retained
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann concede that Australia got what they deserved and ponder how England can improve. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 188: The incredible Mr Smith says its a tall order for England
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann suggest that England need another Stokes miracle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your…
The Analyst Inside CricketEngland clinging on
It is all down to Ben Stokes again...after a disappointing end to the third day - for England anyway See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information…
The Analyst Inside CricketOh Mr Smith, please have mercy upon us!
Simon Hughes is joined by ian healy to try and explain Aussies dominance at Old Trafford See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more…
The Analyst Inside CricketEngland's Ashes hopes blown backwards
Steve Smith v Jofra Archer is a damp (and windy squib) report Simon Hughes and Simon Mann See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 184: Psychoanalysing Stokes
Ben Stokes' coach for the Rajasthan Royals Paddy Upton gives us some insight into the player's psyche. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
The Analyst Inside CricketEPISODE 183: Ben Stokes = Superman
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann debate whether Stokes hundred at Headingley is the greatest innings ever played and hear what his father Ged thought of it. See…
The Analyst Inside CricketMore fight from England but can they make history? i
Ashes day 3 at headingley reviewed See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Analyst Inside CricketEngland plumb the Headingley depths
England capitulate to 67 all out. The Ashes are surely remaining Down Under See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad…
The Analyst Inside CricketArcher slings some more piercing arrows - Headingley day 1
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a erratic but ultimately satisfying day for England in Leeds See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…