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The Analyst Inside Cricket

Simon Hughes

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..


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  • Sep 6, 2023 · 54 min

    The Rod That Rescued Hampshire

    After 23 years as chairman of Hampshire Rod Bransgrove was finally able to announce an Ashes Test in 2027 at the ground he built. Simon Hughes hears how he hauled the county back from the brink, and discusses with Simon Mann his huge influence on the domestic game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 31, 2023 · 41 min

    The Autumn Internationals - (cricket version)

    Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's emerging World Cup side with reference to recent T20s and their 2019 triumph captured on the film The Greatest Game which is now airing on BBC iplayer - to watch visit https://bbc.in/3P0I6M2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 25, 2023 · 53 min

    The Virtuoso Harry Brook

    An in depth interview with the brilliant Harry Brook and his coach Martin Speight the day after he smashed a 41 ball hundred in The Hundred, discussing the Ashes, his batting style, why he doesn't suffer from nerves, why he loved bowling at Steve Smith and what he is going to do during the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 18, 2023 · 41 min

    Lives Brilliantly Lived

    Simon Hughes laments the sad passing of cricket's great friend and enthusiast Sir Michael Parkinson, and talks to a largely unsung hero of cricket, Trevor Bayliss, about his life's work in the game and hugely successful coaching methods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 14, 2023 · 44 min

    A Speight of Stars

    A revealing and insightful interview with Martin Speight, the former Sussex and Durham player, who was and still is Harry Brook's coach and has brought through a whole phalanx of stars with his unique style at Sedbergh School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 5, 2023 · 33 min

    The Hundred: Polarising Opinion

    In the aftermath of the brilliant Ashes series, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider some of the lingering issues, and debate the pros and cons of the controversial tournament now dominating the airwaves - The Hundred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 31, 2023 · 42 min

    Almost a fairytale finish

    With great sense of theatre Stuart Broad takes the last two Australian wickets to seal England's series levelling victory and rides off into retirement. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a compelling last day and a stunning series with former Australian captain Mark Taylor. This podcast series has been supported by IG trading and investments. For more information go to ig.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 30, 2023 · 33 min

    Australia spoil Broad's parade

    Stuart Broad's farewell to Test cricket is ruined first by the dedication and excellence of the Australian openers, a dead pitch and then some biblical rain. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a frustrating day for England but a brilliant career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 29, 2023 · 32 min

    Grand Broad Farewell?

    A brilliant day of batting by England at the Oval is trumped by Stuart Broad's announcement of retirement following the final day of this fifth Test match. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 28, 2023 · 36 min

    All Pain Little Gain

    A day of hard yakka for batters and bowlers leaves Australia with an (IG) net gain of just 12 runs. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess a day of attrition and controversy at the Oval. For more information on the IG net gains fund got to ig.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 27, 2023 · 37 min

    A day of missed opportunities

    An end of term feel to the first day of the final Ashes Test with a carefree attitude and lots of mistakes from both sides as assessed by Simon Hughes and Simon Mann. This podcast is supported by IG Trading and Investments. For more info go to ig.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 23, 2023 · 35 min

    Rain guarentees Australia the Urn

    Traditional Manchester weather ruins the final day of the fourth Test securing Australia the Ashes 2-1 with one Test to play. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess where it went wrong for England and right for Australia. This podcast series was in association with IG trading and investments. For more information go to IG.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 22, 2023 · 23 min

    Root offers England hope

    Only 30 overs possible on Day 4 at Old Trafford but the versatile skills of Joe Root saw off a determined Marnus Labushagne after his accomplished century kept England at bay. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider if there will be enough play on the fifth day for England to level the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 21, 2023 · 35 min

    England marmalise Australia

    The tourists receive a beasting by Jonny Bairstow and a battering from Mark Wood as England demoralize a tired and hapless Australia. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess a brutal day at Old Trafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 20, 2023 · 30 min

    Crawley the Wonderbat

    Brilliant England batting spearheaded by Zak Crawley and hapless and confused Australian tactics have enabled the hosts to boss the 4th Test with a lead of 67 going into the third day. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a run-drunk day... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 19, 2023 · 30 min

    Stuart enters the Stratosphere

    Simon Hughes and Simin Mann review a first day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford during which Stuart Broad takes his 600th test wicket, but Chris Woakes is again the star bowler. Now can England build on the bowlers work and play Bazball before the rain arrives? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices