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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Jun 23, 2023 · 26 min
Washes Storylines: Trent Bridge - Day 2 Sutherland's Style and Beaumont Brilliance
Melissa and Nikki discuss all the action on Day 2 of the Women's Ashes test. Nikki makes a shocking admission and Melissa admits a test match tipple and tanning faux pas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2023 · 23 min
Washes Storylines: Trent Bridge - Day 1 Filer on Fire
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) is joined by producer Matt and The Analyst Simon Hughes to review day 1 of the Women's ashes test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2023 · 31 min
Cummins Stands Aloft
A tenacious, resilient, smart Australian captain is the difference between the teams at the end of a riveting first Test. England fought to the end but were defied by Cummins and the flattest pitch on earth. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on five enervating days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19, 2023 · 33 min
History Repeating Itself
After a pulsating fourth day of ebb and flow, Australia require 281 to win, one less than they needed in the epic Edgbaston Test match of 2005 which Michael Vaughan remembers as if it was yesterday
Jun 18, 2023 · 29 min
First Test Delicately Poised
A truncated third day during which seven wickets fell while only 40 runs were added has left the outcome precariously balanced
Jun 17, 2023 · 32 min
England suffer the Blues
An intriguing second day at Edgbaston where England dismiss Australia's two batting stars cheaply but will they rue two misses by Johnny 'Bluey' Bairstow?
Jun 16, 2023 · 34 min
Root Digs In
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the action on Day 1 of the Edgbaston test.
Jun 15, 2023 · 47 min
The Ashes 23 - who's gonna win?
Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden join the podcast to talk about each other and look ahead to this Ashes series
Jun 13, 2023 · 45 min
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - WAshes Fever and Desi Dreams
Melissa Story and Nikki Chaudhuri analyse England's Ashes Squad before welcoming SACA co-founder Dr Tom Brown to discuss his incredible work.
Jun 11, 2023 · 30 min
Australia Too Clinical for Erratic India
Australia's potent attack requires just two hours to take India's remaining seven wickets to become World Test Champions and send a message to England
Jun 10, 2023 · 34 min
King Kohli on a Mission
A hard fought day leaves Australia on top, but India with some hope, a scenario which pleases former Australian coach and Test match disciple Justin Langer
Jun 9, 2023 · 30 min
Can India repeat their 1979 Oval heroics?
Sunny Gavaskar joins the podcast to remember the time in 1979 when India almost broke the world record fourth innings run-chase at the Oval
Jun 8, 2023 · 27 min
Advance Australia Fair
Ricky Ponting discusses the strength and potency of the Australian attack and the expertise of their batters on an ominous second day for India
Jun 7, 2023 · 29 min
Australia A Head on Day one
Travis Head and Steve Smith earn Australia a healthy advantage over a ill-adjusted India on the first day of the World Test Championship final
Jun 3, 2023 · 33 min
Ireland can't decipher English Tongue
A plucky Ireland rearguard delays England's victory as Josh Tongue becomes another England debutant to take five wickets
Jun 2, 2023 · 38 min
Fry's English Delight
MCC President Stephen Fry talks test cricket, England, Ireland and the Ball of the Century
Jun 1, 2023 · 31 min
No Hollywood Movie (yet)
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann witness a predictably dominant England on the first day against Ireland, watched by some major movie stars
May 31, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Out But Not Out
Melissa Story and Nikki Chaudhuri round up the Charlotte Edwards cup before Thea Brookes tells her story after being cut from the Central Sparks.
May 30, 2023 · 46 min
The Kings in Yellow
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann marvel at an amazing, post-midnight IPL finale as an 'aperitif' to the summer's Tests
May 23, 2023 · 46 min
Joined at the Hip: Anderson and Broad
On the 20th anniversary of Jimmy Anderson's first Test wicket we celebrate the potency and persistence of England's longtime wicket-lovers