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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Dec 4, 2020 · 43 min
Graeme Swann - I really want to help the spinners
As England wind up their one day tour of South Africa and prepare for six tests in Sri Lanka and India in the New Year, Graeme Swann believes he could seriously help their cause. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 2, 2020 · 59 min
Cook on batting and life, Buttler on secret messages
An in depth interview with Alastair Cook on the Ashes, batting, and his life now, and Jos Buttler explains England's secret messaging service See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 28, 2020 · 12 min
Jonny Bairstow reflects on the special inspiration of Newlands
A look back at England's first T20 victory in Cape Town, seized by Jonny Bairstow, and a look ahead to the cricket week See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 24, 2020 · 58 min
Botham at 65 (and what Kath really thinks of him...)
A celebration of the career of Ian Botham as he reaches 'retirement' age (for some.) Features him talking to Huw Turbervill about the Hundred and Ben Stokes, Kath Botham revealing what he's like to live with and Simon Hughes regaling stories of being...
Nov 21, 2020 · 51 min
Sophie Ecclestone and Jack Leach - left arm spin special
Could Sophie Ecclestone play in a men's county side? Yes says Jack Leach, but not for Somerset "I might not get a game!" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 18, 2020 · 44 min
The winter and beyond - Daryl Mitchell and Moeen Ali
Worcestershire's Daryl Mitchell, chairman of the Professional Cricketers Association, talks about the challenge of keeping county cricketers engaged and sane during the winter, while Moeen Ali talks about his and England's plans. See...
Nov 14, 2020 · 46 min
Phil Tufnell and Rahul Dravid - the fun past and the serious future of cricket
Phil Tufnell reflects on the thrills and spills of his diverse career and Rahul Dravid examines the impact of a record breaking IPL on the players and looks at how the game might grow further See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 10, 2020 · 39 min
Mumbai champions but cricket (and India) the winner
Simon Hughes and Prakash Wakankar see Mumbai Indians to their fifth IPL title and reflect on the tremendous social and financial impact of the tournament See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 7, 2020 · 58 min
Mark Wood - The Ashington Express - can he get faster?
Mark Wood joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann in the virtual cricket club to talk IPL, World Cup final, diet and nutrition and duels with Jofra See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 4, 2020 · 30 min
Wood in, Watson out
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the career of the retired Shane Watson, and look ahead to a virtual appearance of the greater spotted Mark Wood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 31, 2020 · 46 min
Stuart Broad talks candidly about past learnings and future expectations
An in-depth interview with Stuart Broad in the virtual cricket club on improving with age, motivation psychology, headbands, Jimmy's inspiration and next year's Ashes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 28, 2020 · 22 min
Broad and Wood are virtually here
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the IPL table towards the end of the group stages, predict who might win and look ahead to Stuart Broad and Mark Wood being in our midst See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 24, 2020 · 53 min
Joe Root talks bio bubbles, the Big Three and Buttler
Special guest in the The Analysts Virtual Cricket Club, Joe Root discusses the unusual pressures of playing in a bio-secure environment, what he can learn from his major batting rivals - Kohli, Williamson and Smith, England's Ashes plans, and the...
Oct 21, 2020 · 7 min
Joe Root is in the house...
The news that England will tour South Africa for some white ball cricket in November and December will excite our special guest in the Analyst virtual cricket club - Joe Root See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 19, 2020 · 44 min
Geoffrey Boycott at 80 Part 2
England greatest living run-getter reminisces about first ballers, hundredth hundreds, commentary traits and how many golf majors he might have won. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 15, 2020 · 1 hr 12 min
A very Middlesex (early 1990s) reunion
Angus Fraser and John Emburey join Simon Hughes and Simon Mann in the virtual cricket club live stream to talk blunt dressing rooms and mutual respect See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 14, 2020 · 6 min
Stokes and Archer shine but the Royals flop
A brief review of the latest IPL game featuring Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Jos Buttler and advance about an event with Angus Fraser See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 12, 2020 · 52 min
The little lad in glasses that made good
In the first part of an interview to commemorate his 80th birthday, Sir Geoffrey Boycott looks back on his formative years in Fitzwilliam, his fledgling career as a Leeds Utd footballer and batting with Garfield Sobers See acast.com/privacy for...
Oct 8, 2020 · 46 min
Surviving in the Biosphere
Steve Elworthy, whose ECB team designed English cricket's bio-bubble, talks about its success and how other sports snd countries might benefit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 4, 2020 · 59 min
A live episode on ball tampering and the art of commentary
Live and in-vision show on Crowdcast - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss ball tampering, T20 and the art or commentary and answer participants questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.