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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May 18, 2020 · 54 min
EPISODE 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 forthcoming Morgan's Men. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 10, 2020 · 47 min
EPISODE 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 30, 2020 · 54 min
EPISODE 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 Simon Hughes and Simon Mann. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 18, 2020 · 59 min
EPISODE 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 7, 2020 · 52 min
EPISODE 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.
Mar 30, 2020 · 43 min
EPISODE 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 for pioneering helmets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 23, 2020 · 42 min
EPISODE 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 opt-out information.
Mar 16, 2020 · 38 min
EPISODE 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.
Mar 9, 2020 · 47 min
EPISODE 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 information.
Mar 2, 2020 · 35 min
EPISODE 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Feb 20, 2020 · 33 min
EPISODE 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 Hundred and the improvement of Championship scheduling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...
Feb 17, 2020 · 32 min
EPISODE 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 health issues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jan 27, 2020 · 37 min
EPISODE 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.
Jan 20, 2020 · 39 min
EPISODE 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 information.
Jan 13, 2020 · 45 min
EPISODE 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 information.
Jan 7, 2020 · 33 min
EPISODE 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 opt-out information.
Dec 30, 2019 · 41 min
EPISODE 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 information.
Dec 23, 2019 · 43 min
EPISODE 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 opt-out information.
Dec 8, 2019 · 36 min
EPISODE 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 England's imminent arrival. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 3, 2019 · 27 min
EPISODE 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 acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.