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 19, 2019 · 32 min
Episode 167: The best game of the World Cup so far, and a Six God
A trio of Simons admire Kane Williamson and Eoin Morgan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jun 16, 2019 · 11 min
Episode 166: India diffuse Pakistan passion - with Wasim Akram
Simon Hughes discusses the rather anti-climatic India vs Pakistan tussle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jun 14, 2019 · 16 min
Episode 165: England rough up West Indies
Simon Hughes discusses West Indies' disappointing showing at Southampton with Ian Bishop. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jun 9, 2019 · 24 min
Episode 164: Triumphant India and England and problems for Australia - Sourav Ganguly on the World Cup
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the power and skill of India and England with former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jun 7, 2019 · 33 min
Episode 163: Short pitched bowling and the pressure of the World Cup run chase with Brendon McCullum
Ex-New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum assesses England and the World Cup so far... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jun 3, 2019 · 31 min
Episode 162: Wakey wakey England - a little jolt to their World Cup mission
Former Worcester keeper Steve Rhodes - now Bangladesh coach - joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to look back at the first five days of the World Cup. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 30, 2019 · 18 min
England look well Stoked - Episode 1
Simon Hughes, Sam Morshead and former South African great Shaun Pollock review England's slick performance in the first world cup match See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 27, 2019 · 18 min
England annihilate Afghanistan as their big moment beckons
Simon Hughes is joined by New Zealand commentator Ian Smith to discuss handling the pressure of expectation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 21, 2019 · 30 min
Episode 160: England's final World Cup squad assessed
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse England's final World Cup squad and ask "are they finally going to do it?" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 17, 2019 · 52 min
Episode 159: The World Cup previewed, every team analysed
Simon Hughes is joined by Sam Morshead from The Cricketer and Will Gunn from Sporting Index to assess the runners and riders ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2019 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 7, 2019 · 50 min
Episode 158: The Hundred - the lowdown and your questions answered
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by Dean Wilson of the Daily Mirror to explore the rationale behind and prospects for The Hundred. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 29, 2019 · 30 min
Episode 157: The Hales storm and cricket on the 'inside'
A discussion of the rights and wrongs of the Alex Hales situation and cricket in unusual places. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 24, 2019 · 34 min
Episode 156: The Mental game - with Paddy Upton
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann hear from Rajasthan Royals coach Paddy Upton who shares some pioneering thoughts on how sportsmen can handle pressure. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 15, 2019 · 46 min
Episode 155: Global Cricket: The Indian Premier League, the Pakistan Super League and the World Cup
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by Ali Khan, owner of the Multan Sultans in the PSL, to talk World Cup squads, MS Dhoni and Pakistan's future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 4, 2019 · 41 min
Episode 154: A week at the IPL with the Rajasthan Royals' Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer
The start of the County Championship season always clashes with the IPL so this year Simon Hughes went to India to follow it for a week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 24, 2019 · 40 min
Episode 153: Cricket - the juxtaposition of new and old: how the game is evolving in front of our eyes
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by Mike Gatting to look at good and bad innovations in cricket and how to preserve the Test format. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 18, 2019 · 39 min
Episode 152: Jos Buttler and the future of batting practice
A look ahead to the IPL, the English summer and tomorrow's world with Jos Buttler, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 11, 2019 · 25 min
Episode 151: Rollercoaster: Mark Ramprakash on five years as England's batting coach
The (former) England batting coach Mark Ramprakash talks about the modern challenges of being a top order Test batsman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 3, 2019 · 34 min
Episode 150: England hit by Gayleforce Windies
Pondering England and west indies world cup chances with Simon Hughes and Simon Mann See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Feb 13, 2019 · 30 min
Episode 149: Trooble at top: Who are England best top three?
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the lessons learned - and not learned from the three Tests in the Caribbean See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.