The Analyst Inside Cricket

Sharp analysis and opinion from the cricket world with Simon Hughes, The Analyst and the BBC's Simon Mann, featuring comment, analysis, interviews with international players and celebrity guests.


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Mike Hussey optimistic on England's prospects
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann listen in on the excellent Mike Hussey's assessment of the Ashes series so far
27 min
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Potent Australia reassert their supremacy
Joe Root manfully shoulders the blame for England's defeat at the Gabba, but in reality England were simply overrun by a superior outfit. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report
28 min
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Root and Malan give England hope
A superb third wicket stand between Joe Root and Dawid Malan give England some substance on the third day at the Gabba
25 min
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A touch of inevitability in Brisbane?
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a day of missed opportunities for England on the second day at the Gabba
31 min
455
FIRST DAY DISASTER
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann lament England's poor showing on the first day in Brisbane
28 min
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ENGLAND ENTER THE GABBATOIR
The final Ashes preview on the eve of the series, with thoughts from Michael Atherton and Joe Root
42 min
457
Shooting in the dark - Ashes predictions
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann try to decipher the signs ahead of the Ashes with help from Nasser Hussain, Jack Leach and Dean Headley
41 min
458
Could bat could bowl could field!
Looking back at the 1986/7 Ashes series with the TV presenter Mark Pougatch who was watching it from the bleachers
65 min
459
We must do better
A reflection on Azeem Rafiq's harrowing story with special guest Dean Headley
22 min
460
A Trans-Tasman final, and the No Balls girls sp...
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann examine where England (and Pakistan) went wrong in the T20 World Cup and hear from Alex Hartley and Kate Cross on how the women's game is progressing
39 min
461
Crisis in the corridors - the Azeem Rafiq story
Simon Hughes talks to the investigative journalist George Dobell and Huw Turbervill about the scandal engulfing Yorkshire cricket and the problems at the ECB
58 min
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Buttler and England reigning supreme
A look at England (and Jos Buttler's two stunning performances over Australia and Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
28 min
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England's T20 campaign and Liam Plunkett's rein...
England's (former) middle-overs enforcer joins us to talk about the world cup winning team and his own futurehis next move See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
45 min
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Morgan's future and England's chances - with Na...
Sky's forthright commentator joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to look ahead to the World T20 after the qualifying round See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
42 min
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The Game Expands to far off lands
As the World T20 begins with Oman v Papua New Guinea we explore cricket's development in unexpected locations See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
29 min
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The Ashes squad, Liam Livingstone and maths gurus
Liam Livingstone, Billy Beane and Nathan Leamon are the guests See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
57 min
467
Never a boring week in the cricket world
Cancellations, resignations, confrontations, inaugurations across the cricket world See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
36 min
468
The red ball episode with special guest Chris B...
Simon Hughes and Huw Turbervill explore England's red ball woes and celebrate Chris Benjamin's arrival See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
36 min
469
A bizarre end to a captivating series: player p...
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the dramatic cancellation of the Old Trafford Test See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
38 min
470
Bumrah too hot for England
India secure a brilliant win at the Oval. Where did they win it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
25 min
471
An epic Test so far: all results possible
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the possibilities for the fifth day at The Oval on one of the flattest pitches of all time See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
23 min
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Rohit leads India towards the promised land
A resilient batting performance by India spearheaded by Rohit Sharma turns the tables on England See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
23 min
473
Another topsy-turvy Test that is keeping everyo...
England recover from 62-5, then squander a potential lead of 150 and cede some ground back to India See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
23 min
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England's unsung hero returns
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess another day of seam bowling dominance at the Oval and an excellent return for England's Chris Woakes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
22 min
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A total rout - England win by an innings
A superb bowling and catching performance by England on the fourth morning at Headingley puts the series at 1-1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
26 min