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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Cricket
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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
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Tenacious India prick England's confidence
A very sturdy fightback by India on the third day of this Headingley Test has again made all results possible... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
24 min
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Joe Root's homage to Ted Dexter
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann lament the passing of England legend Ted Dexter but agree he would have approved of Joe Root's performance See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
24 min
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The beauty of cricket's unpredictability
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann explore the bizarre turnaround in the fortunes of the two teams in the 3rd LV=Insurance Test See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
26 min
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The Hundred assessed
Simon Hughes and Huw Turbervill debate the pros and cons of the new tournament and discuss the new Cricketer magazine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
37 min
457
India triumph - against most odds...
A spectacular turnaround at Lord's gives India a brilliant and unexpected victory. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann were there See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
31 min
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A Test tantalisingly poised
England marginal favourites to win the second Test but all results possible See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
21 min
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Joe Root - the best batsman England have ever p...
An appreciation of a compelling day's cricket and the unique genius of Root See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
25 min
460
Is it Root v India again?
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on an intriguing second day from Lord's which still sees India on top, despite Joe Root's efforts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
25 min
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India's openers irresistible
A top-class opening stand by Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul puts India in an almost impregnable position at Lord's See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
22 min
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Did England dodge a bullet?
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann bemoan the loss of the 5th day at Trent Bridge - unlucky for the spectators but lucky for England? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
24 min
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Root can't stifle Indian spirit
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann applaud Joe Root's brilliant hundred but predict an India victory See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
19 min
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India in the lead but the rain may win
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann applaud enterprising lower-order batting from India and a first five-wicket haul for Ollie Robinson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
20 min
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Another Anderson-led fightback
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on the truncated but still eventful second day from Trent Bridge See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
23 min
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India start with a bang and England with a whimper
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the first day of the LV= Insurance Test series and are joined by Kane Williamson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
28 min
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A hard series to call. India marginal favourites?
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann preview the LV=Insurance Test series between England and India and Joe Root reflects on Ben Stokes' decision to take a break See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
37 min
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The severe mental demands of international cricket
Ben Stokes is the latest star player to request a break to address mental health issues. We explore the issues with current players, coaches and psychologists See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
32 min
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Seven days of The Hundred
A review of the first week of the new competition and an interview with Jofra Archer (who has yet to appear See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
37 min
470
A pivotal moment for English cricket
With The Hundred about to be launched Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the pros and cons with special guests and key participants Katherine Brunt and Chris Jordan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
64 min
471
The white ball talent in England!
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the news of the week - England's superb demolition of Pakistan and talk to Jos Buttler about keeping to Jimmy Anderson, new entrant to the 1000 wicket club See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
42 min
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Jason Roy - England's firestarter
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the England v Sri Lanka mismatch and look ahead to England's forthcoming matches with fearless opener Jason Roy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
45 min
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Jason Roy - Weds June 30th 7pm LIVE
Jason Roy is our special guest in the virtual cricket club on Wednesday night and you can join us on zoom by clicking on this link https://tinyurl.com/3y8e5t3f See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
5 min
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Kiwis Worthy Winners of the Ultimate Test
New Zealand finally win a major ICC tournament. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann were there to witness their triumph See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
31 min
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Is anyone going to buckle?
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann admire the 'boa constrictor' cricket on day 5 of the World Test Championship final and are joined by west indies Ian Bishop to run the rule over the two sets of high class seam bowlers See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
34 min