The Analyst Inside Cricket
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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. Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-analyst-inside-cricket/
Location:
United States
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Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
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. Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-analyst-inside-cricket/
Language:
English
Episodes
Sam's the (Middlesex) Man
11/4/2024
Simon Hughes and Middlesex's no1 batter Sam Robson in conversation about their county's plight, the benefits and challenges of having Lord's as your home ground and why England can't play spin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:45:24
England All Spun Out (and India too!)
10/26/2024
England capitulated before lunch on the third day as Pakistan again exploited England's fallibility against spin on helpful pitches. It marks an extraordinary turnaround in the series only exceeded by New Zealand's amazing series triumph in India. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report, and assess what next for England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:33
England Shakeeled into Submission
10/25/2024
The poise and artistry of Pakistan's Saud Shakeel turns a stuttering home position into one of potential strength with England losing three crucial second innings wickets before the close. The Simons review the day and think this move could prove decisive. Also - what they used in football before the advent of the referee's whistle.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:25
Smith Spares England's Blushes
10/24/2024
The precocious keeper-batter Jamie Smith rescues England from a parlous position on the first day of the air-dried pitch in Rawalpindi. But Simon Hughes and Simon Mann ask if England's 267 all out is enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:59
New Zealand Don’t Stop Believin’
10/22/2024
Melissa and Nikki return, this time joined by Luke Wolstenholme from BBC Sport, to discuss the T20 World Cup. They dive into New Zealand’s thrilling and unexpected victory, South Africa’s heartbreaking loss, and the underwhelming performances of both England and India. Tune in for their reflections on the tournament, a lively debate on where things went wrong for England, and Luke’s scarily accurate impersonation of a strict Victorian teacher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:46
England Dusted Up
10/18/2024
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's inevitable demise on a 9 day old Multan track to lose the second Test by 142 runs. Was their approach flawed? Was winning the toss the decisive factor? How can England improve in spin-friendly conditions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:44:12
Pitch Imperfect
10/17/2024
As the Multan pitch rapidly deteriorates England allow Pakistan to build a bigger lead than they should have and now face the greatest challenge of the Bazball era - to make 297 on a dustbowl. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's prospects and the extraordinary demise of India for 46 all out in Bengaluru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:41:22
Wake Up Call for England
10/16/2024
After seven days of a deceased pitch the surface in Multan finally comes alive to assist Pakistan's spinners and England are up against it, despite a brilliant hundred from Ben Duckett. The Simons discuss an interesting day and the fallout from England's demise in the Women's T20 World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:32:29
Checkpoint Carsey
10/15/2024
A review of the first day of the second Test in Multan during which a reconstructed Pakistan side is held in check by some impressive bowling from England. especially Brydon Carse. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on a more interesting day than the first day of the first Test Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:35:52
Five Hundred and You Lose (by an innings.)
10/11/2024
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review a remarkable victory for England in Multan after conceding 556 in the first innings. They consider what next for Pakistan, and also reflect on the strange story of the last time England made 800 in an innings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:32
Made in Yorkshire
10/10/2024
During an extraordinary run-spree Joe Root and Harry Brook break the 67 year old record for England's highest partnership with 454 on the fourth day in Multan. The Simons report on a bonanza day for the stats men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:36:32
Root the G.O.A.T
10/9/2024
Reporting from Multan, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann pay tribute to Joe Root becoming England's greatest Test runscorer and evaluate where he belongs in the Test match hall of fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:33
A Tale of Two Catches
10/8/2024
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the second day of the first test in Multan which has certainly seen Pakistan take significant control, but the outcome was significantly influenced on two key incidents in the field Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:33:35
Hard Yakka for England in Multan
10/7/2024
Simon Mann and Simon Hughes rview the first day's play from Multan where England bowlers deal manfully with stifling conditions and a benign pitch. We also hear from author and climate change authority Peter Frankoppan on what the authorities could do to minimise the impact of global warming on cricketers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:27
The Shaun Udal story
10/3/2024
The former Hampshire and England off-spinner reveals harrowing detail of five years of struggle with a serious disease and personal tragedy and pays tribute to the late Shane Warne and the PCT charity who have helped him through. Plus he questions why Liam Dawson isn't going to Pakistan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:23:13
October Fest
10/1/2024
Previously the quiet month in the cricket calendar has started with a bang with an extraordinary two day win for India over Bangladesh and continues with England's three Test tour to Pakistan and then with the first of three odis in the Caribbean. The Simon's review England's five odis against Australia and preview the Pakistan tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:53:27
Masters Versus Pupils
9/22/2024
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the first two one day internationals between England and Australia - a steep learning curve for some of England's newer recruits facing up to the highly accomplished and versatile world champions. The Simons also analyse the success of Surrey completing a hattrick of county championship titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:52:40
Glorious Gloucester's Gift to Courageous Syd
9/16/2024
Simon Mann celebrates his Gloucestershire county's long awaited Vitality Blast success and joins Simon Hughes in admiring their ailing president Syd Lawrence's strength in attending finals day and helping his team triumph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:45:17
England Humbled by Spirited Sri Lanka
9/9/2024
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review an emphatic victory seized by Sri Lanka, England's only Test defeat of the summer and hear Ollie Pope's explanation for England's careless batting. We also hear from the veteran Sri Lankan batsman Siddath Wettimuny on what this victory means for Sri Lankan cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:53
Careless England Opportunity Sri Lanka
9/8/2024
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess some kamikaze batting by England in their second ininngs - lasting just 34 overs - to gift Sri Lanka a decent chance of an unexpected victory. They also discuss the solutions to the bad-light issue and celebrate Moeen Ali's illustrious international career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:27