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The Analyst Inside Cricket

The Analyst Inside Cricket

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Can England rediscover their swagger?

Eoin Morgan joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to look ahead to the T20 series in the west indies and explains his captaincy philosophies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 202249 min

A hopeless end to a hapless Ashes campaign

England collapse in an embarrassing heap in Hobart to gift the Aussies a 4-0 hammering. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann lament England's inability to stay in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 202239 min

Test cricket on fast forward

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the second day of the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart when 17 wickets fell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 202236 min

Flattering to deceive - England start superbly and fade rapidly in Hobart

Paul Farbrace joins the Simons to assess England's familiar failings and an erratic first day in Hobart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 202244 min

England find some new (and old) heroes

Simon hughes and simon mann report on a dramatic final day in Sydney as England cling on for a nailbiting draw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 202227 min

England's walking wounded soldier on

England have a slim chance of drawing the fourth Test after their openers had their best stand of the tour. Who will be an Ashes Hero tomorrow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 202234 min

England show some fighting spirit (belatedly)

A bruising but slightly more encouraging third day for England in the 4th Test but who will still be standing by the fifth?! Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 7, 202235 min

England recover some pride...but

England's openers survive to the close in Sydney but the Analyst's podcast's special guest Nick Compton says there are fundamental problems in English batting with technique and coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, 202239 min

A day for the underdogs - England and Bangladesh!

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the first day in the fourth test in Sydney and celebrate Bangladesh's first ever Test win against New Zealand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, 202231 min

Total Sacrifice: England relinquish the Ashes in 13 days

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on England's pitiful performance at the MCG to relinquish the urn and ponder on the fallout of an Ashes mismatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 202143 min

England in the last chance saloon

A devastating final hour from Australia's fast bowlers undoes much of the good work of the England bowlers through the second day in Melbourne. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann ponder whether there is any hope left Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 202136 min

Groundhog Day - again

Another depressing first day performance by England in the Ashes. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann try to 'find the positives.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 26, 202132 min

An Ashes Heroes Christmas special

Ashes heroes Chris Broad and Bill Athey offer advice to the current England side and Simon Hughes discusses the Ashes heroes NFT collection with its co-creator Richard Norton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 202133 min

England crushed in the gonads

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on England's inevitable and depressing demise in Adelaide and assess what to do next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 202131 min

Is this the 'inevitable' Ashes?

Australia continue to assert their authority and supremacy on day four in Adelaide, while Simon Mann is confined to his hotel room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 202126 min

England frollick then falter

England's initial hopes of a recovery in Adelaide are dashed by Nathan Lyon - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann lament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 202131 min

England looking down the barrel in Adelaide

Everything has gone perfectly for Australia so far in the second Test, until lightning intervened...Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess England's escape routes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 202132 min

A day of attrition in Adelaide

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the first day in Adelaide as Australia get stuck in and England miss more chances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 202133 min

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 202129 min

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 202130 min

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 202127 min

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 202133 min

FIRST DAY DISASTER

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann lament England's poor showing on the first day in Brisbane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 202130 min

ENGLAND ENTER THE GABBATOIR

The final Ashes preview on the eve of the series, with thoughts from Michael Atherton and Joe Root Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 202144 min

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 3, 202143 min

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 20211h 7m

We must do better

A reflection on Azeem Rafiq's harrowing story with special guest Dean Headley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 202124 min

A Trans-Tasman final, and the No Balls girls speak out

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 202141 min

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 5, 20211h 0m

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 202130 min

England's T20 campaign and Liam Plunkett's reinvention

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 202147 min

Morgan's future and England's chances - with Nasser Hussain

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 202144 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 202131 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 202159 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 202138 min

The red ball episode with special guest Chris Benjamin

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 202138 min

A bizarre end to a captivating series: player power rules

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the dramatic cancellation of the Old Trafford Test See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 202140 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 202127 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 202125 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 202125 min

Another topsy-turvy Test that is keeping everyone guessing

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 202125 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 202124 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 202128 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 202126 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 202126 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 202128 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 202139 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 202133 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 202123 min

Joe Root - the best batsman England have ever produced

An appreciation of a compelling day's cricket and the unique genius of Root See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 202127 min