The Analyst Inside Cricket
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Kiwis fight back
Inspired by the bowling of the towering Kyle Jamieson, New Zealand get back on level terms in the World Test Championship final See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kohli versus New Zealand
Virat Kohli's genius shines through on the first actual day's play of the World Test Championship final, analysed by Sunil Gavaskar, Dinesh Karthik and the two Simons See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Final Reckoning: India v New Zealand
Kiwi commentator Simon Doull and India's Dinesh Karthik join the two Simons to preview New Zealand v India for the World Test Championship, a game being billed as the biggest Test match ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How bad is it?
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann debate if England are in crisis and hear Joe Root's assessment of England's batting See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Last Rites upon England
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a demoralising third day for England in the second LV= Insurance Test at Edgbaston See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An old head on Young's shoulders
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann watch Kane Williamson's obdurate replacement Will Young eek out a strong position for New Zealand on Day 2 at Edgbaston See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lawrence's heart and skill gives England the edge
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a topsy turvey first day in the second LV= Insurance Test at Edgbaston See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A very unsatisfactory end
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann bemoan England's lack of enterprise on the final day at Lords and debate the Ollie Robinson suspension See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Burns saves England from combusting
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann praise Rory Burns for his dedication to save England's blushes in the 1st test against New Zealand See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Woody leads the fight back
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on a better contested second day at Lords. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Conway debut blunts England's chances
Simon Mann and Simon Hughes review the first day at Lords dominated by Devon Conway from Wellington via Johannesburg See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Ben Stokes become England's greatest all-rounder ?
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann hear from Ben Stokes on the eve of his 30th birthday and compare his career so far to his famous all-round predecessors See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
England's opportunity to experiment
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann debate the selection options for England in the 1st Test with injuries and IPL repercussions ruling some regulars out See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jimmy closes in on 1000 and Colly gets 10/10
A review of the latest county championship action during which Jimmy Anderson takes his 992nd first class wicket, and Paul Collingwood tells us his greatest catch and reflects on the advances in that field See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Some cricketers are not so lucky
Simon Hughes hears from Professional Cricketer's Trust president David Graveney the harrowing story of one former player's battle for mere survival and the essential work of the PCT See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dramatic finishes at home and abroad
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review some exciting games in the County Championship and the IPL and hear from Darren Gough about England's summer prospects See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should the IPL be suspended?
As various players fly out of a Covid-ravaged India Simon Hughes and Simon Mann ask whether the IPL should be suspended and also hear from Mark Wood and Jonathan Agnew See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Get Outta Here! Is new terminology necessary?
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the new cricketing vernacular proposed for The Hundred, with typically forthright comment from Sir Geoffrey Boycott See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 330: The batsmen's cup runneth over...
Some big score draws registered in the first round of the 2021 County Championship. David Gower and Essex's Tom Westley talk runs and starting seasons (and Test careers) well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The County Championship and the IPL previewed
The new captain of Durham Scott Borthwick and the owner of the Rajasthan Royals Manoj Badale preview their respective tournaments See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cricketer 100 not out - complete history
A special podcast to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of The Cricketer Magazine (parts 1 and 2 combined) with special guests including Piers Morgan, Mark Nicholas, Vic Marks and Nasser Hussain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Woakes - still locked down but raring to go
An in depth interview with Chris Woakes, England's player of 2020 who hasn't had a game since, exploring how he has dealt with the winter and endless quarantine, who he'd really like to dismiss in the IPL and why he's called Captain America See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
India 3 England 0 (in trophies) - but cricket was the winner
End of India tour assessment with Simon Hughes and Simon Mann and special guest Rob Key after an exciting end to an intriguing tour See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cricketer Magazine 100 not out: Part 2
The second episode of the 100 year history of one of the world's oldest magazines with special guests including Vic Marks, Mark Nicholas and Nasser Hussain See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cricketer Magazine: 100 not out - Part 1
A special podcast series chronicling 100 years of The Cricketer, featuring the great events it has covered and the fascinating characters associated with it See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
England's batting coaches - past and present - speak
Fascinating insights into the art of batting with former England batting coach Mark Ramprakash and his successor eMarcus Trescothick See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A tame end to an intriguing series
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess India's 3-1 triumph, analyse the individual performances and contemplate the future for both teams See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pant takes England's breath away
England fight hard in Ahmedabad but the brilliant Rishabh Pant steals the show See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Groundhog day in Ahmedabad
England fail to capitalise on winning another toss on the first day of the 4th Test and make some familiar mistakes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Full Monty - Panesar unplugged
Monty Panesar talks lucidly about his career, his 'hold' over Sachin Tendulkar, misreading Indian pitches and burning omelettes. With Simon Hughes and guest 'interviewer' Richard Norton See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The shortest Test match for 86 years
England left red faced by the pink ball and india's spinners - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann try to explain the inexplicable See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
England humbled in world's biggest stadium
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann lament a lousy England batting performance at the opening of the spectacular new stadium in Ahmedabad See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
England dusted up by Indian spinners
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the lessons England can learn from their drubbing in Chennai and get an Indian perspective from journalist Anand Vasu See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ashwin century compounds England's misery
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the 3rd day from Chennai where Ravi Ashwin took toll of some tired bowling to ram home India's advantage See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices