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England sink in the Chennai sandpit

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann applaud India's cricket but bemoan the state of the Chennai pitch in the second day of the second Test and hear Steven Finn extolling on the art of reverse swing See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 202130 min

The Rohit Sharma show

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann applaud the brilliance of the enigmatic Indian opener on a difficult first day pitch in Chennai See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 202131 min

One of England's finest overseas performances

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's exceptional victory in Chennai with Indian journalist Anand Vasu See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 202140 min

Were England too cautious?

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann wonder whether England allowed recent runchases to inhibit their progress on the 4th afternoon in Chennai See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 202129 min

A day of Test match cricket that had everything

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a captivating third day in the Chennai Test as England get on top and India then counter attack See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 202126 min

Root and Stokes make India toil

A review of the second days play from Chennai as Joe Root and Ben Stokes help England take the ascendency See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 202129 min

England put down deep Roots

A review of a brilliant Joe Root inspired day for England in Chennai with Root and Ravi Ashwin's input See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 202129 min

England to win in India? Improbable but not impossible.

Vic Marks, part of the England squad that won the 1984/5 series in India, joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to assess England's chances this time See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 202155 min

The Heather and Tammy show

England World Cup winners Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont join us from their quarantine in New Zealand to preview their tour and assess the state of women's cricket See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 202123 min

The Root to Success

A dramatic match and series win for England and a triumph for Joe Root who reflects on the excellent progress of an emerging team See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 202134 min

Sri Lanka v Joe Root Episode 3

Another epic performance by Joe Root keeps England in the game. Graham Gooch joins the two Simons to talk about the mindset of playing monumental innings See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 202135 min

Galle 2/2 - Anderson and Root lead England's fightback

England legend Graham Gooch joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to assess the brilliance of Joe Root against spin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 202130 min

Galle Take Two - Jimmy's immaculateness, Woodys relentlessness

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann praise the forensic accuracy of Jimmy Anderson and Mark Wood's perennial optimism See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 202128 min

India's greatest Test series triumph?

Simon Hughes and Prakash Wakankar analyse India's extraordinary record-breaking win and series heist in Brisbane See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 202132 min

Episode 300a: England triumph in Galle and Andrew Strauss talks captaincy, World Cup and Warne

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on England's victory in Galle and an in-depth interview with Sir Andrew Strauss on the Ashes, captaincy and the World Cup See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 202147 min

Episode 300: England victorious in Galle and Andrew Strauss on his cricketing career

England make short work of the victory chase in Galle and Andrew Strauss reflects on his life in cricket and dealing with Shane Warne See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 202147 min

Two Test matches (and one series) tantalisingly poised

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review an exciting day in Galle and a series still in the balance at the Gabba See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 202127 min

Milestone for Root but tougher day for England

Sri lanka fight back in the first Test - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 202119 min

Root's conversion, Lawrence's immersion and England dominant

Joe Root explains how he has tried to improve his conversion rate of 50s to 100s to Simon Hughes and Simon Mann after a strong 2nd day in Galle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 202134 min

Sri Lanka capitulate in Galle

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on Sri Lanka's abject bating performance on day 1 in Galle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 202125 min

The Indians survive and Ian Bell predicts

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review India's epic survival in the Sydney Test, look ahead to Sri Lanka vs England and hear Ian Bell making positive noises about the future of Test cricket. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 202152 min

World Test Championship update

News from the Test match arena and a preview of Ian Bell in the virtual cricket club See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 7, 20218 min

Good riddance 2020 - well it wasn't all bad...

A look back at a weird year and a transformative decade, and highlights of our interviews with Alastair Cook, Graeme Swann, Jos Buttler and others See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 1, 20211h 6m

Review of the year Part 1 - with Root, Broad, Wood and Tufnell

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a bizarre and challenging year of cricket with extracts from interviews with Joe Root, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood and Phil Tufnell See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 202038 min

India's worst innings, and Jos Buttler talks tents, ramps and World Cups

India's capitulation for 36 in Adelaide analysed, and Jos Buttler expresses his love for self-expression and AB de Villiers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 202059 min

Australia v India, Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad

A preview of the forthcoming day/night Test between Australia and India and some thoughts on batting and bowling from two England greats See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 202016 min

Isa Guha - breaking down barriers

Isa Guha, the popular cricket presenter, reflects on her experiences as the first woman of Asian extraction to play for England and then thriving in the male domain of sports commentary See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 202059 min

Surviving - and escaping - the bio bubbles

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the players and commentators experiences in the various bio secure environments and celebrate the work of the Professional Cricketers Trust See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 202024 min

Graeme Swann - I really want to help the spinners

As England wind up their one day tour of South Africa and prepare for six tests in Sri Lanka and India in the New Year, Graeme Swann believes he could seriously help their cause. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 202043 min

Cook on batting and life, Buttler on secret messages

An in depth interview with Alastair Cook on the Ashes, batting, and his life now, and Jos Buttler explains England's secret messaging service See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 202059 min

Jonny Bairstow reflects on the special inspiration of Newlands

A look back at England's first T20 victory in Cape Town, seized by Jonny Bairstow, and a look ahead to the cricket week See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 202012 min

Botham at 65 (and what Kath really thinks of him...)

A celebration of the career of Ian Botham as he reaches 'retirement' age (for some.) Features him talking to Huw Turbervill about the Hundred and Ben Stokes, Kath Botham revealing what he's like to live with and Simon Hughes regaling stories of being with Beefy on the road. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 202058 min

Sophie Ecclestone and Jack Leach - left arm spin special

Could Sophie Ecclestone play in a men's county side? Yes says Jack Leach, but not for Somerset "I might not get a game!" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 202051 min

The winter and beyond - Daryl Mitchell and Moeen Ali

Worcestershire's Daryl Mitchell, chairman of the Professional Cricketers Association, talks about the challenge of keeping county cricketers engaged and sane during the winter, while Moeen Ali talks about his and England's plans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 202044 min

Phil Tufnell and Rahul Dravid - the fun past and the serious future of cricket

Phil Tufnell reflects on the thrills and spills of his diverse career and Rahul Dravid examines the impact of a record breaking IPL on the players and looks at how the game might grow further See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 202046 min

Mumbai champions but cricket (and India) the winner

Simon Hughes and Prakash Wakankar see Mumbai Indians to their fifth IPL title and reflect on the tremendous social and financial impact of the tournament See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 202039 min

Mark Wood - The Ashington Express - can he get faster?

Mark Wood joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann in the virtual cricket club to talk IPL, World Cup final, diet and nutrition and duels with Jofra See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 202058 min

Wood in, Watson out

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the career of the retired Shane Watson, and look ahead to a virtual appearance of the greater spotted Mark Wood See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 202030 min

Stuart Broad talks candidly about past learnings and future expectations

An in-depth interview with Stuart Broad in the virtual cricket club on improving with age, motivation psychology, headbands, Jimmy's inspiration and next year's Ashes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 202046 min

Broad and Wood are virtually here

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the IPL table towards the end of the group stages, predict who might win and look ahead to Stuart Broad and Mark Wood being in our midst See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 202022 min

Joe Root talks bio bubbles, the Big Three and Buttler

Special guest in the The Analysts Virtual Cricket Club, Joe Root discusses the unusual pressures of playing in a bio-secure environment, what he can learn from his major batting rivals - Kohli, Williamson and Smith, England's Ashes plans, and the exciting prospects for Jos Buttler See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 202053 min

Joe Root is in the house...

The news that England will tour South Africa for some white ball cricket in November and December will excite our special guest in the Analyst virtual cricket club - Joe Root See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 20207 min

Geoffrey Boycott at 80 Part 2

England greatest living run-getter reminisces about first ballers, hundredth hundreds, commentary traits and how many golf majors he might have won. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 202044 min

A very Middlesex (early 1990s) reunion

Angus Fraser and John Emburey join Simon Hughes and Simon Mann in the virtual cricket club live stream to talk blunt dressing rooms and mutual respect See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 20201h 12m

Stokes and Archer shine but the Royals flop

A brief review of the latest IPL game featuring Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Jos Buttler and advance about an event with Angus Fraser See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 20206 min

The little lad in glasses that made good

In the first part of an interview to commemorate his 80th birthday, Sir Geoffrey Boycott looks back on his formative years in Fitzwilliam, his fledgling career as a Leeds Utd footballer and batting with Garfield Sobers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 202052 min

Surviving in the Biosphere

Steve Elworthy, whose ECB team designed English cricket's bio-bubble, talks about its success and how other sports snd countries might benefit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 202046 min

A live episode on ball tampering and the art of commentary

Live and in-vision show on Crowdcast - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss ball tampering, T20 and the art or commentary and answer participants questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 202059 min

Our Crowdcast debut - join the club!

Simon Hughes announces the launch of The Inside Cricket Club - Sunday 4th October 6pm. Please join us at https://www.crowdcast.io/e/ipl-watchalong See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 20204 min

IPL Watchalong with guest appearances from Jos Buttler and Ashley Giles

Simon Hughes, Simon Mann and Prakash Wakanke follow the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI with comment from Jos Buttler and Ashley Giles See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 1, 202051 min