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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- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 859
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Root Revives England
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the first day of the fourth Test from Ranchi, where on a cracked pitch Joe Root reverts to type to play a classic innings, recording his 31st test Hundred and a rec…
00:37:45 |
Fri 23 Feb 2024
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Darwin, Evolution and the WPL
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) are back to talk winter nets, ramp shots and more. The girls discuss Project Darwin, the next evolution (geddit?!) of the dome…
00:46:53 |
Tue 20 Feb 2024
Routed in Rajkot
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on England's colossal 434 run defeat in Rajkot - India's biggest ever Test match victory, assess what changes England may need to make before the fourth Test and a…
00:50:52 |
Sun 18 Feb 2024
England Self Destruct
Simon Hughes is joned by Indian commentator Prakash Wakankar to review a day's play which began with England in a position of potential dominance and ended it with India in control, thanks to some il…
00:39:11 |
Sat 17 Feb 2024
Duckett dices Indian attack
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann eulogise about an exhilarating century by Ben Duckett, the fastest ever by an Englishmen against India, as England respond brilliantly to India's daunting first innings sc…
00:39:48 |
Fri 16 Feb 2024
The RR show in Rajkot
After a bright start England's bowlers are tamed by a superb 202 run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja which, along with a bright debut by Sarfaraz Khan has put India in the box se…
00:37:45 |
Thu 15 Feb 2024
Absolutely Mental
During the extended break in the India v England series, Derbyshire's Anuj Dal explains how many county cricketers are spending the winter, preparing physically and in his case mentally for the forth…
00:53:30 |
Fri 09 Feb 2024
Vanquished in Vizag
Chasing 399 in the final innings in Vishakapatnam proves beyond even this mercurial England side as India’s outcricket proves too sharp. But this is now a serious five-match contest. Simon Hughes and…
00:41:11 |
Fri 09 Feb 2024
Another Miracle Required?
Simon Mann is joined by seasoned Indian commentator Prakash Wakankar to review the pivotal third day of the second Test in Vizag which India have taken a firm hold of.
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00:34:50 |
Sun 04 Feb 2024
The Wonder of Bumrah
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann admire the genius of Jasprit Bumrah detonating England's middle order with a brilliant spell of reverse swing to pass 150 Test wickets at the astonishing average of 20.29.…
00:34:34 |
Sat 03 Feb 2024
The Young Ones
An intriguing first day of the second Test in Vizag starring two Gen Z players born this century - Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shoaib Bashir - who could easily be seasoned commentators' grandsons.... honour…
00:36:38 |
Fri 02 Feb 2024
The Heist of Hyderabad
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann marvel at England's miraculous victory in the first test in India, making light of a 190 run first innings deficit to shock India into an incredible, record-breaking defea…
00:46:44 |
Sun 28 Jan 2024
Pope's Grotto offers England refuge
A remarkable undefeated hundred by Ollie Pope gives England a glimpse of upsetting India's hopes of an easy 1st Test victory as England close on an expected 316-6 on the third day in Hyderabad. Simon…
00:36:45 |
Sat 27 Jan 2024
India's Flashing Blades Put England to the Sword
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the second day's play from Hyderabad in which Indian batting expertise exposes the inadequacies of England's spin bowlers. For more information on NordVPN go to nor…
00:34:05 |
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Yazball takes centre stage
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the first day of the first Test in Hyderabad, during which England's brave attempt to make a score on a tricky pitch is put into perspective by the brilliance of th…
00:35:19 |
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Entering the Ring of Fire
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann preview the forthcoming India v England Test series, assessing the likely strategies, and the chasm in quality and experience of the two spin attacks, but hearing from for…
00:51:14 |
Tue 23 Jan 2024
Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - University Challenges
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) return with an extended interview on the challenges facing the many women playing university cricket in the UK. Nikki does her…
00:54:49 |
Sat 20 Jan 2024
Bazball Imminent
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's planning and approach to their Test series in India with fast bowler (podcaster and Karaoke fan) Steven Finn who has tasted success in the sub-continent …
00:39:36 |
Wed 17 Jan 2024
Triumphing Against The Odds
The amazing and uplifting story of Lewis Hatchett, born with a significant physical disability, who defied the odds to open the bowling for Sussex and is now passing on his experiences of overcoming …
00:53:34 |
Thu 11 Jan 2024
The Rest Isn't Cricket
Having discussed the remarkable, shortest-ever Test match between South Africa and India, the two Simons chat to podcast creator Tony Pastor, the man behind chart topping shows like The Rest is Histo…
00:58:48 |
Thu 04 Jan 2024
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