The Analyst Inside Cricket

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 forthcoming season, and we also reveal an amazing story concerning Harry Brook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Simon Mann review the evidence. The third test begins on February 15 on TNT Sports get.discoveryplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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. India on top.....watch it all live on TNT Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.... honours even at the end of the day? Watch it all on TNT Sports from 4am... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 defeat thanks to Ollie Pope's ingenius 196 and Tom Hartley's extraordinary 7-68 in his debut Test. It must be England's most remarkable overseas performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

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 Hughes and Simon Mann discuss a mercurial performance. For more information on NordVPN go to nordvpn.com/aic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 the young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 former England batsman Owais Shah about how a particular song helped engineer a rare England Test win in India in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 best despite recording at 3 am and Melissa is obsessed with her own face and showing to her co-host. We have been nominated for the Best Cricket Podcast and Best Equality and Social Impact Podcast awa...

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 but warns that the challenge awaiting England is greater than touring Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 major physical and mental hurdles as a mindset coach and podcaster. Go to https://lewishatchett.com to find out more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 History, The Rest is Politics, The Rest is Football and The Rest is Entertainment about what makes a good podcast and how cricket could benefit when India finally catches the podcast wave Learn more about y...

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a momentous year of cricket, with contributions from Ricky Ponting, Harry Brook, Trevor Bayliss, Mike Gatting and Ricky Ellcock. It was a year of epic moments rather than epic matches, each one covered on this Analyst podcast. Please subscribe to our future shows, and for a special offer on NordVPN go to NordVPN.com/aic Happy New Year! Learn more about your...

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann evaluate England's white ball campaign in West Indies, welcome the mega salaries earned by some long suffering (Australian) fast bowlers in the recent IPL auction, and assess the rights and wrongs of the Big Bash ban on England's Tom Curran. For our special deal on NordVPN go to NordVPN.com/aic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) bring you the joyous news that Storylines is in the running to win the Best Cricket Podcast and Best Equality and Social Impact Podcast awards from the Sports Podcast Awards. They also review England's dismal test match in India and look forward to 2024. We understand voting is a bit of a faff here are some top tips, USE A PC...

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire & TMS) is joined by Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey & TMS) from India in a chaotic yet thorough analysis of the game so far. Melissa's big night out comes back to bite and Nikki's uber issues cause much hilarity. We wrap up with some of your questions and look forward to a test and series wrap up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's lacklustre performances in the West Indies, hear Rob Key explain the surprising spin selections for England's tour of India in the New Year and listen to author David Woodhouse's fascinating account of England's 1953 Tests in the West Indies, as controversial and seismic as the notorious Bodyline series. To access our special NordVPN offer, go to www.no...

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's disappointing 2-1 ODI loss to West Indies and consider what it means for the team going forward, with five T20s on the immediate horizon. To access our special NordVPN deal go to NordVPN.com/aic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Story (TMS and Gloucestershire) begins Storylines daily coverage of England's 2023 Tour of India. With the potential for intra-podcast rivalry, these daily podcasts are not ones you want to miss as Melissa evaluates the highs and lows of the first game of a scintillating series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the breakdown in relations between two prominent Australians - Mitchell Johnson and David Warner, elsewhere odd promotions of disgraced former players, a strange case of obstructing the field and what England should do about Sam Curran in their series in the Caribbean. To sign up for the special deal with NordVPN go to https://nordvpn.com/aic Learn more about you...

Fast bowler Ricky Ellcock was a teenage sensation, playing professional cricket at 17 and later getting an England call-up. A succession of back injuries cruelly finished his career at 25 but he then retrained as a pilot to become Virgin Atlantic's first-ever black captain. He had achieved not one but two boyhood ambitions. Then a freak accident resulted in a brain hemorrhage requiring four major...

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by Mark Ramprakash to analyse Australia's extraordinary and clinical heist of the World Cup trophy, led by Travis Head, and to look back on the tournament overall. This podcast series has been brought to you by IG trading and investments. For more info visit IG.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse the key moments in a gripping World Cup semi final in which Australia just have enough in the tank to overcome a gritty but flawed South African side to deny them the chance of a first-ever World Cup final. This episode is in association with IG. For more info go to IG.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices