Simon Hughes

The Analyst Inside Cricket

Sports EN ↓ 978 episodes

Proper cricketing analysis, opinion and insight from Simon Hughes, aka The Analyst, the BBC's Simon Mann. and former England keeper Matt Prior. The most authoritative cricket podcast out there.. Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-analyst-inside-cricket/

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Simon Hughes

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EPISODE 227: The special sounds of cricket 03.06.2020 52:46

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann amplify and discuss some of the unique sounds of cricket that we are currently missing and hear from blind commentator Dean du Plessis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 226: The World Cup preview - 12 months on 26.05.2020 19:35

the peerless New Zealand commentator Ian Smith makes his prescient predictions for the World Cup exactly 12 months ago... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 225: Mike Brearley discusses The Art of Captaincy - and other great cricket books 18.05.2020 54:09

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the best ever cricket books with the author of one, Mike Brearley, and the Daily Telegraph's Nick Hoult, the co-writer of the forthcoming Morgan's Men. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 224: County cricket's future and lockdown learnings 10.05.2020 47:52

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann forecast some harsh decisions will have to be made in the shires, but when the game returns it will be leaner and reinvigorated See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 223: Groundbreaking moments PART FIVE - the batting revolution 30.04.2020 54:33

A mini galaxy of batting stars - Kumar Sangakkara, Brendon McCullum and Justin Langer - assess how and where the power and range of modern batting evolved with Simon Hughes and Simon Mann. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 222: Groundbreaking Moments PART FOUR - the technology revolution 18.04.2020 59:23

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the impact of Hawkeye and DRS on the game with its originators, plus Sir Andrew Strauss and popular umpire Ian Gould. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 221: Groundbreaking moments PART THREE - The Ball of the Century 07.04.2020 52:24

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the vast influence of Shane Warne with a phalanx of guests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 220: Groundbreaking moments - PART TWO 30.03.2020 43:03

South African great Barry Richards tells Simon Hughes and Simon Mann what an amazing experience World Series Cricket was and Sam Billings thanks Dennis Amiss for pioneering helmets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 219: Groundbreaking moments - PART ONE 23.03.2020 42:34

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the major impact of Garfield Sobers and Yuvraj Singh hitting six sixes off an over. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 218: The immediate future for county cricket 16.03.2020 38:12

a discussion of how Covid 19 will affect the county season See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 217: The past, present and future of cricket commentary 09.03.2020 47:24

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the principles of cricket commentary with its modern master Ian Smith. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 216: England's prospects - men and women - and a new cricket A-level 02.03.2020 35:35

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's prospects in Sri Lanka, the Women's World Cup semi-final and an inspiring idea at a state school. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 215: Tom Harrison - on the preservation of five-day Tests and the expansion of The Hundred 20.02.2020 33:02

Simon Hughes and Huw Turbervill analyse the details of Tom Harrison's exclusive interview covering the protection of five-day Tests, the expansion of The Hundred and the improvement of Championship scheduling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 214: Extreme pressures - cricket's mental health issues 17.02.2020 32:54

Simon Hughes talks to Essex's Tom Westley, Middlesex coach Stuart Law and two sports psychologists about cricket's hot topic - identifying and solving mental health issues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 213: England's first Test series win since 2018 27.01.2020 37:44

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's 3-1 defeat of SA and identity the pluses and minuses. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 212: New England expose the cracks in South Africa 20.01.2020 39:25

A celebration of Joe Root's England going 2-1 up in Port Elizabeth and an assessment of on-field behaviour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 211: Botham vs Stokes vs Flintoff - who's the greatest? 13.01.2020 45:09

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss with various guests who is the greatest allrounder of them all... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 210: Triumph in Cape Town 07.01.2020 33:17

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on England's brilliant victory and how it will influence the 4-day Test debate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 209: Is this England's worst Test team of the century? 30.12.2019 41:50

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's Test year and ponder on the increasing likelihood of 4-day Tests See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 208: Review of the year and a special book 23.12.2019 43:22

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a momentous year and consider the books of the year with Duncan Hamilton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 207: Bob Willis remembered and turmoil in South Africa 08.12.2019 36:44

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann offer some personal recollections of the inimitable Bob Willis and assess the current chaos in South African cricket as they await England's imminent arrival. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 206: Dropped dollies and beleaguered bowlers 03.12.2019 27:54

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the two-Test series between England and New Zealand and Australia and Pakistan which were dominated by the bat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 205: Why didn't Warner go for the world record? 30.11.2019 28:34

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the two Test matches in New Zealand and the record-breaking game in Adelaide. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 204: England humbled in New Zealand and the Ashes urn goes to Australia 25.11.2019 38:25

A review of the three Tests last weekend and packing the Ashes urn up for a rare trip to Australia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 203: Another opponent about to be hung, drawn and quartered at the Gabbatoir 22.11.2019 23:15

England get into a healthy position against New Zealand as David Warner gives Australia dominance in Brisbane. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices