Simon Hughes and Simon Mann preview the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India and predict that the winners of an arduous tournament in often sapping heat will be the team with the hardiest travellers as much as the hardest hitters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 02, 2023•48 min
Celebrating 200 years of cricket in Corfu, Simon Hughes is joined by members of the touring Authors cricket team - Ed Smith, geneticist Adam Rutherford and historian Peter Frankopan to talk the science of selection, unravelling unconscious bias and the impact of climate change on cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 24, 2023•43 min
England and New Zealand finally conclude their one-day World Cup warm-up series - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann weigh up their progress and cast the net across the other teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2023•36 min
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are back and on a quest to find Nikki's dashing airline steward Rami before diving into the England vs Sri Lanka series. Melissa then welcomes the brilliant Maia Bouchier to the podcast for a detailed insight into her life as a young professional player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 13, 2023•52 min
The battle for one day supremacy between England and New Zealand continues with no obvious winner in sight. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the teams so far and shed light on the Rajasthan Royals bid to own Yorkshire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2023•40 min
After 23 years as chairman of Hampshire Rod Bransgrove was finally able to announce an Ashes Test in 2027 at the ground he built. Simon Hughes hears how he hauled the county back from the brink, and discusses with Simon Mann his huge influence on the domestic game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 06, 2023•54 min
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are with Producer Matt to dissect this year's Hundred competition. Melissa has another game for the podcast (no singing this time) before the trio chat about the big winners and losers of the 2023 tournament. In other news The Analyst himself - Simon Hughes is delighted to announce his film "The Greatest Game" is on BBC 2 at 11:05pm tonight (01/09) and on BBC iPlayer for the next 12 months, a must-watch for all cricket fans studying En...
Sep 01, 2023•44 min
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's emerging World Cup side with reference to recent T20s and their 2019 triumph captured on the film The Greatest Game which is now airing on BBC iplayer - to watch visit https://bbc.in/3P0I6M2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 31, 2023•41 min
An in depth interview with the brilliant Harry Brook and his coach Martin Speight the day after he smashed a 41 ball hundred in The Hundred, discussing the Ashes, his batting style, why he doesn't suffer from nerves, why he loved bowling at Steve Smith and what he is going to do during the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 25, 2023•53 min
Simon Hughes laments the sad passing of cricket's great friend and enthusiast Sir Michael Parkinson, and talks to a largely unsung hero of cricket, Trevor Bayliss, about his life's work in the game and hugely successful coaching methods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2023•42 min
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are joined by the chair of the ICEC Cindy Butts for an immensely open and powerful conversation about the details of the report and how it will hopefully make cricket "the most inclusive sport in the country." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min
A revealing and insightful interview with Martin Speight, the former Sussex and Durham player, who was and still is Harry Brook's coach and has brought through a whole phalanx of stars with his unique style at Sedbergh School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14, 2023•45 min
In the aftermath of the brilliant Ashes series, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider some of the lingering issues, and debate the pros and cons of the controversial tournament now dominating the airwaves - The Hundred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 05, 2023•34 min
Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are joined by Producer Matt as Melissa casts a forensic and theatrical eye over the events of the thrilling 2023 women's ashes series. The focus now shifts to this year's Hundred competition starting on the first of August as everyone evaluates the key changes to this year's teams and gives their predictions on who if anyone can take the trophy away from the Oval Invincibles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Aug 01, 2023•43 min
With great sense of theatre Stuart Broad takes the last two Australian wickets to seal England's series levelling victory and rides off into retirement. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a compelling last day and a stunning series with former Australian captain Mark Taylor. This podcast series has been supported by IG trading and investments. For more information go to ig.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 31, 2023•42 min
Stuart Broad's farewell to Test cricket is ruined first by the dedication and excellence of the Australian openers, a dead pitch and then some biblical rain. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a frustrating day for England but a brilliant career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 30, 2023•33 min
A brilliant day of batting by England at the Oval is trumped by Stuart Broad's announcement of retirement following the final day of this fifth Test match. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2023•32 min
A day of hard yakka for batters and bowlers leaves Australia with an (IG) net gain of just 12 runs. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess a day of attrition and controversy at the Oval. For more information on the IG net gains fund got to ig.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 28, 2023•36 min
An end of term feel to the first day of the final Ashes Test with a carefree attitude and lots of mistakes from both sides as assessed by Simon Hughes and Simon Mann. This podcast is supported by IG Trading and Investments. For more info go to ig.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 27, 2023•37 min
Traditional Manchester weather ruins the final day of the fourth Test securing Australia the Ashes 2-1 with one Test to play. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess where it went wrong for England and right for Australia. This podcast series was in association with IG trading and investments. For more information go to IG.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2023•36 min
Only 30 overs possible on Day 4 at Old Trafford but the versatile skills of Joe Root saw off a determined Marnus Labushagne after his accomplished century kept England at bay. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider if there will be enough play on the fifth day for England to level the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2023•24 min
The tourists receive a beasting by Jonny Bairstow and a battering from Mark Wood as England demoralize a tired and hapless Australia. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess a brutal day at Old Trafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2023•35 min
Brilliant England batting spearheaded by Zak Crawley and hapless and confused Australian tactics have enabled the hosts to boss the 4th Test with a lead of 67 going into the third day. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a run-drunk day... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 20, 2023•31 min
Simon Hughes and Simin Mann review a first day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford during which Stuart Broad takes his 600th test wicket, but Chris Woakes is again the star bowler. Now can England build on the bowlers work and play Bazball before the rain arrives? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2023•31 min
Melissa and Nikki are joined by Producer Matt and The Analyst as they review the final match in the fantastic 2023 Women's Ashes Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2023•32 min
Melissa and Nikki digest the second thrilling ODI from the Ageas bowl where despite Nat Sciver-Brunt's heroic 111* Australia retained the Ashes thanks to stellar performances from Ellyse Perry and Alana King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 16, 2023•29 min
In the break between the 3rd and 4th Ashes Tests Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the state of the two teams and their likely choices for Old Trafford, review England's brilliant comeback in the women's Ashes, dip into the West indies v india Test match and the all new brash Major League Cricket in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 14, 2023•42 min
Melissa Story and Simon Hughes examine a nervy and exciting England odi win at Bristol to keep the women's Ashes alive creating a 6-all scoreline with two to play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2023•35 min
Melissa and Producer Matt dissect the final T20 of the Women's Ashes Series from Lords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 10, 2023•21 min
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann witness Chris Woakes and Mark Wood secure the winning runs in the gripping third Test at Headingley and consider who will still be standing to contest the remaining Tests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 09, 2023•30 min