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The Analyst Inside Cricket

Analysis, opinion and great stories from the cricket world with Simon Hughes, The Analyst and the BBC's Simon Mann. This is the place where you really find out what happened on the field, and off it, with the two Simons worldwide experiences and their famous guests. Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-analyst-inside-cricket/
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Episodes

England look well Stoked - Episode 1

Simon Hughes, Sam Morshead and former South African great Shaun Pollock review England's slick performance in the first world cup match See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 201918 min

England annihilate Afghanistan as their big moment beckons

Simon Hughes is joined by New Zealand commentator Ian Smith to discuss handling the pressure of expectation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 201918 min

Episode 160: England's final World Cup squad assessed

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse England's final World Cup squad and ask "are they finally going to do it?" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 201931 min

Episode 159: The World Cup previewed, every team analysed

Simon Hughes is joined by Sam Morshead from The Cricketer and Will Gunn from Sporting Index to assess the runners and riders ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2019 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 201952 min

Episode 158: The Hundred - the lowdown and your questions answered

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by Dean Wilson of the Daily Mirror to explore the rationale behind and prospects for The Hundred. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 07, 201951 min

Episode 157: The Hales storm and cricket on the 'inside'

A discussion of the rights and wrongs of the Alex Hales situation and cricket in unusual places. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 201931 min

Episode 156: The Mental game - with Paddy Upton

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann hear from Rajasthan Royals coach Paddy Upton who shares some pioneering thoughts on how sportsmen can handle pressure. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 201935 min

Episode 152: Jos Buttler and the future of batting practice

A look ahead to the IPL, the English summer and tomorrow's world with Jos Buttler, 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

Mar 18, 201940 min

Episode 150: England hit by Gayleforce Windies

Pondering England and west indies world cup chances 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

Mar 03, 201935 min

Episode 149: Trooble at top: Who are England best top three?

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the lessons learned - and not learned from the three Tests in the Caribbean See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 201931 min

Episode 145: Dhoni, a sixes record and the new man at Lords

Does MS Dhoni still merit a place in the Indian one day team? And an interview with the new head groundsman at the Home of Cricket See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 201937 min

Episode 142 Sledges, porn movies and lost urns

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the Australia-India series, Derek Pringle's book and the strange case of the missing Ashes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 201839 min

Episode 141: India's triumph and keepers sledging

Simon Mann and Simon Hughes analyse India's tremendous Test win in Adelaide and the best innovations this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 201844 min

Episode 140: How good is Jofra Archer and can India win in Australia?

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann evaluate Jofra Archer's chances of playing in the World Cup and discuss with Michael Slater Australia's prospects in the Tests against India See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 03, 201841 min

Episode 139: Foakes tale of a whitewash

After England achieve their first ever overseas whitewash, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse the reasons and assess how good England actually are. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 201836 min

Episode 138: England sweep all before them

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse England's series win against Sri Lanka and talk to batting coach Mark Ramprakash about how they did it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 201840 min

Episode 137: A Gallant victory

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's first overseas victory in 13 attempts, Australia's performances against South Africa and the best amateur sledge ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 201835 min

Episode 136: Jones the steam

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann return from their travels on the subcontinent and talk spin and speed and a Welshman in a strange location. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 04, 201840 min

Episode 135: Football, chess and occasional cricket - England in Sri Lanka

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's watery tour of Sri Lanka and hear from Sam Billings how important pre-match football is to the England team. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 201839 min
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