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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

EPISODE 220: Groundbreaking moments - PART TWO

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

Mar 30, 202043 min

EPISODE 219: Groundbreaking moments - PART ONE

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

Mar 23, 202043 min

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

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

Mar 09, 202047 min

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

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

Feb 17, 202033 min

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

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

Jan 27, 202038 min

EPISODE 212: New England expose the cracks in South Africa

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

Jan 20, 202039 min

EPISODE 210: Triumph in Cape Town

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

Jan 07, 202033 min

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

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

Dec 30, 201942 min

EPISODE 208: Review of the year and a special book

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

Dec 23, 201943 min

EPISODE 207: Bob Willis remembered and turmoil in South Africa

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

Dec 08, 201937 min

EPISODE 206: Dropped dollies and beleaguered bowlers

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

Dec 03, 201928 min

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

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

Nov 30, 201929 min

EPISODE 202: Mount Maunganui and the Gabbatoir

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on two contrasting days of cricket in New Zealand and Australia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 201919 min

EPISODE 200: The T20 international form book and how to engage minorities better

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the recent T20 internationals featuring England, New Zealand, Australia and India and consult two experts from ethnic minorities on how to engage their communities better. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 201942 min

EPISODE 199: T20 fever spreads across the globe

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the T20 activity around the world with particular reference to England in New Zealand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 04, 201939 min

EPISODE 198: The pros (and cons) of The Hundred

Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Ravi Bopara discuss the Hundred 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

Oct 21, 201944 min

EPISODE 196: A Bendelicious, Stoketastic summer

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess an amazing summer with help from their friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 03, 201943 min

EPISODE 195: Who's got the power?

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider The Cricketer magazine's 2019 Power List with a little assistance from Mark Ramprakash. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 201938 min

EPISODE 194: What a summer to say goodbye!

The two Simons give an end of term Ashes report, consider some departed friends and look ahead to the winter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 201941 min

EPISODE 193: A fitting end to a fabulous international summer

Simon Hughes is joined by the Australian cricket writer Gideon Haigh to look back at the Ashes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 201922 min

EPISODE 192: A day for a new dad - The Oval day three

Joe Denly helps give England a match-winning advantage on a gorgeous September day. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 201920 min

EPISODE 191: Steve Smith is mortal

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the battle between the tired legs of the bowlers and the tired minds of the batsmen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 201922 min
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