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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

Triumphing Against The Odds

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

Jan 11, 202454 min

The Rest Isn't Cricket

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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 04, 202459 min

The Cricket Year: 2023

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 ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 30, 20231 hr 5 min

Merry Christmas Mr Cummins

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

Dec 22, 202347 min

Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Awards Announcement and Awesome India

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/TABLET! The website isn't great for phones. If you take the time to vote for us you will be...

Dec 20, 202326 min

India Storylines: 1st & 2nd Day Review - Irrepressible India

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

Dec 16, 202339 min

What's Going Off Out There?

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

Dec 15, 20231 hr 1 min

England's Restart Stalls

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

Dec 10, 202339 min

India Storylines: 1st T20 - Excellent England Eclipse India

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

Dec 07, 202324 min

Handbags at Dawn

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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 06, 202351 min

Boyhood Dreams and Adult Disasters - the extraordinary life of Ricky Ellcock

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 operations. He talks to Simon Hughes about Balls to Fly - the book he has written about his extraord...

Nov 28, 20231 hr 2 min

Head Strong Australia Triumph

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

Nov 19, 202354 min

Australia Knock Out South Africa. Again

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

Nov 16, 202336 min

Courageous Kiwis finally succumb to Immense India

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann admire a complete performance by india in the first World Cup semi final in Mumbai featuring a 50th odi century by King Kohli and wonder if either Australia or South Africa have quite the resources to overcome Rohit Sharma's tremendous team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 202344 min

England - the Inquest

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's last World Cup match against Pakistan and their campaign overall and consider Rob Key's honest reflections on a hugely disappointing six weeks. Also features Waqar Younis talking about his favourite World Cup moment. This episode is brought to you by IG. For more information go to IG.com/investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 202351 min

Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - ICEC Handover Havoc

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) deliver a delightfully chaotic rendition of the ICEC handover event where the ground-breaking report was celebrated and formally accepted by ECB officials. Nikki reveals her feelings towards a certain excitable commentator and incoming MCC President before journalist Sonia Twigg joins Melissa for her insight on making an impact on the male-dominated sports writing industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Nov 10, 202334 min

Glenn to the Max

Simon Hughes Simon Mann and Matty Hayden assess where Glenn Maxwell's staggering 201 not out ranks in the pantheon of one day innings, consider Timed Out and stopwatches in cricket and congratulate England on finally achieving their second win of the World Cup. For more information on IG go to IG.com/investments For more information on Spond go to https://spond.sng.link/D472x/8d3r/9mo8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 09, 202347 min

How the Mighty Have Fallen

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann watch England succumb to the Australians to make it six defeats out of seven and finally relinquish their hard-won title with official elimination from the World Cup with two games left to play. Review of a woeful campaign. This podcast is brought to you by IG trading and investments. Visit IG.com/investments For more information on Spond go to https://spond.sng.link/D472x/8d3r/9mo8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 05, 202346 min

Where Is Bazball?

Simon Hughes is joined by cricket writers Lawrence Booth and Nick Hoult, the authors of a new book - Bazball: the Inside Story of a Test Cricket Revolution - to discuss its origins and influences and why England have not been able to implement it in this World Cup. For more information on Spond go to https://spond.sng.link/D472x/8d3r/9mo8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 02, 202355 min

England succumb to rampant India

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann watch England's latest demise from a rooftop bar in Kolkata and ruminate on their failings from the oasis of calm that is the Oberoi Grand hotel. This podcast is brought to you in association with IG. For more information got to IG.com/investments. To sign up to Spond visit https://spond.sng.link/D472x/8d3r/9mo8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 202347 min

Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Cath's Clinic

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) gives you an exclusive interview with one of the world's best fast-bowling coaches Cath Dalton. Recently announced as fast bowling coach for Pakistan Super League franchise Multan Sultans, Cath is changing the game as a trailblazer for female coaches who work in both men's and women's cricket. Her insight is remarkable in this extended interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 27, 202347 min

England Plumb the Depths

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann try to explain how England's World Cup defence has become so badly derailed with their fourth heavy defeat in five matches this time to Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. England now have only the remotest chance of making the semis. This podcast is in association with IG - for more info go to IG.com/investments. To sign up to Spond visit https://spond.sng.link/D472x/8d3r/9mo8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 26, 202342 min

England Flogged by Ruthless South Africa

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann witness an England shellacking by South Africa in stifling, exhausting conditions in Mumbai, and Shaun Pollock pays tribute to the Proteas resilience and skill. For more information on Spond go to https://spond.sng.link/D472x/8d3r/9mo8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 202324 min

Can Anyone Topple The Blues?

Simon Hughes in Mumbai and Simon Mann in Bengaluru report on the latest matches in the world cup and ask if anyone can topple the powerful Indians. PLUS the peerless commentator Ian Smith on New Zealand cricket and rugby and the art of calling final moments. For more details on Spond go to https://spond.sng.link/D472x/8d3r/9mo8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 202359 min

Afghanistan Come of Age

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann witness Afghanistan suffocate England to register one of the great World Cup giant-killing acts, and Shane Watson joins the podcast to give his view. This podcast is in association with IG trading and investments. For more info go to IG.com/investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 202328 min

Indian Juggernaut Rolls On

Simon Hughes In Delhi and Simon Mann in Ahmedabad admire India's clinical demolition of their arch rivals Pakistan and look ahead to England's next match against Afghanistan. This podcast is in association with IG trading and investments. Go to IG.com/investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 202331 min

Malan The Magnificent

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess a powerful performance against Bangladesh led by Dawid Malan and test the chai at a taxi driver's home. This episode was brought to you by IG.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 202333 min

Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show - Scintillating Season Review

Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are back after a little break to review an action-packed summer of women's cricket. We get an update on everyone's new houses and before diving into picking apart an immense year for Charlotte Edwards and her Viper/Brave teams. The girls then discuss England's fortunes and look around the world to discuss the amazing amount of women's bi-lateral games happening in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Oct 10, 202344 min

India's win, England's worries.

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report from opposite ends of India on the hosts superb victory over Australia, England's preparations at altitude and a nightmare journey up the mountain. This episode is in association with IG Trading and investments. Visit IG.com/investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 08, 202334 min

England Nil Point

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report from india on England's hapless first World Cup match against New Zealand and consider their prospects going forwards. This World Cup podcast is in association with IG trading and investments. For more information go to IG.com/investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 06, 202336 min
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