

The Analyst Inside Cricket
Simon Hughes
Sharp analysis and opinion from the cricket world with Simon Hughes, The Analyst and the BBC's Simon Mann, featuring comment, analysis, interviews with international players and celebrity guests.Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-analyst-inside-cricket/
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Feb 15, 2024 • 38min
The RR show in Rajkot
After a bright start England's bowlers are tamed by a superb 202 run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja which, along with a bright debut by Sarfaraz Khan has put India in the box seat on the first day in Rajkot. The Simons review a tough first day for England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 2024 • 54min
Absolutely Mental
During the extended break in the India v England series, Derbyshire's Anuj Dal explains how many county cricketers are spending the winter, preparing physically and in his case mentally for the forthcoming season, and we also reveal an amazing story concerning Harry Brook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 2024 • 41min
Vanquished in Vizag
Chasing 399 in the final innings in Vishakapatnam proves beyond even this mercurial England side as India’s outcricket proves too sharp. But this is now a serious five-match contest. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the evidence. The third test begins on February 15 on TNT Sports get.discoveryplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 2024 • 35min
Another Miracle Required?
Simon Mann is joined by seasoned Indian commentator Prakash Wakankar to review the pivotal third day of the second Test in Vizag which India have taken a firm hold of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 2024 • 35min
The Wonder of Bumrah
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann admire the genius of Jasprit Bumrah detonating England's middle order with a brilliant spell of reverse swing to pass 150 Test wickets at the astonishing average of 20.29. India on top.....watch it all live on TNT Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 2024 • 37min
The Young Ones
An intriguing first day of the second Test in Vizag starring two Gen Z players born this century - Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shoaib Bashir - who could easily be seasoned commentators' grandsons.... honours even at the end of the day? Watch it all on TNT Sports from 4am... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 2024 • 47min
The Heist of Hyderabad
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann marvel at England's miraculous victory in the first test in India, making light of a 190 run first innings deficit to shock India into an incredible, record-breaking defeat thanks to Ollie Pope's ingenius 196 and Tom Hartley's extraordinary 7-68 in his debut Test. It must be England's most remarkable overseas performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 2024 • 37min
Pope's Grotto offers England refuge
A remarkable undefeated hundred by Ollie Pope gives England a glimpse of upsetting India's hopes of an easy 1st Test victory as England close on an expected 316-6 on the third day in Hyderabad. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss a mercurial performance. For more information on NordVPN go to nordvpn.com/aic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 2024 • 34min
India's Flashing Blades Put England to the Sword
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the second day's play from Hyderabad in which Indian batting expertise exposes the inadequacies of England's spin bowlers. For more information on NordVPN go to nordvpn.com/aic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 2024 • 35min
Yazball takes centre stage
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the first day of the first Test in Hyderabad, during which England's brave attempt to make a score on a tricky pitch is put into perspective by the brilliance of the young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices