

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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Jul 28, 2023 • 36min
All Pain Little Gain
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 27, 2023 • 37min
A day of missed opportunities
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 23, 2023 • 36min
Rain guarentees Australia the Urn
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 22, 2023 • 24min
Root offers England hope
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 21, 2023 • 35min
England marmalise Australia
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 20, 2023 • 31min
Crawley the Wonderbat
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 19, 2023 • 31min
Stuart enters the Stratosphere
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 • 32min
Washes Storylines: 3rd ODI - Sciver Brunt Soars as England Draw the series
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 16, 2023 • 29min
Washes Storylines: 2nd ODI - King Imitates The King
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 14, 2023 • 42min
Ashes Interlude - a cricket smorgasbord
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