The Analyst Inside Cricket

Oct 26 2024 747 ep. 37 mins 3.9k
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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.

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England All Spun Out (and India too!)

Oct 26 2024 46 mins  
England capitulated before lunch on the third day as Pakistan again exploited England's fallibility against spin on helpful pitches. It marks an extraordinary turnaround in the series only exceeded by New Zealand's amazing series triumph in India. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report, and assess what next for England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi

England Shakeeled into Submission

Oct 25 2024 39 mins  
The poise and artistry of Pakistan's Saud Shakeel turns a stuttering home position into one of potential strength with England losing three crucial second innings wickets before the close. The Simons review the day and think this move could prove decisive. Also - what they used in football before the advent of the referee's whistle.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca

Smith Spares England's Blushes

Oct 24 2024 41 mins  
The precocious keeper-batter Jamie Smith rescues England from a parlous position on the first day of the air-dried pitch in Rawalpindi. But Simon Hughes and Simon Mann ask if England's 267 all out is enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Zealand Don’t Stop Believin’

Oct 22 2024 40 mins  
Melissa and Nikki return, this time joined by Luke Wolstenholme from BBC Sport, to discuss the T20 World Cup. They dive into New Zealand’s thrilling and unexpected victory, South Africa’s heartbreaking loss, and the underwhelming performances of both England and India. Tune in for their reflections on the tournament, a lively debate on where things went wrong for England, and L

England Dusted Up

Oct 18 2024 46 mins  
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's inevitable demise on a 9 day old Multan track to lose the second Test by 142 runs. Was their approach flawed? Was winning the toss the decisive factor? How can England improve in spin-friendly conditions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitch Imperfect

Oct 17 2024 41 mins  
As the Multan pitch rapidly deteriorates England allow Pakistan to build a bigger lead than they should have and now face the greatest challenge of the Bazball era - to make 297 on a dustbowl. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review England's prospects and the extraordinary demise of India for 46 all out in Bengaluru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wake Up Call for England

Oct 16 2024 29 mins  
After seven days of a deceased pitch the surface in Multan finally comes alive to assist Pakistan's spinners and England are up against it, despite a brilliant hundred from Ben Duckett. The Simons discuss an interesting day and the fallout from England's demise in the Women's T20 World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Checkpoint Carsey

Oct 15 2024 35 mins  
A review of the first day of the second Test in Multan during which a reconstructed Pakistan side is held in check by some impressive bowling from England. especially Brydon Carse. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on a more interesting day than the first day of the first Test Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five Hundred and You Lose (by an innings.)

Oct 11 2024 40 mins  
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review a remarkable victory for England in Multan after conceding 556 in the first innings. They consider what next for Pakistan, and also reflect on the strange story of the last time England made 800 in an innings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Made in Yorkshire

Oct 10 2024 36 mins  
During an extraordinary run-spree Joe Root and Harry Brook break the 67 year old record for England's highest partnership with 454 on the fourth day in Multan. The Simons report on a bonanza day for the stats men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices