The Analyst Inside Cricket · Simon Hughes

2005 ASHES - THE GREATEST TEST (Edgbaston)

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England clinches the Edgbaston Test by 2 runs, but was Michael Kasprowicz actually out on the final ball?
This episode revisits the iconic 2005 Ashes Edgbaston Test, where England won by 2 runs in a nail-biting finish. Hosts Simon Hughes and Simon Mann, along with guests like Andrew Flintoff and Simon Jones, analyze key moments such as McGrath's injury, Flintoff's heroic over, and the controversial final wicket. The discussion highlights England's aggressive tactics, reverse swing bowling, and the series' turning point.

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A clear, reflective retelling of an Ashes classic that keeps the pressure and stakes in view.

Edgbaston 2005 comes through as a Test that tightens its hold the longer it goes on. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann move from the match state to the wider Ashes picture with easy authority, and the account makes plain why 1-1 in a five-match series felt so combustible.

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Press play to revisit the Edgbaston Test that turned the 2005 Ashes sideways.

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