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Analysis, opinion and great stories from the world of cricket. Presented by Simon Hughes, aka 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/
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · June 2026
A cricket-first Sports listen with clear, lived-in analysis of match moments, technique, guests, and administration.
The Analyst Inside Cricket belongs firmly in the cricket side of Sports. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann front conversations that move between current match analysis, guest interviews, and Test cricket memory, with sampled episodes covering India's T20 World Cup final win, England…
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A relaxed cricket chat that lands on England's batting and the need for bigger scores.
This cricket chat starts in holiday mode after the Ashes and then settles into England's white-ball problems. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann keep it on the match state, the batting order, and a plain truth that matters here: in the subcontinent, a decent 60 does not count for much…
A win that matters as much for timing as for the result.
England's long-awaited one-day win in Sri Lanka gives the episode its central note, but the timing matters just as much. It feels pointed as the team edges toward the T20 World Cup, and the discussion works best when it stays with the cricket: the value of the result, Jacob…
A calm T20 review that follows India's loss, the selection call, and the qualification picture.
Simon Hughes and Deep Dasgupta pick apart India’s surprising defeat to South Africa, starting with a bright opening from India before South Africa took back control.
A steady preview that uses early tournament disruption to sharpen its focus on India and the conditions.
This T20 World Cup preview stays strongest when it sticks to the practical stuff that will shape the tournament: conditions in India and Sri Lanka, the chance of low-scoring games that lean on spin, and the early disruption around Bangladesh's withdrawal and Pakistan refusing to…
A 98-run final win becomes a practical discussion of batting technique, preparation, and cricketing control.
Set around India's 98-run win in the T20 World Cup final, this episode leans into cricket analysis more than simple celebration. Simon Hughes, Simon Mann, and Deep Dasgupta move from the result to the work behind it, then into the batting details that can turn control into…
A close scoreline, but a match that never really felt close.
The review treats England's seven-run loss in Mumbai as tighter on the scoreboard than it felt in the moment, and that read lands. Simon Hughes, Simon Mann, and Deep Dasgupta keep the focus where it belongs, with Jacob Bethel's innings getting proper credit and Jasprit Bumrah…
A thoughtful cricket conversation that turns selection theory into something lived and specific.
This episode gives Nick Compton plenty of room to sound like someone who has actually lived the game, not just talked around it. The conversation moves from broadcasting into batting, coaching language, and what England need from their top order, while Simon Hughes and Simon…
A calm, detailed look at England getting through a tense finish and the tournament's early shape.
This episode offers a clear early read on the T20 World Cup, following the first results, a few selection swings, and England's tense chase through to the end.
Local cricket, score by score.
Cricket analysis with the lid off.
Loose talk, sharp turns, real feeling.
Cricket reaction with memory and nerve.
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann interview former England spinner Monty Panesar on the 20th anniversary of his Test debut.
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann, joined by Deep Dasgupta, analyze India's T20 World Cup semi-final win over England, highlighting Jasprit Bumrah's bowling mastery, key moments like Harry Brook's dropped catch, and England's batting struggles.
The hosts analyze key moments from the T20 World Cup, including England's narrow win over Nepal saved by Sam Curran, the financial importance of the India-Pakistan match, and tactical insights on bowling.
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyze the T20 World Cup quarterfinal where India beat West Indies, focusing on Sanju Samson's 97 not out and questioning WinViz predictions.
This segment discusses the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), highlighting its origins in 2008 and the few remaining original players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, and Manish Pandey during a transitional period.
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann, joined by Deep Dasgupta, analyze India's dominant 98-run victory over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final.
The hosts analyze England's ODI series win in Sri Lanka, focusing on Harry Brook's century and controversial celebration, while discussing T20 World Cup preparations, pitch conditions, and broader issues like Bangladesh's withdrawal and scheduling conflicts with The Hundred.
This episode revisits the dramatic fifth Test of the 2005 Ashes series, where England regained the urn after 18 years.
This episode analyzes the fourth Test of the 2005 Ashes at Trent Bridge, where England took a 2-1 series lead after a nail-biting finish.
This episode recaps the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford in 2005, focusing on key moments like Glenn McGrath's rapid injury recovery, Michael Vaughan's inspirational century, and Simon Jones' reverse swing brilliance.
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann interview former England opener Nick Compton to analyze England cricket's recent struggles, focusing on the decision to retain management after the Ashes loss.
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by Deep Dasgupta to preview the upcoming T20 World Cup, discussing political tensions affecting Bangladesh and Pakistan, India's dominant form with left-handed batters and spin bowlers, and predictions for semi-finalists and standout players.
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann interview Nottinghamshire captain Haseeb Hameed about his team's pre-season tour in South Africa, their championship-winning season, and his personal development as a batsman.
Simon Hughes and Deep Dasgupta analyze India's surprising 78-run loss to South Africa in the T20 World Cup Super 8s, dissecting tactical errors, bowling strategies, and batting collapses.
The hosts analyze India's decisive victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, highlighting key players like Ishan Kishan and discussing bowling controversies.
This episode revisits the iconic 2005 Ashes Edgbaston Test, where England won by 2 runs in a nail-biting finish.
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyze England's T20 World Cup win over New Zealand, highlighting key performances from Will Jacks and Rayan Ahmed.
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyze England's recent ODI defeat in Sri Lanka, discussing batting collapses, spin bowling shortages, and Zach Crawley's struggles.
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyze two thrilling T20 World Cup matches: South Africa's dramatic win over Afghanistan with two super overs and England's loss to West Indies.
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann interview Peter de la Pena about the T20 World Cup, focusing on associate nations and USA cricket.
An interview with Hampshire cricketer Nick Gubbins reviewing the day's play in a County Championship match against Somerset.
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss cricket and a football trivia question about Bobby Charlton's last league game.
Simon Hughes and Paul Farbrace review Sussex's victory over Warwickshire in a county cricket match.
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyze an IPL match between RCB and Mumbai Indians, discussing the pitch, batting performance, and key players.
A cricket analysis podcast featuring commentary and discussion of matches, with a focus on England and Surrey cricket.
The episode introduces a replay of a series on the 2005 Ashes, featuring analysis and commentary on the first Test at Lord's.
The hosts analyze the final Ashes test match and the series outcome, discussing England's performance and key moments.
Simon Hughes interviews former Bank of England governor Mervyn King about his year as MCC President and his lifelong love of cricket.
A cricket analysis podcast featuring expert commentary, stories, and interviews from the world of cricket.
The hosts discuss the life of cricket umpire Dickie Bird and England's Ashes squad announcement.