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The Analyst Inside Cricket

The Analyst Inside Cricket

Written by: Simon Hughes
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Proper cricketing analysis, opinion and insight from former Middlesex bowler Simon Hughes, aka The Analyst, the BBC's Simon Mann, and former England keeper and Ashes winner Matt Prior. The most authoritative cricket podcast out there.. Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-analyst-inside-cricket/The Analyst Cricket
Episodes
  • ENGLAND'S NEW STARS AND AUSTRALIA'S OLD WARRIORS

    ENGLAND'S NEW STARS AND AUSTRALIA'S OLD WARRIORS
    Oct 12 2026
    The announcement of new England central contracts was a wonderful payday for some of England's burgeoning young players and a warning to others who only received one year deals. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the winners and losers and also review the tenacious performance of Australia's thirty-somethings as with resilience, perseverance and enduring skills they grind the life out of South Africa in the first Test Durban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • JUSTIN LANGER ON SOUTH AFRICA V AUSTRALIA

    JUSTIN LANGER ON SOUTH AFRICA V AUSTRALIA
    Oct 7 2026
    In this episode, Australian cricket legend and coach Justin Langer shares insights on changing cricket techniques, leadership, mental strength, and his personal journey, including a powerful story about overcoming fears and the importance of fundamentals in sports and life. He explains what it was like taking the Australian team after the sandpapergate scandal and revisits the famous scene of him kicking over the dressing room waste bin during the 2019 Headingley Test. We also explore the difficulties of finding Test quality openig. batsmen - worldwide - and preview the forthcoming Test series between South Africa and Australia starting on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • RANKING THE WORLD'S BEST FAST BOWLERS

    RANKING THE WORLD'S BEST FAST BOWLERS
    Oct 5 2026
    The forthcoming Test series between South Africa and Australia pits some of the world's finest fast bowlers against each other. But who is the most valuable fast bowler in the world? Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss this with data expert Ahyan Sikandar who has modelled different ways of evaluating fast bowlers - best 'per ball', best 'team' player and 'most 'valuable.' So who comes out top?!! And who, surprisingly, takes lots of wickets but seems to diminish the impact of his teammates? This podcast is in association with Claude - Ready to have an AI that can tackle real work? Try Claude Cowork today — Claude.ai/ANALYST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
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