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by Simon Hughes

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PAKISTAN'S LAST WICKET MIRACLE

October 25, 2026 · 34 min

International cricket continues to produce remarkable results and England are on the wrong end of one again. Pakistan's last wicket pair of Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf somehow put together a record last wicket partnership of 88 to steal…
VIRTUALLY THE FASTEST IN THE WORLD

October 23, 2026 · 18 min

Simon Hughes visits Sixes Cricket - the cricket-themed installation at London Bridge - to face virtual versions of some of the great deliveries bowled by the likes of Mitchell Starc, Brett Lee, Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar. At this…
BROOK'S TITANIC INNINGS IN VAIN

October 22, 2026 · 27 min

A record breaking 200 from Harry Brook - England's first ODI double hundred - was not enough to prevent Sri Lanka from pulling off an incredble 430-run chase on an extraordinary day for cricket when South Africa also beat Austraia by an…
SLOPPY ENGLAND UPSTAGED BY PAKISTAN ROOKIES

October 21, 2026 · 38 min

England lose their first odi in Pakistan by 87 runs as they collapse from 177-4 to 215 all out. The defeat exposes England's dependence on Joe Root and Harry Brook - who both were dismissed by genuinely good balls - and the fragility of…
CHRIS WOAKES - A WIZARDLY CAREER

October 17, 2026 · 54 min

Chris Woakes, double World Cup winner, and one of the only men on the Lord's honours board for batting (a Test hundred) and bowling (a five wicket haul) joins the podcast to talk about his life. 'Wiz' reveals how his nickname originated…

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ENGLAND'S NEW STARS AND AUSTRALIA'S OLD WARRIORS

October 12, 2026 · 47 min

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…
JUSTIN LANGER ON SOUTH AFRICA V AUSTRALIA

October 7, 2026 · 52 min

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…
RANKING THE WORLD'S BEST FAST BOWLERS

October 5, 2026 · 46 min

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…
SUSSEX REJUVENATION UNDERWAY

October 1, 2026 · 37 min

Covering the climax to the Rothesay County Championship, Simon Hughes pays a visit to Hove to watch Sussex's battle with holders Nottinghamshire. He also hears the energetic plans from Sussex’s new chairman Ed Warner to make the county the…
A SONNY DISPOSITION

September 29, 2026 · 56 min

England's exciting young fast bowler Sonny Baker shares insights into his rapid rise in international cricket, his approach to bowling fast and swinging the ball, and his training and recovery routines. He explains how he adapts to…
ENGLAND SPRINT TO THE FINISH

September 27, 2026 · 44 min

England's final act of the longest, hottest cricket season in memory was to crush feebl Sri Lanka by the colossal margin of 223 runs. It doesn't entirely camouflage England's long-form deficiencies but it was an impressive finish. The…
WARWICKSHIRE SEIZE NINTH TITLE

September 26, 2026 · 29 min

A superb bowling performance by Warwickshire seized an innings victory over Leicestershire to claim their ninth County Championship title. Ethan Bamber was star finishing with 69 wickets for the season but there were other stars too. Simon…

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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/