The Analyst Inside Cricket

Simon Hughes laments the sad passing of cricket's great friend and enthusiast Sir Michael Parkinson, and talks to a largely unsung hero of cricket, Trevor Bayliss, about his life's work in the game and hugely successful coaching methods

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Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are joined by the chair of the ICEC Cindy Butts for an immensely open and powerful conversation about the details of the report and how it will hopefully make cricket "the most inclusive sport in the country."

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A revealing and insightful interview with Martin Speight, the former Sussex and Durham player, who was and still is Harry Brook's coach and has brought through a whole phalanx of stars with his unique style at Sedbergh School.

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In the aftermath of the brilliant Ashes series, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider some of the lingering issues, and debate the pros and cons of the controversial tournament now dominating the airwaves - The Hundred

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Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) are joined by Producer Matt as Melissa casts a forensic and theatrical eye over the events of the thrilling 2023 women's ashes series. The focus now shifts to this year's Hundred competition starting on the first of August as everyone evaluates the key changes to this year's teams and gives their predictions on who if anyone can take the trophy away from the Oval Invincibles.

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With great sense of theatre Stuart Broad takes the last two Australian wickets to seal England's series levelling victory and rides off into retirement. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back on a compelling last day and a stunning series with former Australian captain Mark Taylor. This podcast series has been supported by IG trading and investments. For more information go to ig.com/investing

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Stuart Broad's farewell to Test cricket is ruined first by the dedication and excellence of the Australian openers, a dead pitch and then some biblical rain. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a frustrating day for England but a brilliant career.

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A brilliant day of batting by England at the Oval is trumped by Stuart Broad's announcement of retirement following the final day of this fifth Test match. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report

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A day of hard yakka for batters and bowlers leaves Australia with an (IG) net gain of just 12 runs. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess a day of attrition and controversy at the Oval. For more information on the IG net gains fund got to ig.com/investing

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An end of term feel to the first day of the final Ashes Test with a carefree attitude and lots of mistakes from both sides as assessed by Simon Hughes and Simon Mann. This podcast is supported by IG Trading and Investments. For more info go to ig.com/investing

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Traditional Manchester weather ruins the final day of the fourth Test securing Australia the Ashes 2-1 with one Test to play. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess where it went wrong for England and right for Australia. This podcast series was in association with IG trading and investments. For more information go to IG.com/investing

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Only 30 overs possible on Day 4 at Old Trafford but the versatile skills of Joe Root saw off a determined Marnus Labushagne after his accomplished century kept England at bay. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider if there will be enough play on the fifth day for England to level the series.

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The tourists receive a beasting by Jonny Bairstow and a battering from Mark Wood as England demoralize a tired and hapless Australia. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess a brutal day at Old Trafford.

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Brilliant England batting spearheaded by Zak Crawley and hapless and confused Australian tactics have enabled the hosts to boss the 4th Test with a lead of 67 going into the third day. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a run-drunk day...

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Simon Hughes and Simin Mann review a first day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford during which Stuart Broad takes his 600th test wicket, but Chris Woakes is again the star bowler. Now can England build on the bowlers work and play Bazball before the rain arrives?

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Melissa and Nikki are joined by Producer Matt and The Analyst as they review the final match in the fantastic 2023 Women's Ashes Series.

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Melissa and Nikki digest the second thrilling ODI from the Ageas bowl where despite Nat Sciver-Brunt's heroic 111* Australia retained the Ashes thanks to stellar performances from Ellyse Perry and Alana King.

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In the break between the 3rd and 4th Ashes Tests Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the state of the two teams and their likely choices for Old Trafford, review England's brilliant comeback in the women's Ashes, dip into the West indies v india Test match and the all new brash Major League Cricket in the US.

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Melissa Story and Simon Hughes examine a nervy and exciting England odi win at Bristol to keep the women's Ashes alive creating a 6-all scoreline with two to play

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Melissa and Producer Matt dissect the final T20 of the Women's Ashes Series from Lords.

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Simon Hughes and Simon Mann witness Chris Woakes and Mark Wood secure the winning runs in the gripping third Test at Headingley and consider who will still be standing to contest the remaining Tests

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A truncated days cricket but still the 3rd Test advanced rapidly with England taking the remaining six Australian wickets to leave them a tantalising 251 to win. Simin Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the way the weather gods came to England's aid and Stuart Broad recalls the painful dramas of Headingley four years ago

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Another riveting day of Test cricket on a superb Headingley pitch and two sides going at it hammering and tongs. The winner is hard to call but inevitably the skill and cricketing intelligence Ben Stokes probably holds the key to England's Ashes survival. The two Simon's reflect on a breakneck second day

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A brilliant spell of rapid pace bowling by the returning Mark Wood is almost upstaged by the man known as Bison - Mitch Marsh - and honours about even at the end of another compelling day at Headingley in the first day of the third Test. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann were there

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Melissa and Nikki meet in person at The Oval to discuss an incredible game of cricket in the Women's Ashes.

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Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) give their ashes predictions with producer Matt before being joined by the director of the MCC Foundation Dr Sarah Fane OBE to discuss how the MCC aim to change lives through cricket. The Analyst explains the changes he's seen in the MCC and hopes to see further progress with the foundation's great work.

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Melissa Story gives an detailed review of the first T20 in the women's ashes series from Edgbaston.

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Simon Hughes and Simon Mann witness an incredible virtuoso performance by Ben Stokes and a day of drama and controversy at Lord's but see the ruthless Aussies eventually triumph to continue their remarkable win record at the Home of Cricket

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Simon Hughes and Simon Mann enjoy a bizarre day at Lord's tarnished by a boring bouncer barrage and ask whether England's miracle man Ben Stokes can extricate them from another parlous position

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England leave the Lords crowd sighing with despair after gifting their last six wickets away for 47 runs this morning and looking relatively impotent with the ball. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann watch a day of ominous strength from Australia

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A day of grand strokes and sacrificed wickets at Lord's, analysed by Simon Hughes and Simon Mann, leaving the match in the balance, while Glenn McGrath explains why he loves Lord's more than any other ground

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Steve Smith anchors Australia response to being put in at Lord's, where England desperately missed the thrust that Jofra Archer provided here four years ago, as Smith himself painfully remembers. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by Derek Pringle to look back on a dispiriting first day

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Legendary England captain Mike Brearley and renowned cricket writer Gideon Haigh join Simon Hughes to discuss the Ashes - its history, its importance and its heroes - infront of a live audience at the Chalke Valley History festival in Dorset

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Melissa and Producer Matt pick the bones of the Women's Ashes Test after Ash Gardner's historic 8-fer secures an 89 run victory for Australia.

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Melissa, Nikki and Producer Matt discuss more listener questions and break down another brilliant day at the Women's Ashes Test in Nottingham.

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Melissa is joined by Georgie Heath and Polly Starkey to round up a historic third day of the women's ashes test at Trent Bridge.

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Melissa and Nikki discuss all the action on Day 2 of the Women's Ashes test. Nikki makes a shocking admission and Melissa admits a test match tipple and tanning faux pas.

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Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) is joined by producer Matt and The Analyst Simon Hughes to review day 1 of the Women's ashes test.

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A tenacious, resilient, smart Australian captain is the difference between the teams at the end of a riveting first Test. England fought to the end but were defied by Cummins and the flattest pitch on earth. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on five enervating days

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With first Test in the balance on the fourth evening Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on the key moments and hear Michael Vaughan's memories of the final day of the epic Edgbaston Test of the 2005 Ashes

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A change in the weather during the third day at Edgbaston brought about a crash of wickets, and with little to choose between the teams, a tight finish is in prospect. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report and hear from Ian Botham about the way he seized the Edgbaston Test in 1981

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Australia work hard to recover from early losses on the second day at Edgbaston and are indebted to Usman Khawaja's first century in England, but what is the cost of two misses by Johnny 'Bluey' Bairstow?

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Australia's greatest-ever opening pair - Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden - come on the podcast to talk about each other, the Ashes and that fateful day at Edgbaston at 2005 when Australia won the toss and fielded first.

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Melissa Story (Gloucestershire) and Nikki Chaudhuri (Surrey) give their views on the Charlotte Edwards Cup finals day before an in-depth examination of both Australia and England's Test Squads. Nikki explains her wild weekend before welcoming South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA) Managing Director and Co-Founder Dr Tom Brown for a fascinating conversion on the struggle South Asian players face on the pathways and why so few have made it to the professional level.

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Mission accomplished by a clinical Australia to become deserved World Test Champions. Now look out England say Simon Hughes and Simon Mann.

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Australia labour hard to exert their superiority on the fourth day of the World Test Championship final and Justin Langer suggests Virat Kohli remains between Australia and victory.

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India's first true Indian great, Sunny Gavaskar is back at the venue where he made 221 in 1979 and almost made Test match history. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann question whether India could do it again

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Australia's all time leading run-scorer Ricky Ponting joins Simon Hughes and Simon Mann to assess Australia's dominance on the second day of the WTC final and bemoan the lack of valuable data when he played...

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Australia's fourth wicket pair of Travis Head and Steve Smith seize control over the Indian bowlers on day one of the Ultimate Test - Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report.

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