
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: podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-analyst-inside-cricket/
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 987 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsCricket | |||

With England about to announce the squad for the first Test against Pakistan, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss England's future under Joe Root, hired for a second term as captain. He himself sees enthused by the chance to work (later in the year) ... more
With declining numbers and rising costs, club cricket is at the crossroads. This is a live debate at the 150 year old Ealing Cricket Club with Simon Hughes, Simon Mann and Chris Goldie, former Middlesex player and chairman of Richmond CC, covering ma... more
In Part 2 of our look at the leadership crisis in the England Test team we look at the runners and riders for the head coach's job. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by former England batsman and batting coach Mark Ramprakash and double Ashes wi... more
England are expected to announce Joe Root as the new Test captain. Although he is likely to do a better job than second time around, it also underlines the lack of alternatives. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann explore the list of successful England cap... more
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Not enough air time for two Simons any more….in the new format
Listened to about 30 seconds of her before removing the episode. Very annoying.
Hi, when Simon is away, can you tell Nikki to shut up and stop interrupting Simon. It’s so annoying. In fact she is annoying full stop. I am considering not listening if she is on. Simon must be so frustrated. I know I am.
Any chance Nikki could be played at normal speed or inhale a little less helium please.
Why don’t they have trials to see if your in form get some international players to put them through their paces
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Cricket-focused analysis with two seasoned hosts who bring long-form, data-informed commentary, industry context, and behind-the-scenes stories from the professional game. Episodes frequently feature current players and high-profile insiders, offering tactical breakdowns, selection debates, and avenue-rich discussions about county and international cricket, sponsorships, governance, and the evolving economics of the sport. A standout is the chemistry between two expert analysts, often enriched by guest voices from players, coaches, and commentators, providing both technical insights and storytelling that appeal to serious fans, aspiring analysts, and industry professionals.
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Recent guests on The Analyst Inside Cricket include:
1. Mark Ramprakash
2. Cam Steel
3. Dave Willis
4. Matt Prior
5. Gavin Scovell
6. Will Foskett
7. Sonny Baker
8. Nick Gubbins
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