The Analyst Inside Cricket

An extract of the final episode of the five-part series dramatising Great Ashes Tests of the past. This episode revisits the epic series of 1981 - Botham's Ashes - featuring interviews with Botham, Bob Willis, Mike Brearley and David Lloyd and is narrated by Stephen Fry. To listen to the full episode and for more exclusive content join the Cricverse https://cricverse.substack.com/p/great-ashes-tests-ep5-the-miracle?r=lo2wd #ashes #botham #miracle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fourth episode of Great Ashes mini-series telling the story of Donald Bradman and his 1948 'Invincibles' and how they sought to obliterate every English team in their path, and virtually did so. Also tells how Bradman himself became immortalised with his insatiable desire and his incredible Test average of 99.94 and his orchestration of the greatest run-chase in the history of the game. For the final part of this series on Botham's Ashes, narrated by Stephen Fry, and our daily Ashes reports, subscribe to The Cricverse https://cricverse.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third of five part series featuring Great Ashes Test matches. Here Simon Hughes retells the dramatic story of the emergence of Australia's ritual destroyer of bowling attacks Donald Bradman, and England's dastardly plan to stop him. This of course was 'leg theory' - soon christened Bodyline' - perpetrated chiefly by Harold Larwood. It erupted into the incendiary Test match at Adelaide in 1933 that changed the game and intensified the rivalry of the Ashes like no other contest before or since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the story of the epic Oval Test match of 1926, and the finest hour of Jack Hobbs, England’s greatest batsman - by number of hundreds (199) anyway. Hobbs and his great opening ally Herbert Sutcliffe secure England a huge lead on a treacherous pitch and an opportunity to avenge a series of Australian defeats. Their exploits offer much-needed hope and optimism to a post-war ravaged society. #ashes #england #testcricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deep Dasgupta, former Indian keeper-batsman, joins the Simons on the podcast to reflect on the Indian women's euphoric day, winning the ICC World Cup for the first time. Deep reveals the investment and personel invested in the women's game and the future growth of the Women's Premier League. Also in this episode - an Ashes update with Deep exploring what it takes to win in Australia too, having watched at close hand Indian (men's) successful tours there. #cricket #india #iccwomensworldcup #ashes #england #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First of a five part series highlighting great Ashes Test matches through history. Narrated by Simon Hughes, this first episode tells the story of the epic 1882 Oval Test which signifies the birth of the Ashes. In it 'the Demon' Frederick Spofforth is irked by the antics of WG Grace and torpedoes the England batting for just 77 to give Australia their historic first victory in England by 7 runs. It prompted the mock obituary in the Sporting Times mourning the death of English cricket, and set in motion 146 years of intense rivalry, and counting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Smith, celebrated commentator and former New Zealand keeper, joins the podcast to talk New Zealand versus England and offer a detached but informed view on the Ashes. Few know or can interpret international cricket better than the sharp-eyed, quick-witted Kiwi who is the definition of a wordSmith. He gives great insights into what makes New Zealand consistently excellent, why the Aussies are favourites for the Ashes and how they'll sledge Joe Root. England's final odi and the entire Ashes series are exclusively live on TNT Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The amazing story of how cricket has revolutionized the lives of many of the inhabitants of a poverty-stricken, overcrowded and violent Syrian refugee camp in Beirut. We hear from Richard Verity, the founder of the transformative Alsama Project, and two of his star female pupils who, through cricket, are giving hope and aspiration to a generation of underprivileged children and helping oppressed girls find their voice. For more information go to alsamaproject.com Takeaways Cricket is inclusive for all body types and abilities. The sport allows for mixed-gender participation. Inclusivity in sports can challenge traditional societal norms. Cricket can serve as a platform for social change. The role of cricket in promoting gender equality is significant. Inclusivity in sports fosters community and connection. Cricket can be adapted to suit different skill levels. The sport's flexibility makes it accessible to everyone. Engagement in cricket can lead to personal growth. Cricket's evolution reflects broader societal changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Middlesex and England fast bowler and Ashes winner Steven Finn joins the podcast to reflect on England's build up so far, and compare it to his own experiences touring Down Under. He was of course part of England's triumphant 2010/11 Ashes-winning side under Andrew Strauss. England's rain-ruined T20 series is also discussed as they head into the three odis against New Zealand. Also Finn reveals the gamut of emotions he experienced writing his own soon to be published memoir The Ashes Files. The New Zealand/England odis and the entire Ashes are exclusively live on TNT Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A preview of England's T20 series in New Zealand starting in the Kiwi spring even before their domestic season has begun. It will be decidedly chilly at night, a severe contrast to the temperature in Perth in a month's time when the Ashes begin. But a great chance for some of England's players to get in tune before the main show. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider the series amid all the noise going on from former players about the teams' Ashes prospects. You can watch all the white ball matches in New Zealand and the whole of the Ashes exclusively live on TNT Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The combined cells of Hughes and Mann take on the might of Chat GPT to evaluate England's greatest-ever Test cricketer. Prompted by a question from Simon Mann's daughter, they use various criteria to compare and rank England's finest cricketers past and present. So who do they say is England's greatest from the likes of Grace, Botham, Hobbs, Hutton, Hammond, Root, Anderson and Stokes, and does the super-computer agree?? All is revealed.... #cricket #testcricket #england Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Hogg is our special guest on the show, discussing his role in the brilliant BBC series Field of Dreams, helping Freddie Flintoff introduce cricket to the uninitiated in some neglected communities of the north-west. Kyle, the former Lancashire bowler, explains how he got involved in the series, the passion he and Freddie share in spreading the game, the fun of their tour to Kolkata and how he can use his latest experiences in his other role, coaching the England U/19s as they prepare for the U/19 World Cup in January. #cricket #fieldofdreams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lots of your questions answered by Simon Hughes and Simon Mann including - was Peter Moores harshly treated as England coach, who would take over the England job if they lose the Ashes, is this Indian team one of the best white ball team ever to walk the earth, who is the worst Test batter in the world and who invented the reverse sweep, and is therefore the godfather of modern batting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An interview with Mervyn King, Baron King of Lothbury, who has just completed a booming year as president of MCC. The former Governor of the Bank of England discusses the remarkable sale of the MCC-administered London Spirit franchise for £145m to the so-called Tech-Titans, why he loves both Test cricket and the Hundred and how the English game can prosper on the world stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Moores, the coach who, following Nottinghamshire's County Championship triumph on Friday, has now led three different counties to the title, explains the process behind creating a championship-winning side. With Simon Hughes and Simon Mann, he also explores the way coaching has changed since his first title in 2003 and how the emphasis is more about liberating than controlling. #cricket #countychampionship #nottinghamshire #coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dickie Bird was one of the most famous characters in world sport, loved by millions across the globe. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann pay tribute to his wonderful persona on and off the cricket field. They discuss why he was so cherished and admired, even when presented with the most bizarre things in the middle, where he officiated with humility and humour for almost three decades. In part 2 they also analyse England's Ashes squad which was announced earlier today. #cricket #umpire #ashes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spearheaded by Josh Tongue, Notts secure a brilliant championship win over Surrey to go top of the table with one match to play. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann analyse where Notts seized control and assess the prospects for the last round of matches. They also hear from former Australian paceman Brett Lee on his thoughts about the Ashes, why he loves Mark Wood and what Freddie Flintoff did to him in the dressing room after that epic two run defeat at Edgbaston in 2005. #cricket #test #ashes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 12th September 2005, 20 years ago, England regained the Ashes for the first time for 18 years. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann look back at the drama and emotion of that day as another eagerly awaited Ashes series looms on the horizon. Also in the show a review of the state of divisions one and two in the county championship, how our five county players to follow have been faring, and where and when Rory Bremner dared to imitate the Analyst. To watch the full video series looking back at the 2005 Ashes with the participants sign up to The Cricverse https://cricverse.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann return to analyse England erratic performances in the one day series against South Africa. The standouts were Jofra Archer's bowling, Joe Root becoming England's leading ODI runmaker to go with his Test match prowess and 21 year old prodigy Jacob Bethell making his first century in senior cricket with a dramatic displat at Southampton. To enjoy our special video series on the 2005 Ashes which claim to a climax this week, join The Cricverse - https://cricverse.substack.com/p/ecstasy-the-2005-oval-test?r=lo2wd #ashes #england Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ninth and final extract from our exclusive 2005 Ashes video series relives the tense drama of the fifth Test at the Oval. The series was still in the balance until late on. the fifth day when Kevin Pietersen plated the innings of his life. It was an incredible piece of sporting theatre and in this episode we hear from Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, Andrew Flintoff, Justin Langer, Adam Gilchrist and Jason Gillespie on what it all meant. To watch the whole series and receive other special content sign up to The Cricverse on Substack https://cricverse.substack.com/p/ecstasy-the-2005-oval-test?r=lo2wd #ashes #england #australia #2005 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices