SPINNERS BONANZA

SPINNERS BONANZA

Author: Simon Hughes March 14, 2026 Duration: 59:32
In the week when some cricketers, notably spinners such as Adil Rashid, were bought for astronomical sums in The Hundred auction, Monty Panesar reflects on his first Test appearance exactly 20 years ago. It was in Nagpur in March 2006 where the man who became known as The Sikh of Tweak took his first test wicket - and it was of course none other than the great Sachin Tendulkar. Monty recounts that day, his emotional celebration which became his signature, how Tendulkar presented him with a signed match ball and the impact of that moment. He, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann consider how far the game - which was paying him barely £20,000 at the time - and its rewards have come since. This podcast is available ad-free on The Cricverse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For anyone who feels the scorecard only tells half the story, The Analyst Inside Cricket offers the other half. Simon Hughes, known widely as The Analyst, teams up with the BBC's Simon Mann to pull back the curtain on the sport. This isn't just a recap of matches; it's a deep, engaging conversation that blends technical breakdown with the human narratives that define the game. You'll hear their firsthand experiences from around the world, alongside insights from the players, coaches, and personalities they've known for years. Each episode feels like sitting in on a candid chat between two experts who can explain the mechanics of a perfect seam position one moment and share a poignant, funny, or surprising anecdote from the dressing room the next. The podcast thrives on the details that get missed in the headlines-the tactical shifts, the personal journeys, and the off-field moments that truly shape cricket. If you're looking for rich context and stories that go beyond the boundary rope, this is where you'll find them.
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QUESTION TIME - who invented modern batting? (and others) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:19
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 bes…
A Memorable Reign [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:17
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 Sp…
How to Win Championships [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:34
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 Si…
92 and Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:18
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…
Tongue Lashes Surrey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:58
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…
A Special Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:14
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 loo…
Bethell Comes of Age [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:38
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 wit…
2005 ASHES Ep9: KP EQUALS KRYPTONITE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:01
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 t…
2005 ASHES Ep8: A NATION ON TENTERHOOKS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:00
The eighth extract from our exclusive 2005 Ashes video series - the (fifth) Oval Test. The climax to the series had a long and very public build up as the nation clung to the hope that England could finally get their han…
2005 ASHES Ep7: TAILEND HEROES [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:25
The seventh extract from our exclusive 2005 Ashes video series relives the drama of England's tense run-chase at Trent Bridge. With the nation on tenterhooks, England - chasing 129 - collapse to 116-7 to the physical and…