WHO'S ENGLAND'S NEXT NUMBER ONE?

WHO'S ENGLAND'S NEXT NUMBER ONE?

Author: Simon Hughes April 27, 2026 Duration: 32:16
Zak Crawley suffered another disappointing return in the latest round of Rothesay county championship matches. Three top order challengers - Dom Sibley, Emilio Gay and Haseeb Hameed - stepped up with centuries in the last couple of days. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann run the rule over the contenders and assess their pros and cons as they try to assemble England's likely batting order for the first Test in just over a month's time. Plus - do we need DRS in county cricket? After last weekend's experiences several batsmen - including Crawley - would say definitely yes. 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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Analyst Inside Cricket
Podcast Episodes
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…
2005 ASHES Ep6: ROCKET MAN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:31
Another extract from our six-part special video series on the 2005 Ashes. The series has moved to Trent Bridge where Freddie Flintoff stars with the bat rather than the ball, and a cheeky 12th man, Gary Pratt runs out an…
2005 ASHES Ep5: STALEMATE AT OLD TRAFFORD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:50
Estimates vary about how many spectators were locked out on the final day - Monday August 15th 2005 - of the 3rd Test at Old Trafford. Some said 10,000, some said 20,000. There's no doubt the series was capturing the nat…

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