Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes

TEENAGE DESTROYER Another extraordinary performance by the 14 year old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins the U/19 World Cup for India. His Lara-like talent examined and explained

This kid is a phenomenon
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PISSING THE ASHES UP THE WALL The cosy, alcohol-infused bubble that English cricketers inhabit must be burst or the game will suffer serious financial consequences.

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GREAT ASHES TESTS - Ep5 The Miracle of Headingley '81 The story of the epic 1981 Ashes when Ian Botham outrageously turned the tables on Australia, narrated by Stephen Fry

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CRICKET'S TRANSFORMATIVE POWERS The amazing story of how cricket is revolutionising the lives of Syrian refugees in a Beirut slum

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2005: THE GREATEST ASHES Episode 1 YouTube video by The Analyst

Our prelude to the epic 2005 Ashes which started 20 years ago tomorrow #ashes #ENGvAUS #greatestseries #testcricket youtu.be/daLKGafkEo8?si…

PODCAST QUESTION TIME - Simon Mann and I are doing a question time tomorrow. Ask us a question on anything cricket related on here and we’ll read out and answer them.

Thanks Stephen - love working with Kev

Good observation!!

The Rebuild Begins Podcast Episode · The Analyst Inside Cricket · 13/05/2025 · 1h 3m

They’re coming home. (Some already are)

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Cigarette cards of two England players who died in WW2

The 50 Greatest Test Batsmen Podcast Episode · The Analyst Inside Cricket · 08/05/2025 · 1h 14m

The 50 greatest Test batsmen, and the top 5, revealed and discussed

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Interesting piece by @Athersmike about the Victory Tests in May 1945
thetimes.com/article/0cac70… here’s the original scorecard from one of those matches as featured on our podcast - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the���

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SO WHO IS THE GREATEST?
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TEENAGE SENSATION READ ALL ABOUT IT!! open.substack.com/pub/cricvers...

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COUNTY CRICKET'S SAVIOUR YouTube, now 20 years old, has helped county cricket regain a lost audience, but the game is still not maximising the value of the technology

Thanks YouTube. Now let's monetise....!! open.substack.com/pub/cricvers...

Boots on the Ground Podcast Episode · The Analyst Inside Cricket · 17/04/2025 · 58m

A Lot of Hard Yakka: Life as a county bowler. (For your listening pleasure - while you’re watching county cricket!!) podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Tailend Rescue Podcast Episode · The Analyst Inside Cricket · 15/04/2025 · 57m

The fascinating and the infuriating in the world of cricket.. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Tailend Rescue Podcast Episode · The Analyst Inside Cricket · 15/04/2025 · 57m

The dramas (and absurdities) of the second round of championship matches… podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

THE DHONI PHENOMENON MS Dhoni returns to the helm of the Chennai Super Kings today. Expect more miracles from a sporting God.

Here he comes - in 30 mins. Don’t forget you can enter a free draw for Lords Test match tickets (£175 each) by subscribing to this blog..

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KNOTT A BAD CRICKETER! The eccentricities of the man who is generally regarded as England's greatest wicketkeeper.

The original GOAT. Best sweeper in the world. Not a bad keeper either… open.substack.com/pub/cricvers...

Radical plan counties must use if they (and England) want strong future Introduce three conferences, have fewer T20s and start the One-Day Cup in April — Durham’s Tim Bostock on how to save cricket

Give us your thoughts and will read our some on next Analyst podcast Radical plan counties must use if they (and England) want strong future

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Can Surrey Be Toppled? Podcast Episode · The Analyst Inside Cricket · 02/04/2025 · 59m

Lewis Gregory speaks candidly about the opportunity for Somerset this season. Good outside bet with Matt Henry joining from next week. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Can Surrey Be Toppled? Podcast Episode · The Analyst Inside Cricket · 02/04/2025 · 59m

COULD THIS (FINALLY) BE SOMERSET'S YEAR? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Red Ball Priorities Podcast Episode · The Analyst Inside Cricket · 27/03/2025 · 53m

A new county championship schedule for 2026 - this is excellent - have a listen…#cricket #rothesaycountychampuonship #england #football #playoffs podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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ARKLE RAN THEM RAGGED Pring recalls how the brilliant Derek Randall prepared for the season, and captures on camera Terry Alderman's painful apprehension of a pitch invader

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Planet Dhoni Podcast Episode · The Analyst Inside Cricket · 21/03/2025 · 45m

The good the bad and the (occasionally) ugly of the IPL #ipl2025 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

FAIL BETTER Gareth Southgate's BBC lecture about the crucial gains you get from failing should resonate with everyone who plays sport for a living

Please read and forward to any kids that you have (or know)

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