Episodes

  • How to Spend It

    How to Spend It
    Feb 4 2025
    With the investment of £365m (so far) in five Hundred franchises which will be shared equally amongst counties, it is a seismic moment for the domestic game. But how should the money be used? Simon Hughes and Simon Mann delve into the detail and also analyse England's T20 disasters against India. For more on the way to future-proof county cricket visit The Cricverse at https://cricverse.substack.com/p/sale-of-the-century?r=lo2wd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • The Afghanistan Women’s Cricket Team

    The Afghanistan Women’s Cricket Team
    Feb 3 2025
    In a very special episode Nikki Chaudhuri and Melissa Story speak to Afghan women’s cricketers Firooza Amiri, Nahida Sapan, and Benafsha Hashimi. They share their cricketing stories from Afghanistan to Australia, how they discovered their love of cricket and what it’s been like adjusting to their new lives down under. We also hear about what action they would like to see from the ICC and how the global cricket community can help them live their dreams. From Firooza cover driving like Virat Kohli, Benafsha loving to face bouncers, and Nahida’s heartfelt message of hope to women and girls in Afghanistan - these three women’s positivity and enthusiasm is not one to miss. Thank you to Firooza, Nahida and Benafsha again for their time and if you’d like to support the Afghanistan women’s cricket team, please see the link to donate here: https://www.lords.org/refugeefund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • WASHES DAILY: Whitewash Complete

    WASHES DAILY: Whitewash Complete
    Feb 1 2025
    Nikki Chauduri is joined by Simon Hughes for a post mortem on England's disastrous Ashes campaign which ended with a humbling innings defeat and a 16-0 overall score. The Australians once again exposed the chasm in ability between the two teams, with some brilliant bowling on the third day, led by the superb leg spinner Alana King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • HEADHUNTERS Ep5: No More Headcases

    HEADHUNTERS Ep5: No More Headcases
    Jan 30 2025
    Simon Hughes and Simon Mann complete the special podcast series looking back at the epic 1974/5 Ashes by assessing its seismic impact on cricket. It heralded the most ferocious period of fast bowling the game has seen, and the inevitable introduction of proper head protection. Now, half a century on, it has led to a generation of super-adventurous, fearless batters and a doubly entertaining game. For the complete HEADHUNTERS boxset visit https://www.patreon.com/collection/1258828 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • England Bowlers Outsmart India

    England Bowlers Outsmart India
    Jan 28 2025
    England's mix of extreme pace and mystery spin shuts down India's erratic batting in the third T20 in Rajkot, keeping the five match series alive. Simon Hughes and former Indian batter Deep Dasgupta analyse the match and question GenerationT20's obsession with six-hitting. For our special podcast boxsets on historical series and exclusive interviews visit patreon.com/theanalyst25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • WASHES DAILY: Magical Mooney and Embarrassing England

    WASHES DAILY: Magical Mooney and Embarrassing England
    Jan 25 2025
    Melissa, Nikki and Luke confront another disappointing England performance and marvel at the skill of Beth Mooney. In addition, they dissect England Coach, Jon Lewis’ bewildering comments on Australia’s advantageous climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Bazball Spun Out

    Bazball Spun Out
    Jan 22 2025
    England's new white ball campaign under Brendon McCullum begins with a humbling defeat by India. England's incompetence against India's spinners results in their heaviest T20 loss. Simon Hughes and former Indian opener Deep Dasgupta mull over the evidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Mind The Gap

    Mind The Gap
    Jan 21 2025
    Simon Hughes is joined by former cricketer and commentator Izzy Westbury to look back at England's dismal performances in the women's Ashes and analyse why there is not so much a gap as a chasm between the England and Australian teams. Does the England women's team need a complete reset from the Director of Cricket down? For more on Ashes history check out our special boxset on the 1974/5 Ashes https://www.patreon.com/collection/1258828 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins