The Analyst Inside Cricket
by Simon Hughes
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- 🇩🇪DE · Cricket#7300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Cricket#8300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Cricket#10300K to 1M
- 🇦🇺AU · Cricket#12300K to 1M
- 🇧🇷BR · Cricket#5300K to 800K
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THE HUNT FOR A NEW HEAD COACH
Jul 29, 2026
46m 57s
WHAT IT TAKES IT TO BE A TEST CAPTAIN
Jul 27, 2026
38m 38s
LOVE, HATE, LUNCHES & SERVICE STATIONS
Jul 23, 2026
42m 37s
ENGLAND WIN RUN-FEST
Jul 19, 2026
30m 08s
SIR GARFIELD SOBERS: A TRIBUTE
Jul 17, 2026
17m 57s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/29/26 |  THE HUNT FOR A NEW HEAD COACH | In Part 2 of our look at the leadership crisis in the England Test team we look at the runners and riders for the head coach's job. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by former England batsman and batting coach Mark Ramprakash and double Ashes winner Matt Prior to assess what a head coach's job actually is, who have been the best at it and why, how to manage fragile characters and big egos, and whether any English coaches are in the frame. Prior recommends Jonathan Trott and Ramprakash suggests Ian Bell. #englandcricket #coaching #testcricket #bazball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 57s | ||||||
| 7/27/26 |  WHAT IT TAKES IT TO BE A TEST CAPTAIN | England are expected to announce Joe Root as the new Test captain. Although he is likely to do a better job than second time around, it also underlines the lack of alternatives. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann explore the list of successful England captains with two former England players - Matt Prior and Mark Ramprakash . They discuss what were the attributes of some of England's best Test match skippers and what assets you need now - in addition to a good team - to prevail in the modern game. This is the first of two podcasts on England's leadership crisis. Part 2 on choosing a Test match coach is released tomorrow. #cricket #testmatch #england Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 38m 38s | ||||||
| 7/23/26 |  LOVE, HATE, LUNCHES & SERVICE STATIONS | Being a county cricketer is a privilege enjoyed by the very few but it's a life that comes with a lot of pain as well as pleasure. The recently retired Surrey player Cameron Steel discusses with Simon Hughes the highs and the lows, the pressures, the strange characters, the messiest teammates, the best dressing rooms and the worst lunches, and the motorway service stations to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 42m 37s | ||||||
| 7/19/26 | cricketODI+3 | Simon MannDeep Dasgupta | EnglandIndia | Lords | EnglandIndia+7 | — | 30m 08s | ||
| 7/17/26 | tributecricket+4 | Roland ButcherRicky Ellcock | MiddlesexEngland+3 | Barbados | Sir Garfield Soberstribute+6 | — | 17m 57s | ||
| 7/14/26 | cricketODI+4 | Simon Mann | Prostate charity | IndiaEngland | Axar PatelEngland+5 | — | 33m 02s | ||
| 7/13/26 | Brendan MccullumEngland Test coach+3 | — | England Testwhite ball | — | Brendan MccullumEngland Test coach+3 | — | 39m 45s | ||
| 7/10/26 | women's cricketTest match+4 | — | — | EnglandIndia+1 | women's Testcricket+5 | — | 13m 29s | ||
| 7/8/26 | cricketT20+3 | Deep Dasgupta | BBC | EnglandIndia | EnglandIndia+6 | — | 20m 37s | ||
| 7/5/26 | women's cricketT20 World Cup+3 | Nancy | EnglandAustralia | — | women's T20 World Cupcricket+3 | — | 12m 43s | ||
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| 6/29/26 | England cricketNew Zealand cricket+4 | Simon Mann | New Zealand | EnglandTrent Bridge | EnglandNew Zealand+6 | — | 52m 51s | ||
| 6/28/26 | Ben Stokes retirementcricket+4 | — | EnglandNew Zealand+1 | — | Ben Stokesretirement+7 | — | 39m 20s | ||
| 6/27/26 | cricketEngland cricket+3 | — | — | EnglandNew Zealand | EnglandNew Zealand+5 | — | 26m 00s | ||
| 6/26/26 |  STOKES STRIKES AGAIN | Ben Stokes ignites a remarkable turnaround in the Trent Bridge test, hustling New Zealand to 438 all out (after being 317-0) with a spell of irrepressible bowling which brought him is 250th Test wicket. Simon Hughes and Matt Prior marvel at his unbridled passion and stamina and applaud England's batsmen for - so far - capitalizing on the opportunity he has secured. #cricket #england #englandcricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 28m 36s | ||||||
| 6/25/26 |  BASHIR SAVES THE DAY | Mother cricket decreed that England, after the shenanigans of the last fortnight, would have to field first in baking hot conditions on a flat pitch for the final Test. And for the first two sessions they failed to take a single wicket. But they kept at it, and in the final session got at least a hint of a reward with a couple of late wickets. Simon Hughes, Simon Mann and Matt Prior review a day when the one thing you could not accuse England of was lack of commitment. #cricket #englandcricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 32m 58s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 |  WHICH ENGLAND WILL IT BE THIS TIME? | After the shambles of the last 10 days Ben Stokes is back to lead England in the 3rd and decisive Test at Trent Bridge. Simon Hughes, Simon Mann and Matt Prior analyse the fallout and consider the rumours and ask how England will pick up the pieces, which they must or heads will roll. Also your questions answered including do England players need a curfew, do they take the World Test Championship seriously, and should Simon Hughes be their travel agent? Definitely not says everyone. #cricket. #englandcricket #engvnz #stokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 56m 14s | ||||||
| 6/21/26 |  BENS BACK | After Englands humbling 253 run defeat, simon Mann and Simon Wilde discuss the imminent return of Ben Stokes, his relationship with Brendan McCullum and was England’s defeat an accident waiting to happen after the events of the previous fortnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 21m 19s | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | England v New Zealand: Day 3 | Simon and Nikki discuss play on Day 3. Very much New Zealands day with Henry Nicholls' unbeaten century helping them reach 252/3 in their second innings after England were bowled out for 291. New Zealand ended the day with a commanding lead of 352 runs, leaving England facing an uphill battle and in theory two days to bat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 14m 30s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | England V New Zealand: Day 2 | Nikki and Simon Mann catch up on day 2 and discuss what was very much a good day for New Zealand. A fabulous knock from Glenn Phillips alongside questionable tactics from England in the morning session. England end the day 7 wickets down and a long way to go, can debutant Cox show what he's worth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 19m 59s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | England v New Zealand: Day 1 | Nikki and Simon Mann reflect on Day 1 of the Test at The Oval, where England enjoyed the upper hand despite being without Ben Stokes. On a surface offering good pace and carry but fewer demons than Lord's, England's bowlers maintained pressure throughout the day, taking regular wickets and preventing New Zealand from establishing control. The pair discuss the key spells, standout performances, and what the balance of the match looks like heading into Day 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 36m 49s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Ben Stokescaptaincy+3 | Matt Prior | Worlds Best Cricket Club | London | Ben Stokescaptaincy+3 | — | 1h 09m 10s | ||
| 6/7/26 | England cricketNew Zealand cricket+4 | — | MCC | Lord'sNew Zealand | EnglandNew Zealand+6 | SumUpCODE | 27m 08s | ||
| 6/6/26 | cricketOllie Robinson+4 | — | — | Lord's | cricketOllie Robinson+5 | — | 31m 17s | ||
| 6/5/26 | cricketEngland cricket+4 | Simon MannMatt Prior | — | EnglandNew Zealand+1 | EnglandNew Zealand+5 | — | 41m 13s | ||
| 6/5/26 | cricketbowling+4 | Matt Prior | New ZealandEngland | Lord's | EnglandNew Zealand+5 | — | 36m 09s | ||
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Chart history for The Analyst Inside Cricket
Peaked at #1 in BE, top 10 in 25 of 35 tracked markets, currently #1 in BE.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| BE | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| Ireland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Finland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| GR | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| IL | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| CO | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| VN | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| KE | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Denmark | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Brazil | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| SA | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Germany | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| HU | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| TH | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| MY | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| United States | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| France | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Japan | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| HK | — | #8 | #8 | — |
Chart Positions
35 placements across 30 markets.
Chart Positions
35 placements across 30 markets.