England and India finish on exactly the same score in their first innings at Lord's. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss a day of attrition with the odd memorable highlight and a juicy confrontation between Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley at the end of the day as the England openers manage to make one Bumrah over last eight minutes before stumps were drawn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A day of attrition at Lord's, as England battle to 387 all out - despite Bumrah's five wickets - and hold india to 145-3. Jofra Archer bowled a sensational first over after on his Test match return after four years in rehab, and England dismissed the prolific Shubman Gill for only 16. On a fiercely hot day at Lord's 15 overs were left unbowled and Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss what can be done about the interminable delays and talk to the managing director of Dukes' balls, Dilip Jajodia, about why the teams keep changing the ball. This podcast is supported by Betfair. You must be over 18 to bet and please gamble responsibly. The second day was in aid of the Ruth Strauss Foundation. Click here to donate https://ruthstraussfoundation.com/get-involved/how-to-support/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Led by the indefatigable Joe Root England ground out a solid base on the first day of the 3rd Test at Lord's. On a slow pitch England elected to bat first and only allowed India four wickets in the day for 251 runs. There is more hard work tomorrow once Root has got the one run to record his 37th Test hundred. But Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are concerned by an apparent muscle twinge suffered by his fifth wicket partner Ben Stokes. This podcast is supported by Betfair. You must be 18 or over to bet and please gamble responsibly. https://betting.betfair.com/betfair-predicts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the 2nd Test at Edgbaston which ended in a thumping win for India. They assess how England will respond and who they will pick for Lord's starting on Thursday. Will the returning Jofra Archer significantly bolster their ailing attack and can they find a solution to the prolific Shubman Gill who has amassed 585 runs in the first two Tests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

India grind England's bowlers into the Edgbaston dust to notch up 1014 runs in the match and set England a nominal 608 to win. Even the Bazballers can't make that especially after losing three early wickets. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on a record breaking, bat throwing day for India's batsmen led by the remorseless Shubman Gill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A day of extremes at Edgbaston as two England batsmen - Harry Brook and Jamie Smith - make over 150 and six are out for ducks. Despite Brook and Smith's magnificent partnership of 303 England still are coming comfortably second in this game and will need a miracle spell on Saturday morning to have any chance of winning the match. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report from England's spiritual home on a noisy Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A majestic 269 from Shubman Gill shattered records and broke England bowlers' hearts to put India in an indomitable position at Edgbaston. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on a debilitating day for England as the India batters piled up the highest total registered against Ben Stokes' England. Having lost three top order players for 25 England have a Herculean task now to get anything out of this game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shubman Gill's sublime century is the cornerstone of India's 310-5 on the first day at Edgbaston after Ben Stokes put India in. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess a lively first day with England lifted by the boisterous Birmingham crowd to keep India in. check but the second new ball will be key in the morning. This podcast is supported by Betfair. Note you must be 18 or over to bet and please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In another episode of The Analyst Rewind, looking back at a great moment in cricket history, Simon Hughes talks to the author Richard Whitehead, whose new book on England's 1954/55 Ashes victory celebrates perhaps England's greatest Ashes triumph. It chronicles how Len Hutton's team came back from a disastrous first Test in Brisbane to win the series 3-1, only the second time in Ashes history that England have come from behind in Australia to win the urn. It was the series that christened the rapid but unknown Frank Tyson as The Typhoon - regarded by the men who played in or watched that series as the fastest bowling there had ever been. The episode also includes a tribute to the brilliant, virtuoso Northants, Durham and England batsman Wayne Larkins, who passed away last weekend. Victory in Australia - the remarkable story of England's greatest Ashes triumph - by Richard Whitehead is available at https://amzn.eu/d/cX4fanZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wicketkeeper batter John Simpson took on the task of leading Sussex out of Division 2. Not only did he do that immediately in collaboration with coach Paul Farbrace, but now they are flying high in Division 1. and he is second top run-scorer. Simpson talks to Simon Hughes about his captaincy style, why he left Middlesex, how to manage the returning Jofra Archer and his unusual way of preparing for an innings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sir Clive Lloyd, hero and captain of the West Indies team that won the first (men's) World Cup in 1975, is interviewed by Simon Hughes at Lord's, fifty years on from that fantastic final against Australia. For the video version of this podcast subscribe to The Cricverse at https://cricverse.substack.com/p/the-first-world-cup-winners?r=lo2wd or join The Analyst Plus at https://www.patreon.com/posts/clive-lloyd-on-131608534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Led by the exceptional Ben Duckett, England pull off one of their greatest-ever run-chases in the first Test against India,at a venue famous for excitement. England, emboldened by a first wicket stand of 188, overhauled their target of 371 with time and wickets to spare. It was a victory all the more remarkable because India dominated the game for most of the first four days, but came unstuck by resourceful, fearless England on the fifth. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann marvel at Duckett's bravado and the dynamic brand of cricket that England play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first Test of the Anderson/Tendulkar series is delicately balanced after four days - and that is the best description of the dominant innings of the day by KL Rahul. Perfectly executed, deliciously poised. The Simons assess a lively fourth day and examine the likely outcomes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England draw level with India thanks mainly to a scintillating innings from Harry Brook, setting Headingley alight until squandering a deserved century on 99. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on a pulsating third day at Headingley which began with a poignant tribute to the life of David 'Syd' Lawrence, and continued with bat mostly dominating ball except when the brilliant Jasprit Bumrah has it in his hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A second day of wildly fluctuating fortunes at Headingley. with Rishabh Pant the star turn. India, set for 600, capitulate for 471. England survive early alarms, build a strong second wicket partnership with Duckett and Pope the lose late wickets. The match is in the balance. The Simon's report on a riveting second day and forecast a compelling third one. This podcast is supported by Betfair. The odds on various outcomes can be found here - https://www.betfair.com/betting/cricket/test-matches/england-v-india/e-34417715 Remember you must be 18 or over to bet and please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the first day's play from Headingley, dominated by India's batters after Ben Stokes put the tourists in. Yashasvi Jaiswal's expertise is admired, Shubman Gill's poise applauded, Rishabh Pant's audacity marvelled at. The England attack looked mostly impotent. It doesn't bode well, but the pitch promises lots of runs. This podcast is supported by Betfair. The odds on various outcomes can be found here - https://www.betfair.com/betting/cricket/test-matches/england-v-india/e-34417715 Remember you must be 18 or over to bet and please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first part of the Analyst podcast recorded infront of a live audience at the Square Club, Bristol in aid of Syd Lawrence and his MND fund. Featuring Simon Hughes, Simon Mann and Vic Marks reliving some of their scariest experiences on the field (some involving Syd!) and in the commentary box. Includes a preview of the England v India Tests, our predictions, and stories from Vic's new book on England captains past and present. The Cricket Captains of England 1979-2025 by Vic Marks is published by Fairfield Books. In Syd's Voice: The Extraordinary Life of Dave Lawrence is also published by Fairfield Books. Both titles available to buy at fairfieldbooks.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Lord's, Simon Hughes and Simon Mann celebrate South Africa's historic victory in the World Test Championship final, analyse how they achieved it in a compelling match and against the odds, and assess what it means both for the Rainbow Nation itself and for the vanquished Australians. To be part of our live podcast on June 18 in Bristol visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-analyst-inside-cricket-podcast-live-tickets-1353264403259 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the first day of the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's - the Home of Cricket - when fourteen wickets fell for little more than 250 runs. Australia predictably have the upper hand against South Africa's makeshift batting line-up after being bundled out themselves for 212. . England's T20 series whitewash of the West Indies is also assessed. Final reminder if you want to attend our live 'Scary Moments' podcast on June 18th in Bristol in aid of Syd Lawrences's MND cause - visit - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-analyst-inside-cricket-podcast-live-tickets-1353264403259 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A deep dive into the mental side of cricket (and sport) with former Lancashire player Nathan Wood, son of Barry Wood, who has set up Cricket Mind to help players deal with the mental side of the game. We explore what stresses and strains modern players of all ages and abilities experience and how to establish coping mechanisms with Mindset Coaching. If you are someone who plays superbly in the nets but can't convert it into runs in the middle, or are desperate to take that first five-fer or suffer from concentration lapses, this pdocast is for you. For more information or to set up a consultation visit cricketmind.online Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices