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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

This is a truly inspiribg story. These Syrian girls escaped suppression, and potential mutilation to make a new life in Beirut open.substack.com/pub/cricvers...

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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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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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.

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Cigarette cards of two England players who died in WW2

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

SO WHO IS THE GREATEST? This is our premium content site. Very small sub will get you extra exclusive content like this and free entry to live events as well as supporting our work. open.substack.com/pub/cricvers...

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SO WHO IS THE GREATEST?

Readers who are prepared to pay a small subscription to The Cricverse will receive extra premium content like this

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

TEENAGE SENSATION READ ALL ABOUT IT!! open.substack.com/pub/cricvers...

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Subscribe to our blog The Cricverse to enter the draw for Lords Test tickets open.substack.com/pub/cricvers...

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

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...

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Boots on the Ground

Podcast Episode · The Analyst Inside Cricket · 17/04/2025 · 58m

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

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

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Tailend Rescue

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

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

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.. open.substack.com/pub/cricvers...

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THE DHONI PHENOMENON

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

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

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...

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Can Surrey Be Toppled?

Podcast Episode · The Analyst Inside Cricket · 02/04/2025 · 59m

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Enter the Lords Test match tickets prize draw by subscribing to The Cricverse blog open.substack.com/pub/cricvers...

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

really good interview with Mason Crane on the prevailing influence of Shane Warne, how to manage spinners better and the madness of Marnus youtu.be/0pzDvvp1ZaI?...

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MASON CRANE: "Warne was King."

YouTube video by The Analyst

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

People!! New podcast ep out revealing why India should be a little less defensive and a new, lethal delivery - the fast, shin-high full toss! 😀 Listen in and keep us in the charts! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

A few suggestions for England going forwards. Subscribe to the Cricverse blog (free!) and Let’s hear yours🙏 #cricket #england #ICCChampionsTrophy open.substack.com/pub/cricvers...

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AVOIDING THE P(ITFALL)S

A ten-point plan enabling England to rediscover their 50-over prowess.

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Jos Buttler has resigned as captain. Here's what England need now to resurrect their white ball programme.. cricverse.substack.com/p/avoiding-t...

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AVOIDING THE P(ITFALL)S

A ten-point plan enabling England to rediscover their 50-over prowess.

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Thanks agains to all our podcast listeners for keeping us in touch with the BIG BOYS. Latest pod - review of England/Australia here - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... #ICCChampionsTrophy

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Our mother Erica would have been 94 today. @bettanyhughes.bsky.social and I still miss her every day 💔

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Michael Carberry reveals that the fastest ball he ever witnessed - from Mitchell Johnson - was to his opening partner Alastair Cook. Full podcast interview here - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Great players like @ImRo45 always confound the critics! Full podcast on India v England odis and the Hundred sale here - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

As England stumble from one white ball defeat to another in India, Derek Pringle recalls life on past tours of the sub continent with photo and words open.substack.com/pub/cricvers...

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OH CALCUTTA!

The former England all-rounder rekindles memories of the night before the 1987 World Cup final at Eden Gardens

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Update on my blog (below.). The non-Hundred hosts actually get significantly more than the hosts from this 49% share sale. The non-hosts will get about £30m each and the hosts about £18m each (subject to final sales.) open.substack.com/pub/cricvers...

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Third odi review featuring quite a lot of Kamikaze batting and some crafty bowling youtu.be/72QsN0o-1cc

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INDIA OUTSMARTED BY ENGLAND BOWLERS

YouTube video by The Analyst

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Simon ‘The Analyst’ Hughes @theanalyst1.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

A fascinating evening with the run-making maestro. Join The Analyst Plus to hear the full interview and get other exclusive interview content and specially recorded series. www.patreon.com/posts/at-hom...