The Analyst Inside Cricket

The second instalment of our special 5-part series looking back at the iconic and brutal Ashes contests of 1974/5, fifty years ago. This episode features the painful encounter in Perth when England's batters - supplemented by 41 year old Colin Cowdrey - were subjected to a barrage from Lillee and Thomson. For the complete series go to The Analyst Plus at patreon.com/theanalyst25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First episode of our regular question time sessions - answering listeners questions. This week's include - should Ben Stokes captain England if is not fit to bowl, where does Jasprit Bumrah raank in the all-time bowlers pantheon, what is the future for membership-structured counties and who is cricket's Scrooge and Santa. To be part of our cricket community with q and as and special podcast series like our 1974/5 Ashes dramatisation - go to patreon.com/theanalyst25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England's Test match year began with a bang (winning in Hyderabad) and ended with a whimper (losing to New Zealand by 423 runs). Our assessment of the final Test in Hamilton and where the England team are at now. For more exclusive content including our special series on the great 1974/5 Ashes 50 years ago, visit patreon.com/theanalyst25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After being suppressed for the first two Tests, New Zealand finally demonstrate their talent and quality on a day dominated by a classic Kane Williamson century. Sample some Kiwi music as a backdrop to a dominating performance by the home team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices