The Analyst Inside Cricket

England's exciting young fast bowler Sonny Baker shares insights into his rapid rise in international cricket, his approach to bowling fast and swinging the ball, and his training and recovery routines. He explains how he adapts to conditions, his influences, and how his trusty Asthi bone broth keeps him in peak condition. He also reveals his highlights of the summer, why he's loving the older ball and how he practices his devastating yorker.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Sonny Baker's Summer Highlights

02:51 Journey from Debut to International Success

03:16 Influence of Mark Wood and Team Energy

05:40 Bowling at the Oval and Swing Techniques

07:45 Science of Swing and Ball Seaming

09:40 Personal Ball Selection and Tape Technique

12:53 Bowling at the Moment of Impact and Key Deliveries

14:48 Impact of Conditions and Strategy in Bowling

19:19 Body Care, Nutrition, and Recovery Routine

22:33 Use of Bone Broth and Nutrition Tips

26:40 Bowling Technique and Mental Preparation

30:17 Adapting Line and Length in Real Time

36:23 Death Bowling and Key Wickets

41:49 Bowling at Mitchell Marsh and Fast Bowling Skills

44:24 The Origin of the Yorker and Practice Tips

47:50 Future Plans, World Cup, and Franchise Tournaments

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England's final act of the longest, hottest cricket season in memory was to crush feebl Sri Lanka by the colossal margin of 223 runs. It doesn't entirely camouflage England's long-form deficiencies but it was an impressive finish.

The two Simon's discuss the current state of the England cricket team,, who are the winners and losers, how their three to follow fared during the season, reflect on a tight Rothesay County Championship tussle and reveal the extraordinary evolution of the reverse sweep with the man who founded it.

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A superb bowling performance by Warwickshire seized an innings victory over Leicestershire to claim their ninth County Championship title. Ethan Bamber was star finishing with 69 wickets for the season but there were other stars too. Simon Hughes watches the final chapter at Edgbaston sat amongst the Bears faithful fans and infiltrates their celebrations to speak to some of their heroes including Bamber, Rob Yates and captain Ed Barnard.
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11 points behind Rothesay County Championship leaders Warwickshire in the final round of games, Somerset's chances of a first-ever title were slim. Now after a tough first day at Surrey's and Dan Lawrence's expense, and with Warwickshire demolishing Leicester for 125, they are hanging by a thread.

Simon Hughes spent the day at Taunton sampling the atmosphere and hearing from two great Somerset stalwarts Vic Marks and Craig Overton.

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On the day Mark Wood announced his international retirement on his home ground, England trumped Sri Lanka in the first of three odis. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann commend England on a solid performance to defeat a timid Sri Lanka by 89 runs,. Later they pay tribute to the passion, determination and fortitude of Mark Wood to overcome a catalogue of injuries and take 250 wickets for England in all competitions with some of the fastest deliveries ever seen in this country. Woody gave it everything and the exhilarating sight of him charging in will be sorely missed.

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