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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 44 MIN

GREAT ASHES TESTS - Ep2: The Master 1926

from The Analyst Inside Cricket · host Simon Hughes

This is the story of the epic Oval Test match of 1926, and the finest hour of Jack Hobbs, England’s greatest batsman - by number of hundreds (199) anyway. Hobbs and his great opening ally Herbert Sutcliffe secure England a huge lead on a treacherous pitch and an opportunity to avenge a series of Australian defeats. Their exploits offer much-needed hope and optimism to a post-war ravaged society. #ashes #england #testcricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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