Test Match Special: Recent Episodes
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Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team - including interviews with top players and special features.
Henry Moeran and Daniel Norcross go behind the scenes at the Hundred to speak to the BBC team about the England squad selected for the first Tests of the Pakistan series.
We hear from Dawid Malan, Tymal Mills, Steven Finn, Phil Tufnell. Ebony Rainford Brent and Michael Carberry plus we get the thoughts of national selector Marcus North.
Daniel Norcross finds out if the TMS team think that Jos Buttler is England's greatest white-ball player. Hear from England Test opener Emilio Gay, former world #1 T20 batter Dawid Malan, Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn, long-time teammate Mark Wood, 2009 World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent, and TMS commentator Alison Mitchell. Plus, the man himself reacts to breaking the T20 run-scoring record.
James Gregg is joined by Sir Alastair Cook, Steven Finn and, Alex Hartley who look at what’s ahead for Stephen Fleming, who has been appointed as the new England Test head coach - replacing his former New Zealand teammate Brendan McCullum. Joe Root has been made captain for a second time - 4 years after stepping down. Fleming will take charge after England’s three match Test series against Pakistan, with Marcus Trescothick taking interim charge for that series. Fleming’s first Test will come on England’s tour of South Africa in December. Does he have what it takes to bring that winning feeling back to the England team? Timecodes:00:00 Intro00:30 Alex’s ice cream prank01:30 Stephen Fleming appointment08:10 England Director of Men’s Cricket Rob Key17:20 How across it will Fleming be?22:18 Have England wasted the summer?26:37 How will Fleming’s first few weeks look?33:20 Joe Root captain again44:20 Root’s record48:00 Will we see Ben Stokes come back?
England's new captain Joe Root speaks to Henry Moeran about being England Test captain once again. England's director of men's cricket Rob Key speaks to Henry Moeran just twenty-four hours after appointing Stephen Fleming as Test coach and Joe Root as captain.
Former England Test batter Dawid Malan and 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley discuss Key's interview and ask whether England have wasted their Test summer so far.
Plus, hear from Chris Jordan who played under Fleming at both Southern Brave in the Hundred and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and former New Zealand team mate and coaching contemporary Shane Bond.
Henry Moeran speaks to former England captain Michael Vaughan, BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew, and former New Zealand wicket keeper Katey Martin to discuss Stephen Fleming being appointed England's new Test head coach and Joe Root returning to captain the side.
Daniel Norcross is alongside Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn and former England Test opener Michael Carberry to discuss the prospect of Stephen Fleming becoming the next England Test head coach.
Finny & Carbs wonder what he needs to fix with England, and Jamie Overton, who played under Fleming at Chennai Super Kings, tells Daniel Norcross about playing under him.
Aatif Nawaz is behind-the-scenes as the BBC TV team descends on Trent Bridge for Trent Rockets against London Spirit, but he's asking them - should Joe Root be the next Test captain?
Hear from Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn, former India batter Ajinkya Rahane, world cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent, former #1 T20 batter Dawid Malan, and former India international Deep Dasgupta.
Plus, Rahane speaks to Amber Sandhu about his time working for the BBC.
2026 is the National Year of Reading and to mark the event the TMS team debate which is the best cricket book of all time?
From the iconic “Beyond a Boundary” by CLR James to Harry Thompson’s “Penguins Stopped play”. From Duncan Hamilton’s biography of Harold Larwood to the groundbreaking autobiography of Marcus Trescothick “Coming Back to me”.
Daniel Norcross is joined by award winning writer Simon Wilde, journalist and vociferous reader Jim Wallace and author and broadcaster Annie Chave who is also a judge for the Cricket Writers' Club Book of the Year. We also hear from Andy Zaltzman, Michael Vaughan, Jonathan Agnew, Jeremy Coney, and Simon Mann on their favourite cricket books
The 2026 National Year of Reading is the biggest campaign in a generation designed to help more people to discover or rediscover the joy of reading with the theme to “Go all in” on passions and interests.
Henry Moeran is at The Oval during The Hundred opener between MI London and SunRisers Leeds chatting to the Test Match Special team their thoughts on Bazball whilst not on TV.
Hear from Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Carlos Brathwaite, Katey Martin, Steven Finn, and even Tymal Mills whilst he's having his makeup done before going on air!
Henry Moeran is joined by former England spinner Phil Tufnell, London Spirit bowler Tymal Mills and Durham coach Ryan Campbell as England continue the hunt for a new head coach and captain, a month before the next Test Series against Pakistan. Whilst the search goes on for the new Test head coach after Brendon McCullum’s sacking last Sunday, McCullum has remained as England’s white-ball coach and has led England to a 2-1 ODI series win against India since his sacking. The panel discuss what England need from their test head coach and who the leading contenders are.
The 2026 edition of The Hundred is set to get underway with significant changes from previous years. The panel are joined by Vikram Banerjee, managing director of The Hundred to go through the new changes and what it means for the tournament. Chair of Glamorgan Mark Rhydderch-Roberts and co-owner of Welsh Fire Sanjay Govil also join the podcast to discuss the business element of the tournament.
TIME CODES:00:00 Intro01:00 England’s hunt for a head coach10:00 Should it be a short-term appointment?13:45 The search for a captain20:40 Runners and riders for the coach position29:20 Ben Stokes and Durham32:45 A new era for The Hundred and managing director Vikram Banerjee42:00 Is The Hundred different?45:46 Mark Rhydderch-Roberts and co-owner of Welsh Fire Sanjay Govil49:00 The business behind a team53:34 Tymal and Tuffers ahead of the tournament
Simon Mann is joined by Sir Alastair Cook, the BBC chief commentator Jonathan Agnew and former India wicket-keeper Deep Dasgupta to look back at England's ODI series win over India. We hear from captains Harry Brook and Shubman Gill as well as Ben Duckett who made the highest men's ODI individual score at the Home of Cricket in striking 141 off 135 balls as England won by 27 runs.
And during the interval at Lord's, Jonathan spoke with both Sir Clive Lloyd and Brian Lara as the pair paid tribute to the great Sir Garfield Sobers who passed away at the age of 89.
Alison Mitchell is joined at Lord’s by World Cup winning Rugby player Sarah Bern. The tighthead prop was part of the Red Roses team that triumphed at Twickenham last summer.
Simon Mann is joined by former England spinner Vic Marks and former India wicket-keeper Deep Dasgupta to look back on England's four wicket win over India at Sophia Gardens to level the ODI series at 1-1 with the deciding match to come on Sunday at Lord's. We hear from both captains as well as Joe Root who finished unbeaten on 99.
We also hear from Formula 1 driver Arvid Lindblad who spoke with Elly Oldroyd and shared his passion for cricket, family and what it's like being in such a high octane environment.
Simon Mann is joined by former India wicket-keeper Deep Dasgupta and former England spinner Vic Marks to look back at England's six wicket defeat to India in the first One Day International at Edgbaston. They hear from Harry Brook and Shubman Gill as well as discussing the decision to drop Brendon McCullum as the coach of the Test side.
And today was the last Blue for Bob day after five years raising money and awareness for the Bob Willis fund. Jonathan Agnew spoke to Bob’s wife Lauren Clark & his great friend Sir Ian Botham.
Alison Mitchell is alongside England World Cup winners Alex Hartley and Katherine Sciver-Brunt, and Indian commentator & journalist Annesha Ghosh for reaction to England's Test loss to India at Lord's. Hear from captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, head coach Charlotte Edwards, retiring England legends Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont, and one of India's star bowlers Snee Rana.
Plus, BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt speaks to Brendon McCullum for the first time since he was sacked as the Men's Test head coach.
Isa Guha speaks to England's record-appearance-holder Heather Knight as she retires from international cricket.
Alison Mitchell speaks Isa, as well as former team-mates Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Alex Hartley about her legacy as an England great, the impact she's had on, and off, the field, and where her nickname 'Trev' comes from.
Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Brendon McCullum losing his job as England Men's red-ball head coach. They discuss how we got here, and who could take over?
Plus, Alison Mitchell speaks to ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould.
Simon Mann is alongside former England batter Michael Carberry and former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta for reaction to England’s 4-0 thrashing of India in the five match T20 series. Hear from Jos Buttler who scored 131 for England, as well as England captain Harry Brook who hit an unbeaten 95. Plus, India captain Shreyas Iyer reflects on a tough series for the tourists.
Also, Alison Mitchell is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and Indian cricket journalist Annesha Ghosh, and TMS statistician Phil Long to discuss the second day of the four-day Test between England and India at Lord’s. Amy Jones gives her reaction to a long day for England, despite the wicketkeeper hitting a half-century. India bowler Sneh Rana looks back on a great day for her side.
Alison Mitchell is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, Indian cricket journalist Annesha Ghosh, and Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn for reaction to an historic day at Lord’s where Sophie Ecclestone became England’s leading wicket-taker as the stadium hosts its first ever Test match.
Hear from Ecclestone, as well as Smriti Mandhana who scored 83 for India on the first day of the Test.
Plus, Alison speaks to some of England’s past greats.
England beat World Champions India by 125 runs at Trent Bridge to go two up in the T20 series. It’s India’s heaviest T20 defeat. England made 201/5 and then bowled out India for only 76.
Simon Mann is joined by former England bowler Steven Finn and ex India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta. Plus, Henry Moeran speaks with the two captains Harry Brook and Shreyas Iyer.
The 4th T20 is on Thursday with commentary on 5 Sports Extra from 5.15pm.
Alison Mitchell is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, former New Zealand wicketkeeper Katey Martin, and Australian commentator Geoff Lemon for reaction to Australia’s seventh world title, beating England in a full-house at Lord’s.
Also, hear from England head coach Charlotte Edwards, Australia’s Phoebe Litchfield and Beth Mooney.
Nat Sciver-Brunt chats to Henry Moeran looking ahead to the World Cup Final against Australia. Plus, the thoughts of 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and BBC Sport's Matt Henry.
Head inside the England camp during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. England World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent speaks to batter Sophia Dunkley and wicketkeeper Amy Jones about featuring in Vogue magazine, as well as their funniest cricketing moment and which England legend was once Jones’ landlady?
You can WATCH this episode in full on BBC iPlayer just by searching 'Test Match Special'.
Henry Moeran is joined by England World Cup winner Alex Hartley and South Africa broadcaster Firdose Moonda to reflect on England’s 40 run semi-final win in front of a record crowd at the Oval.We hear from player of the match and England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt plus England spinner Sophie Ecclestone and the South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt.And we discuss how England can beat Australia on Sunday in a final you can hear on BBC Sounds from 3pm.
Isa Guha gets together some of England’s key figures from their 2017 World Cup victory. Captain Heather Knight, player of the final Anya Shrubsole, player of the tournament Tammy Beaumont, fellow opener Lauren Winfield Hill and Danni Wyatt-Hodge who was part of the squad then and like Knight is in the current team hoping to lift another World Cup trophy at Lord’s this week.
Daniel Norcross is alongside former England captain Sir Alastair Cook and former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta to discuss what comes next for England.
Is Harry Brook the answer? Is there another experienced member of the squad who could step up in the meantime? And could a captaincy candidate come from outside the current squad?
Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, and Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn for a look-back at Ben Stokes' England career.
Hear some of Stokes' iconic moments, and retired captain speaks to Simon Mann. Plus, cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt puts Stokes' career into context.
Simon Mann speaks to out-going England captain Ben Stokes as he announces his retirement from international cricket during the final Test match at Trent Bridge between England and New Zealand.
Hear reaction from former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, as well as Jonathan Agnew and Steven Finn.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by comedian, actor, and impressionist Luke Kempner at Trent Bridge. Kempner has just finished a West End run and World tour playing the iconic Master of the House Thenardier in the musical Les Misérables. Kempner tells Aggers how he was introduced to cricket by his TMS loving Nan, he shares the story of his most embarrassing batting experience and of course there are plenty of impressions including Henry Blofeld, Geoff Boycott, Richie Benaud, Jim Maxwell, Jeremy Coney and Aggers himself.
Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winner Isa Guha, Geoff Lemon and Annesha Ghosh to look back at England's convincing win over New Zealand to power into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. We hear from player of the match Danni Wyatt-Hodge, both captains as well as the England head coach Charlotte Edwards. And Alex Hartley tells Dan Norcross what it's like playing in a World Cup semi-final.
Daniel Norcross is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, as well as BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the third day's play between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Hear from England spinner Shoaib Bashir, and New Zealand allrounder Nathan Smith.
Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn and BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the second day's play between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Hear from Ben Duckett after he scored his seventh Test century at his home ground, and Daryl Mitchell reflects on a difficult day for New Zealand.
Plus, England’s new selector Marcus North speaks to Aggers about how he’s finding his new role working alongside Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum, and Rob Key.
Also, Andy Zaltzman breaks the day down with a stat attack.
Simon Mann is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, as well as BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the first day's play between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Hear from England bowling coach Tim Southee who looks back on a hard day’s work for England’s bowling attack, whilst Devon Conway reflects on an incredible 157 for the Black Caps.
Wisden editor Lawrence Booth and The Daily Telegraph’s Will MacPherson discuss the long term implications of Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson’s controversy.
Plus, Andy Zaltzman gives us a stat-attack.
Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winners Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Isa Guha as England beat West Indies by 38 runs at Lord's to confirm their place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. We hear from player of the match Danni Wyatt-Hodge, both captains Charlie Dean and Hayley Matthews, and from Heather Knight.
Plus, BBC cricket correspondent Stephen Shemilt speaks with the England Men's Test captain Ben Stokes ahead of the third test against New Zealand.
Former international umpire Ian Gould joins Jonathan Agnew and Phil Tufnell to answer your questions about the weird and wonderful laws of the game. What happens if the ball strikes a drone or gets stuck in a falling toupee? If you think you’ve won, but celebrate by throwing the ball over the boundary are you penalised? And what’s the ruling if the ball gets stuck up a tree in your garden. Plus, some wonderful memories from Gould’s illustrious career as a top official.
Head INSIDE the England camp during the Women’s T20 World Cup with England stars Lauren Filer & Freya Kemp. Amber Sandhu sits down with them to discuss Kemp’s ability to hit the ball long, the 'coffee culture’ within the team, and why Filer was FIRED from her job at a supermarket.
WATCH in full on the BBC Sport YouTube channel or on iPlayer.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, as well as former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney at The Oval for reaction to England's defeat to New Zealand, which levels the series 1-1.
Hear from Brendon McCullum and Joe Root after a choatic two weeks for England, plus New Zealand captain Tom Latham and Matt Henry who took 11 wickets in the match.
Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winners Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Alex Hartley as England beat Scotland by 38 runs in front of a record-breaking crowd at Headingley.
We hear from player of the match Sophia Dunkley and all-rounder Dani Gibson who shared a powerful partnership with Freya Kemp. We also get reaction from both captains plus we hear from an emotional Scotland spinner Kirstie Gordon.
Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan and BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the fourth day's play between England and New Zealand at The Oval.
Hear from Josh Tongue, who took two wickets in New Zealand’s second innings, and Henry Nicholls, whose century got New Zealand well on their way to an imposing total.
Plus, Andy Zaltzman gives us a stat-attack.
The Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey speaks to Jonathan Agnew.
They discuss the inner workings of the Bank of England, tackling AI misinformation, and when he watched Aggers take 8 for 2 in a school match.
Simon Mann is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, and Jonathan Agnew for reaction to a tough day for England at The Oval in the third day of the second Test against New Zealand.
Matt Fisher looks back on the day which also brought him his first half-century for England. Plus, we hear from Durham chief executive Tim Bostock who was "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind".
Also, Henry Moeran looks ahead to England's clash with Scotland in the Women's T20 World Cup on Saturday at Headingley.
Simon Mann is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, and BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the second day's play between England and New Zealand at The Oval.
Hear from Emilio Gay, who scored a second half-century for England, and New Zealand's century-hitter Glenn Phillips.
Plus, what's it like being the parent of an England debutant? Aggers speaks to Stafford, the father of Jordan Cox.
Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan and chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the first day's plat at The Oval between England and New Zealand.
Hear from the wicket-taking debutant Sonny Baker, as well as New Zealand's Tom Blundell who scored a half-century for the Black Caps.
Cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, and the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew to discuss what the future holds for England’s Test side and Ben Stokes as the aftermath of Stokes and Atkinson’s curfew-breaking evening rumbles on.
Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Daniel Norcorss dig into the huge amount of uncertainty surrounding England Men’s Test squad. Hear from Cricket Correspondent Stephhan Shemilt who speaks to England’s stand-in skipper Joe Root.
Katherine Sciver-Brunt and former Ireland head coach Ed Joyce joins Alex and Henry to discuss England’s win over Ireland to keep their winning record in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. Hear from both captains, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Gabby Lewis, plus player of the match Sophie Ecclestone.
We head INSIDE the England camp during the Women’s T20 World Cup with England stars Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith joining Amber Sandhu.
The bowlers are currently ranked as the number one and number three in the world. Bell and Smith discuss what they do between matches to keep calm, what it’ll mean to have their friends and family watching from the stands at a home World Cup, and is ’The Shard’ really Bell’s nickname?!
Test Match Special speaks exclusively to England’s T20 squad during the World Cup, getting to know the personalities behind the players. We get the inside track on how the team deals with the pressures of being an international cricketer playing in a home tournament
During the tournament we’ve got specials with Heather Knight, Issy Wong, Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, and Lauren Filer - as well as Bell and Smith.
Alison Mitchell is alongside former England World Cup winners Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Alex Hartley for reaction to Danni Wyatt-Hodge's stunning century which gave England the perfect start to their World Cup campaign.
Hear from Wyatt-Hodge, as well as both captains Nat Sciver-Brunt and Chamari Athapaththu, and Freya Kemp who took four wickets.
The chief executive of the ICC Sanjog Gupta tells Matt Henry of his hopes for the tournament, and Ebony Rainford-Brent goes inside the England World Cup camp to speak to Heather Knight & Issy Wong - which you can WATCH, in full, on the BBC Sport YouTube channel and BBC iPlayer.
The ECB's Managing Director of Men's Cricket Rob Key says there remains uncertainty over the future of Ben Stokes. Plus we hear from Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook.
Alison Mitchell is joined by World Cup winner Isa Guha and former New Zealand wicket-keeper Katey Martin to look ahead to the Women's T20 World Cup. We also hear from many of the captains speaking to Henry Moeran on Waterloo Bridge.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell for reaction to England's win over New Zealand at Lord's in the first Test of the series.
Hear from England captain Ben Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum, player of the match Ollie Robinson, and New Zealand captain Tom Latham.
Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan and Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the third day's play at Lord's where England are in a dominant position against New Zealand.
Plus, Simon speaks to Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and former New Zealand wicketkeeper Katey Martin about India's teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as he gets called up to the international squad for the first time.
Jonathan Agnew speaks to former Chief of MI6 Richard Moore. They discuss some of the secrets and myths around MI6, his substitute appearance for Oxford University, and some of the decisions he had to make whilst Chief at MI6.
Simon Mann is alongside the BBC's Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew, former England captain Michael Vaughan and TMS stats guru Andy Zaltzman to review the second day of the First Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s. A day where 17 wickets fell and Emilio Gay scored a half century.
Hear from Gay and New Zealand bowler Nathan Smith who took six wickets on a frantic day.
Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew, and former New Zealand allrounder Jeremy Coney for reaction to sixteen wickets falling on a frantic first day of the Test at Lord's.
Hear from England bowler Ollie Robinson and New Zealand bowler Will O'Rourke.
Plus, Aggers speaks to the former England captains who have led the team in a Test match at Lord's, as the venue hosts its 150th Test. Hear from Sir Ian Botham, Alec Stewart, Mike Gatting and Graham Gooch.
Simon Mann is alongside BBC Cricket correspondant Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to England's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.
Hear from England captain Ben Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum, and New Zealand captain Tom Latham.
Ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup, Henry Moeran is joined by Alex Hartley and Ffion Wynne to look ahead to the tournament and what team England will settle on as they attempt to win on home soil after white ball series against New Zealand and India.
Mark Chapman is joined by three men who all played for England, former captain Sir Alastair Cook, former batter Mark Ramprakash and former fast bowler Steven Finn. Not many England coaches survive a thrashing by Australia. But Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes will continue to lead the side starting with that 1st Test against New Zealand on Thursday at Lord’s.
There’ll be at least one man making his debut at Lord’s on Thursday - Durham batter Emilio Gay is expected to open after a piling on the runs during the opening block of the County Championship. Ollie Robinson is also back in the squad for the first time since being dropped after the tour of India in 2024.
England’s Test summer begins where rain and grey skies are forecast. The panel get a look into the opposition and are joined by New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry.
On Tuesday, it’s England women’s last match before the T20 World Cup which starts next week. They face India at Taunton with the series level at one all. All rounder Dani Gibson joins Test Match Special. TIME CODES
00:00 Intro00:50 Brendon McCullum03:50 McCullum given a second chance08:30 Mark celebrating Arsenal’s Premier League title09:30 How England should approach the New Zealand test17:00 Emilio Gay22:00 The challenges of making your England debut as an opener26:10 Making debuts28:12 The recall of Ollie Robinson29:53 New Zealand bowler Matt Henry joins the pod37:30 Are New Zealand underestimated?40:30 England Women’s final game before the World Cup40:50 Dani Gibson joins the pod48:50 The 15-year-old MVP in the Indian Premier League
Content creator and cricket fan Henry.vr joins Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor and Amber Sandhu in the Strategic Timeout studio to look back on this year’s IPL tournament as they pick their magic moments as well as the players who have delighted and surprised them.
Mark Chapman is alongside former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior, former England fast bowler Steven Finn and the BBC’s cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt as they talk to Josh Tongue about his England career and discuss England's new National Selector.
We also hear from England Women's Head Coach Charlotte Edwards in build up to the T20 World Cup and talk to Durham Coach Dani Hazell who won the competition in 2017.
Timecodes:1:30 Reflecting on the Ashes: Does Josh Tongue want to lead England attack?08:00 England's self inflicted defeats15:50 Process behind finding new National Selector 30:00 Does the new Selector need to be English? 34:50 Support for Zak Crawley: 37:45 Women's T20 World Cup 38:30 Charlotte Edwards speaking to Henry Moeran: 41:00 Durham Coach Dani Hazell: 45:00 Does success of other England Women's National teams add to T20 Pressure?:
Kevin Howells presents the best of the conversations around this week's County Championship results.
He talks to England's record run-scorer Joe Root following Yorkshire's huge win over Surrey, and Liam Dawson looks back at his red-ball career. Kevin also speaks to Nottinghamshire's Director of Cricket Mick Newell, Yorkshire Head Coach Anthony McGrath, and Mail on Sunday's Richard Gibson.
Australia all-rounder Chris Green joins Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor and Amber Sandhu to discuss the biggest stories in the IPL as well as discussing his career in franchise cricket and playing under Eoin Morgan and Brendon McCullum.
Henry Moeran is alongside World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent & BBC Cricket Correspondent Stephan Shemilt for reaction to England Men's Test squad.
They discuss Ollie Robinson getting recalled to the side, as well as Emilio Gay's possible chance to open the batting for England and the selections of James Rew and Sonny Baker.
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winners Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Alex Hartley as they look ahead to a huge summer of cricket for England's women, with the target of winning the T20 World Cup on home soil.
How has the preparation been? What is the strongest part of Charlotte Edwards' squad? And what are the minimum requirements for this set of players?
Test Match Special will have commentary of every ball of every match of the Women's T20 World Cup across BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra, and the BBC Sport app & website.
Watch Strategic Timeout on the BBC Sport Youtube channel and on BBC iPlayer.
England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor and Amber Sandhu to discuss the biggest stories in the IPL and shares how he’s faring ahead of a busy summer of cricket.
England have announced their squad for this summer’s T20 World Cup. Kevin Howells speaks with Isabelle Duncan about the squad and we hear from head coach Charlotte Edwards as well as 18 year old surprise inclusion Tilly Corteen-Coleman.
Mark Chapman, Sir Alastair Cook, Jack Leach and, Phil Tufnell discuss the attitude towards spinners in England, how franchise cricket has affected the art of spin and whether England know what they want from their spinner heading into the summer.
How do you become a spinner? Is it down to the player or coach? Jack Leach and Phil Tufnell give insight into how they found themselves becoming spinners and, whether a batters’ attitude changes as you get older and as they get older.
As a spinner, what do you need from your captain? Is it blind faith? Is it protection if you are going for runs? The panel dive into the mind of a spin bowler and how they can adapt their game.
TIME CODES:00:00 Intro and London Marathon01:50 County Cricket’s substitute rule04:03 The art of spin bowling05:30 Captains and spinners15:32 The nuance of spin17:30 How did it start?25:05 English attitude towards spin33:26 When were you at your peak?35:00 What if you started as a spin now?38:20 The mental side41:40 What do England want this summer?
Indian prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues his meteorological rise in the IPL for the Rajasthan Royals. The batter, who has only just turned 15 stars with the bat yet again for his side, has made two 50+ scores this tournament - but how does he do it? Former England all-rounder Samit Patel and Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor join Amber Sandhu to discuss all the latest headlines from the Indian Premier League. Plus, Patel discusses his time in an England shirt and tells us what his only regret was when playing international cricket.
Mark Chapman, Alex Hartley, Steven Finn and, Matt Prior discuss how England’s Test team is shaping up for the summer, the spots up for grabs and, who is best placed to take them. Less than two months to go until England begin their Test summer against New Zealand at Lord’s, by that time it will be nearly five months since Ben Stokes’ side trudged off the SCG having lost the 5th Ashes Test, losing the series 4-1.
Who should remain in the side? What are the main positions up for grabs? And is there someone who has done enough to make the step up?
They also discuss the new rules around replacing players in the County Championship which has proved controversial so far.
TIME CODES00:00 Intro06:15 How does selection work?12:38 Opening batting partnership16:35 Time for a new opening partnership?24:37 James Rew and a positional dilemma27:08 The cricket structure in England30:31 Jacob Bethell and the Indian Premier League34:34 Scores in the league36:17 Favourites in the IPL36:42 England’s pace bowlers43:09 Spin bowlers47:30 County Championship substitutes rule
10 years ago former England batter James Taylor's life changed forever.
Reflecting on being taken ill 10 years ago, he speaks to Kevin Howells about what he remembers from the day his doctor told him to not "wait for an ambulance, you haven't got enough time". He had just cemented himself in England's Test side and was forced to retire at the age of 26.
Two Ashes winning England captains, Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, join Steve Crossman to discuss the art of captaincy in cricket.
Leading England makes you one of the most recognisable faces in sport, it brings with it all manner of responsibility, scrutiny, joy and despair. But how do you manage different personalities in the dressing room? What marks someone out as a future England captain? What’s it like to be in the spotlight and face scrutiny? How do you cope when it comes to an end?
Plus, Ben Stokes leadership and the likely challenges the current England captain will face in his fifth summer as skipper.
Strategic Timeout is available to WATCH, in full, on the BBC Sport Youtube channel and on BBC iPlayer.
Amber Sandhu, Faraaz Noor and former England international Dawid Malan break down the biggest IPL 2026 talking points. From captaincy debates and pressure moments to high-scoring games and standout performances, the panel explore what’s shaping the tournament so far. With insight from Malan’s IPL experience, the episode dives into the role of captains in T20 cricket, the value of all-rounders in the modern game and whether experience is becoming more important than ever. Plus, the team discuss the Impact Player rule and a wider ball tampering controversy.
Mark Chapman, Alex Hartley, Raf Nicholson and Kirstie Gordon are joined by England Head Coach Charlotte Edwards to preview a big year for England's women.
Is the domestic game hampering the International team? How important could a home tournament be for the game? Have England's fitness issues been addressed? What's it like being part of The Hundred Auction?
Amber Samdhu looks ahead to the IPL 2026 with The Traitor's (and cricketer) Faraaz Noor and former IPL star Abhishek Jhunjhunwala.
Mark Chapman, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook and cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt are joined by Managing Director of England Men's Cricket Rob Key, who explains England's review into their 4-1 Ashes defeat. The panel talk through mistakes made in Australia, both in the planning and during the series, and why there won't be wholesale changes as a result.
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00:00 Intro00:30 The review into English Cricket02:00 Key management stay06:00 Managing director Rob Key08:00 What changes?13:40 Lessons learnt from the Ashes16:40 Style of play22:30 What will look different this summer?25:52 The connection with County Cricket30:08 Have management been swayed by the coach?33:14 Is the setup a clique or cult?38:40 Opinions on the review44:27 Should have everyone kept their jobs?48:23 County Cricket
We report on a historic two days with the first major sporting auction taking place in the UK as teams were selected for the women’s and men’s Hundred competition.
We hear from former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vetorri who’s coaching the newly named Sunrisers Leeds, World Cup winning bowler Anya Shrubsole who is part of the Southern Brave coaching set-up and Australian legend Meg Lanning who is leading another rebranded team the Manchester Superchargers.
And there’s analysis by Stephan Shemilt, Aatif Nawaz and two former Hundred players Steven Finn and Alex Hartley.
As the dust settles on India’s back-to-back T20 World Cup victories, Henry Moeran is alongside Matt Henry and Prakash Wakankar to discuss everything we can take away from the tournament.
How did India triumph? How can we assess England’s performance? Plus, who dropped the worst catch of the tournament
Henry Moeran is alongside former Ashes winner Steven Finn, former IPL star Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, and commentator Prakash Wakankar for all the reaction from Ahmedabad as India win the Men's T20 World Cup. Hear from player of the match Jasprit Bumrah, as well as Varun Chakravarthy, Abhishek Sharma. Plus, both captains - Suryakumar Yadav and Mitch Santner.
India won an incredible match in Mumbai by 7 runs to knock England out of the T20 World Cup and set up a date with New Zealand in the final on Sunday. Jacob Bethell scored a brilliant hundred, but England narrowly failed in what would have been a record run chase. We hear from England captain Harry Brook, coach Brendon McCullum, India captain Suryakumar Yadav and player of the match Sanju Samson Plus, there’s analysis from Henry Moeran, former England bowler Steven Finn and former IPL player Abhishek Jhunjhunwala. And with the Women’s T20 World Cup now fewer than 100 days away we hear from England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Henry Moeran is alongside Michael Vaughan and Prakash Wakankar at a Holi celebration to look ahead to England’s T20 World Cup semi-final against India in Mumbai. Plus, Sam Curran gives his thoughts ahead of the match at the Wankhede Stadium.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss everything we can take away from the Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. We look at discuss England's ability to 'solve problems' in an untypically 'crickety' conversation. Plus, Crossy talks us through the winter training programme at Lancashire after she signed a new one-year deal.
With the 2026 T20 World Cup being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka we look back at the first ICC World T20 to be held in Asia 14 years ago.
The 2012 tournament took place In Sri Lanka with their team defeated in a extraordinary final by the West Indies who claimed their first title which was celebrated in iconic style.
We look back at the event with Steven Finn who was the leading wicket taker for an England side who went into the competition as defending champions and TMS commentators Henry Moeran and Prakash Wakankar.
Henry Moeran is joined by former England bowler Steven Finn and BBC journalist Matt Henry to find out what really happens behind the scenes at an ICC World Cup.Finn is the only England bowler to take a hat-trick at a men’s 50 Over World Cup and was also England’s leading wicket taker at the ICC World T20 in Sri Lanka in 2012.Finn shares stories of life as a player when you may be sharing a breakfast buffet with the opposition before taking them on in a crucial encounter whilst Matt Henry explains what it’s like to cover a World Cup as a journalist.
Legendary Australia opener Matthew Hayden joins Daniel Norcross and Aatif Nawaz at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium just days after the Aussies’ defeat to Sri Lanka to give his damning indictment on the team’s elimination from the T20 World Cup.
England managed to get over the line against a spirited Italian team in Kolkata to qualify for the Super 8s. Henry Moeran and Steven Finn review the action from Eden Gardens and we hear from player of the match Will Jacks, Italy Captain Harry Manenti, England captain Harry Brook plus England all-rounder Sam Curran and Italy opener Justin Mosca.
Daniel Norcross is alongside World Cup winner 2017 Alex Hartley and Aatif Nawaz for reaction to India’s T20 World Cup victory over Pakistan in Colombo. Get the thoughts of both captains, Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha, and player of the match Ishan Kishan who got India off to a flying start by scoring 77 off just 40 balls. Plus, the TMS team in Kolkata looks ahead to England’s final group match against Italy.
An unbeaten 63 from Tom Banton took England to a 5 wicket win against Scotland. Henry Moeran is joined by former England fast bowler Steven Finn and Scotland spinner Kirstie Gordon to review the game in Kolkata. We hear from Banton plus the two captains as well as Scotland's Michael Jones and England's Liam Dawson. We also look ahead to the massive India v Pakistan game on Sunday.
Alex Hartley and Kate Cross are joined by Mattchin from Tailenders for another Valentine's special, offering unofficial advice to your romantic worries.
We have the latest on whether the Pakistan v India game will go ahead or not, we assess the chances of England after their impressive T20 form in Sri Lanka and we ask whether Ireland or Scotland could spring a surprise and reach the Super 8s. Every ball of the tournament is live on BBC Sounds with action clips and highlights on the BBC Sport website and app.
Alex Hartley and Kate Cross speak to Scotland bowler Mark Watt as he and the rest of Scotland's team arrive in India for the Men's T20 World Cup. He talks about the scramble for visas and flights to get over to India, as well as the team's schedule ahead of their tournament opener against the West Indies.
You can hear every ball of every match of the Men's T20 World Cup on BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra and the BBC Sport app and website.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss Sciver-Brunt scoring the first ever century in the WPL for Mumbai Indians. Plus, who makes it in to their dream dinner party line-up, who's qualified for the Women's World Cup, and what gave Crossy the ick during the episode?
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are actually in the same room recording a podcast! They discuss all the big changes coming to The Hundred in 2026 with huge rebrands, players already being signed, and an auction to look forward to! Plus, they give their thoughts on the salary differences between the men's and women's competition.
Plus, Alex has her say on Alyssa Healy, Kate has a rule change proposal to better cricket, and can Alex become a 'chef influencer' after her recent Instagram revelations?
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley speak to Australia and Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Grace Harris. They discuss the scale of fandom around the WPL, opening the batting with India great Smriti Mandhana, and what Australia will miss when Alyssa Healy retires from international duty. Plus, they also play '50 Shades of Grace'.
With the Men's Ashes over, Henry Moeran is joined by Stephan Shemilt to discuss the latest revelations from a disappointing tour. Plus, we hear from Jacob Bethell's father.
Australia win the 5th Test at the SCG by 5 wickets to complete their Ashes victory. We hear from England coach Brendon McCullum plus captain Ben Stokes as well as player of the match Travis Head, Player of the series Mitchell Starc and the retiring Usman Khawaja. Plus there's analysis from Simon Mann, Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath, Phil Tufnell and Andy Zaltzman
Jacob Bethell joins the pod after his brilliant maiden first class hundred. We get analysis from Michael Vaughan, Jonathan Agnew and Glenn McGrath including a discussion on the future of England coach Brendon McCullum. Beau Webster discusses his 3 wickets as a spinner and Usman Khawaja speaks ahead of his final day of international cricket. Plus we hear from World Cup winning Rugby Player Mike Tindall and World Champion equestrian Zara Tindall
We hear from record breaking Steve Smith who became the second highest scorer in Ashes history and England’s Jacob Bethell who took his first Ashes wicket.Jonathan Agnew and Phil Tufnell join Simon Mann to review a tricky day for England and Eleanor Oldroyd speaks to Glenn McGrath and Emma Agnew about Jane McGrath day.
We hear from Joe Root who scored his 41st Test century and Australia fast bowler Scott Boland. Plus, there’s analysis from Simon Mann, Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell, Glenn McGrath and Andy Zaltzman.
England had the best of the opening day of the 5th and final Ashes Test with Harry Brook unbeaten on 78 and Joe Root on 72. But rain truncated the day with bad light and rain allowing only 45 overs. We hear from Brook plus Simon Mann is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Jonathan Agnew plus Eleanor Oldroyd talks to Glenn McGrath at the start of the Pink Test.
Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside Jonathan Agnew and Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to the final Ashes Test at the SCG. They discuss what rides on this final Test with the series already gone and the long-term plan for England's red-ball side.
England captain Ben Stokes tells Aggers he's keen to take Ashes revenge in 2027, whilst Aussie captain Steve Smith says he wants more than what the recent SCG pitches have offered.
Usman Khawaja is leaving international cricket, and had much to say about treatment from the media and former players during his career. Plus, we hear from England's Zak Crawley.
From Nathan Lyon dropping the ball at Headingley to Shane Warne's 700th Test wicket. From Steve Smith's century on return from his ban to Steve Harmison's first ball wide at the Gabba - what is the ultimate Ashes moment? Isa Guha, Sir Alastair Cook, and Jonathan Agnew debate their top 10 Ashes moments.
Andy Zaltzman hosts the, now traditional, TMS Awards looking back at 2025’s best (or worst) cricketing moments. As is tradition, TMS commentators Daniel Norcross and Henry Moeran are on the adjudication panel to help Andy decide who wins ‘favourite wicket of the year’, ‘worst loss of the year’, and the prize everyone wants to go home with: The Noosa Award for commitment to the cricketing cause.
Alex Hartley and Kate Cross discuss the two-day MCG Ashes Test which saw England win their first Test in Australia for nearly fifteen years. Plus, why it's normal to talk about periods and how female players deal with it occurring during a cricket match.
Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You might want to take it away, share in your group chats and challenge your friends. Andy will reveal the answer the following day.
Test Match Special has live commentary on BBC Sounds with a team including Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann and Jim Maxwell. England's 2005 Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan, legendary Australia seamer Glenn McGrath and ex-England spinners Phil Tufnell and Alex Hartley will be part of the punditry team.
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Stephan Shemilt and Henry Moeran for news from Melbourne, including England injury updates. Plus, an interview with two of Shane Warne’s children.
England beat Australia by 4 wickets at the MCG to end a run of 18 winless Tests. We hear from Ben Stokes, Josh Tongue, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell and Steve Smith plus Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell, Glenn McGrath and Andy Zaltzman.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley lift the cricketing mood by bringing you some festive cheer, interluded with a little bit of Ashes chat as England lose the series with two games still to play. Plus, can they guess which of Santa's elves have been spotted in Australia?
Phil Tufnell, Jason Gillespie and Dawid Malan join Mark Chapman to reflect on England losing the Ashes in Adelaide after the Third Test. Are England professional enough? Does the English game value county cricket enough? And did they pick the right spinner?
Rob Key discusses preparation, performance and the trip to Noosa as the fallout of the Ashes defeat begins. Plus, we talk through it all with Stephan Shemilt and George Dobell.
Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You might want to take it away, share in your group chats and challenge your friends. Andy will reveal the answer the following day.
Test Match Special has live commentary on BBC Sounds with a team including Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann and Jim Maxwell. England's 2005 Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan, legendary Australia seamer Glenn McGrath and ex-England spinners Phil Tufnell and Alex Hartley will be part of the punditry team.
Ben Stokes and Pat Cummins chat to TMS as we look ahead to England’s must-win Test in Adelaide. Plus, we get the thoughts of Jonathan Agnew, Stephan Shemilt and Bharat Sundaresan.
Steven Finn, Matt Prior and Simon Katich join Mark Chapman to preview the third Test of the Ashes in Adelaide. Josh Tongue come in for Gus Atkinson, what next for Shoabib Bashir after being left out, the likely return of Nathan Lyon and captain Pat Cummins to the Australian side and we hear from Harry Brook.
Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You might want to take it away, share in your group chats and challenge your friends. Andy will reveal the answer the following day.
Test Match Special has live commentary on BBC Sounds with a team including Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann and Jim Maxwell. England's 2005 Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan, legendary Australia seamer Glenn McGrath and ex-England spinners Phil Tufnell and Alex Hartley will be part of the punditry team.
Sharing his love of cricket is co-host of the Rest is History podcast Tom Holland. He reveals how the podcast started, and a possible cricketing link to Jack the Ripper.
Jonathan Agnew speaks to broadcaster Mark Nicholas following the death of his friend and former Hampshire team-mate Robin Smith. 'The Judge', who died on 1st December aged 62, scored more than 4,000 Test runs for England. Plus, we hear an interview from Smith back in 2019 where he spoke about his struggles away from the pitch.
From playing against Brian Lara and Brendon McCullum to starring in 'Married at First Sight', John Aiken's story is extraordinary. He tells Stephan Shemilt how it all happened.
Kate Cross & Alex Hartley catch up with Australia World Cup winning captain Aaron Finch. He gives them his thoughts on England's Ashes hopes down under, as well as trying to build a culture during his time as Australia's white-ball captain and (obviously) what's the biggest animal he could catch? All that, plus how he's settling into life as a pundit since retirement.
While England and Australia rest up after the second Test, Eleanor Oldroyd brings the latest from the tour and learns more about the famous Adelaide Oval.
Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You might want to take it away, share in your group chats and challenge your friends. Andy will reveal the answer the following day.
Test Match Special has live commentary on BBC Sounds with a team including Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann and Jim Maxwell. England's 2005 Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan, legendary Australia seamer Glenn McGrath and ex-England spinners Phil Tufnell and Alex Hartley will be part of the punditry team.
England finally show some fight, but Australia take two nil Ashes lead.
There’s an astonishing interview with England captain Ben Stokes, we hear from coach Brendon McCullum and there’s reaction from Australia captain Steve Smith and player of the match Mitchell Starc. And there’s analysis by Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath, Michael Vaughan, Phi Tufnell, Simon Mann and Andy Zaltzman,
All the reaction to a dominant day for Australia in Brisbane as England stare at a 2-0 series deficit. Coach Marcus Trescothick talks to the pod, and defends England’s approach and preparation.
Reaction to a second day in Brisbane that saw England miss out on putting heat on the hosts
Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Jonathan Agnew join Simon Mann to discuss a frustrating day for England in Brisbane. Plus, we hear from Joe Root after this first Ashes century in Australia.
Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath, Phil Tufnell and Andy Zaltzman to review an absorbing opening day at the Gabba where Joe Root was the star.
We also hear from Zak Crawley who made 76 plus Australia’s wicketkeeper Alex Carey.
Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Melinda Farrell join Mark Chapman to preview the second Test of the Ashes in Brisbane. Is this now or never for bazball? Can England adapt to the pink ball? How do both sides bowling attacks look? Could England turn to a spinner? Australia have had staggering pink ball success but their only day-night loss came at the Gabba. Plus, Mitchell Starc is just three wickets away from surpassing Wasim Akram as the most successful left-arm quick in the history of the game.
Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You might want to take it away, share in your group chats and challenge your friends. Andy will reveal the answer the following day.
Test Match Special has live commentary on BBC Sounds with a team including Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann and Jim Maxwell. England's 2005 Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan, legendary Australia seamer Glenn McGrath and ex-England spinners Phil Tufnell and Alex Hartley will be part of the punditry team.
From Stuart Broad to Ben Stokes, Shane Warne to Steve Waugh, Freddie Flintoff to Ian Botham. Who is the ultimate Ashes character? Whose personalities have shone on the pitch in the most high pressure games? Isa Guha, Sir Alastair Cook, and Jonathan Agnew debate their top 10 Ashes characters from players across England and Australia.
Henry Moeran is joined by Stephan Shemilt and Vithushan Ehantharajah and we hear from England captain Ben Stokes, fresh from accusations of "arrogance" from Australian media.
Exactly 15 years on from Sir Alastair Cook’s 235 not-out at the Gabba, the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt speaks to Cook about one of his best individual series for England, which saw England win the Ashes in Australia in 2010/11. They discuss Cook’s incredible batting throughout the series, including his 235 not-out at The Gabba, the moments he was speaking to Chris Tremlett before the bowler infamously got Mitchell Johnson for a duck, and his time out in the middle with Sir Andrew Strauss and Jonathan Trott.
We hear from former captain Alec Stewart who thinks England are right not to send batters for an additional warm-up match. Plus, Steven Finn reveals the experience of the Gabba.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley chat all things Ashes after England's dramatic two-day defeat in the first Ashes Test in Perth. They wonder whether England's batters should have gone to play in England's tour match in Canberra, plus Crossy remembers her time in Perth on England debut at the WACA.
Mark Chapman is joined by former England coach Paul Farbrace, former Australian opener Simon Katich and Durham coach Ryan Campbell to discuss the fallout from a remarkable first Ashes Test and England's pink-ball preparations ahead of the second test in Brisbane.
Henry Moeran is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn and Stephan Shemilt to discuss how England are due to prepare for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
The Men's Ashes are nearly upon us and the TMS preview features interviews with both Ben Stokes and Steve Smith, plus an exclusive chat with England Head Coach Brendon McCullum.
Ashton Agar talks through his remarkable innings at Trent Bridge in 2013, where aged 19 he scored a brilliant 98. Agar tells Stephan Shemilt all the details of a special day.
Steve Crossman is joined by Mark Ramprakash, Jack Leach and Durham's Australian coach Ryan Campbell to look ahead to the opening Test of the Ashes series that begins on Friday in Perth. They will also be joined by Australian journalist Geoff Lemon.
They discuss the challenges of touring in Australia, the importance of the opening ball of the series, as well as the relative strengths and weaknesses of the two sides including; the leadership, spinners, pace attacks, and the Aussie top order.
Timecodes:00:03:43 - expectations of the series00:12:30 - The importance of the first ball of the Ashes00:18:12 - Touring Australia and the phoney war00:23:17 - What should England expect in Perth?00:33:53 - Ben Stokes00:45:40 - Australia without Cummins and Hazlewood00:58:38 - Spinners01:15:51 - England's pace attack01:25:20 - Australia's top order01:30:45 - Joe Root
Eleanor Oldroyd chats to Phil Tufnell and Alex Hartley, plus we have a look around the Perth Stadium as the countdown to the first Test continues.
Chief Cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reports from Lilac Hill on a mixed opening day of England’s Ashes tour. Ben Stokes picked up four wickets in his first competitive bowl since July, but there was an injury concern over Mark Wood. Stephan is joined by George Dobell from the Cricketer and we hear from England vice captain Harry Brook.
Former England fast bowler David Larter was part of the England squad to head to the 1962/63 Ashes, the last time the team travelled down to Australia by boat. He speaks to the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt about his memories of the journey, as well as being made to run round the boat to keep fit, stopping off in Colombo to play a warm-up match, and how he went from being talked about by the Australian press to featuring in a single Ashes Test.
Kate Cross & Alex Hartley look back at the 2025 Women's World Cup which saw India win their first ever title. They discuss India’s incredible victories over Australia and South Africa, the unlikely hero in Shafali Verma, and why it feels like the beginning of the end of an era in women’s cricket.
The BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt speaks to Ryan Harris about his explosive Ashes career.
From his own 'ball of the century' dismissing Sir Alastair Cook, being the perfect sidekick to Mitchell Johnson, his injury woes which limited the amount of Tests he played, and whether he'd ever have played for England with his dad being from Leicester.
Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, TMS regular Prakash Wakankar, commentator Daniel Norcross, and TMS statistician Phil Long in Navi Mumbai for reaction to India winning the 2025 Women’s World Cup.
Hear the thoughts of India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Amanjot Kaur, and losing captain Laura Wolvaardt.
Plus, journalists Firdose Moonda and Zenia D’cunha discuss the wider impact of just how big the World Cup has been in India.
Alison Mitchell looks back at how England won the first ever Women’s World Cup, with the tournament hosted in England. She speaks to cricket journalist and historian Raf Nicholson, plus we hear some archive interviews from England legend Rachael Heyhoe-Flint.
Alison Mitchell looks back at how Australia won their first two World Cups. She talks to Sharon Tredrea, who some call the fastest female to ever bowl, and cricket journalist and historian Raf Nicholson about how Australia won the 1982 World Cup in New Zealand. Plus, she talks to Diana Edulji who captained India when they hosted the 1978 tournament.
Alison Mitchell is alongside former England captain Jane Powell and cricket journalist and historian Raf Nicholson to look back at the 1988 Women's World Cup, where tournament hosts Australia won the tournament for the third time. Powell captained England in the competition and recalls her memory of the final.
Alison Mitchell is alongside cricket journalist and historian Raf Nicholson to look back at England’s second World Cup title, which they won on home soil in 1993.
Australia captain Alyssa Healy joins Kate Cross and Alex Hartley on the podcast. They discuss her Desert Island teammates, her sadness around the rain-affected World Cup fixtures, the smallest item she could hit a 6 with, and why she had to quit her job at KFC.
The BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt speaks to Michael Vaughan about the 2002/03 Ashes in Australia, and how that prepared him for the infamous 2005 Ashes series.
Vaughan talks about what was behind his incredible form down under in 02/03, learning from Australia legend Steve Waugh before becoming England captain, and some incredible stories away from pitch during the series.
Alison Mitchell looks back at the 1997 Women's World Cup, with Australia sealing their fourth title at the tournament held in India. New Zealand World Cup winner Debbie Hockley talks of her memories of the competiton, winning player of the match in the final despite being on the losing side in 1997.
Alison Mitchell is alongside New Zealand World Cup winner Debbie Hockley to discuss her side's route to winning the 2000 Women's World Cup at home in 2000.
Alison Mitchell speaks to Australia's World Cup winning wicketkeeper Julia Price about her memories of winning the tournament in South Africa in 2005.
Alison Mitchell speaks to ICC Media Rights Manager Aarti Dabas as they look back at England’s third World Cup title, their first overseas.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss England's win over India in the World Cup, confirming their place in the tournament's semi-finals. Plus, why did Crossy's obession of magic make her week away even more exciting?
The BBC's Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt speaks to Stuart Broad about his incredible Ashes career.
Broad looks back from winning The Ashes in 2009, to his 8-15 at Trent Bridge in 2015, his career's finale at The Oval in 2023, and THAT moment he didn't walk at Trent Bridge in 2013.
Alison Mitchell is alongside Australia all-rounder Lisa Sthalekar to look back at Australia's sixth World Cup title, beating the West Indies in the final in India.
Sthalekar retired on top having announced her decision to step away from the game after the tournament and discusses her sides route to the final.
Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, 2009 World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent, and TMS statistician Phil Long for a look back at how England won the 2017 Women's World Cup in England. They discuss England's journey to the final, the iconic moment Anya Shrubsole hit a boundary from her first ball to win the semi-final, and THAT glorious day at Lord's where Heather Knight lifted the trophy after England beat India.
Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 England World Cup winner Alex Hartley and BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne to look back at the 2022 Women's World Cup. They look at Australia's journey to beating England in the final and what other shocks happened during the tournament which took place as the world was still tackling the Covid-19 pandemic.
Daniel Norcross is joined by World Cup winner Alex Hartley and Sri Lanka cricket journalist Estelle Vasudevan to reflect on the ups and downs of the World Cup so far. They debate Australia’s heroics, England’s spin bowling, India’s frailties and how Bangladesh have been the surprise package of the competition.
Kate Cross & Alex Hartley speak to New Zealand's legendary captain Sophie Devine as she plays in her last ODI World Cup before retirement. They discuss the timing of her decision to announce that she was retiring from the 50 over format, what she'll do next, and the state she's leaving the White Ferns ODI squad in. Plus, as is No Balls tradition, she tells Crossy & Al what animal she can catch.
Alex and Kate also discuss England's strong start to the World Cup, after they made it 3 wins from 3 beating Sri Lanka.
Daniel Norcross is joined by World Cup winners Alex Hartley and Lisa Sthalekar to look back on England's 89-run win over Sri Lanka. Plus, we hear from centurion Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss England's World Cup win over South Africa and Alex's first week in Guwahati for Test Match Special. Plus, they answer your World Cup-related questions!
Kate Cross & Alex Hartley actually talk cricket as they look ahead to the 2025 Women’s World Cup.
They discuss Alex’s not-so-smooth journey to India, why this World Cup could be the closest ever, and why Australia are still Alex’s pick to win the competition. Plus, how Emma Lamb’s “frightening” form can help England on their way to challenge for the title.
Also, Crossy challenges Alex in ‘How well does Hartley remember her World Cup win?’
Alex Hartley is alongside Kate Cross to discuss Crossy's England future as she announces that her England contract hasn't been renewed.
They also talk about Crossy's domestic dominance as she wins her THIRD trophy of the season as Lancashire win the One Day Cup.
Alison Mitchell is alongside former England Ashes batter Dawid Malan and England World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent to discuss the pressure England players are put under when playing in the Ashes down under.
What do Australia do on the pitch to press England, how can England’s less-experienced players cope, and what did Dawid find intimidating during his time batting for England in Australia? Dawid tells all about the media waiting for players as they come off the plane and being grilled by his batting heroes who would interview him after a game.
Kate Cross & Alex Hartley discuss the trials and tribulations of playing cricket towards the end of the season. They have their say on the awful abuse umpire Sue Redfern received after the T20 Blast Finals Day. Plus, Alex tells Crossy what a ‘productive day’ looks like in the Hartley household.
England coach Brendon McCullum joins Daniel Norcross, Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt and former England bowler Steven Finn to review the international summer and look ahead to the winter – including the much anticipated Ashes.
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross record an emergency pod as Crossy wins The Hundred with the Northern Superchargers!
Henry Moeran is alongside Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, World Cup winner Alex Hartley, and TMS commentator Alison Mitchell to award the unofficial 2025 TMS Hundred Awards.
Which batter hit the best innings of the tournament? Who had the best bowling spell? What is the shot of the competition? And who took the best catch?
One of Australia’s finest ever leg-spinners, Alana King, joins Kate Cross & Alex Hartley following her lengthy stint in the UK with Lancashire Thunder and Trent Rockets in The Hundred.
They discuss Alana’s heroes growing up, including Shane Warne & Kristen Beams, as well as choosing between tennis and cricket at a younger age and why she ended up in the back of a police car on the M6 on the way to a match for Lancashire.
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross discuss Crossy's omission from England's World Cup squad for the tournament in India & Sri Lanka next month. Crossy talks about the tough call from head coach Charlotte Edwards, as well as how she's coming to terms with the decision and how she's processed it whilst being in the middle of The Hundred with the Northern Superchargers.
Manchester Originals and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker is set for an England debut after being called up for the squads to face South Africa and Ireland in September by head coach Brendon McCullum. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Baker discusses learning from Sir Jimmy Anderson at the Originals, his notebook full of analysis of batters he has bowled at, being a “fast-bowling nerd”, and why he’s such a big fan of bone broth.
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross are joined by legendary Australia allrounder Ellyse Perry. She discusses getting up-to-speed as captain of Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred, as well as her journey into cricket - which included the decision to stop playing football for Australia’s women's team. Plus, did she get sent a bill for breaking a car window during a WPL game?
Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, and Test Match Special statistician Andy Zaltzman to discuss who plays for England in the first Ashes Test down under in Perth. Does the top seven pick itself, which bowlers are picked, and which players currently not in England squad could make a late charge for selection?
Kate Cross & Alex Hartley convene in a hotel room the morning after Kate’s winning start in The Hundred with the Northern Superchargers. Should there be substitutes in cricket, what would Alex call a pub if she opened one, and what loud bang what Crossy up in the middle of the night?
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Alex Hartley and Kate Cross look ahead to The Hundred starting, with Crossy entering her third year at Northern Superchargers. They react to the dramatic finale to England’s Test series against India at The Oval and Chris Woakes putting his body on the line for his side. Plus, Alex & Crossy go to see Oasis!
Eleanor Oldroyd takes you behind-the-scenes in the making of the iconic collaboration between Test Match Special and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
This peak behind the curtain sheds light on how The 2005 Ashes: Settling the Score came to be, speaking to the Director of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Adam Szabo, who prefers not to remember the result of the 2005 series as an Australian. As well as Scotland under 16s cricketer and now conductor Mark Herron and cellist Steve Callow. Plus, TMS producer Tim Peach gives insight into which pieces of music made it into the documentary and why.
The 2005 Ashes: Settling the Score is available on the Test Match Special feed on BBC Sounds right now.
With Joe Root now second on the all time Test run-scorers list, Jonathan Agnew, Sir Alastair Cook and Cheteshwar Pujara ask if he can pass Sachin Tendulkar's 15,921 runs.
Dame Sarah Storey tells Jonathan Agnew about her love of cricket and how she's continued to dominate Paralympic sport over the last three decades.
Alex Hartley and Kate Cross are joined by India legend Smriti Mandhana to discuss where her love of cricket began, captaining Royal Challengers Bangalore in the WPL and what Kate Cross is like as a teammate. Plus she answers some listener questions.
Jonathan Agnew presents your questions to England bowler Mark Wood in the TMS commentary box at Lord’s. Who is his dream bowling partner? How do you mark your run up? And are the England bowlers in competition about who can bowl the fastest?
Broadcaster and author Mishal Husain joins Jonathan Agnew for a View from the Boundary in the TMS commentary box at Lord’s. They discuss her experience interviewing Elon Musk, the partition of India in 1947, and the humbling nature of cricket.
Simon Jones remembers England’s 2005 Ashes glory, in what could be the most iconic and influential summer in English cricketing history.
Watch How To Win The Ashes on BBC iPlayer right now. The documentary takes a deep dive into one of sport’s fiercest rivalries. Cricket legends from both sides of 2005’s bitter rivalry, including Simon Jones, Andrew Strauss, Glenn McGrath and Adam Gilchrist, bring to life the on-field heroics that captured the nation, and ended 20 years of Ashes hurt for England.
Alison Mitchell speaks to former India women's captain Mithali Raj about how much women's cricket has evolved in India. Raj tells us about her journey into the sport, how the media coverage of women's cricket has changed and hosting the upcoming ODI World Cup. She also shares her thoughts on what needs to be done to ensure the women's game continues to thrive in India and the impact cricket could have in the Olympics.
Plus former England cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent and former IPL player Abhishek Jhunjhunwala tell us about the significance of the Women’s Premier League, contracts and the opportunities for female cricketers in India.
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross gauge the mood in the England camp ahead of their ODI series against India. They look at the England team being in transition as Charlotte Edwards’ side look to bounce back from the T20 series defeat. Crossy discusses the increasing media scrutiny in the women’s game and they also react to THAT West Indies innings which saw them bowled out for 27 against Australia. Plus, have you put crisps on a sandwich?
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross are joined by Sam Perry and Ian Higgins, who you will know better as The Grade Cricketer.
The globally known podcasters join Alex & Crossy to discuss the Women's Ashes, how the podcast came to be, and the differences between grade cricket in Australia and club cricket in England.
Plus, do people actually know their names?
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Lord’s from where Jofra Archer returned to the Test side with a wicket in his first over and Joe Root breaks yet another record, becoming the highest ever non-wicketkeeping catch-taker in Test cricket.
Root gives his thoughts on where England are after day two at Lord’s. Jasprit Bumrah reflects on yet another five-wicket haul. Former England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day’s play. We also talk about everyone’s favourite topic - over rates.
Plus, Andrew Strauss returns to the TMS commentary box as Lord’s turns Red for Ruth.
Stephan Shemilt speaks to Joe Root after he becomes the record catch-taker in Test cricket, surpassing Rahul Dravid’s 710 catches. He discusses his methods in the slip cordon, what’s mentally required to stay switched on for long periods, and what the slip cordon talk about during a long day out in the field.
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the first day’s play at Lord’s. Ollie Pope looks back at a challenging day with the day.
England bowler Mark Wood, former England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day's play.
Sachin Tendulkar reacts to his portrait being put in the Lord's museum and Stuart Broad relives his golden duck record.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn and BBC Sport writer Matt Henry to discuss Jofra Archer’s return to the England Test side. England captain Ben Stokes explains the decision. Plus, we hear from his teammates Chris Woakes and Saqib Mahmood, and former New Zealand bowler Shane Bond - who is Archer’s bowling coach at Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
Jonathan Agnew takes a View from the Boundary with comedian and professional quizzer Paul Sinha. Best known as the “Sinnerman” from TV quiz programme “The Chase”, Sinha shares his love of cricket including memories of watching India win the 1983 World Cup Final and his own batting performances as a medical student.
We profile India’s new test captain Shubman Gill who could become one of cricket’s superstars. Simon Mann is joined by Cheteshwar Pujara, Deep DasGupta, Michael Vaughan, Prakash Wakankar and Andy Zaltzman. They ask if Gill could be the player to follow in the footsteps of Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
Jonathan Agnew talks to former Warwickshire and England spinner Ashley Giles about his life and career. Giles has been an England player, coach, selector and managing director and has experienced highs and lows in all those roles. They talk the iconic 2005 Ashes series and some of the challenges he’s faced with his mental health.
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to England’s loss to India in the second Test at Edgbaston. Captain Ben Stokes reflects on the defeat and head coach Brendon McCullum admits England were second best on all five days. India captain and player-of-the-match Shubman Gill looks back on an incredible week.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day’s play.
Plus, what changes to England make ahead of the third Test at Lord’s?
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the fourth day’s play at Edgbaston where India took late wickets to pile the pressure on England in the second Test.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day’s play. England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick gives his thoughts on where India have bettered England so far.
Plus, TMS superfan Ravi returns with visits from Joe Root, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Jofra Archer.
Jonathan Agnew welcomes TMS superfan Ravi into the TMS commentary box. Ravi is visually impaired and plays as part of the Lord’s Taverners supers 1s competition. In two days across England’s Tests against India at Headingley and Edgbaston, Ravi meets Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Phil Tufnell and Ebony Rainford-Brent. Plus, his favourite player Yashasvi Jaiswal visits him.
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to day three at Edgbaston. Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day’s play.
Harry Brook gives us his thoughts on his knock of 158.
Plus, Jonathan speaks to his former captain David Gower about his innings of 215 at Edgbaston in the 1985 Ashes.
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the second day’s play at the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day’s play.
India captain Shubman Gill gives his thoughts on his first Test double century and England assistant coach Jeetan Patel gives an injury update on England’s bowlers.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar for reaction to day one of the second Test at Edgbaston between England and India. Chris Woakes reacts to a day which could have been more fruitful for England with the ball. Plus, Sam Perry and Ian Higgins from The Grade Cricketer return to the TMS commentary box.
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross look back at Smriti Mandhana’s heroics as India beat England in the first T20 of the series at Trent Bridge.
They also discuss their not-so straightforward day at Rock for Ruth and Alex rates which TMS commentators she would take to Glastonbury.
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Author Joanne Harris speaks to Jonathan Agnew as she tells the story of her career at her first day at a Test match. She reveals some amazing details of the process of writing a novel and her life growing up in Yorkshire.
Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, Cheteshwar Pujara and Sir Alastair Cook debate whether India's brilliant Jasprit Bumrah is the most complete fast-bowler in cricket history.
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Headingley where England win late on in a dramatic day of Test cricket.
Hear analysis of the day’s play from former England captains Michael Vaughan & Sir Alastair Cook, as well as Andy Zaltzman.
England captain Ben Stokes reflects on the momentous win, and century-hitter Ben Duckett gives his thoughts on the game. Plus, India captain Shubman Gill looks back on his first Test as captain.
Former England coach, and now Nottinghamshire head coach, Peter Moores about the rise of Ben Duckett.
And, should Test cricket be cut down to four days?
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Headingley where England require 350 runs to beat India on the final day of the first Test.
Hear analysis of the day’s play from former England captains Michael Vaughan & Sir Alastair Cook, as well as England Ashes winner Steven Finn and commentator Prakash Wakankar.
Hear from bowler Josh Tongie who helped England rattle through India’s lower order. Plus, Jofra Archer discusses his return to first class cricket.
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Headingley as India steadily build a lead, despite England’s great efforts to get close to India’s first innings total.
Hear analysis of the day’s play from former England captains Michael Vaughan & Sir Alastair Cook, and commentator Prakash Wakankar.
Ollie Pope gives his thoughts on the state of play after his century and Jasprit Bumrah looks back on his five wickets in England’s first innings.
Plus, TMS remembers the late great David ‘Syd’ Lawrence with his friend and author Dean Wilson.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan & Sir Alastair Cook, and commentator Prakash Wakankar for reaction of the second day’s play at Headingley between England and India. They discuss Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliance with the ball and England’s temperament with the bat.
Ben Duckett gives his thoughts on the day after hitting 62.
Plus, TMS superfan and Lord’s Taverners Super 1s player Ravi is surprised with a trip to the TMS commentary box.
Jonathan Agnew hears from Sir Clive Lloyd, Dickie Bird and more to remember the West Indies' thrilling win against Australia to lift the first Men's World Cup in 1975.
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Headingley where India start well against England despite being put in to bat by Ben Stokes.
Hear analysis from former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winner Steven Finn, former India opener Cheteshwar Pujara, and commentator Prakash Wakankar. Plus, India’s century-hitter Yashasvi Jaiswal & England bowling consultant Tim Southee give their thoughts on the first day’s play.
Also, former England captain and current Yorkshire President Dr Jane Powell talks about her time as President of Yorkshire and memories of her tour of India in 1981.
Elly Oldroyd is alongside former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta, England Ashes winner Steven Finn, commentator Isa Guha, and BBC Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to England’s first Test against India at Headingley.
What are captain Ben Stokes’ thoughts ahead of the match? How will Shubman Gill prepare for his first Test series as captain of India? And what are Jimmy Anderson & Sachin Tendulkar’s thoughts on the new trophy honouring them?
Henry Moeran is joined by Jonathan Agnew and Stephan Shemilt to talk through the England side to face India at Headingley. Plus, we hear from home-Test debutant Brydon Carse.
Mark Chapman is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan, former England spinner Phil Tufnell, and former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta to look ahead to the Test Series between England and India starting on Friday at Headingley.
Simon Mann is joined by author and cricket journalist Tim Wigmore, BBC sport writer Tim Abraham and lead commentator Jonathan Agnew to reflect on how Test Cricket has evolved and what the future could look like. They debate the calendar, competition of other formats and the influence that India have on the game. Plus the team assess the financial situation on the viability of the game.
Full reaction as South Africa finally win their first ever major global tournament, beating Australia at Lord’s by 5 wickets. We hear from player of the match Aiden Markram, as well as captain Temba Bavuma, an emotional Keshav Maharaj, as well as South Africa legend Graeme Smith.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn, Firdose Moonda and Jim Maxwell as South Africa stand just 69 runs short of their first ever major ICC global title. We hear from South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince, as well as Australian all rounder Beau Webster.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Sir Alastair Cook, Firdose Moonda and Jim Maxwell after the second day of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. 14 wickets fell for the second day in a row to leave the contest in the balance. We hear from Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc as well as South African bowler Lungi Ngidi.
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross speak to Richmond Cricket Club chairman Chris Goldie after THAT viral innings which saw his side bowled all out for two. Exclusively to No Balls, he reveals all that went on during the game, the circumstances behind the result, and the media attention the club received after it.
Plus, they discuss Crossy reaching 100 ODI wickets in her 100th England appearance - becoming the second fastest England woman to do so. And, does Kate still have her appendix?
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South Africa captain Temba Bavuma opens up to Alison Mitchell ahead of South Africa’s World Test Championship final against Australia. They talk about his position as captain and role model, especially as the first black African to score a Test century for South Africa, but also talk about how they take inspiration from the Springboks, his desire to play more Test cricket, his relationship with his coach, his advocacy for stem cell research, and what it’ll be like working with Stuart Broad ahead of the final…
Alison Mitchell speaks to Australia captain Pat Cummins, wicketkeeper Alex Carey, and bowler Beau Webster from the Australian High Commission in London.
In front of a live audience they discuss the mood in the squad ahead of the World Test Championship final, the younger players joining the squad, and returning to Lord's for the first time since the 2023 Ashes series when Carey infamously stumped Jonny Bairstow.
BBC Cricket reporter Henry Moeran hears how the Scotland Women’s cricket team went from being their nations team of the year and their historic first World Cup appearance, to not having a single fixture in their calendar.
In December 2024, a month after playing in their first ever World Cup, Scotland’s women had just been named their nations sporting team of the year. Six months later, they have no International fixtures and have not played at home since 2022. Henry Moeran is joined by TMS commentator Daniel Norcross to assess what could be done to help Scotland and hears from the Director of Performance at Cricket Scotland, Steve Snell. Snell tells us how the lack of fixtures impacts the team and his message to the governing body.
Plus Scotland players Abtaha Maqsood and Sarah Bryce share their concerns of what could happen to Scottish cricket if the situation is not resolved.
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross talk about Crossy winning the FIRST EVER Women's County Cup with Lancashire Thunder, her send-off when she bowled Kira Chathli, and they react to England's T20 clean sweep of West Indies. Plus, Alex gives a spin bowling masterclass.
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Stephan Shemilt has been speaking to some of the people who have known Nat Sciver-Brunt the longest to determine if they always knew she was captaincy material.
Stephan speaks to former Middlesex captain turned commentator Isabelle Westbury who attended the same school as Nat Sciver-Brunt in the Netherlands and she shares her first thoughts on the all-rounder. Stephan is also joined by national selector Lydia Greenway who played alongside Sciver-Brunt for England and her former coach Mark Robinson who moved her up the batting order.
Plus we go behind the scenes and speak to Nat Sciver-Brunt's wife and England legend Katherine, who shares her memories of playing and living with the new England captain.
Comedian & writer Geoff Norcott joins Jonathan Agnew is the TMS commentary box at Trent Bridge.
He tells Aggers about his love for cricket starting when revising for exams in 1993, coaching his son's team, and being 6 not-out after batting for two hours.
Alison Mitchell speaks to Former Zimbabwe bowler Henry Olonga and former England captain Nasser Hussain about the black armband protest which caused Olonga and team-mate Andy Flower to flee Zimbabwe.
Hussain & Olonga speak for the first time since 2003 when the England captain met with Olonga to understand to situation in Zimbabwe. Plus, Jonathan Agnew recalls covering the story as the BBC's Cricket Correspondent.
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross are back as a new era begins for England’s women with Charlotte Edwards as head coach and Nat Sciver-Brunt as captain.
What was Alex’s experience leaving Pakistan following international tensions with India? What does Kate think of England’s new leadership team? And what’s the weirdest thing they’ve ever talked about during a match?
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After 14 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed record after record en route to his 35-ball hundred, Henry Moeran is joined by former IPL batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and commentator Matt Floyd to find out more about the teenage superstar. We learn more about his back story, how he’s been managed, and how Rajasthan Royals – and Indian Cricket – can look after and nurture such a precocious talent.
We bring you a special episode from Lords, where the TMS team had the honour of hosting the 2025 MCC Cowdrey Lecture.
In this second part, Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Ebony Rainford-Brent to discuss what the Spirit of Cricket means to them and their memories of TMS.
There’s also chat around who will be England’s next white-ball captain, as well as a look ahead to a big year for both the England men’s and women’s teams.
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We bring you a special episode from Lords, where the TMS team had the honour of hosting the 2025 MCC Cowdrey Lecture.
In this first part, Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan to discuss what the Spirit of Cricket means to them, reflecting on moments from their playing careers.
They also talk about the changing landscape of the sport & Michael shares his ideas for how to further modernise County Cricket.
Part 2 will be out soon.
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Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Jimmy Anderson and England men’s managing director Rob Key. They talk about where England’s men’s cricket is at the moment – what’s next? How will England look to change the picture across the board? And what will the process be to replace Jos Buttler as white-ball captain?
After England crash out of the Champions Trophy, Henry Moeran and the TMS team ask just what’s going wrong at the moment. Across the men’s and women’s teams, England have lost 16 out of the 17 games they’ve played in 2025.
Is it an attitude problem? An image problem? Captaincy? Or is there more to it than that?
Henry is joined by World Cup winner Alex Hartley, and TMS colleagues Aatif Nawaz and Daniel Norcross
Henry Moeran is joined by Test Match Special commentators Daniel Norcross and Aatif Nawaz to preview the Champions Trophy.
We examine England’s recent ODI series in India and their chances for the tournament.
We also break down how the competition is going to work with a hybrid model being used, and also have a look at how all the other squads are shaping up as well.
Make sure you’re subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts - we’ll have regular episodes around the Champions Trophy, including a look back on the last edition in 2017.
Henry Moeran is joined by the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt, and also the BBC’s Sport Editor Dan Roan.
We hear from Nikesh Arora, the leader the consortium of tech billionaires who has agreed the vast fee of £145 million pounds for a 49% share of the London Spirit.
We’ll also get into the details of the two latest sales as well; the Trent Rockets to a group involving Chelsea owner Todd Boehly, and Southern Brave to the Hampshire owners, the GMR group, who also own Delhi Capitals. This, therefore, effectively gives them full control of the Brave.
Make sure you’re subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts - we’ll have regular podcasts around the Champions Trophy, including a look back on the last edition in 2017.
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by the BBC’s Sports Editor Dan Roan, Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt & TMS commentator Daniel Norcross to analyse ‘The Hundred’ team sales.
We’ll hear from ECB Director of Business Operations Vikram Banerjee, as well as Southern Brave & Sussex fast bowler Tymal Mills.
We’ll also be answering some of the questions you sent in to the BBC Sport website.
Henry Moeran speaks to the ECB's Clare Connor to discuss England Women's awful Ashes showing. Plus, the thoughts of BBC Sport's Ffion Wynne and Isabelle Westbury.
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne to discuss Australia’s dismantling of England in the Women’s Ashes.
England captain Heather Knight tells Henry she’ll take time to see “what’s best for the team” regarding her role in the side.
They analyse whether Knight stepping down as captain is right for England, whether the same goes for head coach Jon Lewis, and England’s ability to perform in high pressure moments.
Plus, Cricket Her editor Raf Nicholson analyses how deep England’s issues might go.
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to day two of the only Women’s Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Lauren Filer tells Henry the team will “keep on fighting” as England face a whitewash in Australia.
They discuss England’s ‘worst day of the series’ and difficulties in the field with seven catches dropped on day two. Also, Annabel Sutherland reacts to her innings of 163.
Plus, former Australia international Louise Broadfoot talks about the Women’s match between an Afghanistan 11 and Cricket Without Borders at Junction Oval.
Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. Day 2 at the Test starts at 3:30am on Friday!
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to day one of the only Women’s Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Lauren Bell reacts to a tiresome day which reaped some reward for her, whilst Darcie Brown looks back on a positive day for the home side.
They discuss England struggling against the spin of Alana King again this series, as well as Lauren Bell’s good individual performances despite the team struggling.
Plus, former England Men’s white-ball coach and former Australia Women’s coach Matthew Mott says “never say never” with links to the England role should Jon Lewis vacate the position.
Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. Day 2 at the Test starts at 3:30am on Friday!
Henry Moeran, Alex Hartley, Ffion Wynne and Isabelle Westbury talk through all of the elements that have built Australia Women's dominance, and why England struggle in comparison.
Mark Chapman is joined by Ebony Rainford-Brent and Michael Vaughan to discuss the biggest stories this week in cricket. Tammy Beaumont joins the podcast to reflect on England’s Women’s Ashes campaign and what comes next. They discuss the disappointing series and what the future looks like for England’s women. Plus, after the Brendon McCullum white ball era started with two losses for England, hear from Mark Wood. And with Big Bash League success for Mitchell Owen and Hobart Hurrianes, Greg Tattersall from his former cricket club Norden drops by too.
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England's sixth successive defeat in the Women's Ashes.
They discuss just how far Australia are above England, and what the inquest might look like when the squad returns from Australia.
England head coach Jon Lewis speak to Henry about his position as head coach, and responds his criticism of his sides' fitness.
Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The third T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Saturday 25th January!
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England remaining winless this series Australia winning the Women’s Ashes.
England captain Heather Knight gives her reaction, as does Australia’s Grace Harris. They discuss what positives England can take from their ‘best performance’ of the tour.
Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The third T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Saturday 25th January!
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to Australia retaining the Women’s Ashes.
England captain Heather Knight gives her reaction, as does Australia’s captain on-the-day Tahlia McGrath. They discuss what England need to do to get closer to Australia in all areas of the game.
Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The second T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Thursday 23rd January.
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England’s third ODI defeat to Australia as England go 6-0 down and Heather Knight’s Ashes hopes hang in the balance.
Alex hailed Ash Gardner’s catch as the “greatest in Women’s cricket” as Australia took hold of this Ashes series. Hear from the allrounder, plus England’s Nat Sciver Brunt reflects on a tough loss.
Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The first T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Monday 20th January!
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross have a final catch-up before the Women’s Ashes get underway. Kate gives an injury update with the first game right around the corner, and they discuss why women should play more Test cricket.
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Listen to every ball of the Women’s Ashes from Australia on BBC Sounds, or via the BBC Sport website or app. The first ODI starts at 11:30pm on Saturday 11th January.
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross look ahead to the Women’s Ashes which starts in Sydney which week. They discuss who the star performers might be, and what the mentality is inside the England camp after a dominant tour in South Africa. Plus, Alex has some WAshes predictions.
Listen to every ball of the Women’s Ashes from Australia on BBC Sounds, or via the BBC Sport website or app. The first ODI starts at 11:30pm on Saturday 11th January.
We review another absorbing Test as Australia won by six wickets at the SCG to take the series against India 3-1 and reclaim the Border Gavaskar series for the first time in over a decade.
We get analysis from Alison Mitchell, former Australia coach Darren Lehmann and former Australia bowler Stuart Clark.
Isa Guha speaks with player of the match Scott Boland plus captains Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah and we also hear from Australian opener Usman Khawja.
Henry Moeran is alongside the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman to look ahead to England’s Men’s 2025. With a home Test series against India and the Ashes down under at the end of the year, it could prove to be a pivotal year for Ben Stokes as captain.
Henry Moeran is alongside commentator Dan Norcross & TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman pick their global cricketing awards for 2024 - the Full Tosscars. Which India bowler has had an incredible year? Which English batter(s) gets nominated for worst shot of the year? And which side goes home with the best win of the year?
2024 is going to be a memorable year for Joe Root. He became England’s highest ever run scorer, and overtook Sir Alastair Cook’s Test century record for England too, but how did that feel and how did he get there?
In his own words, along with England captain Ben Stokes and friend & longtime teammate Jimmy Anderson, he talks us through his incredible year, and how he came to be one of England’s greats.
Alex Hartley and Kate Cross have a festive catch up after Kate’s return from South Africa.
They discuss Kate’s back injury which meant she hardly played in South Africa and the road to recovery ahead of next month’s Ashes series in Australia. They also reflect on England’s success in all formats across the series which served as good preparation before heading down under.
Plus, what do they both want for Christmas?
It’s been 10 years since the death of former Australia player Phillip Hughes. The 25 year old passed away after being struck on the neck by a short ball during a Sheffield Shield match.
It was a tragedy which sent shock waves across the cricketing world and the anniversary is being marked with commemorations throughout Australia.
In a special tribute ABC commentator Andrew Moore speaks with Tom Cooper who was Hughes’s batting partner that fateful day, legendary fast bowler Glenn McGrath and former Australia coach Darren Lehmann who reveals Hughes was set to be told about an international recall the day he died.
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross discuss England’s dominant displays in England’s T20 series win against South Africa Women, and how the tour is great preparation ahead of the Women’s Ashes next month.
Plus, they ask you for your best cricketing look-alikes after Jacob Bethell was likened to… Pat Butcher.
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Listen to every game of England's tour of South Africa on BBC Sounds, with commentary of the first ODI in Kimberley at 11:45am on Wednesday 4th December.
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross look ahead to England’s tour of South Africa with Kate in the ODI and Test squad. She discusses how she’s been preparing for the series having had six weeks away from cricket. They speak to a listener who has named their puppy after one of them, and have you named a pet after someone famous?
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Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by World Cup winner Lauren Winfield-Hill, the former England assistant coach Paul Farbrace and the England wicketkeeper Sam Billings. The panel discuss Ollie Pope's place in the England batting line-up following his disappointing series against Pakistan, how England can prepare better for spinning conditions and Aatif Nawaz explains what the series win means for Pakistan. And with the first ODI against West Indies beginning on Thursday, former captain Jason Holder helps look ahead to the series.
00:20 - England's struggle against spin06:23 - Ollie Pope's place under threat?16:01 - Aatif Nawaz and the panel talk Pakistan25:15 - West Indies' Jason Holder helps look ahead to the ODI and T20 series.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn, Alex Hartley, Aatif Nawaz and Andy Zaltzman, looking back at Day 2 of the 3rd Test in Rawalpindi, where Pakistan are well on top.
We’ll hear from England’s Rehan Ahmed, who took 4 wickets, and Pakistan’s centurion Saud Shakeel.
Plus, Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar - who took 178 Test wickets and is famous for bowling the first ball clocked at over 100mph – talks candidly about Pakistani cricket with Aatif Nawaz.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn, Stephan Shemilt & Aatif Nawaz to preview England’s third and final Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, with the series stood at 1-all.
Hear from England captain Ben Stokes, as he reflects on the previous Test in Multan, and tells us how the England camp are preparing for the series decider.
Plus, you can hear a snippet from Aatif’s chat with England duo Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir, talking about their British Pakistani identity and their faith. You can listen to the full conversation in the TMS podcast feed.
England spinners Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed talk to Aatif Nawaz about British Pakistani identity, touring Pakistan, their faith, cricket and much more. We hear how they’ve been invited to Friday prayers with the Pakistan team, how Mohammed Rizwan changes to sledging in Pashtu when Bashir is at the crease, and split allegiances with some family members supporting Pakistan, and some supporting England.
Mark Chapman is joined by England internationals Lauren Winfield-Hill and Tymal Mills, as well as former England spinner Phil Tufnell. We hear from Jack Leach about his return to the England fold ahead of the 3rd and decisive Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi which begins on Thursday. The panel also discuss the balance of England's bowling attack for that match. And we hear from New Zealand writer and broadcaster Alex Chapman after New Zealand won their first ever Women's T20 World Cup. You can listen to ball-by-ball commentary of the 3rd Test between England and Pakistan from 6am on Sports Extra and BBC Sounds on Thursday.
02:03 - England's defeat in the second Test vs Pakistan06:56 - Jack Leach talks to Simon Mann14:41 - The panel discuss Jack Leach's return to the side28:06 - The balance of England's attack for the 3rd Test30:32 - New Zealand Women's T20 World Cup triumph
Jonathan Agnew speaks to former Pakistan captain Urooj Mumtaz.
Now splitting her time between cricket commentary and dentistry, Mumtaz talks about the struggles of not being allowed to play cricket as a child, the opportunities for women in cricket now compared to when she was growing up, and how she'll be straight back to her dental practice once England's tour of Pakistan is over.
Henry Moeran is joined by England bowler Tash Farrant and Daniel Norcross to look ahead to the Women's T20 World Cup Final between South Africa and New Zealand in Dubai.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England bowler Steven Finn, former Pakistan batter Ramiz Raja, Aatif Nawaz and Andy Zaltzman for reaction to England’s defeat to Pakistan in Multan.
England captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum give their thoughts on the defeat to Simon Mann, and Pakistan captain Shan Masood reflects on his win as Pakistan captain.
We'll also hear from Henry Moeran and the team in the UAE, reacting to New Zealand beating West Indies by 8 runs in the second semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup. They'll face South Africa in the final on Sunday.
Alex and Kate are back from their sabbatical to discuss England's T20 World Cup exit in Dubai, as they both reveal the shock of watching the team lose to the West Indies in England's final group stage game.
Plus, Kate talks about just how quickly a team leaves the host country once being eliminated from a tournament.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Steven Finn and Andy Zaltzman for reaction to the second day's play of the second Test between England & Pakistan in Multan. They discuss how the pitch, which was also used in the first test of the series, has started to favour the bowlers, and where England might be without Ben Duckett's century.
Duckett gives his thoughts on the state of play to Simon Mann.
ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould discusses the publication of the Ashes fixtures, the latest on the Hundred team sales and location of the Champions Trophy, as well as England's disappointing exit in the Women's T20 World Cup. World Cup winner Alex Hartley gives her thoughts on the exit too.
Jonathan Agnew, Alex Hartley, Steven Finn & Aatif Nawaz preview England’s Second Test against Pakistan.
Hear from captain Ben Stokes as he returns to the England team ahead of their Second Test against Pakistan in Multan. Jonathan and the team preview the Test and look at the changes to the team and the decision to play on the same pitch as the previous Test. Plus, Aatif Nawaz previews the Pakistan team ahead of a raft of changes in Multan.
Kevin Howells is alongside Surrey correspondent Mark Church to speak to former Surrey Director of Cricket Alec Stewart.
They discuss Stewart’s legacy as he moves into a new role with Surrey, as well as his thoughts on the long-term future of the County Championship and howDan Worrall was his “best signing” at the club
Jonathan Agnew and the TMS team share memories of the astonishing England tour to Pakistan in 2022.
England won the first series they’d played in Pakistan in 17 years, becoming the first side to complete a 3 nil victory with some record breaking batting and outstanding bowling.
Aggers is joined by Simon Mann, Andy Zaltzman, Aatif Nawaz and Alex Hartley plus we also hear reflections from Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
Simon Mann is alongside former England players Vic Marks and Steven Finn, as well as TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz and statistician Andy Zaltzman to look ahead to England’s three test tour of Pakistan.
They discuss England's last series in the country in 2022, as well as the conditions England can expect during the tour and the shape Pakistan are in with Jason Gillespie as head coach.
With the Women’s T20 World Cup taking place in the UAE, Henry Moeran looks back at the last tournament held in South Africa in 2023.
He’s joined by England World Cup winner Lauren Winfield-Hill and award winning Australia broadcaster and writer Geoff Lemon.
Australia won the event beating hosts South Africa in the final after they’d surprised England in a dramatic semi. Australia having won a tight semi-final against India. We also look at what the tournament did for cricket in South Africa.
EVERY match of the tournament is live on BBC Sounds from 3rd to 20th October.
Henry Moeran is joined by 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, 2009 T20 World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent and broadcaster Daniel Norcross to look ahead to the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE.
Australia are defending champions and favourites, but could face competition from the likes of England, India or 2023 runners up South Africa. Plus, could we see some surprises from the likes of Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka or qualifiers Scotland?
EVERY match of the tournament is live on BBC Sounds from 3rd to 20th October.
Mark Chapman is joined by former England internationals Phil Tufnell and Georgia Elwiss, as well as Kent's Sam Billings to discuss the cricketing summer overall. Has it been an underwhelming summer? Is there too much cricket internationally and domestically? How will Brendan McCullum balance coaching the Test team and white-ball teams? The panel are also joined by former Hampshire player Kevan James who now covers them for BBC Radio Solent after their takeover by GMR who co-own IPL team Delhi Capitals. And we hear from England captain Heather Knight ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup which starts this week. You can hear ball-by-ball commentary of all of the games from that tournament on Sports Extra and BBC Sounds starting with Bangladesh vs Scotland on Thursday - England's opener against Bangladesh is on Saturday.
01:45 - The end of the English cricketing summer18:13 - How to help county cricket24:57 - Hampshire's foreign takeover32:30 - Heather Knight ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup
Simon Mann is alongside England bowler Mark Wood and former England captain Alastair Cook to look back on this summer's international cricket.
They discuss the players brought in to the England sides, as well as what can be taken away from test series wins against Sri Lanka and the West Indies. Plus, how the red ball side is shaping up ahead of 2025's summer test series against India & The Ashes in Australia next winter.
Simon Mann is alongside former England bowler Steven Finn, World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent, and TMS commentator Geoff Lemon to reflect on England’s ODI series loss to Australia.
They discuss the lessons incoming head coach Brendon McCullum will learn, plus how current cricket schedules effect how much 50 over cricket can be played.
It's finally here! Kate and Alex take on umpires Anna Harris and Sue Redfern in the first No Balls Players-Umpires golf day. But who will come out on top?
Kate also tells us about second part of England's white-ball tour of Ireland and her feelings now her stint as captain has finished.
Kevin Howells gets reaction from across the country as Surrey win their third Division One County Championship in a row.
He hears from Surrey's Gareth Batty and outgoing Director of Cricket Alec Stewart. As well as Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace, whose side are promoted to Division One, and Lancashire Head Coach Dale Benkenstein and captain Keaton Jennings as they beat Somerset to give Surrey the title. Plus, Hampshire allrounder Liam Dawson reflects on his team's year as they hope to chase down Surrey in 2025.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook talk through a big win for Australia at Trent Bridge. Plus, we hear from captains Harry Brook and Mitchell Marsh.
Henry Moeran speaks to TMS's pundits at Old Trafford on the state of England's white ball sides ahead of the ODI series with Australia, starting on Thursday.
Among those giving their viewpoints are Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook, Isa Guha and Dawid Malan.
And we also hear from four of the new faces in England's squad: John Turner, Jordan Cox, Jacob Bethell and Dan Mousley on their experiences so far.
Kevin Howells is alongside Sussex bowler Tymal Mills and Southern Vipers allrounder Emily Windsor for reaction to Somerset's incredible win over Surrey in the County Championship.
They speak to Somerset head coach Jason Kerr after an unbelievable day of cricket in Taunton.
Plus, Tymal's teammate Sussex captain John Simpson joins them to look ahead to the t20 Blast Finals Day.
Simon Mann is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell & Russel Arnold to discuss the pressures of test cricket.
From trying to settle in as a debutant to controlling the anxiety of a batter, they tell all as to what was needed to face the challenges at the highest level and where they found their strengths in tough moments. Opening up about issues facing Glenn McGrath, keeping calm when rain delays play, and being “allergic to fielding practice”.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are in Belfast after Kate secured her first series win as England captain. She tells us she is enjoying the responsibility of captaincy after taking six wickets in the opening match at the weekend. And we're joined by record-breaking batter Tammy Beaumont, after her latest ODI century.
Jonathan Agnew welcomes legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley to the TMS commentary box. They discuss the role that Reg Gutteridge had on Clive's career, how long Clive takes to prepare his notes for a football match, and his brief time commentating on cricket.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, and former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to England's loss to a determined Sri Lanka. They discuss the takeaways England will have from this summer as a whole, as well as where this leaves Sri Lanka ahead of a test series against New Zealand.
England's stand-in captain, Ollie Pope, believes England were "outplayed for a day and a session" as Sri Lanka win a test in England for the first time in 10 years. Player of the series Joe Root says England "aren't always going to get it right all of the time" and Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya De Silva looks back on a "very special" win in England.
Plus, hear the lighter moments from the TMS commentary box from across this summer.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan and former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction as Sri Lanka bowl England out in 34 overs and begin their chase well in their quest to win the last test of this series. They discuss England’s attitude when batting in the second innings, Jamie Smith’s innings which stopped Sri Lanka from winning the game already, and what could have led to England’s below-par performance this test.
England Assistant Coach Paul Collingwood gives his reaction of the day’s play.
Plus, Moeen Ali speaks to Jonathan after he announced his retirement from international cricket.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to the second day’s play at The Oval between England and Sri Lanka. They discuss the potential complacency from England which let Sri Lanka back into the contest, as well as England’s batting collapse and the questionable tactics in the field.
England bowler Ollie Stone says the side "took the aggressive option" on a day that could've look very different.
Kate Cross reacts to her career best figures as England beat Ireland in the first One Day International of the series in Stormont.
Plus, comedian & actor Miles Jupp speaks to Simon Mann about his podcast with Mark Wood, and how reflecting on his recent illness in his latest tour became cathartic when hearing from others who had experienced similar things.
Jonathan Agnew speaks to musician, and founding member of Genesis, Tony Banks in the TMS commentary box at The Oval.
Tony discusses having Allan Lamb invite him to England's dressing room, his classical music work, and having to swap shirts with a stranger to gain access to the MCG.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to the first day's play of the final test at The Oval. They discuss Pope's innings, as well as Sri Lanka's performance with the ball and Ben Duckett falling short of a century.
Duckett speaks to Henry Moeran, saying that the reason he fell short of a century was also the reason he also scored as many runs as he did.
Plus, Team GB Paralympic swimmers Eliza & Scarlett Humphrey speak to Jonathan from the Paralympic Village in Paris.
Jonathan Agnew talks to the managing director of the England Men's Cricket, Rob Key.
Key discusses his latest understanding of the situation ahead of England's test series in Pakistan, plus Brendon McCullum's new role taking charge of the men's white ball sides as well as the test side and how Jimmy Anderson "seems to be loving" and will continue his role as fast-bowling mentor for England.
Henry Moeran is joined by BBC Cricket Correspondent Jonathan Agnew and Chief Cricket Writer Stephan Shemilt to preview England’s final Test of the summer at the Oval. We’ll hear from England head coach Brendon Mccullum, after agreeing to take over both the Test and white-ball teams. We’ll also hear from captain Ollie Pope, who tells us what it’s like to face debutant Josh Hull.
Kate and Alex are back to reflect on Crossy being England captain for their upcoming tour to Ireland. We also respond to plenty of listener emails, and we find a new word that Alex can’t pronounce correctly.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Steven Finn & Kevin Howells to discuss which young players could become England stars in the future. Following England’s white ball squad announcement, 5 uncapped players have been called up with Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali the big names to miss out. They look at Essex batter Jordan Cox, Hampshire seamer John Turner and Leicestershire left-arm bowler Josh Hull. Whilst also focussing on Warwickshire’s Dan Mousley and Jacob Bethell.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold on the Lord's outfield for reaction to England beating Sri Lanka on day four and sealing the series victory with a test to play.
Player of the match Gus Atkinson tells Jonathan that it was "incredibly special" to get his first century at Lord's whilst also starring with the ball and taking 5 wickets in Sri Lanka's second innings. Captain Ollie Pope looks back on his recent form with the bat saying "it hasn't worked" for him, but looks to lead from the front as captain going forward. Plus, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya De Silva rues choosing to bowl when his side won the toss on day one.
The MCC respond to criticism that ticket prices at Lord's were too high with Senior Head of Club Services Viv Brown & Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Katie Maier speaking to Jonathan.
Plus, listen back to the lighter moments from inside the TMS commentary box during the test at Lord's.
Jonathan is joined by The Guardian's Ali Martin, Wisden Editor & Daily Mail journalist Lawrence Booth, the BBC's Chief Cricket Writer Stephan Shemilt, and Rex Clementine from The Island newspaper over from Sri Lanka to discuss the money involved in watching test cricket. They discuss the price of tickets, as well as the context of England men's test schedule and how low attendances reflect on test cricket in general.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan at Lord's for reaction to Joe Root hitting his 34th hundred, taking him past Cook's record, and helping England take control of the second test against Sri Lanka. They discuss Root, Ollie Pope's management of the game situation with bad light stopping play, and how test cricket can adapt to be able to keep playing in darker conditions.
Root says he's "still got a lot of work to do" despite hitting his record 34th century.
Plus, Isa Guha, Steven Finn, Phil Tufnell & Andy Zaltzman take a look through what has made Root's career so impressive.
Jonathan Agnew speaks to actor and screenwriter Ben Willbond.
Known for his role in the BBC sitcom Ghosts, Ben discusses the success of the series, as well as his work on Horrible Histories and Ben having a visit from Geoffrey Boycott while he was at school.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, Steven Finn & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to day two of the test from Lord’s where Gus Atkinson’s maiden test century has helped England take control. They discuss Atkinson’s incredible start to his England test career, Ollie Stone’s return to the test side, and Dan Lawrence’s performances this series.
Atkinson says seeing his name on the boards at Lord’s is “incredible” and a “very surreal” day.
Plus, we hear how the South Asian Cricket Academy is giving young players more opportunities to turn professional.
Simon Mann looks back to 1984, when Sri Lanka played their first ever test in England. At Lord's, England captain David Gower chose to bowl after winning the toss on a warm late summer's day, much to the delight of one of England's bowlers at the time - Jonathan Agnew. Sri Lankan batter Sidath Wettimuny gave Aggers, and the rest of England's bowlers, grief scoring 190 in his first innings on the way to leading the experienced side to draw.
The three of them recall the first time Sri Lanka came to town for a test.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan for reaction to Joe Root’s record equalling 33rd hundred for England which saved the side from a potential collapse on day one against Sri Lanka. They discuss Root’s innings, as well as Ollie Pope’s batting record. Also, Andy Zaltzman gives a stat breakdown of the day.
Root says that he's "in a good place" when talking about his recent batting form.
Plus, Henry Moeran speaks to England head coach Jon Lewis and captain Heather Knight looking ahead to the Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE in October.
Henry Moeran is joined by BBC Cricket Correspondent Jonathan Agnew and Chief Cricket Writer Stephan Shemilt to preview England’s second Test against Sri Lanka at Lords. England are 1-0 up in the series. We hear from captain Ollie Pope, off the back of his first game in the role at Old Trafford, and from fast bowler Olly Stone, who’s last Test was back in 2021.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to England's win over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford, which sees them lead the 3 test series 1-0.
England captain Ollie Pope, covering for the injured Ben Stokes, "enjoyed the challenge" captaining the side. Player of the match Jamie Smith reflects on the "relief" he felt getting the win over the line and achieving his first test century for England. Also, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya De Silva says the ball change was when "everything changed" during his side's second innings.
Plus, listen back to the lighter moments from inside the TMS commentary box during the test at Old Trafford.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, Vic Marks & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to day four at Old Trafford where Sri Lanka have a slender advantage. They discuss Jamie Smith becoming the youngest wicketkeeper to score a century for England, Angelo Mathews’ insubmissive innings for Sri Lanka, and the drops that dampened the day.
Jamie Smith describes the “incredible feeling” making his maiden test century for England.
Plus, Daniel Norcross speaks to award winning writer Nicholas Brookes who chronicles the history of Sri Lanka cricket.
Jonathan Agnew talks to BBC 6Music presenter, writer & music journalist Stuart Maconie.
They discuss Stuart starting to work in radio via NME, his experiences fell-walking, and the briefest of encounters Stuart had with Prince.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to England’s batters getting them ahead of Sri Lanka’s first innings total on day two at Old Trafford.
They discuss what total England will want from their first innings, and how the pitch may help Sri Lanka’s fightback on day three. Plus England’s assistant coach gives his thoughts on the day’s play.
Former international umpire John Holder joins Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks for answers to your cricketing predicaments.
What if the ball hits a pigeon? How big does an animal have to be to stop play? And can a question 50 years in the making be answered?
Plus, John has an announcement to make...
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Michael Vaughan, Vic Marks and former Sri Lanka batter Russel Arnold for reaction to England bowling out Sri Lanka on day one at Old Trafford. They discuss England’s bowling attack, Sri Lanka’s lack of preparation for the test series, and the Old Trafford pitch misbehaving on only the first day of the test match.
Plus, Chris Woakes discusses the bowling conditions throughout the day and how Ollie Pope has captained the side standing in for the injured Ben Stokes.
Jonathan Agnew looks back on Graham Thorpe's life with Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell, and Thorpe's former captain Michael Vaughan.
Thorpe’s former PE teacher Simon Sherborne, who gave him his first opportunity for representative cricket with Surrey, remembers meeting Graham as a promising 11 year old, and Mark Ramprakash discusses the life of his childhood friend.
Henry Moeran is joined by Paul Farbrace, Alex Hartley and Steven Finn preview England's Test series with Sri Lanka, as they discuss the challenges Ollie Pope faces as stand-in England captain in the absence of Ben Stokes. We hear from batter Dan Lawrence on his return to the side at the top of the order. And ex-Sri Lanka all-rounder Russel Arnold tells us how his old side are shaping up ahead of Wednesday's first Test at Old Trafford.
Kate and Alex are back to reflect on the Hundred and victories for Oval Invincibles' men and London Spirit's women. Spirit bowler Tara Norris joins the pod to reveal what went on in the dressing room during and after her side's victory in the final. Kate also tells us about her French holiday with some of the Hundred's leading names. And we have the story behind an embarrassing hotel encounter between Alex and an umpire.
Henry Moeran is joined by Daniel Norcross, Alex Hartley and Jake Lintott at Edgbaston to discuss this years Hundred competition, and some of the challenges the cricket schedule faces in the coming years.
Steve Crossman is joined by the former England spinner Phil Tufnell, the former England opener Michael Carberry and England and Welsh Fire bowler Georgia Elwiss to celebrate the life and career of Graham Thorpe following his death last week at the age of 55.
The panel share their memories and stories of playing alongside Thorpe, who scored 6,744 runs in 100 Tests and 2,380 runs in 82 one-day internationals during his 12-year England career.
The former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis also joins the podcast to reflect on one of England's most iconic test match victories when Graham Thorpe guided England to their first series victory in Pakistan for 39 years in the pitch-black darkness in Karachi.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley return, and Kate is loving life as the Northern Superchargers enjoy a strong campaign in the Hundred. She tells us all about that and why teammate Annabel Sutherland could become one of the game's best players.
Alex has tales, good and bad, from her presenting exploits. And we've got plenty of time for listeners' questions.
Kate is in London as the Northern Superchargers continue their Hundred campaign. She tells us about their dramatic draw with Southern Brave and the competition so far.
Alex is babysitting a pigeon and tells us about her new role, presenting the Hundred coverage.
And we find out who's got the best-looking bowling action in the game.
Simon Mann sits down with former England bowler Ricky Allcock to take a look back at his extraordinary life.
Ricky discusses the FOUR life-saving brain surgeries he went through, having to prematurely retire from cricket because of SIX stress fractures in his back, and switching is focus to aviation and becoming the first black captain of Virgin Atlantic.
Simon Mann is alongside Steven Finn, Phil Tufnell & Carlos Brathwaite on the Edgbaston pitch for reaction to Mark Wood taking 5 wickets and England completing the series clean sweep as captain Ben Stokes hits England’s fastest ever test half century.
Hear from player of the match Mark Wood who was disappointed with his individual lack of results despite good performances across the series. Ben Stokes is pleased with England’s newcomers Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith, with Atkinson saying it’s “the stuff of dreams” taking 22 wickets and being awarded player of the series. England head coach Brendon McCullum calls England’s perceived ‘Bazball’ batting style change as “natural progression” and West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite rues the missed chances his side had to limit England’s batting order.
Andy Zaltzman breaks down the series with stats, and hear the lighter moments of the series from the TMS commentary box.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Phil Tufnell & Fazeer Mohammed for reaction to the second day of the test at Edgbaston which saw
Jamie Smith proudly looks back on his innings despite just falling short of a century, and Jaydon Seales looks ahead to day three with optimism as the West Indies face an uphill battle.
Plus, Ainsley Harriott tells us about the ‘Taste of Cricket’ campaign which is working to celebrate the game’s diversity.
Jonathan Agnew talks to actor Samantha Bond from the TMS commentary box at Edgbaston.
Known for her roles as Miss Moneypenny during the Piers Brosnan era of James Bond, Downton Abbey, and The Marlow Murder Club, Samantha talks about knowing Bob Willis (on Blue for Bob day at Edgbaston), her experiences of stage fright, and having to kiss Piers Brosnan for three hours during a shoot.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Vic Marks, Steven Finn, and Fazeer Mohammed for reaction to the first day’s play at Edgbaston where thirteen wickets fell.
England bowler Chris Woakes says he really found his groove bowling at Edgbaston, and the West Indies’ allrounder Jason Holder looks back on “really good” day for the visitors.
Plus, a full interview with ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould. He plays down recent reports of England’s white ball head coach Matthew Mott losing his job, as well as discussing the future of The Hundred and England’s role as a nation championing Test cricket.
Former international umpire John Holder joins Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks to rid you of your cricketing quandaries.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by BBC Sport's chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt and the Daily Telegraph's Will MacPherson to preview the third and final Test between England and the West Indies at Edgbaston.
We hear from captain Ben Stokes, who's named an unchanged side as England aim to complete a series clean sweep.
And former West Indies batter Carlos Brathwaite joins the pod to give an insight into potential Test debutant Akeem Jordan.
Henry Moeran is joined by the former England spinner Phil Tufnell, Sussex head coach and former England assistant coach Paul Farbrace and three-time Ashes winner Steven Finn to discuss the meteoric rise of England's new star spinner Shoaib Bashir after he tore through the West Indies batting lineup to secure victory for England in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Sunday.
Captain Ben Stokes says Bashir's "shown the world what he can do" after becoming the youngest England bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a home Test aged just 20 years and 282 days old.
Somerset head coach Jason Kerr also joins the pod to talk about discovering Bashir playing for Berkshire against the Somerset second team and how he has the skills and temperament to make it to the very top.
It's time for The Hundred! Alex Hartley and Kate Cross preview the tournament, which begins this week.
Kate tells us about her excitement at joining up again with the Northern Superchargers and Alex has a new role for this year's competition.
The pair look at who the key players for each side could be, and who the main contenders for the women and men's titles are.
And we're joined by New Zealand international Lauren Down following the white-ball series against England. Lauren gives a fascinating insight into returning to international cricket just months after having her first child.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan and Carlos Brathwaite on the Trent Bridge pitch for reaction to Shoaib Bashir taking five wickets and England bowl the West Indies out in just one session to seal the series against West Indies.
Captain Ben Stokes reveals he didn't see a victory coming so quickly, whilst Bashir reflects on a "special" evening taking five wickets in his first time bowling on home soil. Player of the match Ollie Pope tells Aggers that he's pleased to return to form following a slow start to the season with Surrey, and downbeat West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite is still looking for improvement from his side despite a strong first innings with the bat.
Roland Butcher takes a look back on his career with Daniel Norcross, and hear the 'lighter' moments from the TMS commentary box during the test at Trent Bridge.
Jonathan Agnew welcomes former Crystal Palace and Birmingham striker Clinton Morrison to the TMS commentary box.
The 5Live football pundit discusses his friendship with former England bowler Alex Tudor, how he dealt with the pressure of developing through youth football, and the differences between captaining a cricket team to a football team. Plus, Clinton reveals the hard work that goes into being a pundit.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook and Fazeer Mohammed to look back on England’s batters building a strong lead over the West Indies on day three at Trent Bridge.
Chris Woakes reflects on a day where there was more for the bowlers because of the conditions, and West Indies’ Josh Da Silva reveals the “fun” he had during the last wicket partnership with Shamar Joseph.
Plus, Simon Mann speaks to former Glamorgan all-rounder Sam Kirnan, who coaches the West Indies’ Kavem Hodge & Alick Athanaze, to learn more about the Dominican duo.
Jonathan Agnew talks to Dr Adam Rutherford. The scientist, educator and author regularly appearing on television and radio, and along with Dr Hannah Fry hosts the hugely successful BBC Sounds podcast “The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry”.
From the TMS commentary box at Trent Bridge they discuss Adam's style when playing cricket, the lack of scientific testing to fully understand how and why a cricket ball swings, and which TMS regular is Aggers loosely related to?
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & Fazeer Mohammed for reaction to Kavem Hodge’s hundred which keeps West Indies in the test at Trent Bridge.
England assistant coach Paul Collingwood gives an injury update on Mark Wood who went off the field late on in the day & Kavem Hodge says the West Indies’ success is down to digging in and sticking to their plan.
Plus, Stuart Broad speaks to Aggers as he reacted to having an end named after him at Trent Bridge.
Daniel Norcross gathers together four legendary West Indies players who have all been Knighted for their services to cricket and who all come from the same island.
Antigua may be only 14 miles long and just 11 miles wide, with a population 550 times smaller than the UK – but it has produced an incredible number of great cricketers.
Norcross has been speaking to Sir Andy Roberts, Sir Richie Richardson, Sir Curtly Ambrose and Sir Viv Richards.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & Fazeer Mohammed for reaction to the first day’s play between England and the West Indies at Trent Bridge.
Century-hitter Ollie Pope reflects on a "strong" day for England and West Indies spinner Kevin Sinclair says they let England get too many runs as poor fielding and dropped catches hurt his side's determination to limit the home team.
Plus, author Simon Lister joins Aggers to talk about the first permanent black captain of the West Indies, Sir Frank Worrell. Ebony Rainford-Brent joins the chat to discuss her unique link to the West Indian great.
Following on from James Anderson’s retirement, Henry Moeran is joined by Phil Tufnell, Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Steven Finn to discuss his final Test Match and to look at what’s next for England.
They talk about who may replace him and what an England side without him will look like.
Plus Lauren Bell drops by ahead of the final match of England’s women’s T20 series with New Zealand.
Alex and Kate are back for a full catch-up after a mini-summer break. It's Alex's first podcast in the UK for a while and she has tales of returning from the World Cup and being in Barbados during Hurricane Beryl.
Crossy has a sore neck, but that hasn't stopped her becoming the best seam bowler in the World during the series against New Zealand! But is she a better ranked all-rounder than Alex?
And there's plenty of time for listeners' questioners, including the most embarrassing autograph hunters the pair have faced.
Jonathan Agnew speaks to Michael Anderson, Jimmy’s father, to learn more about the legendary bowler away from the cricket pitch.
They discuss him developing as a youngster at Lancashire, playing snooker, and when the family began to believe Jimmy could make it as a professional cricketer.
Plus, Anderson’s Tailenders co-hosts Greg James, Felix White, and Matt Horan (Mattchin). They talk about the alternative side to Anderson, as well as the “fierce competitor” mode that he sometimes brings to a podcast recording. Also, Mattchin brings up the story of Jimmy’s alter ego ‘Timmy Banderson’.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan on the Lord’s pitch for reaction to Jimmy Anderson bowing out to cricket for England with a win over the West Indies.
Hear from the man of the moment, Jimmy Anderson, as well as England captain Ben Stokes, Player of the match Gus Atkinson, Ollie Pope, and West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Steven Finn, Michael Vaughan and Carlos Brathwaite to discuss England's dominant display on day three at Lord's. They discuss England's variety of speed with the bat and Jamie Smith scoring 70 on debut whilst also impressing behind the stumps.
England’s wicketkeeper Jamie Smith talks about the atmosphere in the stadium as he stood waiting for James Anderson to join him in the middle for England's last partnership, and West Indies bowler Jayden Seales reflects on the lessons his side will learn from this first test.
Plus, Machel St Patrick Hewitt and Santokie Nagulendren from The Caribbean Cricket Podcast join Jonathan to discuss the troublesome times that West Indies cricket has been through in the past.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Michael Vaughan and Carlos Brathwaite to discuss Gus Atkinson taking seven wickets on debut at Lord’s as James Anderson begins his farewell. They talk about the professionalism in England’s batting order, and look at the West Indies lack of preparation putting them on the back foot heading into this series.
England’s debutant Gus Atkinson reacts to the day’s play and also West Indies assistant coach Jimmy Adams talks to Alison Mitchel.
Plus, Andrew Strauss looks ahead to the 6th Red for Ruth day and talks about the way in which Anderson is leaving international cricket.
Jonathan Agnew sits down with James Anderson ahead of his final Test for England at Lord's, starting on Wednesday against the West Indies.
More than 20 years after making his Test debut, England's leading wicket-taker reveals his favourite moments from his career and why he believes he's been at the top for so long.
Anderson also discusses his future role helping England's pace bowlers, and reveals how much he's looking forward to playing in his final Test match.
Jonathan Agnew hears from both captains and the retiring Jimmy Anderson ahead of the first Test. Plus, Fazeer Mohammad and Stephan Shemilt offer their pre-match thoughts.
Plenty of talking points in England’s opening men’s Test squad for the summer with the likes of Dillon Pennington and Jamie Smith included and Ben Foakes and Jonny Bairstow dropped. James Anderson, as expected, is in the squad for the Lord’s Test which will be his last before retirement. Meanwhile Jack Leach misses out in favour of his Somerset team-mate Shoaib Bashir.
Isabelle Westbury is joined by former England spinner, coach, selector and director of cricket Ashley Giles who’s now Chief executive at Worcestershire to discuss the squad. She’s also joined by World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent and record breaking bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt.
India ended their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back against South Africa in a thriller.
Henry Moeran is joined by Steve Finn and Alex Hartley to reflect on a dramatic T20 World Cup final, where South Africa couldn't get over the line.
There's reaction from captains Rohit Sharma and Aiden Markram. Plus player of the match Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, player of the tournament.
Henry Moeran, Steven Finn, Alex Hartley and Geoff Lemon look ahead to the T20 World Cup Final and discuss England's disappointment. Plus, we hear from Matthew Mott and Ben Stokes.
England's World Cup defence is over as India thrash them by 68 runs to book their place in the final.
Henry Moeran is joined by Steve Finn, Alex Hartley and Phil Tufnell to dissect where it went wrong for England.
There's reaction from captains Jos Buttler and Rohit Sharma.
Plus, we look ahead to Saturday's final between South Africa and India.
After a dramatic Super Eights, we're ready for the semi-finals in the Caribbean. Henry Moeran, Steven Finn and Geoff Lemon preview two huge games and predict the finalists.
A special guest joins the podcast this week from the T20 World Cup, as Mia Motley, the Prime Minister of Barbados, speaks to Alex from a peculiar location within the Kensington Oval Cricket ground.
She tells us about the future of the game in the Caribbean, life in Barbados and the challenges she faces as a leading woman in public life.
Elsewhere, Kate is in the England camp as New Zealand arrive for a white-ball series. And Alex heads out on a catamaran.
Henry Moeran, Steven Finn, Fazeer Mohammed and Peter Della Penna react to England reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, after a 10-wicket victory against the US.
Hear from hat-trick hero Chris Jordan, who finished with figures of 4-10.
Charlie is joined by Paul Horton and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to discuss how Afghanistan showed one of the best sides in the world that they are no push over and are in these Super 8s on merit. Plus, get the post-match thoughts of Afghanistan bowler and player of the match Gulbadin Niab.
We’re in the heart of Bridgetown, Barbados, as England prepare to take on the tournament’s surprise team, USA. Daniel Norcross is joined by Alex Hartley and American cricket journalist Peter Della Penna to look ahead to the match, plus we hear from Harry Brook and USA’s Nitish Kumar. Plus there’s an passing visit from a marching band.
Henry Moeran presents reaction to England’s loss in the final-over against South Africa.
Henry is joined by Steven Finn and Geoff Lemon to discuss what England must do to improve and stand any chance of going deep into the tournament. Plus, get the post-match thoughts of England captain Jos Buttler and Henry and the team also look at what shape South Africa are in as we reach the business end of the tournament.
Henry Moeran, Steven Finn and Geoff Lemon look ahead to England's second Super Eights game with South Africa, with Jos Buttler's side looking to build on their impressive display against the West Indies.
We hear from Jofra Archer who talks about "giving back" to the England team after his injury problems. And after India started the Super Eights with a comfortable win over Afghanistan, Dan Norcross and the TMS team in Barbados wrap up the action.
Henry Moeran, Geoff Lemon and Steven Finn react to England’s convincing 8 wicket win against the West Indies in their first match of the Super 8’s. Hear from Player of the Match Phil Salt, who finished on an unbeaten 87 off 47 balls.
There’s also reaction to South Africa’s 18 run victory against the United States.
Henry Moeran, Steven Finn and Geoff Lemon are on a beach in St Lucia to look ahead to the Super Eights stage of the men's T20 World Cup.
Hear from Reece Topley on England's mentality after coming close to going out of the tournament, as well as the influence of his parents at the tournament.
Caribbean broadcaster Joel Manning joins the pod to discuss the West Indies' chances after winning four out of four matches in the group stage.
And we also look ahead to the other group, which includes India and Australia, alongside Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
Alex's World Cup adventure has reached Barbados. She tells us about the Caribbean and dodging the rain showers of Florida.
They also look at what's to come in the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup and we find out about which members of the England dressing room have tattoos.
Henry Moeran, Geoff Lemon and Steven Finn react to England reaching the men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights after Scotland narrowly fell short against Australia.
There’s reaction from a rain-hit Antigua, where England overcame the weather and Namibia to put themselves into the next round.
Nikesh Rughani, Qasim Sheikh and Aatif Nawaz meanwhile look at Scotland’s heartbreaking defeat to Australia, which sees them exit the tournament.
Henry Moeran is alongside former England bowler Steven Finn & the ABC's Geoff Lemon for reaction to England's cruising victory over Oman.
Henry speaks to Adil Rashid, who took 4 wickets and helped England bowl Oman out for just 47. Plus, he speaks to England captain Jos Buttler on a day that couldn't have gone much better for England who are looking to overturn Scotland's net run rate and qualify for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.
They also discuss the permutations ahead of England's final group game against Namibia, and Scotland's final game against Australia.
Henry Moeran, former England fast bowler Steven Finn and BBC Sport cricket writer Matt Henry preview England’s match with Oman at the men’s T20 World Cup.
They’re joined by Australian cricket journalist Geoff Lemon to discuss Josh Hazlewood’s comments about it “being in Australia’s interests” to see England go out of the tournament.
We also hear from the England coach Matthew Mott on how the side will approach their two must-win games against Oman and Namibia.
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by two World Cup winners, Tymal Mills and Liam Plunkett, alongside Phil Tufnell, to reflect on the opening week of the Men’s T20 World Cup.
We delve into England's title defence and examine the challenges they've faced so far. We hear from England captain Jos Buttler and Henry Moeran joins the pod from the England camp in Antigua.
The team also discusses who should be brought in to strengthen this England side ahead of their must-win matches against Oman and Namibia.
Alex Hartley is in America for the men's T20 World Cup and tells us all about going to India v Pakistan in New York.
Meanwhile, Kate explains why a teammate thinks of her as a Grandma and tells us about the ponytail, which caused more than a stir at the weekend.
Reaction as India beat Pakistan & Scotland beat Oman to pile more pressure on England.
Daniel Norcross is alongside former England spinner Alex Hartley & Prakash Wakankar for reaction to India beating Pakistan. They discuss the spectacle of the game taking place in New York and how India squeezed Pakistan's batters to narrowly win.
Simon Mann is joined by former Scotland international Qasim Sheikh and former England batter Lydia Greenway as Scotland hammered Oman, winning inside 14 overs. They discuss the strength of Scotland's batting order, how net run rate could effect their chances of qualification, and hear from Scotland's Brandon McMullen who hit an unbeaten 61 from 31 balls.
Henry Moeran, former England fast bowler Steven Finn and Australian journalist and broadcaster Geoff Lemon review Australia beating England at the T20 World Cup.Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali reflect on England suffering a 36-run defeat against Australia in Barbados.And the team also look at the upcoming match between India and Pakistan in New York, which could be one of the highlights of the tournament.
Henry Moeran, former England fast bowler Steven Finn and Australian journalist and broadcaster Geoff Lemon preview Saturday’s match between England and Australia at the T20 World Cup.
We hear from Jonny Bairstow who recalls visiting Barbados as a child, and Jofra Archer who tells us about feeling emotional at bowling in Barbados again.
And the team also look at Scotland, and whether they could cause a shock by qualifying for the Super 8s.
Simon Mann is alongside former Netherlands allrounder Ryan Ten Doeschate and Aatif Nawaz for reaction to the USA’s sensational super over victory against Pakistan in the Men’s T20 World Cup.
They discuss how the US got the dramatic win, and what it does for cricket in America. Whilst also picking apart Pakistan’s below par performance.
Hear the thoughts of USA captain and player of the match Monank Patel.
Plus, Dan Norcross, Alex Hartley, and Alison Mitchell discuss what it was like to watch such a spectacle in New York.
Henry Moeran is alongside former England bowler Steven Finn, ex Scotland batter Qasim Sheikh, and journalist Nikhil Uttamchandani for reaction as England & Scotland's T20 World Cup opener is abandoned because of rain in Barbados.
England head coach Matthew Mott tells Henry of his disappointment that the weather affected the game, but saw good signs from England's bowling attack - which included Jofra Archer who's returned to the England side following long injury troubles.
Whilst Scotland captain Richie Berrington talks of his frustration to not get a result after Scotland's impressive batting performance.
Commentator Henry Moeran, former England fast bowler Steven Finn and BBC Cricket journalist Matt Henry look ahead to England and Scotland's T20 World Cup opener in Barbados. We hear from England captain Jos Buttler, who was in spiky form ahead of the game. Scotland batter Michael Leask tells of his excitement about facing England once again.
Dan Norcross is joined by American cricket writer Peter Della Penna and journalist Cameron Ponsonby at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas to reflect on the USA’s victory over Canada where Aaron Jones posted an unbeaten 94 to win seven wickets, discuss whether this match will help draw in an American audience and what to expect for the rest of the tournament.
Alex is heading to the men’s T20 World Cup and tells us all about where she’ll be heading in the coming weeks.
Kate gives us the lowdown on England’s ODI series win against Pakistan. And we find out how the England squad keep themselves entertained during rain delays.
Henry Moeran takes us around The Oval, speaking to BBC Sport pundits on how they think the T20 World Cup will play out.
We hear from former England captain Michael Vaughan, World Cup winners Ebony Rainford-Brent and Tymal Mills as well as BBC commentators Alison Mitchell and Aatif Nawaz. They give their predictions on who will win the tournament, and how they expect England to get on.
And the Tailenders' team of Jimmy Anderson, Greg James, Felix White and Mattchin join the podcast as they look forward to the World Cup.
Dan Norcross is joined by World Cup winners Ebony Rainford-Brent and Alex Hartley, along with commentator Aatif Nawaz to preview the men’s T20 World Cup, which starts this weekend in the USA and the West Indies.
They look at the impact the tournament will have on the game in North America, as well as assessing whether the firepower in England’s batting line-up can propel them to victory.
They also ask if 2022 runners-ups Pakistan can go one better this time around, or if Australia, New Zealand or India will also take the title
Simon Mann is alongside Abhishek Jhunjhunwala & Nikesh Rughani for reaction to KKR’s comprehensive win over Sunrisers Hyderabad to win their third IPL title.
Hear the thoughts of Kolkata’s Andre Russell and Varun Chakravarthy after the thumping win, plus KKR’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar who Russell was keen to express him admiration for.
They also look back at the tournament as a whole, discussing the ‘impact player’ which was brought into the competition this year and whether it effectively rules out the role of an all rounder in the format.
Kate’s played her first international of the summer against Pakistan, and she gives us behind-the-scenes insight following England’s unspectacular win at Derby.
Alex has news of her broken down car, while owls, snails and Pitbull all make an appearance.
And there’s loads of listener emails to answer as well.
Kevin Howells, Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor are joined by Worcestershire CEO Ashely Giles.
They discuss the sad passing of Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker, at just the age of 20, and how the team will be commemorating Baker.
Plus, Giles talks about the future of New Road, Worcestershire’s ground, as the flooding issues it faces will only get worse going forward, he says. He also looks at the effects not being able to access the pitch and the training pitches has had on the Worcestershire side.
And, why is it so hard to get Tymal & Emily in one place at the same time?
Mark Chapman is joined by former England internationals Phil Tufnell and Georgia Elwiss, as well as Kent's Sam Billings to look at how England's men and women's sides are shaping up ahead of their respective World Cups.
They discuss Jofra Archer's potential return to international cricket in this week's T20 series against Pakistan and the impact the fast bowler could have.
Bowler Hannah Rainey joins the pod to tell us about Scotland's qualification for the women's T20 World Cup and giving up her career as a vet to focus full time on cricket.
And we have the latest from the Indian Premier League as the tournament reaches its knockout stages.
TIMECODES02:02 England men's T20 World Cup preparation21:54 Jofra Archer's return to international cricket29:33 England women's series win v Pakistan37:01 Hannah Rainey on Scotland's qualification and giving up being a vet44:53 The IPL knockout stages
Alison Mitchell is joined by former England bowlers Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Alex Hartley to review the 3-0 T20 series win against Pakistan. They look at the positives for England, including Danni Wyatt's fine innings on Sunday at Headingley. They also look at where England need to improve, including whether more is needed from the side's younger players, ahead the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. We also hear from Wyatt and captain Heather Knight.
Kate and Alex are joined by Kathryn and Sarah Bryce in this week’s pod. The pair reveal all about Scotland’s World Cup qualification, including the celebrations after their decisive victory over Ireland.
Alex reports back on her new job and Kate tells us about the podcast’s youngest listener.
Nikesh Rughani, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Steven Finn bring you all the latest from the Indian Premier League as Rajasthan Royals secure a play-off spot following Delhi Capitals' victory over Lucknow Super Giants.
They look at whether Royal Challengers Bengaluru can snatch a play-off spot after recovering from an awful start to the tournament. And the panel look at who'll be most affected by the departure of England's players.
Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket Rob Key tells Kevin Howells exactly how he, along with Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, discussed with Jimmy Anderson the decision for the bowler to retire whilst also talking about the impact Anderson has had throughout his England career and the opportunity it presents for someone to “step up” from county cricket.
Key also gives updates on Ben Stokes & Jofra Archer.
Also, Key tells Kevin that it’s “quality not quantity” when it to comes to calls for shortening the domestic schedule. Key had a seventeen-year career in county cricket and wants the best conditions for cricketers to develop and be better placed for making the jump from the County Championship to international level.
Plus, his take on the County Championship’s reaction to the use of the Kookaburra ball.
Alex recounts a chaotic trip to the capital in the latest episode of No Balls, while Kate has some fascinating insight on playing in two close encounters for Thunder in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. And we've plenty of listener messages and emails.
12 months after that dramatic Ashes summer, Australian spin bowler Nathan Lyon is back in the UK with Lancashire in the County Championship.
He spoke to BBC Sport’s Stephan Shemilt about experiencing life in the North West, having to leave the 2023 Ashes early through injury, and how he has changed as a person throughout his career.
And he offers an intriguing prediction as to how last summer's Ashes would have gone if he'd played all five matches.
Nikesh Rughani, BBC Cricket reporter Henry Moeran and former England wicketkeeper James Foster bring you the latest from the Indian Premier League.
They ask if Rajasthan Royals should be concerned after losing top spot following back-to-back defeats. And after Sanju Samson once again impressed with the bat, could he force his way into India’s World T20 side?
There’s also a focus on new leaders Kolkata Knight Riders, with James giving an insight into what it’s like to be involved with the franchise.
And the team also look at why Mumbai Indians have struggled, despite having some of the leading Indian talent at their disposal.
Kevin Howells, Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor debate the PCA's survey calling for a reduction in County Cricket.
Chair of Sussex County Cricket Club, Jon Filby, rejects calls for fewer matches to be played in the County Cricket season.
Jason Kerr, Head Coach of Somerset County Cricket Club, tells us what it's like to be in a demanding schedule.
Plus, Will MacPherson of the Telegraph outlines the main areas of debate and attempts to find answers quickly.
After time away in the Lake District with her England teammates, Kate Cross tells Alex Hartley all about a fun - and tough - few days. Plus, plenty of emails to get through!
Kevin Howells, Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor talk to Essex & South Africa batter Dean Elgar, Durham head coach Ryan Campbell, and South East Stars all-rounder Ryana MacDonald-Gay.
Elgar talks about settling into this season with Essex, whilst Campbell talks about what he’s seen from Ben Stokes in training and updates us on the England men’s captain’s bowling.
MacDonald-Gay talks about her incredible start to the season with South East Stars.
Plus, the drive for modern day cricket to attract the best athletes.
Nikesh Rughani, Steven Finn and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala react to the news Jofra Archer has been included in the England T20 World Cup squad, his first international call-up in more than a year. They also look at favourites India's squad, with Rishabh Pant returning after recovering from injuries sustained in a serious car accident.
And with the IPL heading towards the end of the group stage, the panel look at the fascinating battle to make the top four, with five teams currently separated by just two points.
TIMECODES00:50 England's World T20 squad03:00 Jofra Archer's return08:00 Tom Hartley and England's spin options15:10 The scrap for the IPL's top four17:00 Can Sanju Samson take his IPL form into the World Cup?
With April being Autism Awareness Month, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are joined by Thunder teammate Olivia Thomas to learn about her experiences of living with autism and ADHD.
Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills and Emily Windsor to discuss this week's big stories coming out of the County Championship.
They react to the eight women's teams which have been awarded tier one status from 2025 onwards.
Warwickshire Men's captain and current highest run scorer in Division One Alex Davies joins them to talk about his great form so far this season, despite his struggles turning half-centuries into centuries. Also how he manages his bowlers who don't won't to be taken off and tales of Pakistan international Hassan Ali - the prankster.
Plus, Ben Bloom, the author of Batting For Time, talks about the future of the domestic game.
Why can't RCB find form despite the heroics of Virat Kohli? And can Rajasthan Royals continue their brilliant season? Nikesh Rughani and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala discuss it all.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley give their thoughts on the new women's domestic set-up and have tales of their winter adventures. Plus, Alex is becoming a golf person...
Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor to bring you all the huge stories from the County Championship this week.
They speak to Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson about the impact the Kookaburra ball has had on the competition and whether it's a good or bad thing for English cricket.
They discuss the pressures of a player proving themself when moving to a new team and how can you put a stop to a batting collapse.
Plus, Kevin speaks to the editor of Wisden, Lawrence Booth, about the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2024.
Tymal Mills and Steven Finn join Nikesh Rughani to discuss Jos Buttler's latest heroics after another dramatic week in the IPL. Plus, we hear from Punjab Kings' Kagiso Rabada.
Steve Crossman, Tymal Mills, Mark Ramprakash and Georgia Elwiss assess the key issues from the opening weeks of the County Championship season.
Vic Marks joins the team to reflect on the death of England's most prolific spin bowler Derek Underwood.
The team also look at whether using the Kookaburra ball is making it harder to take wickets and get results in the County Championship. And Georgia looks at England women's tour of New Zealand.
TIMECODES03:50 - Vic Marks on Derek Underwood14:52 - Start of the County Championship season33:12 - Kookaburra ball v Dukes ball43:59 - England women's white ball tour of New Zealand.
Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills to bring you all the huge stories from the opening round of County Championship fixtures.
They speak to Sam Northeast who hit an unbeaten 335 for Glamorgan against Middlesex at Lord’s, which is now the highest first class score recorded at the ground - overtaking Graham Gooch’s 333 for England against India in 1990.
Sam Cook reflects on his season opener for Essex as he took 10 wickets in the match, leading Essex to beat Nottinghamshire by 254 runs.
Also, Kashif Ali talks to Kevin and Tymal about his journey to playing for Worcestershire and hitting two centuries in his two innings against Warwickshire.
Plus, the Chief Operating Officer of the Professional Cricketers’ Association Daryl Mitchell joins the podcast to talk about the schedule demands of cricketers, how players are looked after with the commercial demands of playing so much cricket, and making sure players are staying safe when travelling for matches.
And Emily Windsor wasn’t able to join Kevin and Tymal for the podcast, but she does send the guys a voice note as to why.
Simon Mann, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Nikesh Rughani talk through some Buttler and Kohli brilliance, and we've got an exclusive interview with Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan.
England bowler Kate Cross is fresh off the field at the end of the tour to New Zealand. Kate, Alex Hartley and former New Zealand wicket-keeper Katey Martin discuss the action.
Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor to look ahead to this season's County Championship.
Durham head coach Ryan Campbell talks about his team's chances of winning Division 1 having just been promoted back up from Division 2, and he also gives an update of when we can expect to see Ben Stokes bowling. Whilst Durham's Chief Executive Tim Bostock talks about the 'honest conversation' the domestic game needs about private investment.
Nikesh Rughani is alongside former England wicketkeeper & former Kolkata Knight Riders coach James Foster and Aatif Nawaz to look back on the first two weeks of IPL action. They discuss what has shocked them so far, why the Rajasthan Royals have started so well, and where it’s going wrong for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
ECB CEO Richard Gould speaks to Henry Moeran ahead of the upcoming season and winter just gone, and the news that Ben Stokes has decided to rule himself out of the T20 World Cup in the USA & West Indies. This is something England white ball batter Sam Billings also reacted to when speaking to Henry about a busy cricketing summer ahead.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley react to England Women's successful T20 series in New Zealand and preview the upcoming ODIs. Plus, a full analysis of Alex's first round of golf!
Simon Mann is with former England and IPL star Ravi Bopara as well as Aatif Nawaz to discuss tight finishes, captaincy conundrums and English performances at the start of the IPL.
As the 2024 Indian Premier League gets underway Henry Moeran, Simon Mann and former IPL star Abhishek Jhunjhunwala look ahead to all of the excitement of this year's competition.
Royal Challengers Bangalore are WPL champions and Kate Cross has the inside story. Meanwhile, Alex Hartley's Multan Sultans come so close to winning the PSL in last-ball drama.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are busy in the franchises of India and Pakistan, including seeing some remarkable individual performances. Plus, Alex has FINALLY discovered golf.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are busy playing and coaching overseas and have much news to bring. Plus, Alex’s coaching buddy Cath Dalton drops in to talk through the PSL so far.
In the third of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Prakash Wakankar and Jonathan Agnew to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85.
This episode begins in Chennai (formerly Madras) with the test series between England and India finely poised at 1-1 with two to play. Can England complete the turnaround and go down in history as the first side to come from behind to win a test series in India? With Vic and Aggers with the England squad, they relive the moments of watching on as the David Gower-lead side attempt the feat.
Plus, they all look back on the legacy of this England squad and what comes next for them.
In the second of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Peter Baxter, Prakash Wakankar and Jonathan Agnew to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85.
This episode begins at the end of England's first test against India in Wankhede, but 3rd December 1984 is remembered for a very different reason. The Bhopal disaster occurred. They discuss what is was like to be close to such a catastrophic event and how it affected the atmosphere inside the stadiums when playing cricket.
Switching focus back to the cricket, Vic recalls the beginning of England's fight-back in the second test of the series in Delhi.
In the first of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Peter Baxter and Prakash Wakankar to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85.
Just hours after the England team had arrived India's prime minister, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated. What did this mean for the England team? What was it like to be in New Delhi? They discuss everything from restlessly staying in their hotels, to where they were when they were told the news, and whether this meant that any cricket would be played at all.
Hear the first person accounts of Vic Marks who was part of the England squad, Peter Baxter who was producing TMS from India, and Prakash Wakankar who was celebrating his birthday in Pune.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are experiencing the thrill of WPL/PSL franchise cricket and tell all from behind-the-scenes. Plus, we're joined by one of the stars of the WPL so far.
Former Hampshire and England offspinner Shaun Udal joins Daniel Norcross to talk about England’s tour of India in 2006, including the famous “Ring of Fire” win in Mumbai. Plus they discuss how his life has changed since he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2019.
The India and Pakistan adventures have begun for Kate and Alex, and they’ve got the latest from the PSL and WPL camps.
Including team songs, learning Hindi and nocturnal Alex.
Look out for some special emails, too!
Your two favourite Red Roses - Kate Cross and Alex Hartley - team up with the Tailenders team to talk all things Valentine's Day. Stand by for some truly cringeworthy stories...
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are both set for cricketing adventures - Alex is off to coach in Pakistan, Kate's heading to the Women's Premier League. Plus, more animal quandaries.
Daniel Norcross talks to Alastair Cook about what it takes to play cricket in India. Cook captained England to a test series victory in India in 2012, which is still the last time a visiting team won a test series there. Alastair talks about what England do differently to other nations visiting India, where Alastair ranks India as the toughest place to go, and being in a hotel overlooking the Himalayas with 2000 waiting outside for the team.
Kevin Pietersen looks back to November 2012 and his inredible innings of 186 against India in Mumbai. The 2012 series was the last time a touring team won a test series in India. The innings has since been compared to the recent heroics of Ollie Pope following his 196 against India which helped England to win the first match of a five test series.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley give their low-down on the England and West Indies men's wins over the weekend, and Alex has the latest from her first skiing trip in 15 years.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Stephan Shemilt and Prakash Wakankar to preview England's Tests in India. Plus, Ben Stokes on how his side will approach this toughest of challenges.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley look at the big cricketing issues of the week (at least some of the time). There's India chat, Hundred money discussions and Alex has a new car.
Cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley talk through another week in their lives in cricket. There's a remarkable story about directions, and Kate remembers a joke gone wrong...
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are together to look back on Alex's bed-bound Christmas, plus a look-ahead to the New Year with some resolutions from your favourite cricketing duo.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley talk through what went wrong in the Test versus India, and after months of promises it's time to hear from BBC commentary legend Jonathan Agnew.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley reflect on the T20s between England and India, and there's a look ahead to the Test match. There are also emails, games and non-existent spin classes.
Immediate reaction from Kate Cross who has been picked up in the Women's Premier League draft to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Alex Hartley, RCB's biggest fan, is excited!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are together again, with Kate in Oman playing a lot of golf and Alex recovering from a truly horrible journey. Plus, lots of emails and DMs!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley talk through the Men's World Cup semi-finals in India, including Alex trying her best to go and meet David Beckham at the Wankhede Stadium.
Kate and Alex speak to Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell about that double-century he hit against Afghanistan in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. He talks about exactly why he was on one leg and what him and captain Pat Cummins were talking about on the crease to get him through what will go down as one of the greatest innings of all time.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are on opposite sides of India taking in the Men's World Cup and have plenty of tales to tell. Plus, Alex talks through becoming a coach at the PSL.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley talk through the start of the men's World Cup, with plenty of tales from Alex's travels around India. Plus, there's lots to explore in the email inbox!
As the international summer comes to an end, England head to India to defend their 50 over World Cup title.
Simon Mann is joined by record breaking bowler James Anderson, World Cup winners Tymal Mills and Alex Hartley and TMS Statistician Andy Zaltzman to look ahead to the tournament.
Plus we hear from England white ball coach Matthew Mott.
EVERY BALL of EVERY MATCH in the World Cup will be available live on the BBC with video highlights on the BBC Sport website and app.
Cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley talk through their week and reflect on what has been a memorable English summer. There's also a special musical interlude from a TMS friend!
As England drop Jason Roy from their World Cup squad in favour of Harry Brook, Henry Moeran speaks to record breaking England bowler James Anderson, World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent, BBC Sport Chief Cricket Writer Stephan Shemilt and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman.
Plus we hear from England national selector Luke Wright.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by James Anderson and Jeremy Coney to assess how England’s ODI team look ahead of the World Cup.
They review the series win against New Zealand, hear from England captain Jos Buttler, player of the series Dawid Malan and Kiwi captain Tom Latham.
Plus the journalist panel of Stephan Shemilt, John Etheridge and Will Macpherson discuss the Harry Brook conundrum, the ODI return of Ben Stokes and Andrew Flintoff working with the England side.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley speak to 17-year-old fast bowler Mahika Gaur, just two weeks after her England debut. Plus, a run-down of what went wrong in the T20s vs Sri Lanka.
As England draw their T20 series with New Zealand, Henry Moeran gets the views of England legend James Anderson and former Kiwi captain Stephen Fleming. England’s white ball coach Matthew Mott has the latest on whether Harry Brook could break into the World Cup squad, plus we hear from Ashes heroes Mark Wood and Chris Woakes. And England women’s coach Jon Lewis looks ahead to the deciding T20 against Sri Lanka.
Cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley chat to former England teammate Anya Shrubsole to talk through her time in the game, including finishing with a trophy at Lord’s.
Alex Hartley and Kate Cross reflect on an emotional few days as Alex bows out from playing professional cricket and Kate plays in the final of the Hundred. They also look ahead to England’s T20 series against Sri Lanka and answer your questions.
Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell, Steven Finn and Henry Moeran as we say goodbye to Katherine Sciver-Brunt, as she retires from professional cricket. Her former England teammate Tammy Beaumont joins the team as we reflect on Katherine’s successes. Steven also talks about his retirement from professional cricket, his knee-injury, and Finn’s Law. Plus we discuss Ben Stokes, after he announced that he’ll play in England’s series against New Zealand that begins next Wednesday.
Cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are together to talk through a busy few weeks in the Hundred. And as Alex made a promise to No Balls listeners, you heard it here first...
Alex Hartley and Kate Cross take a break from their busy schedule playing and commentating on the Hundred to catch-up with the world’s fastest female bowler.
South Africa superstar Shabnim Ismail joins the pod to discuss her decision to retire from international cricket and how she’s enjoying life on and off the pitch playing for Welsh Fire. Plus reflections on a historic hundred for Tammy Beaumont.
Stuart Broad retired after dramatically taking the last two wickets in the 2023 Ashes series. Broad had no doubts that he’d picked the perfect moment to call it a day. But how do players decide the right time to retire? Daniel Norcross is joined by Sir Alastair Cook who scored a century in his last Test also at the Oval and Michael Vaughan who retired in 2009 following injury problems.
Daniel Norcross is joined by a selection panel of Sir Alastair Cook, TMS stats guru Andy Zaltzman and the chief cricket writer of the BBC Sport website Stephan Shemilt to try and predict what England’s Ashes line-up could look like when the series is next played in England. Will Ben Stokes still be leading the team in 4 years, who will be the replacements for Broad and Anderson and which current young county players could be Ashes series starters in 2027.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley reflect on an amazing end to the MAshes and WAshes summer and discuss whether Stuart Broad’s bail tricks will catch on.
And they look ahead to the start of the Hundred and offer their predictions on which team will win and whether Kate or Alex will take more wickets!
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook, Glenn McGrath & Andy Zaltzman react to the Men’s Ashes being drawn as England win on the final day at the Oval. Hear from Stuart Broad, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood & Brendon McCullum. Plus, get the Australia perspective from captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.
Jonathan Agnew brings together one of the greatest Ashes rivalries for a catch up.
Michael Atherton and Glenn McGrath join Aggers in the Test Match Special commentary box at The Oval. They discuss the battles they used to have on the pitch and McGrath getting the wicket of Atherton 19 times in Ashes cricket.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook & Glenn McGrath react to day four of the final Men’s Ashes test at The Oval. England coach Marcus Trescothick gives his thoughts on the day’s play and talks about Stuart Broad’s retirement. Plus, Alastair Cook speaks to Daniel Norcross about what it's like to retire from international cricket.
Jonathan Agnew presents a look back on the life and career of Stuart Broad. Hear from Stuart's father, former England opener Chris Broad, his mother Carole, and teammate Steven Finn on his experiences with Broad.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook, Glenn McGrath & Andy Zaltzman react to Stuart Broad retiring from cricket and also give thoughts on the third day of the fifth Men’s Ashes test at The Oval. Broad talks about his reasoning and timing of his announcement that this final Ashes test will be his last. Plus, Broad's fiance, Radio 1 presenter Mollie King, spoke to Jonathan Agnew in the TMS commentary box before the news came out.
Jonathan Agnew talks to actor, comedian, presenter and writer Stephen Mangan in the TMS commentary box at The Oval.
Mangan recalls memories of following England around the world, watching cricket while in geography lessons at school, and meeting Robert De Niro.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, Steven Finn & Andy Zaltzman react to the second day of the fifth Men’s Ashes test at The Oval. Hear from Jimmy Anderson after he took the wicket of Mitchell Marsh on day two, and also Steve Smith who scored 71 in Australia’s first innings.
Daniel Norcross talks to promoter, chairman of Matchroom Sport and the Professional Darts Corporation, Eddie Hearn for his views on the game of cricket.
Hearn discuss whether the result outweighs the result in sport, how personalities helps cricket grow, and how cricket was the only sport he played growing up.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, Steven Finn & Andy Zaltzman react to the first day of the fifth Men’s Ashes test at The Oval. Hear from Harry Brook after his 85 helped England reach 283, and also Australia spinner Todd Murphy who took 2 wickets on day one. Plus, listen to Phil Tufnell’s memories of The Oval test of the 1997 Ashes series.
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by journalist and broadcaster Melinda Farrell, former England batter and selector James Taylor and the ex-England assistant coach Paul Farbrace on the eve of the fifth Ashes Test. The team hear from Ben Stokes and Harry Brook and discuss England’s team selection. And we’ll hear from Pat Cummins as Australia look to win the Ashes outright on English soil for the first time since 2001.
Timecodes: 01’55 - Look ahead to the Oval 06’12 - Jonathan Agnew with Ben Stokes 11’30 - England's team selection including James Anderson 23’57 - Impact of Mark Wood and Chris Woakes 30’10 - Where does this leave England’s bowling at the end of this series? 36’30 - England’s mentality and Harry Brook 47’07 - What does the fifth Test mean for Australia 53’10 - Pat Cummins with Jim Maxwell
Henry Moeran is joined by the BBC's Chief Cricket Writer Stephan Shemilt and Australian journalist Geoff Lemon to preview the fifth and final Test. Plus, we hear from Harry Brook.
Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks ask former international umpire John Holder your questions on the laws of cricket
Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, Stephan Shemilt and Andy Zaltzman join Jonathan Agnew to look back on the sliding doors moments of the Men's Ashes series so far.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath & Andy Zaltzman react to Australia retaining the Ashes at Old Trafford. England captain Ben Stokes gives his thoughts on the draw, as does Australia captain Pat Cummins. Also, player of the match Zak Crawley talks about his innings of 189 and the Ashes series as a whole. Plus, hear the funny moments from inside the TMS Commentary box at Old Trafford.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath & Andy Zaltzman react to day four of the fourth test at Old Trafford. England coach Marcus Trescothick gives his views on the state of the match and Marnus Labuschagne talks about his innings of 111. Plus, former Australia captain Mark Taylor talks about his memories of Shane Warne's 'ball of the century' and Alison Mitchell speaks to Phil Tufnell & Alex Hartley about both sides' spin bowlers with Jack Leach and Nathan Lyon missing.
Jonathan Agnew, Mike Gatting, Mark Taylor, Glenn McGrath, Michael Vaughan & Isa Guha look back on that ball from Shane Warne, and share stories of the late Australian. Hear the moment Mike Gatting faced a recreation of the ball from a bowling machine and former Australia captain Mark Taylor finally apologises to Jonathan Agnew for blocking his view of the ball.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, Vic Marks & Andy Zaltzman react to day three of the fourth test at Old Trafford. Hear from Jonny Bairstow after his explosive 99 not-out and also Josh Hazlewood after he took five wickets for Australia.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, Vic Marks & Andy Zaltzman react to day two of the fourth Men's Ashes test at Old Trafford. Hear from Zak Crawley after his sensational innings of 189 and also Australia coach Andrew McDonald.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have lived the WAshes on the field and in the commentary box. Here's the inside story, including dropped catches, dropped trophies and lots more!
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Andy Zaltzman react to day one of the fourth Men's Ashes test at Old Trafford. Hear from Stuart Broad after he took his 600th test wicket and also Marnus Labuschagne after scoring 51 in Manchester. Plus, some of Stuart Broad's teammates give their say on the bowler's latest achievement.
England thrashed Australia in Taunton to draw the Women's Ashes series and inflict a first bilateral one-day international series defeat on the tourists since 2013.
In this podcast Henry Moeran is joined by Hundred winner Emily Windsor, former Australia captain Alex Blackwell and England World Cup winner Alex Hartley to look back on a momentous day.
We hear from England captain Heather Knight, Australia captain Alyssa Healy and player of the series Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by correspondent Jonathan Agnew, former England fast bowler Steven Finn and Australian journalist and broadcaster Geoff Lemon to preview what is a must-win fourth Test for England at Old Trafford.The team hear from captain Ben Stokes and England’s unlikely number three Moeen Ali, whilst discussing the return of Jimmy Anderson in what will be his final Old Trafford Ashes Test, plus the rest of Australia’s team selection.
Stephan Shemilt, Will Macpherson from the Daily Telegraph, and Scott Bailey from the Sydney Telegraph preview the 4th test of the Men’s Ashes at Old Trafford. Hear from Moeen Ali looking ahead to the test in Manchester, plus Josh Hazelwood speaks to the media as it's thought he'll return to the Australia squad.
Australia retained the Women's Ashes following a dramatic three-run victory over England, who so nearly pulled off a remarkable victory through Nat Sciver-Brunt's masterful unbeaten century.
Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winner Georgia Elwiss and former Australia captain Alex Blackwell to reflect on another thrilling match. Plus we hear from England captain Heather Knight, Australia captain Alyssa Healy and spin bowler Alana King.
Photo: The Australia players celebrate their victory over England during the Women's Ashes 2nd We Got Game ODI match between England and Australia at Ageas Bowl on July 16, 2023 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey speaks in public for the first time about his controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow at Lord’s and we get a fascinating take on the Ashes summer from Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite in conversation with Daniel Norcross.
Ben Stokes keeps producing remarkable performances for England especially in the Ashes, but should he now be considered as England’s greatest ever all-rounder? Daniel Norcross speaks to Sir Alastair Cook the captain who brought Stokes into the Test team 10 years ago, whilst TMS numbers guru Andy Zaltzman provides a statistical analysis.
Fresh from hitting an unbeaten 19 against Australia in the first WAshes ODI, Kate Cross talks through her innings alongside No Balls co-host Alex Hartley.
Simon Mann chats with Australia’s “Voice of Summer” Jim Maxwell who is celebrating 50 years in cricket broadcasting. It’s also 40 years since Jim first appeared on Test Match Special. As well as discussing his career highlights, Jim also takes your questions including his memories of Shane Warne and which commentators he’s enjoyed working with most over the years.
England levelled the women's Ashes multi-format series in thrilling fashion with a two-wicket win in the first one-day international at Bristol.
Henry Moeran reflects on the day with Alex Blackwell, Alex Hartley and Katherine Sciver-Brunt. We also hear from England's winning captain and player of the match Heather Knight, opener Tammy Beaumont, Kate Cross and Australia's Phoebe Litchfield.
Photo: England captain Heather Knight and Kate Cross celebrate winning the Women's Ashes 1st We Got Game ODI match between England and Australia at Seat Unique Stadium on July 12, 2023 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Jonathan Agnew gets a different perspective on the Ashes from financial expert, campaigner and TV, Radio and 5 Live Podcast presenter Martin Lewis.
Lewis discusses his love of cricket and parallels between fair play in the game and fair play in the world of money.
England bowler Kate Cross and Alex Hartley talk through the memorable T20 series win over Australia that keeps England in the WAshes. There's also loads of MAshes chat, too!
Jonathan Agnew is joined by a journalist panel at Headingley to discuss the latest Ashes talking points. Emma John from the Guardian, Gideon Haigh from the Australian and John Etheridge from the Sun talk Brook batting, Spirit of cricket and possible changes for Old Trafford.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Glenn McGrath and Andy Zaltzman react to England’s win on day four at Headingley. Hear from England captain Ben Stokes, man of the match Mark Wood, Harry Brook who scored a vital 75 in the second innings run chase, Chris Woakes who scored the winning runs and took three key wickets in Australia's second innings, plus Australia captain Pat Cummins gives his reaction to the result. Also, hear the funny moments from the TMS commentary box at Headingley.
England pulled off a thrilling 5 wicket win at Lord’s as Australia lost their first T20 series in 6 years. Henry Moeran is joined by Alex Hartley and Alex Blackwell and there is reaction from Heather Knight, Alice Capsey and Alyssa Healy.
Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath and Michael Vaughan react to day three of the third Ashes Test at Headingley. Hear from Chris Woakes after he took three wickets in Australia’s second innings. Plus, Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis talks to Aggers about his love for cricket.
Jonathan Agnew, Sir Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Andy Zaltzman react to day two of the third Ashes Test at Headingley. Hear from Moeen Ali after he took his 199th & 200th test wickets, and also Pat Cummins after he took six wickets. Plus, Jonathan speaks to Yorkshire’s first female President in their 160 year history, Jane Powell.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Glenn McGrath and Andy Zaltzman react to day one of the third Men's Ashes test at Headingley. Hear from Mark Wood after his five wickets on his return to the side and Mitchell Marsh after hitting a century in his first test match for four years. Plus, former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist makes a surprise visit to the TMS commentary box, and England Men's manager Gareth Southgate answers if the football team have been tempted to adopt Bazball.
Men’s England manager Gareth Southgate joins Jonathan Agnew for a View from the Boundary. Southgate talks about the differences in managing in football compared to cricket, what he learnt from Euro ’96, and batting with his son.
England picked up their first victory of the Ashes summer as Heather Knight’s side beat Australia to keep the Women’s Ashes alive. Meanwhile the men’s teams are preparing for what could be a very lively 3rd Test in Leeds.
Jonathan Agnew and Jim Maxwell are joined by Ben Stokes and Pat Cummins at Headingley whilst Henry Moeran and Alex Hartley review England’s T20 win at a packed Oval and hear from Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt and Ellyse Perry.
After all the fallout from Lord’s, we’re just a couple of days away from the third men’s Ashes Test – and this one takes place at Headingley, the home of Ashes comebacks.
Stephan Shemilt is joined by journalists Vithushan Ehantharajah and Scott Bailey to ask whether England can come back from 2-0 down, who will replace the injured Ollie Pope, England’s bowling attack and Nathan Lyon’s replacement.
Plus, we hear exclusively from Steve Smith ahead of his 100th Test match as the Australian discusses his life, his career and his legacy.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by writer and broadcaster Melinda Farrell, editor of Wisden Lawrence Booth and Guardian sports writer Jonathan Liew to discuss the controversies of Lord’s, where Bazball goes from here and the future of James Anderson.
Johnathan Agnew, Sir Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan and Pat Cummins react to the fifth and final day of the second Ashes test at Lord's. Hear from England captain Ben Stokes after his innings of 155, England head coach Brendon McCullum on England's uphill battle to win the Ashes, and Australia captain Pat Cummins gives his point of view of the controversial wicket which saw Jonny Bairstow given out.
Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook and Phil Tufnell react to the fourth day of the second Men's Ashes test at Lord’s. Hear from England batting coach, Marcus Trescothick, and Australia assistant coach Daniel Vettori. Plus, hear part of Johnathan’s conversation with UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and also McGrath’s disbelief to Mitchell Starc’s ruled out catch with Tuffers’ from the TMS commentary box.
Johnathan Agnew is joined by the UK's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to talk about playing cricket as a child, Bazball, and getting sledged by Sam Curran.
Jonathan Agnew, Sir Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan and Glenn McGrath react to the third day of the second Men’s Ashes test at Lord’s. Hear from Mitchell Starc after he took the key wickets of Ben Stokes & Harry Brook, and also England assistant coach Jeetan Patel. Plus, the former Australia opener and coach Justin Langer talks to Jonathan Agnew as the Aussie legend considers Lord's a 'second home'.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook and Glenn Mcgrath react to the second day of the second Men’s Ashes test at Lord’s. Hear from Ben Duckett after he fell just short of his first test century and Steve Smith after he made 110 with the bat before catching Joe Root in the field. Plus, hear an amazing interview with Stephen Fry and club cricketer Jonathan Mills who scored a century the day after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis.
England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley discuss the Women's Ashes Test, plus discover that some people think a cornflake sandwich is a good breakfast option...
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Andy Zaltzman react to the first day of the second Men’s Ashes test at Lord’s. Hear from Josh Tongue & Marnus Labuschagne. Plus, Andrew Strauss and Glenn McGrath talk about 'Red for Ruth' day at Lord's.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Isa Guha, the Daily Mirror’s cricket correspondent Dean Wilson & BBC Sport Editor Dan Roan to discuss the ICEC report suggesting “widespread discrimination” in cricket.
We also hear from Cindy Butts, the author of the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket report, the Chair of the ECB Richard Thompson, and England Men’s test captain Ben Stokes.
Steve Crossman is joined by cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew, Sydney Morning Herald chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn, and England spinner Jack Leach to preview the second Ashes Test. The team reflect on the first Test, discuss Josh Tongue's inclusion, Nathan Lyon's 100th consecutive Test and what Jack Leach said to the England team ahead of the trip to Lord's.
Hear again the extraordinary start to the Trent Bridge Ashes Test of 2015. With no James Anderson, Stuart Broad lead the bowling attack with devastating effect.
The first Men's Ashes Test of 2013 saw a thrilling climax, with England desperate to find the final wicket. Australia, meanwhile, have victory in sight at a sunny Trent Bridge.
Enjoy (or endure?) the final, nervy hour of the first Men's Ashes Test at Cardiff in 2009. Australia are looking for two wickets, England are looking to survive.
Set a generous 257 to win, England are on course for victory in the one-off Test in the 2022 Women's Ashes. Under cloudy skies, the greatest drama is about to unfold...
Listen again to the drama unfold at Edgbaston, with England pushing for the final wickets and Australia chasing an unlikely win.
Hear the drama unfold at Edgbaston in the second Test of the 2005 Ashes series. England have Australia on the ropes, but they still need to take the final two wickets...
Relive every twist and turn of arguably the most dramatic match in Men's Ashes History. Headingley 2019 will never be forgotten, with Ben Stokes playing one of the great innings.
Henry Moeran, Katherine Sciver Brunt, Alex Hartley and Alex Blackwell reflect on a thrilling test match.
With reaction from Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt and Australia's Thalia McGrath.
Henry Moeran, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Alex Blackwell, Alex Hartley and Georgia Elwiss react to day four of the Women’s Ashes test. Hear from Sophie Ecclestone after her 10 wickets in this test match and Beth Mooney after she hit 85 in Australia’s second innings. Plus, Katherine Sciver Brunt gives us an insight into the frustrations of a fast bowler.
England cricket legend, Katherine Sciver Brunt, answers your questions. Hosted by Henry Moeran.
Henry Moeran, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Alex Blackwell, Alex Heartley and Georgia Elwiss react to day three of the Women’s Ashes test. Get thoughts of record-breaker Tammy Beaumont and Ashleigh Gardner. Plus, hear a fascinating between England cricket captain Heather Knight and Euro winning Lioness captain Leah Williamson.
Henry Moeran, Katherine Sciver Brunt, Alex Heartly and Alex Blackwell react to day two of the Women’s Ashes test. Hear from Tammy Beaumont and Annabel Sutherland. Plus, it's the 50th anniversary of the first matches being played in the inaugural Cricket World Cup, taking place two years before the first men’s event. Alison Mitchell revisits an interview with legendary former England captain, the late Rachael Heyhoe Flint. Alison also talks to journalist, historian and senior Lecturer in sport at Bournemouth University Raf Nicholson who has written widely on the subject.
Henry Moeran, Katherine Sciver Brunt, Alex Heartly, Alex Blackwell and Phil Long react to day one of the Women’s Ashes test. Hear from Lauren Filer and Ellyse Perry.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley take the pod to Trent Bridge ahead of the start of the Women’s Ashes.
They’re joined by England Head Coach Jon Lewis, Ashes winning captain Alex Blackwell, Kate’s dad and there’s questions from the audience too.
Heather Knight speaks to Henry Moeran and Alex Hartley about the Ashes, what it takes to be England captain and her life away from cricket.
Jonathan Agnew, Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, Jason Gillespie and Andy Zaltzman react to the 5th day’s play of the 1st Men’s Ashes test. Hear from James Anderson, Ben Stokes, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. Plus, hear the funny moments of the game from the Test Match Special commentary box.
Jonathan Agnew, Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan and Jason Gillespie react to the 4th day’s play of the 1st Men’s Ashes test at Edgbaston. Hear from Stuart Broad and David Warner.
Jonathan Agnew, Alistair Cook, Michael Vaughan and Jason Gillespie react to the 3rd day’s play of the 1st Men’s Ashes test. Hear from Ollie Robinson and Alex Carey.
Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alistair Cook, Steven Finn and Andy Zaltzman react to the 2nd day’s play of the 1st Men’s Ashes test. Here from Stuart Broad and Travis Head. Plus, Joe Root talks about his century on day one of the test and Jeff Thomson shares his memories of Bob Willis on what was 'Blue for Bob' day at Edgbaston which raised money for prostate cancer research in the England legend's memory.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Australian actor, television presenter, comedian and screen/stage writer Mark Little to talk about his career, his attempts at playing cricket at the young age of 63, and playing Bottom in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Jason Gillespie and Steven Finn react to the first day’s play of the Men’s Ashes at Edgbaston where Joe Root hit a century to pull England to 393. Ben Stokes surprisingly declared to give Australia four overs to bat on the evening of day one. Hear from Jonny Bairstow and Nathan Lyon, plus Andy Zaltzman gives a stat breakdown of England’s batting display in Birmingham.
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew, commentator Jim Maxwell and three-time Ashes winner Steve Finn to look ahead to the first men’s Ashes test.
Hear from Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad on how they think England will perform, and from Pat Cummins on how Australia are feeling ahead of the tournament.
Plus, our team give their predictions of who will win the Ashes.
TIMECODES: 08.40 – Ben Stokes 23.09 – Stuart Broad 41.22 – Pat Cummins
In the final episode of this 'How To Win The Ashes' series, we go back to the 2005 Ashes where England looked to Simon Jones, Matthew Hoggard, Steve Harmison & Andrew Flintoff to spearhead the bowling attack against Australia.
This is Jones' take on a summer that will go down in cricketing history.
Mark Chapman looks ahead to the Ashes. He’s joined by Phil Tufnell, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Paul Farbrace and Geoff Lemon. Also hear from England’s Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali, as well as Australia legend Glenn McGrath.
INTERVIEWS: 12:15 – Ben Stokes, 28:20 – Moeen Ali, 37:35 – Glenn McGrath.
In the penultimate episode, Glenn McGrath takes us back to the 1997 Ashes where he demolished England’s batting order, taking 36 wickets as Australia secured a 3-2 series victory.
He describes his excitement at joining one of the great Australian Test sides, why Lord’s is the “perfect” ground for him and why that Australia side was so dominant against England.
England captain Ben Stokes speaks to Isa Guha ahead of the Ashes. Stokes explains why he’ll never change his approach, why results are the last thing he prioritises, why cricket should be fun, and whether or not the Ashes is the ‘ultimate challenge’ in Test cricket.
Plus he tells us which of his England teammates is most like Tom Cruise…
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley bring news of the upcoming live show, there's reaction to England Women's Test squad, and Coldplay man has been asked if he's really a listener...
In episode 6, Alastair Cook relives an incredible individual performance during the 2010-11 Ashes down under.
He had a poor record against Australia coming into the series, but ended it as England's top scorer with an astonishing 766 runs, including three centuries
In episode 5, Stuart Broad relives one of the most devastating spells of bowling the Ashes has ever seen from an England bowler.
Breaking records after taking 8 wickets for just 15 runs on the first morning of the fourth Test at his home ground, he helped his side reclaim The Ashes in stunning & beautifully ferocious fashion.
In episode 4, Steve Smith discusses his comeback story.
In 2018 his career came crashing down as he resigned as Australia’s Test Captain, and then subsequently banned from the sport after his part in the ball-tampering scandal during a tour of South Africa.
After serving the suspension, he returned for the 2019 Ashes Series – where he was ready to make up for lost time.
In episode 3, Ben Stokes relives one of the most remarkable comeback performances in Test Match cricket history as we look back at Headingley, 2019.
In episode 2, Mitchell Johnson tells his story of how he went on to terrify England's batting order in the 2013-14 Ashes Series down under - with one of the most devastating displays of fast bowling ever seen.
In a new series, some of England and Australia's greatest players take us behind the scenes of the most memorable Ashes moments.
In the opening episode, Jimmy Anderson tells the story of the dramatic Trent Bridge Test of 2013.
He gives us his insight on Stuart Broad's refusal to walk, Ashton Agar's remarkable display with the bat, and taking back-to-back five wicket hauls.
Former England Captain Alistair Cook and cricket journalist Mel Farrell join Mark Chapman to discuss Jack Leach's withdrawal from the Ashes, and try to work out who his replacement should be. Plus they reflect on David Warner's career and look ahead to the World Test Championship between Australia and India.
The man England fans love to hate, David Warner, sits down with Isa Guha for an exclusive interview. They talk about his legacy, his love of the Ashes, what it’s like when 20,000 England fans are booing you, and his battle against Stuart Broad.
It’s the 30th anniversary of Shane Warne’s iconic delivery to Mike Gatting in the 1993 Ashes series. In a special programme recorded in 2013, the late Warne joined Gatting along with Phil Tufnell, Michael Vaughan and host Mark Chapman to remember one of the most famous moments in Ashes history.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alistair Cook, Niall O'Brien and Michael Vaughan for reaction reaction to England beating Ireland at Lord's. Hear from Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Ollie Pope, Andrew Balbirnie and Mark Adair.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by the Grammy award winning music producer Giles Martin to share stories of working with the likes of Elton John and remixing the Beatles albums originally produced by his father Sir George Martin.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alistair Cook, Niall O'Brien and Michael Vaughan for reaction to the second day’s play at Lords between England & Ireland. Hear from Ben Duckett and Andy McBrine, Andy Zaltzman gives a stats breakdown of day two and Aggers sits down with one of the most successful England captain’s in Test history, Mike Brearley.
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alistair Cook, Niall O'Brien and Michael Vaughan for reaction to the first day’s play at Lords between England & Ireland where Stuart Broad takes five wickets. With the bat, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley put Ben Stokes’ side in a commanding position. Hear from Stuart Broad, Curtis Campher and England debutant Josh Tongue. Plus, is this test match a pinnacle for Irish cricket?
Mark Chapman is joined by Tammy Beaumont, Steven Finn and Phil Tufnell to look ahead to the start of England’s cricketing summer, as Ireland visit Lord’s for a one-off Test.Ireland men’s national selector Andrew White explains the challenges his nation have faced in establishing themselves as a Test nation.And after Jason Roy ended his contract with the ECB to play in the USA’s Major League Cricket, the team look at how the move could impact the future of international cricket.
Ravindra Jadeja hits the last two balls of IPL 2023 for 6 and 4 to win a record equalling 5th IPL for Chennai Super Kings. Simon Mann is joined by IPL commentator Nikesh Rughani, former IPL player Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and WPL winning coach Lydia Greenway to review an incredible final and the tournament as a whole.
Cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are back again to reflect on a busy week. In another frank episode, Alex wants to tell the No Balls listeners something important.
The fourth episode of a new series where the BBC’s Chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt discovers untold stories from the Ashes.David Gower breathes rarefied air as a legend of English Ashes cricket.A four-time winner – twice down under – Gower has played more Tests for England against Australia, 42, than all but Colin Cowdrey. Only the great Jack Hobbs made more runs for England against the Aussies than Gower’s 3,269.As captain in 1985, Gower led England to a 3-1 series win whilst making 732 runs in the process. Little did Gower, or anyone, know that 1985 was to be the last time England won a home Ashes series for 20 years, a desolate run that began when he was put back in charge for what turned out to be a calamitous 1989 contest involving a famous press conference, News at 10, a rebel tour and a large wine bill.
The final episode in the series where the BBC’s Chief Cricket writer Stephan Shemilt discovers untold stories from the Ashes.Few have experienced more of England’s modern Ashes history than Alastair Cook.During a 12-year international career, Cook played every one of a possible 35 Ashes Tests, scoring more runs than any player on either side. Only Archie MacLaren, at the beginning of the last century, led England in more Ashes Tests than Cook’s 15 as skipper.Cook was player of the series in a win down under, but was also captain when an England team fell apart in a 5-0 hammering. We find out why he wrestled Graeme Swann in the dressing room at The Oval and why he was reduced to tears after scoring what turned out to be his final Ashes hundred.Don’t forget you can catch up on all the other episodes on BBC Sounds with guests Glenn McGrath, Steve Finn, Sarah Elliott and David Gower plus you can read much more on the BBC Sport website and app.
Mark Chapman is joined by Tuffers and England World Cup-winning spinner Alex Hartley to listen to and discuss Phil’s chat with Jack Leach. From the satisfaction of a stumping to speed, crease position and chirping Brian Lara – they discuss what makes slow bowling so special and something that they all love. The panel also discuss the preparations for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston and how injuries have affected England’s squad. TIMECODES:03’30 – Ashes preparation 08’10 – Phil and Jack chat about the love of spin 17’20 – The importance of variation and guile26’30 – What Jack has learnt from test cricket37’30 – Jack interviews Phil43’00 – Steve Smith discussion
We hear from Steve Smith on his spell with Sussex, Surrey Coach Gareth Batty on how Ben Foakes has reacted to being dropped by England and Notts director of Cricket Mick Newell on sympathy for Sir Alastair Cook falling one short of a first hundred at Trent Bridge.Kevin also speaks with Hampshire and England all-rounder Liam Dawson, Durham captain Scott Borthwick and the coaches of Somerset and Worcestershire, Jason Kerr and Alan Richardson
Cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have both had testing weeks and discuss it all. Plus, reflections on England's Test squad announcement and MAshes and WAshes build-up
Nikesh Rughani, Ravi Bopara and Steven Finn review a thrilling week at the Indian Premier League. Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring the quickest half century in IPL history, a brilliant hundred by Suryakumar Yadav and an incredible win for Sunrisers Hyderabad after the last ball had to be bowled again,They also discuss reports that Jofra Archer has been offered a full time deal by Mumbai Indians, celebrate record breaking spinners Rashid Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal and ask if the likes of Stokes, Root and Brook are having the best preparation for the English Test summer sitting on the sidelines in IndiaPlus Aatif Nawaz talks to one of the overseas stars of the IPL Trent Boult on being a freelance cricketer and doing karaoke with Jos Buttler
The third episode of a new series where the BBC’s Chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt discovers some of the untold stories from the Ashes. In this edition Stephan talks to former Australia batting all-rounder Sarah Elliott who made a hundred against England whilst breast-feeding her nine-month-old son during intervals.Elliott became pregnant in 2021 a year before a women’s Ashes series. At first she thought becoming a mum might end her international career, or at least put it on hold, until she asked if she could combine motherhood with playing for Australia. That set off a chain of events that led to her Ashes hundred, made with baby Sam on the boundary edge.As ever, you can read much more on the BBC Sport website and app.
Cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss their recent tied RHF Trophy game, the retirement of legend Katherine Sciver-Brunt and share one of the great cringe-worthy stories.
Alex Hartley and Kate Cross pay tribute to their former England team mate Katherine Sciver-Brunt who’s announced her retirement from international cricket. They also celebrate the career of another pace bowler Shabnim Ismail who’s also giving up playing for her country.Plus Alex and Kate reflect on a frustrating start to the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy for them and share your best cricketing chat-up lines!
Simon Mann is joined by IPL commentator Nikesh Rughani, former IPL player Ravi Bopara and special guest Rajasthan Royals exciting youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal.They discuss the Virat Kohli/Gautam Gambhir altercation, fast bowlers like Jofra Archer and Anrich Nortje being hit for three successive sixes and Jaiswal reveals how he’s inspired by Celine Dion!
England’s record wicket taking women’s bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt speaks exclusively about her retirement from international cricket. In an interview with our chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt, Katherine looks at the highs and lows of her 20 year England career. She explains why she has decided to give up the international game despite the lure of a final Ashes series and discusses what the future of women’s cricket may look like. Plus Katherine reveals how her cricket career nearly didn’t happen because of a music festival.
The second episode of a new series where the BBC’s Chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt discovers some of the untold stories from the Ashes. In this edition Stephan talks to England fast bowler Steven Finn.Finn knows more than most about the highs and lows Ashes cricket can produce. He might have only played seven Ashes Tests but was involved in three series wins, one of them away from home. He went on two other tours of Australia, one that lasted just nine days and another that ended in the “public humiliation” – his words – of being sent home because he was “not selectable”.As ever, you can read much more on the BBC Sport website and app.
Simon Mann is joined by IPL commentator Nikesh Rughani and former IPL player Ravi Bopara to discuss the latest talking points from the Indian Premier League.Could some players turn their back on England central contracts or county ties to sign for an IPL franchise all year round? They chat about that as well as getting reaction from the ECB’s head of County cricket Neil Snowball.Plus rubbish run chases and Jason Roy in form for the Kolkata Knight Riders.
The first episode of a new series where the BBC’s Chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt discovers some of the untold stories from the Ashes. In this edition Stephan talks to one of the most successful Ashes performers of all time, Glenn McGrath. During arguably the most famous Ashes series in 2005, McGrath trod on a ball before play at Edgbaston and missed the game through injury. He gives a fascinating account of what happened next, what it was like to be forced to be a spectator at the game and how Manchester United helped him make a near miracle recovery to be able to play the next Test against all the odds.
Mark Chapman and Phil Tufnell are joined by England T20 World Cup winner Tymal Mills and former England captain Charlotte Edwards.Managing Director of England Men's Cricket Rob Key joins the podcast to talk about his first year in the role, and this summer’s Ashes for the men’s and women’s sides.The panel also talk franchise cricket and the impact it’s having on the international game, and get the latest from the IPL.
Simon Mann is joined by IPL commentator Nikesh Rughani and former IPL player Ravi Bopara to reflect on the latest talking points from the Indian Premier League. Arjun Tendulkar, the son of legendary Sachin, finally making his debut for Mumbai, Sam Curran leading the Punjab Kings and KL Rahul facing criticism for being boring. Plus Jonny Bairstow is on the podcast discussing the benefits of playing in the IPL and updating us on his comeback from injury.
Celebration time for cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley after No Balls picked up two awards! Plus, all the reaction to last week's special interview with Dane van Niekerk.
Nikesh Rughani is joined by former IPL player Ravi Bopara and England bowler Steven Finn to reflect on an incredible few days at the Indian Premier League. Harry Brook scored a maiden IPL hundred whilst Jos Buttler continues his outstanding form for Rajasthan Royals. There’s been some amazing climaxes including Rinku Singh hitting 5 successive sixes to win a match for KKR and MS Dhoni rolling back the years for CSK. They also discuss the failed last ball “mankad” attempt by Harsha Patel and whether Joe Root should be playing for Yorkshire ahead of the Ashes rather than sitting on the bench in India.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are joined by Dane van Niekerk in a powerful interview discussing how her dream of leading South Africa at a home World Cup came crashing down.
Simon Mann is joined by former IPL player Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz to discuss the latest from the tournament. Plus we hear memories of what the late Shane Warne brought to the IPL and Charlotte Edwards reflects on her victory as Mumbai Indians coach in the WPL.
The Test Match Special team look ahead to this year's IPL, plus we hear from England Women's star Issy Wong who helped Mumbai Indians to the Women's Premier League title.
Kevin Howells and Mark Church look ahead to the domestic cricket summer with England legend Alec Stewart, director of cricket at reigning champions Surrey, and Mickey Arthur the former South Africa, Pakistan and Australia coach now in charge at Derbyshire. Every ball of every County game will be available live via the BBC Sport Website and App with extensive coverage on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.
After a dramatic Hundred draft, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss it all. Plus, all the latest from Lancashire's tour to India, including a trip to Sachin Tendulkar's old club!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are in the Middle East for a pre-season training tour. All the gossip from the trip plus a special catch-up with Saqib Mahmood and Matt Parkinson.
Steve Crossman is joined by Phil Tufnell and Steven Finn after England lost the third one-day international against Bangladesh, but won the series 2-1.They discuss the state of England's ODI squad as they look to defend their title at the Cricket World Cup in India later this year.They also look at England's test form over the winter and that incredible finish to the Wellington test in their series against New Zealand - how may it impact this summer's Ashes? And the panel discuss the Women's Premier League after the inaugural series got underway on Saturday.
England and New Zealand shared the 2 match Test series; tied one apiece, after an enthralling match at the Basin Reserve. England just failed to get across the line and New Zealand won the match after being forced to follow on, which is something that has only happened three times before in Test cricket.Jonathan Agnew tells the outstanding story of the final day with contributions from BBC chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt and former England bowler Steven Finn.We also hear from England captain Ben Stokes, England coach Brendon McCullum and New Zealand bowler Neil Wagner.We also have time to hear from Isle of Man international Joe Burrows after they were bowled out for just 10 runs, the lowest ever score in men’s t20 cricket.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley look back on the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup as Australia win for a sixth time. Plus, Kate tells us about a truly horrible paint colour.
Jonathan Agnew, Former England bowler Steve Finn and Chief Cricket Writer, Stephan Shemilt discuss whether England can wrap up a win and the series in New Zealand.Kane Williamson became the highest run scorer in test cricket for the home side whilst making 132, before he lost his wicket to Harry Brook, which signalled a collapse. We also hear from Jack Leach who took 5 wickets.On top of that we get a review from South Africa on the women's world t20 tournament and an interview with a member of the winning Australian side, Ash Gardner.
New Zealand will start the 4th day of the second test in Wellington following on with a score of 202-3, still 24 runs behind.Despite a blistering knock from New Zealand captain Tim Southee, at the start of day three, England were able to make them bat again.First innings total of 209 was 226 runs behind.But a follow on fight back led by openers Devon Conway and Tom Latham, frustrated England and although they finally got their breakthrough in the final session they still have a lot of work to do in order to win the test.Correspondent Jonathan Agnew, Chief Cricket Writer Stephan Shemilt and former England bowler Steven Finn look back at the day.We also hear from the coach of England’s women team, Jon Lewis after their semifinal defeat in the World T20 in South Africa.
Joe Root made an unbeaten 153 as England declared their first innings before lunch on the second day of the second test in Wellington.They made 435 for 8 and then reduced New Zealand to 138-7 by the close. Correspondent Jonathan Agnew, former England bowler Steve Finn and Chief Cricket writer Stephan Shemilt talk about England again totally dominating a rain reduced day at the Basin Reserve. They discuss how the home side are struggling to cope with Ben Stoke’s team.Joe Root explains how important it was for him to score a big innings again whilst in South Africa, captain Heather Knight talks to us after England were knocked out of the women’s t20 World Cup, losing to the hosts in the semi-final.
Harry Brook and Joe Root led England to another excellent day as the second test against New Zealand got underway in Wellington.Despite being put into bat and being 21-3, the Yorkshire pair have dominated the home side's bowling attack, both scoring unbeaten centuries at the Basin Reserve to close on 315-3.Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn and Stephan Shemilt have the story of the day. We hear from Harry Brook on what he’s achieved so far and the next personal record he now has his eyes firmly set on.Plus Katherine and Nat Sciver-Brunt from the England women’s camp ahead of their world t20 cup semi-final.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss record-breaking scores, breakout stars and the T20 World Cup semi-finals! Plus, more reflections on the franchise opportunities coming up.
Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell and Steven Finn to discuss the latest success for England’s men’s Test team and women’s T20 World Cup team. They hear from Harry Brook who reflects on England men’s Test win against New Zealand. Alice Davidson-Richardson drops by to talk about the encouraging start to the women’s T20 World Cup and Sophie Ecclestone talks about the confidence within the team. They also speak to Isa Guha who explains how Australia are looking ahead of the Ashes this summer.
The Stokes/McCullum domination continues as England needed less than a session to go 1-0 up in the two-Test series.Jimmy Anderson rattled through the tail, to seal a tenth win in eleven Tests and a first on New Zealand soil in 15 years.Jonathan Agnew, Steve Finn and Stephan Shemilt have all the reaction. We hear from skipper Ben Stokes, player of the match Harry Brook and Tim Southee.Plus Nat Sciver-Brunt on England's unbeaten streak continuing at the T20 World Cup after beating India.
Trent Bridge '15. Johannesburg '16. Now you can add Mount Manganui '23 to magical Stuart Broad spells. Jonathan Agnew, Steve Finn and Stephan Shemilt reflect as Stuart Broad takes 4-21 to move England five wickets away from a tenth win in eleven tests.New Zealand are in tatters as they end 63-5 in pursuit of 394 after more destructive batting put England out of sight. We hear from Broad as him and Jimmy Anderson became the most successful bowling duo in Test cricket, overtaking Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne.Plus Sofia Dunkley looks ahead to England's crunch match with India at the T20 World Cup.
Jonathan Agnew, Steve Finn and Stephan Shemilt reflect on a fascinating day's play in Mount Manganui, New Zealand. Stuart Broad's bonkers 'Nighthawk' innings is the topic on everyone's lips, but we also hear from Ollie Robinson, who bowled very well to take four wickets. But it was a strong day from New Zealand, too, led by 138 from Tom Blundell. Plus we hear from England bowler Lauren Bell at the T20 World Cup after she was picked up in the Women's IPL auction.
England get their tour of New Zealand off to a flying start after declaring on 325-9, and taking three wickets in the night session. Ben Duckett hit 84 off 68, with Harry Brook getting a sublime 89 from 81. Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England bowler Steve Finn and the BBC's chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt, plus we hear from the team in South Africa at the Women's T20 World Cup.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss England's strong start to the T20 World Cup. Plus, a full breakdown of the WPL auction and how it's changed the women's game forever.
Eleanor Oldroyd looks ahead to the Women’s T20 World Cup starting in South Africa. She’s joined by TMS commentator Henry Moeran & world cup winners Alex Hartley & Georgia Elwiss. Australia commentator Mel Farrell reports on the tournament favourites & South Africa journalist Firdose Moonda reacts to the controversial omission of former captain Dane Van Niekerk. Plus we hear from new England head coach John Lewis.
England Women's coach Jon Lewis is the guest live from South Africa ahead of the T20 World Cup! Also, Alex has a very bold pair of new shoes...
Cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are back to discuss India's win the U19 World Cup, plus a surprise omission from South Africa's squad. There's also time for plenty of icks!
Eleanor Oldroyd, Phil Tufnell, Alex Hartley and Michael Carberry preview the 1st One Day International between South Africa and England tomorrow. They also chat about England Women's preparations for the T20 World Cup which begins early next month, as well as the inaugural Women’s under 19 World Cup T20. The team also hear from Jofra Archer and they discuss the all new Women’s Premier League India.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley get all the gossip from the Women's U19 T20 World Cup with England captain Grace Scrivens. Plus, Alex reveals the lengths she went to find her phone...
England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley are back together for the new year! There's much to discuss, not least that Kate has been picked for the T20 World Cup.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley, your favourite cricketing Christmas crackers, are back together again to talk festive icks, retro presents, and - oh yes - England's win in Pakistan!
Ben Stokes brings us inside the England camp after a year to remember for the men's Test side. We hear details of Bairstow’s Trent Bridge blitz, the record breaking win over India and how the Lord’s defeat to South Africa was quickly put to bed leading to a series win. Plus, Stokes also recalls how he steered England’s white ball side to T20 glory at the MCG.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Vic Marks, Alex Hartley, Simon Mann, Daniel Norcross, Stephan Shemilt and Andy Zaltzman. From the humiliation in Hobart to the start of the Stokes/McCullum Test revolution. The Mankad controversy at Lord’s to England men’s T20 World Cup win and the historic clean sweep in Pakistan.
England won the Third Test in Karachi by 8 wickets to clinch a record breaking three nil series win. Pakistan have never before been handed a clean sweep home or away. Analysis from Jonathan Agnew, Vic Marks, Alex Hartley and Andy Zaltzman plus we hear from Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Brendon McCullum and the retiring Azhar Ali.
18 year old leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed took 5 wickets on debut as Pakistan were bowled out for 216. England will need 55 more runs to win with 8 wickets in hand. We’ll hear from Ahmed and get analysis from Jonathan Agnew, Vic Marks and Andy Zaltzman. We’ll also find out how one of England’s stars of the series Ollie Robinson almost gave up the game in the summer.Plus we hear how the Barmy Army are supporting victims of the Pakistan floods and Sophie Ecclestone joins us as England’s women win again in the West Indies.
Harry Brook scored his 3rd Hundred of the series to help England take a first innings lead in the 3rd TestWe hear from Brook and get analysis from Jonathan Agnew, Vic Marks and Andy Zaltzman. Pat Cummins and Dean Elgar react to a remarkable Gabba Test completed inside two days and England captain Heather Knight reflects on their T20 series win in the West Indies.
The youngest Englishman to play Test Cricket, Rehan Ahmed, took two wickets on debut as Pakistan were dismissed for 304. But England lost Zak Crawley in a nervy end to the opening day of the 3rd Test in Karachi.
England women's bowler Kate Cross is back from the West Indies, Alex Hartley is in Pakistan. This week they're joined by England men's Ollie Pope who has his own icks to discuss.
As England prepare to play Pakistan in Karachi for the third and final Test match, they return to the scene of one of their most famous overseas Test wins. 22 years ago, England won the third and final Test against Pakistan to win the series 1-0, only their second ever Test win in the country, and Pakistan’s first defeat at Karachi. Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, who were captain and opening batter that day, are back in Karachi, working for Sky Sports. They’ve been giving their memories of that famous Test win to Simon Mann.
Jonathan Agnew and team look back on England’s 26 runs win in Multan in the second test against Pakistan. Full reaction includes interviews with England captain Ben Stokes, player of the match Harry Brook following his century in the second innings, Ollie Pope on a contentious catch and bowler Mark Wood on taking four wickets.Further analysis comes from former Pakistan captain and coach Waqar Younis along with Vic Marks and Alex Hartley.Away from the action we hear the elaborate wind up of Jonathan Agnew who became wrongly worried and upset that he’d offended Pakistan skipper Babar Azam.
The Multan test is brilliantly set up with Pakistan needing another 157 runs to win and level the series on a score of 198-4. England’s Harry Brook scored successive test match centuries but in the run chase the Pakistan pair of Imam-ul-Haq and Saud Shakeel put on a century partnership. Analysis comes from Jonathan Agnew along with former England spinner Vic Marks and Andy Zaltzman.Also views from both teams; England’s Assistant Coach Marcus Trescothick and Pakistan batting coach, Mohammad Yousuf.Away from the action we catch up in Multan with the England supporters who have made the journey and discover what their experience on tour has been like.Plus Pakistan women’s captain Bismah Maroof tells us what it’s like for her to lead the nations cricket side.
Pakistan lost eight wickets for 60 runs to finish their first innings 202 all out. England extended that lead of 79 runs to 281 with a close of play at 202-5, with Harry Brook 74 not out.We get analysis from Multan on the 2nd day of the 2nd test with Jonathan Agnew, former England spinner Vic Marks and ex Pakistan Captain and coach Waqar Younis along with Andy Zaltzman.Also Simon Mann speaks to England’s Jack Leach who passed 100 Test wickets. Also we hear from Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel. Away from Multan, England’s Nat Sciver talks after England’s women wrapped up a three nil one day series win in the West Indies and we hear a feature interview with former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi.
Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed took seven wickets on debut as England were bowled out on the first day of the second test in Multan.We get analysis from Jonathan Agnew, former England spinner Vic Marks and ex Pakistan Captain and coach Waqar Younis along with Andy Zaltzman.Plus Simon Mann speaks to England’s Ben Duckett who made 63 and finds out more about new star Abrar.
Simon Mann is joined by a plethora of guests as he looks ahead to England's second Test against Pakistan in Multan. He is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Alex Hartley and Aatif Nawaz - they hear from Ben Stokes and discuss the news that Mark Wood will return to the England team. Not only that Vic Marks and Andy Zaltzman join Jonathan and Simon to take a trip down memory lane as they reflect on past Test overseas victories for England.
As England continue their first Test tour of Pakistan, two of the coaching staff, Marcus Trescothick and Paul Collingwood, were playing the last time England toured here. They sat down with Simon Mann to give their memories of what happened both on and off the pitch, including facing Shoaib Akhtar, an explosion at Faisalabad, and staying up until 1am for Sports Personality of the Year
England bowler Kate Cross is fresh from a comprehensive win in Antigua, Alex Hartley has just seen one of the GREAT Test matches in Rawalpindi. Look out for more excellent 'icks'.
England produced one of their best Test wins overseas beating Pakistan by 74 runs in Rawalpindi. We get analysis from Jonathan Agnew, Waqar Younis, Vic Marks and Alex Hartley and there’s reaction from Ben Stokes, Barbar Azam, Ollie Robinson and James Anderson.
Jonathan Agnew reviews a dramatic day in Rawalpindi with England in with good chance of victory on the 5th day, but all results are possible.We also hear from the British high commissioner who did so much to make this tour possible, from the Australia captain Pat Cummins after their Test win in Perth and we’ll also look ahead to England women’s opening ODI in the West Indies.
England took seven wickets on the 3rd day of the opening Test, after three Pakistan players made centuries. Jonathan Agnew, Vic Marks and Andy Zaltzman round-up the action. There’s reaction from Joe Root and Imam-Ul-Haq. Plus we hear from ECB Chairman Richard Thompson on why he thinks the Hundred is worth more than 400 million, West Indies men’s captain Kraigg Brathwaite on their hopes of an escape in Perth and England women’s captain Heather Knight looks ahead to their series in the West Indies starting on Sunday.
Pakistan’s openers led the fightback after England set a mammoth 657 in their first innings. Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks round-up the action on the 2nd day of the opening Test and we get reaction from debutant Will Jacks and Pakistan bowler Naseem Shah. We also hear a fascinating interview with Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja.
England score the most runs ever on the opening day of a Test as they closed on an incredible 506/4. Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brook all made centuries.
We get analysis from Jonathan Agnew, Vic Marks and Andy Zaltzman plus Simon Mann speaks to Crawley, Duckett and Brook.
We hear from Marnus Labuschagne after his double hundred against West Indies and Kate Cross has the lowdown on England’s new women’s coach Jon Lewis.
England bowler Kate Cross is in the West Indies, Alex Hartley is in Pakistan. Two series to discuss, lots of emails to read and an awful lot of of 'icks'.
Tymal Mills and Mark Wood return after a short break to take a considered look back on England’s T20 World Cup win. What were the celebrations really like in Melbourne? Plus Woody is already on another tour and looks ahead to a historic Test series in Pakistan.
England suffered their heaviest ODI defeat as Australia completed a 3 nil whitewash at the MCG. It is England’s first ODI whitewash defeat in 11 years. But England still leave Australia with great memories after lifting the T20 World Cup at the same ground. Henry Moeran has some very honest conversations with England captain Jos Buttler and Australia opener David Warner. We get analysis by World Cup winner Alex Hartley, World Cup finalist Dirk Nannes and former Australia captain Cameron White. We also hear Isa Guha with Pat Cummins and Travis Head.
Mark Chapman, Michael Carberry and Steven Finn look back at England’s victory against Pakistan in the final of the T20 World Cup and their journey throughout the tournament. They take a look at some of the key figures from the final including Moeen Ali and Sam Curran while identifying the main reasons behind England’s success. The team also take a look ahead to what comes next, including the ODI series against Australia which begins on Thursday.
World Champions baby!
With some serious celebrating to do, and Tymal on the first flight out of Melbourne to see his son, there's only time from an emergency mini podcast from the boundary's edge as the celebrations are getting underway.
We'll hopefully gather again once everyone is home to a full debrief on the final. Send any questions to goodpaceforradio@bbc.co.uk.
Woody's off to celebrate long into the night with his glass of semi-skimmed...
England beat Pakistan by 5 wickets at the MCG to add the T20 World Cup to their 50 over crown.
We get reaction from player of the tournament Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Mark Wood, England coach Matthew Mott and Pakistan captain Babar Azam.
Plus Jonathan Agnew is joined from T20 World Cup winner Ravi Bopara and World Cup winner Alex Hartley.
Moments after the winning runs are struck, Alex Hartley joins Kate Cross live from Melbourne to discuss England beating Pakistan to become T20 World Champions!
Tymal Mills and Mark Wood look back on England’s brilliant 10 wicket victory over India to take them to the World Cup final.
Woody gives a fitness update after he missed the match due to a hip injury, the boys analyse England’s win, and find out why Woody celebrated England’s win with a glass of milk.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Ravi Bopara and Alex Hartley after England thrashed India by 10 wickets to reach the T20 World Cup final.
We hear from England openers Alex Hales and Jos Buttler, as well as coach Matthew Mott, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan and India captain Rohit Sharma.
Henry Moeran reviews the action in Sydney alongside Daniel Norcross and Alex Hartley and there’s reaction from Mohammad Rizwan, Kane Williamson and Barbar Azam. Plus Jonathan Agnew looks ahead to the second semi-final in Adelaide hearing from Ravi Bopara, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali and Rohit Sharma.
With the World Cup drawing to a close, Kate and Alex compare their predictions (some good, some really bad - Warner?!). Plus, the emails and instas get a good looking through.
All-rounder Sam Curran joins Woody and Tymal after England qualified for the semi-final.
Sammy tells us what Ben Stokes said to him in the middle during the run chase against Sri Lanka, and Woody reveals just how nervous he was when worried he might have to bat.
They look ahead to the semi-final, with Tymal’s insight on former teammate Sky Yadav, as well as disclosing which England teammate asked for one of Yadav’s bats after he hit a century against them in the summer.
Plus the guys debate the tournament’s most pressing question so far – which would you be able to throw further? A naan bread like a frisbee, or a baguette like a javelin?
England beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets at the SCG to qualify for the final four at the men’s T20 World Cup. We get reaction from Jos Butler, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid and Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood and analysis by Jonathan Agnew, T20 World Cup winner Ravi Bopara and Ashes winner Stuart Clark.
Woody and Tymal reflect on a great win for England over New Zealand, reveal that even Moeen Ali’s son has been sledging him about his dropped catch, and explain what it was like speaking to Jos Buttler when he was ‘in the zone’ in the middle.
Plus England batting coach and Australian legend Mike Hussey, AKA Mr Cricket, joins the boys to discuss how often he’s called ‘traitor’ by the locals, which batters have particularly impressed him, and where the weaknesses in the Australian team lie.
England took a crucial victory in the t20 World Cup with a win over New Zealand by 20 runs at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Jonathan Agnew reviews the game with T20 World Cup winner Ravi Bopara and Australian all rounder Ben Cutting plus reaction from Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips.
We hear from Ireland’s Barry McCarthy following their defeat to Australia and reaction to their tournament so far before they meet New Zealand on Friday. Plus former West Indies skipper Darren Sammy talks about their early exit and gives his tip on who will become world t20 champions.
Having shocked England at the T20 World Cup, Ireland's Curtis Campher joins Kate Cross and Alex Hartley to discuss the game and reveal what the side did to celebrate the win.
Tymal Mills and Mark Wood are back with Episode 2 of their latest podcast series from inside the England camp at the T20 World Cup.
They reflect on England’s opening win over Afghanistan and look ahead to two massive games in Melbourne against Ireland on Wednesday and Australia on Friday.
They also explain the game of pig, how corridor cricket is taking over the team hotel and ask if Mark Wood can reach the 100 mile per hour mark in the tournament.
Plus the parents causing chaos at the nets!
England beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets on the opening day of the Super 12 stage. Jonathan Agnew is joined by T20 World Cup winner Ravi Bopara in Perth and we hear from 5 wicket man Sam Curran plus Chris Woakes and Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott. We also reflect on an embarrassing 89 run defeat for holders and hosts Australia against New Zealand.
Tymal Mills and Mark Wood are back with the first podcast from inside the England camp of this year’s World Cup.
Tymal became a father for the second time yesterday – we discuss how difficult a decision it is to make to not be there for the birth. Both bowlers compare injuries and operations over the past year, including Woody explaining how he got a Belgian surgeon to replicate his away-swinging action whilst he was out cold on the operating table.
Plus both guys give their predictions for what the rest of the tournament has in store…
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are very excited about the T20 World Cup Super 12s, plus they have a good rummage around the No Balls email inbox and discuss types of duvet.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley return sooner than advertised and are joined by Australian bowler Jess Jonassen. The obvious question is asked: Does she ever get bored of winning?
England won the 7th T20 by 67 runs to clinch the series 4 – 3. Henry Moeran reviews the action and looks ahead to the men’s T20 World Cup with former England wicketkeeper turned coach James Foster, commentator Aatif Nawaz and BBC Sport chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt. Plus we hear from Moeen Ali, Harry Brook and Jos Buttler.
Aatif Nawaz is joined by Alex Hartley and Saqib Mahmood to discuss another thrilling T20 as Pakistan edge ahead in the series. We also hear from Moeen Ali and Mark Wood. Plus BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan speaks to the new ECB chair Richard Thompson on proposed changes to the summer schedules, the impact of the Hundred and the threat of T20 leagues.
The day after a hugely controversial end to the England vs India series, bowler Kate Cross and Alex Hartley chat through that moment and the rest of the summer.
Kevin Howells reports on Surrey winning the County Championship at a time of fierce debate about how future seasons may look. We get reactions from Rory Burns, Ollie Pope and Gareth Batty and analysis by journalist Dean Wilson. Plus we hear from Sir Andrew Strauss, Alec Stewart and Sussex chair Jon Filby on the high performance review which could change how the cricket summer looks from 2024.
Henry Moeran is joined by Heather Knight, Paul Farbrace and Steven Finn to review England’s 6 wicket win on their return to playing in Pakistan for the first time since 2005.
We also hear reaction from player of the match Luke Wood and England captain Moeen Ali – plus there’s an interview with Pakistan coach Saqlain Mustaq on why England’s return to the country is so significant.
Kate and Alex have been busy in the Hundred and have all the gossip from the tournament. Plus, there's a good delve into the mailbox and more excitement about a celebrity fan...
England won the Second Test by an innings and 85 runs to level the series against South Africa. Analysis by Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, Vernon Philander and Vic Marks with reaction from Ben Stokes, James Anderson and Dean Elgar. Plus we get a statistical review from Andy Zaltzman.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by award winning broadcaster Peter White who’s been contributing to Radio 4 Consumer Affairs programme “You and Yours” for almost 50 years.
Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes scored hundreds as England took control of the Second Test from Old Trafford.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn, Vernon Philander and Andy Zaltman.
We get reaction from Foakes and Lungi Ngidi and we catch-up with Adnan from Andrew Flintoff’s “Field of Dreams”
Identical twins, pony tails and rogue terriers. John Holder joins Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks for “Ask the Umpire”
Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England fast bowler Steven Finn and former South Africa bowler Vernon Philander to discuss a thrilling start to the second Test at Old Trafford which saw 13 wickets fall after South Africa chose to bat first. Plus Ben Stokes on the film about his rollercoaster life on and off the field, and England and Lancashire bowler Kate Cross shares her experiences of playing at Old Trafford.
Ben Stokes joins us to discuss the new film that has been made about his rollercoaster life, on and off the cricket field. We also hear from Joe Root and Carlos Brathwaite, plus Jonathan Agnew reviews the movie and looks at what lies ahead for Stokes.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England captain Sir Alistair Cook and the former South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander to review a humbling day at Lord's for England.
Including reaction from both captains, man of the match Kagiso Rabada and England head coach Brendon McCullum, plus statistical analysis from Andy Zaltzman.
With the Hundred well underway, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley bring the latest from the tournament - including their game against each other. Plus, giraffe suits may have been worn.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England captain Sir Alistair Cook and the former South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander to analyse an intriguing second day's play at Lord's. Including reaction from England's Jack Leach and South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, and how the legendary Rachael Heyhoe Flint is being honoured at Lord's.
Footballer turned Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker joins Aggers to discuss his career in sport and broadcasting, including the greatest day in his sporting career and what it was like to face Courtney Walsh at full pace.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Sir Alistair Cook and the former South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander as England slumped to 116-6 in a rain-affected opening day at Lord's.
Mark Chapman looks ahead to England’s first Test against South Africa at Lord’s and reviews another week in The Hundred. Hear live from England’s Jack Leach and an interview with South Africa coach Mark Boucher. Moeen Ali comes on to talk about Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets. Hear from Alana King after she got the first hat-trick in the women’s Hundred. And catch the thoughts of Tymal Mills, Phil Tufnell and Heather Knight.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley answer questions sent in by the listeners and are joined by Barbados captain Hayley Matthews to tell us about her experience of the Commonwealth Games.
New Zealand player Sophie Devine joins Kate Cross and Alex Hartley to go behind the scenes at the Commonwealth Games and answer your questions.
Alex and Kate look ahead to the Commonwealth Games, show off the new England kit and Alex shares a secret about a past celebrity crush
World Cup winner Alex Hartley and England bowler Kate Cross chat through Alex taking a record 6-24, plus Kate's very excited about preparations for the Commonwealth Games.
Simon Mann is joined by England fast bowling trio Mark Wood, James Anderson and Saqib Mahmood to reflect on the One Day International career of Ben Stokes, who has announced his retirement from the format. We also hear from Stokes, who explains the reasoning behind his decision, with further analysis from his World Cup winning teammate Chris Woakes.
Simon Mann is joined by record breaking England bowler James Anderson and former India wicketkeeper Deep DasGupta to look back on India’s ODI series win over England. We hear from century maker Rishabh Pant, India captain Rohit Sharma and England captain Jos Buttler. Plus we discuss with our journalist panel whether England’s white ball team are overrated and hear from England managing director Rob Key.
Analysis of Day Three of England's fifth test versus India with Jonathan Agnew, Mark Ramprakash, Deep DasGupta and Andy Zaltzman.
Jonny Bairstow reflects on the day's play, and his own performance this summer.
Antiques Roadtrip superfan, Dan Norcross is joined by auctioneer and star of several antiquing TV shows, Charlie Ross.
Charlie gives Dan his top tips for Roadtrip success and tells an anecdote with an unlikely hero, Piers Morgan.
Back from the Test at Taunton, England bowler Kate Cross and Alex Hartley reflect on a memorable four days. Plus, they're joined by Lauren Bell fresh from making her debut.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Moeen Ali and Michael Vaughan to pay tribute to Eoin Morgan, who has announced his retirement from international cricket.
We also hear from Morgan, who explains the reasoning behind his decision.
Henry Moeran speaks to two of the all time greats of women's cricket. Anya Shrubsole and Katherine Brunt discuss their retirement from International Test cricket and their careers throughout the years.
Jonathan Agnew, Daniel Norcross, Michael Vaughan, Jeremy Coney and Moeen Ali look back at a stunning day at Headingley in which Joe Root and Johnny Bairstow took just 65 minutes to score the 113 runs needed for England to seal a 3-0 series whitewash over New Zealand.
Jonthan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Jeremy Coney look back at an enthralling day of Test cricket at Headingley, which saw Joe Root and Ollie Pope combine to leave England needing just 113 runs to win on the final day.
Vic Marks, Phil Tufnell, Moeen Ali and Alex Hartley talk the art and craft of spin bowling.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan and Jeremy Coney to discuss a fascinating third day of the final Test between England and New Zealand. A flurry of late wickets for the hosts put England in a commanding position ahead of day 4.
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson broke over thirty world records and won eleven Paralympic gold medals in a glittering athletics career. She speaks to Aggers about travelling to India with Kapil Dev, accompanying Ian Botham on charity walks and her new role on the board at Yorkshire cricket club.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alistair Cook and Andy Zaltzman pick over a thrilling day which saw Johnny Bairstow and debutant Jamie Overton put on an unbroken 209 for the seventh wicket to claw England back in to the third Test against New Zealand.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Alistair Cook and Jeremy Coney to discuss an intriguing start to the third Test at Headingley which saw Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell put on an unbeaten 102 for the sixth wicket after the tourists were reduced to 123-5 at tea.
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Phil Tufnell, Mark Wood and Tymal Mills to reflect on England men's One Day International 3-0 series win against the Netherlands.
The team also preview England men's Test match against New Zealand at Headingley and hear from England women's Test captain Heather Knight ahead of their one and only domestic Test match this year against South Africa.
Finally we debate whether a new '6ixty' ball competition in the Caribbean is a good idea or a marketing ploy?
Join Kate Cross and Alex Hartley as they discuss an amazing run-fest in Amsterdam, answer more of your questions and discuss whether it's ever acceptable to have tuna on a pizza.
Henry Moeran and Alex Hartley bring reaction to England's astonishing 498-4 against the Netherlands in Amstelveen. We hear from centurion Dawid Malan and new coach Matthew Mott.
Reaction from Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook and Jeremy Coney to England's second test and series win against New Zealand. Thoughts from Jonny Bairstow and Tom Latham after the close of play on day five. Andy Zaltzman breaks down the numbers behind the test match, and a look back on the funniest moments from inside and outside the commentary box at Trent Bridge.
Analysis of day two at Trent Bridge from Simon Mann, Michael Vaughan and Jeremy Coney. Moeen Ali confirms he would come back to international test cricket under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, while also giving his thoughts on spin bowling in England alongside Alastair Cook. Also, hear some of Daniel Norcross' View from the Boundary conversation with the comedian, actor and screenwriter, Tim Key.
Tim Key joins Dan Norcross in the TMS commentary box. The comedian, actor, screenwriter and poet talks about trying to be creative during the pandemic, his work with Steve Coogan and, of course, his love for the game of cricket - inculding his memories of the 2005 Ashes series.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Jeremy Coney and Phil Tufnell analyse the day's play where New Zealand finished in a strong position after capitalising on a poor day in the field for England. Also, thoughts from New Zealand opener Will Young and England batting coach John Lewis. Writer Tim Wigmore speaks to Jonathan Agnew about tackling the issue of people from non-private school backgrounds getting into cricket, and Alison Mitchell speaks to the Chance To Shine chief executive, Laura Cordingley, and street cricket coach, Asad Butt.
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Jonathan Agnew and Jeremy Coney preview the second test between England and New Zealand.
Ben Stokes wants to bring the "fun" back into playing for England. You can hear from the England skipper on working with Brendan McCullum, Jimmy Anderson reveals what "Baz" said in the Lord's dressing room and Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson ponders how to remove Joe Root.
TMS is back on air for Day One on Friday morning from 10.25.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have ALL the gossip from an amazing game played in aid of the Ruth Strauss Foundation. Look out for a special contribution from Michael McIntyre...
Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann, Jeremy Coney, Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan react to England's first win under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes' tenure. Thoughts from Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Kane Williamson following the conclusion of the first test at Lord's, and a look back on the lighter moments of the match.
Jonathan Agnew, Jeremy Coney and Michael Vaughan react to a Joe Root led fightback for England, leaving the home side with optimism for victory on day four at Lord's. We hear the post-match thoughts of Stuart Broad, and get the tourist's perspective from century-hitting New Zealand wicketkeeper Daryl Mitchell. Jonathan Agnew speaks to the MCC's chief executive, Guy Lavender, for his reaction to the discussions surrounding ticket sales and high ticket prices in the build up to this test.
Internationally acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter Joe Stilgoe joins Aggers to discuss his love for cricket, his life in music and Joe also managed to fit his keyboard in the TMS commentary box at Lord's.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Jeremy Coney discuss a testing day for England as Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell combined to give New Zealand a 227 run lead after Day 2.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Jeremy Coney reflect on a chaotic start to the first Test against New Zealand which saw 17 wickets and 248 runs.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have plenty to chat about including the Sciver-Brunt wedding, the cost of Lord's tickets and whether you thought the people on TV were watching back...
England's new coach Brendon McCullum joins Phil Tufnell, Mark Wood and Henry Moeran to look ahead to the first test of the summer for England's cricketers and a new era under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes.
The new red-ball head coach joins the programme to chat about his first few weeks on the job and the series against his old team, New Zealand.
Gujarat Titans won the 2022 IPL with a 7 wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the final. England’s Jos Buttler was top scorer for the Royals, but their total of 130 was never going to be enough. Simon Mann reviews the final and the tournament as a whole with Nikesh Rughani, former Rajasthan player Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and player of the match in the last BBL final Laurie Evans. Plus there’s reaction from Gujarat players Lockie Ferguson, David Miller and Matthew Wade.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has caused a stir by suggesting the County Championship is replaced by a red ball franchise competition. Kevin Howells gets reaction from the ECB managing director of County Cricket Neil Snowball. They also discuss whether the T20 Blast is getting the attention it deserves with the emphasis on the Hundred and what lessons are being learnt following the Azeem Rafiq racism revelations.
England bowler Kate Cross is in India taking part in the Women’s T20 challenge, hopefully a forerunner of the women’s IPL. She’s joined by World Cup winner Alex Hartley who’s been enjoying mixed fortunes back in the ranks for the Thunder side playing in the Charlotte Edwards Cup. They answer your questions, set a new challenge and find out who Alex mistook for Hugh Grant on a train and why Kate was perturbed by pictures of Radio 1 and Tailenders host Greg James in the bath!
Kevin Howells presents a tribute to Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds who has died in a car accident at the age of only 46. We hear from TMS commentator Jim Maxwell on his Australia playing career and recent work as a commentator. Plus we discuss his contribution to the English county game hearing from his captains at Gloucestershire, Kent and Lancashire, Jack Russell, David Fulton and Mark Chilton.
After a short break England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley are back with tales from the start of their cricket season, tuk-tuk buying fathers and playing cricket with Ed Sheeran and Bear Grylls. Plus they answer your questions and hear about your LBWs, Little Bit Weirds.
Alison Mitchell and Ebony Rainford-Brent look at the accessibility of cricket, and what can be done to engage more with people from all backgrounds and whether we should be feeling optimistic, or pessimistic about the direction of travel.
We chat about the challenges of finances and what needs to be done to support younger players trying to fund their youth career.
Scotland international Abtaha Maqsood also joins the team to discuss cultural differences and how the game has changed since she started playing.
And Ian Martin, the ECB’s head of disability cricket, explains the launch of the ECB Disability Premier League.
Topics:
3:45 - Tom Brown, a researcher from Birmingham City University, on representation
14:30 - The ACE Programme
18:20 - Reporter Jamie Reid speaking to youngsters at an ACE session
21:00 - Troy Henry part of the ACE Programme
25:15 - Finances in cricket
30:30 - Abtaha Maqsood, leg spinner with Birmingham Phoenix
40:30 - Ian Martin, Head of Disability Cricket at the ECB
Jonathan Agnew and Phil Tufnell react to news that Ben Stokes has been appointed England Test captain.
We hear from England’s new Managing Director, Rob Key, who explains why he’s given the job to Stokes, as well as Stuart Broad, who explains what sort of captain his teammate will be.
Plus we hear more from Key on the many other challenges facing him in his new role.
Lawrence Booth, the editor of Wisden, joins Daniel Norcross at the Oval to discuss the release of the 2022 Wisden Almanack.
They go through the awards given out, including the naming of Joe Root as the Leading Cricketer in the World, as well as the naming of the five Cricketers of the Year.
Plus, with the in-depth editors’ notes, Lawrence discusses why 2021 has been an 'annus horribilis' for English cricket.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England spinners Phil Tufnell and Vic Marks to reflect on the resignation of Joe Root as England captain. We also hear from two men who know Root very well, Yorkshire’s interim director of cricket Darren Gough and former England captain Michael Vaughan.
England bowler Kate Cross and TMS commentator Alex Hartley are reunited in the UK a week after the World Cup final where England were defeated by Australia in a high scoring game. They reflect on the match and the tournament as a whole both on the field and in the commentary box. Plus an update on whether the “hunky umpire” is going to join the pod!
Kevin Howells is joined by two former England coaches, Paul Farbrace and Peter Moores, who are now involved back in the County game. They look ahead to the domestic season and ask if Championship cricket should be getting the criticism it is receiving because of the failures of the England Test team.
And Kevin is joined by fellow commentators Nikesh Rughani, Mark Church and Emily Windsor to find out which teams will be challenging this season in the men’s and women’s game.
Alison Mitchell is joined by 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, Henry Moeran and Stephan Shemilt to review Australia’s 71 run World Cup Final victory over England.
Plus we get reaction from England captain Heather Knight, Australia’s captain Meg Lanning and the England head of women’s cricket Clare Connor.
Kate Cross has just helped England to the World Cup final, and quite rightly is ready to tell NBTCP listeners how it happened. Alex is rather excited, just so you're warned...
England bowler Kate Cross and 2017 winner Alex Hartley discuss the Women's World Cup up to now and look ahead to the knockout matches. Plus, how should you butter a sandwich?
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by guests Jimmy Anderson, Phil Tufnell, Michael Vaughan and Carlos Brathwaite to reflect on England’s defeat against the West Indies. With Joe Root’s side having now lost four Test series in a row, we question the future of England's Test side and whether Joe Root should continue as captain. We also discuss the impact that having no managing director or permanent head coach in place has.
Will Joe Root stay on as Test captain? That’s the question everyone is asking after England’s ten wicket defeat to the West Indies in Grenada that continues a poor run of form for England.
Root tells Jonathan Agnew that he wants to stay on – Aggers and Dean Wilson discuss whether that’s likely or not, as well as what the series defeat means for English cricket, especially after the decision to leave out Broad and Anderson.
We hear from West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite, we review which players have done well and which have done badly, plus we get the latest from New Zealand, where England have qualified for the semi finals of the Women’s World Cup.
Yet another England collapse (how many times have we said that this winter?) leaves England on the brink of a series defeat in the West Indies.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Dean Wilson of the Mirror to look back on a dreadful day for England, both with the bat and the ball.
We hear from Kyle Mayers, who took 5-9, as well as batting coach Marcus Trescothick. Plus we hear from former England bowler Stuart Meaker, who has driven to the Poland/Ukraine border to help refugees, as well as getting the latest from the first match of the IPL.
The West Indies have the upper hand on the second day of the deciding Test match in Grenada, helped by Josh Da Silva’s 54*.
Jonathan Agnew and Dean Wilson look back on an absorbing day’s Test cricket, plus we hear from Chris Woakes, Jack Leach, and Tammy Beaumont ahead of England’s final group match in the Women’s World Cup.
Plus Aggers gives Mattchin Tendulkar from the Tailenders podcast a crash course in cricket commentary!
Jonathan Agnew looks back on a remarkable day of Test cricket as England’s latest collapse is rescued by the 10th wicket partnership of 90 between Jack Leach and Saqib Mahmood.
We hear from Mahmood, who was dismissed on 49 with the last ball of the day, plus we hear about a special presentation made to Aggers by the England team before start of play.
And we get the latest from the Women’s World Cup, where England’s defeat of Pakistan moves them ever closer to semi-final qualification.
Mark Chapman is joined by Jimmy Anderson and Phil Tufnell to reflect on England’s second Test match against West Indies as flat pitch conditions led to a second consecutive draw.
Jimmy tells us what he made of Saqib Mahmood’s Test debut, the thinking behind England’s declaration tactics and whether it’s been difficult to watch the series from home after not being selected.
We hear from England interim head coach Paul Collingwood on the improvement in England’s attitude and his interest in a more permanent role with the team.
And Sussex and England bowler Georgia Elwiss joins us to discuss the Women’s World Cup and whether England have got what it takes to reach the semi-finals after an underwhelming tournament so far.
TOPICS
00:52 – Pitch conditions 09:18 – Saqib Mahmood 14:44 – England’s declaration process 18:26 – Paul Collingwood interview with Jonathan Agnew 28:05 – Has it been difficult for Jimmy to watch the series from home? 31:12 – Georgia Elwiss on England’s World Cup hopes 44:50 – England too reliant on the old guard? 47:36 – What makes Sophie Ecclestone so special?
England had to settle for a draw in the second Test in Barbados after being unable to dismiss a stubborn West Indies side.
Jonathan Agnew and Dean Wilson look back on the final day as England gave themselves two sessions to bowl out the home side on a pitch that offered spin.
We hear from Joe Root, Kraigg Brathwaite, and Barbados reporter Andrew Sealey, who has a pessimistic prediction for Grenada.
Plus we get the latest from New Zealand, where England keep their hopes alive of defending their Women’s World Cup title after a nailbiting one-wicket win over the home side.
After a mammoth, dogged innings from Kraigg Brathwaite, England finally bowled West Indies out to leave themselves with an outside chance of forcing a victory on the final day in Barbados.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Dean Wilson from the Mirror, plus we hear from Saqib Mahmood who took two wickets on Test debut, and Jack Leach's performance is debated once again.
We also hear from the Chief Exec of Cricket West Indies on why England don't play Tests in the traditional heartlands of Jamaica and Trinidad any more, and there's a remarkable interview with former England bowler Stuart Meaker, who is driving a van of supplies to Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
Centuries for captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood helped the West Indies fight back in the second Test in Barbados after England’s imposing total.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Dean Wilson of the Mirror to look back on a long day in the field for England, and discuss how well Jack Leach bowled. We hear from Jermaine Blackwood, fresh from an altercation with Ben Stokes, as well as England’s spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel.
Plus we’re joined by the brother and girlfriend of debutant Matt Fisher, who took a wicket with his second ball in Test cricket. They talk about his upbringing, the influence of his late father, and the bet placed when he was a teenager that one day he’d go on to play cricket for England.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are joined by former England captain Nasser Hussain to discuss the current Women's World Cup and his stellar career as a player and broadcaster.
A Ben Stokes century helped England to 507-9 declared on day two
West Indies closed on 71-1 after Matt Fisher took a wicket with his second ball in Test cricket
Jonathan Agnew joins Steve Crossman and Phil Tuffnell to reflect on another good day for England
We hear from Ben Stokes, as well as Kemar Roach who is concerned about the nature of pitches in the Caribbean
Joe Root scores his 25th Test century as England take control of the second Test match in Barbados.
Jonathan Agnew is joined in Barbados by Dean Wilson from the Mirror to look back on arguably England’s best day of the winter so far.
Plus we hear from Andrew Strauss on the changes that are taking place in the English game, and hear more from the team in New Zealand as England get a much-needed win at the Women’s World Cup.
England were frustrated on the final day of the first Test match against the West Indies in Antigua after some stubborn resistance from the home side.
Jonathan Agnew, former England bowler Steve Finn and Dean Wilson from the Daily Mirror look back on the Test match, including thoughts on the first look at the ‘red ball reset’, a debate on who England might pick to replace the injured Mark Wood, and why the performance of Ben Foakes was so key to England.
Plus we hear from Henry Moeran and Alex Hartley in New Zealand after India’s hammering over the West Indies in the Women’s World Cup.
Zak Crawley hit his second Test hundred as England dig in to wrestle back control of the first Test in Antigua.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Dean Wilson at the Sir Viv Richards Cricket Ground to look back on a day where once again the pitch made it hard work for the bowlers.
Plus we hear from an emotional Adam Gilchrist who pays tribute to his former teammate Shane Warne.
After a tough start to the World Cup, England bowler Kate Cross and Alex Hartley chat through what needs to change. Plus, former teammate Lydia Greenway joins the pod.
Jonathan Agnew, Dean Wilson and Phil Tufnell join Eleanor Oldroyd to reflect on day three of the first Test between the West Indies and England in Antigua.
England toiled as Nkrumah Bonner's determined century put West Indies on top.
They also reflect on how the pitch affected play and what Mark Wood’s injury might mean for England.
TOPICS: 1:00 - pitch problems 6:45 - England's choice of bowlers 10:55 - West Indies resolute batting 13:35 - Nkrumah Bonner interview 15:00 - Paul Collingwood interview 17:20 - England analysis 25:12 - looking ahead to day four and beyond
England have a mixed day in Antigua after failing to impress with the new ball, followed by a spell of 4-44, before allowing the West Indies off the hook.
Jonathan Agnew and Dean Wilson talk about how the tourists did without Broad and Anderson, and Mark Wood asks for patience from those expecting this bowling attack to do the same as the two absent veterans.
Plus we hear the latest from Dunedin, where a surprise defeat for England Women has put World Cup semi-final qualification in doubt.
On the first day of England's 'red ball reset', Jonny Bairstow leads England's fightback with an unbeaten century.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Dean Wilson from the Mirror to look back on a day when England collapsed to 48-4, but closed on 268-6.
Plus we hear from Sir Viv Richards the day after his 70th birthday, and Brett Lee pays an emotional tribute to his friend Shane Warne.
As cricket comes to terms with the death of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne at the age of 52, Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew and former England spinner Phil Tufnell to remember his life and career.
Former team-mate Stuart Law, friend Pat Cash and Hampshire chairman Rob Bransgrove discuss what made Warne so special. They also hear from Mike Gatting, the man dismissed by Warne’s ‘ball of the century’.
Australia captain Pat Cummins and England captain Joe Root also pay tribute to the man who took 708 test wickets, while cricket writer Geoff Lemon explains why Warne was a role model for a generation of young Australians.
TOPICS: 2.37 – Jonathan Agnew and Phil Tufnell discuss Warne’s life 4.59 – Geoff Lemon on Warne inspiring a nation 15.32 – Joe Root and Pat Cummins pay tribute 21.40 – Mike Gatting remembers Warne’s ‘ball of the century’ 29.26 – Stuart Law on being a team-mate of Warne 41.27 – Rob Bransgrove on Warne’s legacy at Hampshire 45.32 – Pat Cash on being Shane Warne’s friend
England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley look ahead to this year's tournament. Plus, it turns out Alex remembers pretty much nothing from her success in 2017...
Kate's preparing to play in her first World Cup and the excitement is building. For Alex, it's quarantine and trying to keep herself entertained. Plus, a return for Danni Wyatt.
England stars Nat Sciver and Katherine Brunt join Kate and Alex for a fascinating chat about life and love as international athletes. Look out for a VERY competitive quiz.
England Kate Cross is in quarantine in New Zealand ahead of the World Cup and Alex Hartley is in Melbourne recovering from commentating on a rollercoaster Women’s Ashes. They review the series and ask if England can beat Australia in their World Cup opener in March. They also answer your e-mails and there’s some revenge among the LBWs.
As the England men’s managing director Ashley Giles, head coach Chris Silverwood and assistant coach Graham Thorpe all lose their jobs, Stephan Shemilt speaks to the ECB chief executive Tom Harrison and the interim MD Sir Andrew Strauss. Plus we get analysis from correspondent Jonathan Agnew.
England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley reflect on the near miracle of Manuka. Kate has the inside story of one of the most dramatic Tests of all time and Alex explains how she coped with the tension in the TMS commentary box. Kate talks us through how she ended up saving the game in the middle and what the dressing room was like at the end of the match. And Kate and Alex even have time to answer some of your e-mails.
Mark Chapman is joined by former England cricketer Phil Tufnell and West Indies World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite to talk about a first English victory this winter.
We also hear from Mick Newell, Director of Cricket for Nottinghamshire, to discuss the County Championship season.
Plus we talk about the cost of cricket for young players and if the game has become too expensive at youth level.
After countless requests England batter Danni Wyatt (finally!) joins the podcast to preview the Women's Ashes, reveal how Virat Kohli reacted to her twitter marriage proposal, explain why her attempt to be Tarzan aged 10 helps her hit the ball to different areas of the ground, and why she once showered with a tubigrip on her face.
There's some cricket chat in there too.
Mark Chapman is joined by former England batter Michael Carberry and West Indian World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite to look back at the final Test in Hobart and the 4-nil series defeat. The team dissect where it went so badly wrong for England this series. We also preview the women’s Ashes with England’s Kate Cross and look at the legacy of Virat Kohli following his departure as India Test captain.
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Jonathan Agnew, former England fast bowler Steven Finn and Australian cricket writer and broadcaster Geoff Lemon for reaction to the third day of the fifth Ashes Test.
Australia have won the Ashes 4-nil after England collapsed to give them a 146-run victory in Hobart.
England captain Joe Root reflects on the series defeat and we'll hear from the man of the series and the match, Australia's Travis Head.
Plus Andy Zaltzman tries to make statistical sense of the series.
(Photo: The Australian team celebrate victory during the presentation ceremony after day three of the Fifth Test in the Ashes series between Australia and England. Credit: Mark Kolbe - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Jonathan Agnew and former England fast bowler Steven Finn for reaction to the second day of the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart.
We'll hear from Australia's Mitchell Starc and England's Sam Billings after he made 29 on his Test batting debut.
Plus Dominic Baker, chief executive of Cricket Tasmania, tells us how they came to host an Ashes Test for the first time.
(Photo: Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates taking the wicket of England's Zak Crawley. Credit: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Jonathan Agnew and former England fast bowler Steven Finn for reaction to the opening day of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Hobart.
We'll hear from Travis Head after his century helped Australia recover from 12 for 3 to close the first day on 241 for 6.
England Bowling coach Jon Lewis gives his reaction to the first days play and ECB chief executive Tom Harrison tells us that there's a "very clear" need to "reset" domestic cricket in order to benefit the England Test team.
(Photo: Australia's Travis Head celebrates his century with Cameron Green. Credit: Mark Kolbe - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)
ECB Chief Executive Tom Harrison joins Jonathan Agnew to react to the DCMS select committee report on racism in cricket.
DCMS Chair Julien Knight and former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq give their reaction and Yorkshire Chairman Lord Patel explains how he's overhauled the county since taking charge in November.
(Photo: Tom Harrison the ECB Chief Executive Officer. Credit: Philip Brown/Getty Images)
Our dynamic duo have made to Australia. Excitement for Alex as she commentates on her first men's Test, whilst Kate is easing into a busy schedule ahead of the start of the Ashes.
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by BBC Cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew and England World Cup winner and former Hobart Hurricanes player Alex Hartley to look ahead to the final men’s Ashes Test of the series.
Andy Zaltzman provides historical and statistical background and we hear from England captain Joe Root and Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc.
Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell and Paul Farbrace to look back on the dramatic 4th Ashes Test. We hear from the man at the centre of the drama, James Anderson and consider what changes England will make for Hobart later this week. Plus, Tammy Beaumont joins the podcast from Canberra ahead of the Women’s Ashes.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley speak to their close friend and colleague H Cowen as they talk through a change in their life. This one really is a really special episode.
As Christmas approaches, Kate and Alex put up the tinsel and see what Santa has popped in the No Balls inbox. Plus, a look back on a tough start to the M-Ashes for England...
From Bodyline to 2010 glory, Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn and commentator Simon Mann to share stories of matches played at the iconic Adelaide Oval.
With the men's Ashes underway, Alex and Kate discuss the first Test and get busy going through the No Balls email inbox.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have a look ahead to the start of the Men's Ashes, launch a pronunciation argument and celebrate exciting news for a big friend of the podcast.
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Ashes tour veteran Jonathan Agnew, 3 time Ashes winner Steven Finn, TMS commentator Simon Mann and statistician Andy Zaltzman to share first memories of following England tours down under.
Plus we hear how the very first ball of the series has often set the tone.
For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back the Ashes. Throughout the year, Aggers has spoken to key players, including Joe Root, Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson, but also those lesser-known names who play crucial roles.
Ahead of the start of the series in Brisbane, Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Ashes tour veteran Jonathan Agnew, three-time Ashes winner Steven Finn, TMS commentator Simon Mann and statistician Andy Zaltzman to share memories of trips to Queensland. From David Gower in his Tiger Moth to England’s 2010 great escape at the Gabba.
For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back the Ashes. Throughout the year, Aggers has spoken to key players, including Joe Root, Stuart Broad, Jimmy Anderson, but also those less known names who play crucial roles.
In Episode Five, Aggers speaks to Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson to find out what they’ve learnt from previous Ashes tours, and what they’ll be telling teammates who have never experienced one.
Kate and Alex are joined by World Cup winner Mark Wood live from Australia ahead of the Ashes. Obviously, he weighs in on the Great Bread Knife Debate...
For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back the Ashes. Throughout the year, Aggers has spoken to key players, including Joe Root, Stuart Broad, Jimmy Anderson, but also those less known names who play crucial roles.
In Episode Four, with the Ashes in doubt due to concerns around quarantine rules for players’ families, Aggers speaks to England bowler Mark Wood and his wife Sarah, to find out what impact being an international cricketer has on a family life.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley explore an inbox full of remarkable emails. Plus, a trip to the Christmas market reveals Alex has a proper LBW habit…
For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back the Ashes. Throughout the year, Aggers has spoken to key players, including Joe Root, Stuart Broad, Jimmy Anderson, but also those lesser-known names who play crucial roles.
In Episode Three, we meet the backroom staff – the Performance Director who has to work out how many cricket balls the team will need throughout the tour, the nutritionist who hides Frosties at the breakfast buffet, and then the Strength and Conditioning coach who puts players through their paces on the first day of the summer.
After a dramatic few weeks in the UAE, Kate and Alex reflect on victory for Australia. Plus, India superstar Jemimah Rodrigues joins the pod from the Women's Big Bash League.
For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back the Ashes. Throughout the year, Aggers has spoken to key players, including Joe Root, Stuart Broad, Jimmy Anderson and many more, but also those names who are less familiar, but still play crucial roles – the tour planners, the nutritionists, the fitness teams.
In Episode One, we looked at England’s meticulous planning. But, as we’ve seen over the past twelve months, things don’t always go to plan. Injuries to key players, an entire team having to self-isolate, and a bowler whose social media past comes to light during his Test debut… it’s been another bumpy ride for English cricket.
For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back the Ashes. Throughout the year, Aggers has spoken to key players, including Joe Root, Stuart Broad, Jimmy Anderson and many more, but also those names who are less familiar, but still play crucial roles – the tour planners, the nutritionists, the fitness teams.
In Episode One, we go back to January. Joe Root is in Sri Lanka, and Aggers catches up with him to find out what England’s long-term plans are. But as the tours of Sri Lanka and India continue, it’s clear that England’s rest and rotation policy is becoming increasingly unpopular, especially as England start to lose in India.
Isa Guha is joined by T20 World Cup finalist Dirk Nannes, T20 World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite and former England World Cup spin bowler Phil Tufnell to review Australia’s 8 wicket win over New Zealand in Dubai. We also hear from Australia captain Aaron Finch, Australia coach Justin Langer, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, player of the match Mitchell Marsh and player of the tournament David Warner. We also review the tournament as a whole and discuss what the result could mean for the Ashes.
Tymal and Woody reflect on England's T20 World Cup journey coming to an end at the semi-final stage. We get the lowdown on being drug tested and reveal what Eoin Morgan said in the team meeting post-match.
Special guest Mark Saxby, AKA the most popular man in English cricket, joins the pod to chat his 15 years working with the squad. He's the masseur, unofficial DJ, and a leader on team culture.
Mark Chapman finds out more about West Indies T20 World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite and former Premier League defender Micah Richards.
The pair met briefly on the Monday Night Club, but here they have a chance to discuss their shared Caribbean heritage, love of football and the difficulty they both faced after their ‘career-defining’ moment in sport.
Carlos goes into detail about those four infamous sixes he hit in the 2016 T20 World Cup Final and his subsequent West Indies captaincy, which wasn’t welcomed by many of his colleagues and teammates.
We find out if either could have played any other sport and delve into their new jobs in punditry.
Plus, the pair try their hand at reading the classifieds, and in a game of ‘This or That?’, we find out just how much they have in common.
TOPICS: 01’40 The first meeting on the Monday Night Club 3’30 A shared Caribbean heritage 6’00 Why Carlos moved to Portsmouth 9’00 The ‘Caribbean cricket’ stereotype 10’00 Did either know just how good they were at a young age? 16’00 Why Micah never played cricket 17’00 Micah tests his cricketer knowledge 20’00 The changing image of cricket 25’00 A love of football – Man City v Man United 29’40 Winning the T20 World Cup in 2016 and moving on from ‘career-defining’ moments 34’00 Micah on the pressures of playing for England and winning the Premier League 38’00 Criticism as a captain 41’00 When Micah knew it was time to retire 46’00 Getting into punditry and having to criticise former/current teammates 54’00 Reading the classifieds 58’40 This or that? Just how much do they have in common?
England are into a semi-final and Woody’s finally been fit enough to start a game! Though he did get told off by Eoin Morgan on the field… The boys discuss England’s defeat to South Africa, Jason Roy’s injury, and Sam Billings joins the pod to talk about what it’s like being on the fringes of a starting XI, as well as working out his team of best footballers from the England cricket squad.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley speak to Kyle Coetzer, the man leading Scotland through a memorable T20 World Cup. Plus, there's LOTS of talk on how Kate's kitchen should be arranged.
Tymal may be out of the World Cup, but it doesn’t mean the podcast is over… Mark Wood and Tymal Mills discuss what it’s like to walk off injured during the middle of an over, and just how much PPE you have to wear when going for a scan outside the bio-bubble.
The two are joined by Nathan ‘Numbers’ Leamon, the England team data analyst, to find the most ridiculous question he’s ever been asked by a player, and what his signals from the boundary edge mean.
Plus they look back on two impressive wins against Australia and Sri Lanka, including a memorable century from Jos Buttler.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by World Cup winner Liam Plunkett and former Australian player Stuart Law to review a thumping 8 wicket win for England. We also hear from Liam Livingstone, Chris Jordan, Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch.
Fresh from their holidays, Kate and Alex reconvene to catch up on all things travel, World Cup cricket and get stuck into some of the emails bursting out of the No Balls inbox.
Chris Woakes joins Tymal Mills and Mark Wood for the third episode of the podcast that takes you inside England’s World Cup bubble – Good Pace for Radio.
They talk about the best ball they’ve ever bowled, how they’ve changed as bowlers, plus why Tymal didn’t get full marks in his A Level cricket assessment, and just what went wrong on his Duke of Edinburgh expedition.
Five years ago, Carlos Brathwaite finished off one of the most remarkable ends to any final in any sport. The West Indies all-rounder hit four consecutive sixes off Ben Stokes’ bowling to win the World T20. As England prepare to take on the West Indies again for this year’s tournament, Carlos Brathwaite looks back on the West Indies’ remarkable triumph.
England bowlers Mark Wood and Tymal Mills introduce a new podcast that will take you behind the scenes of England’s T20 World Cup campaign in the Middle East. In a preview episode, they talk about how Tymal is finding life back in the England camp after four years, the details of ‘scenario-based training’, and why Tymal’s been doing the Hokey Cokey.
After a very special birthday, Kate and Alex talk through the big day. Plus, Radio 1 presenter Greg James joins us from the Tailenders tour bus to talk all sorts of nonsense...
England all-rounder Moeen Ali joins TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz to discuss his retirement from Tests. Moeen explains his decision, goes through the highlights of his Test career and chats about the challenges of playing all formats in Covid times. Moeen also discusses his love of boxing and how Call of Duty helped him cope with quarantine.
As the summer of 2021 concludes, Kate and Alex decide if it was really long or really short. Plus, plenty of DM sliding and a few rogue emails to keep us busy.
As the season heads towards a close, Kate and Alex talk through their weeks and receive some wild emails. And with the IPL back underway, Graeme Swann checks in from Mumbai.
Jimmy Anderson (yes, THE Jimmy Anderson) joins Kate and Alex to talk India, Ashes, warm-ups and frogs. Plus, Crossy did something for the first time in seven years this week...
After a brief break, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley return to discuss cricket (briefly), best/worst birthdays and getting spotted by No Balls fans. Oh, and Crossy meets her heroes...
In 1991 Jonathan Agnew and Brian Johnston produced a piece of radio that has been replayed millions of times. Simon Mann is joined at the Oval by Aggers, Brian’s son Barry Johnston, former TMS Producer Peter Baxter and impressionist Rory Bremner.
Comedian, actor, writer and director Chris Addison takes a “View from the Boundary” with Jonathan Agnew at the Oval.
Addison discusses watching the 2005 Ashes climax at the Oval, his admiration for England opener Tammy Beaumont and what it was like playing Ollie Reeder in “The Thick of It”.
Jonathan Agnew looks back on India’s first Test victory over England at the Oval 50 years ago. We hear from Sunil Gavaskar and Farokh Engineer who played in the game and Deep Dasgupta and Prakash Wakankar put the victory into historical context.
Sir Alastair Cook looks back on his magical farewell Test against India in 2018. Cook reveals to Jonathan Agnew how he came to his decision to retire from international cricket and the inside story of that last innings century.
Sir Ian Botham joins Eleanor Oldroyd to remember the incredible Test match of 1981 when England produced an amazing fightback to win, despite being forced to follow on.
Manchester Originals men's coach Simon Katich talks through his career and reveals who he'd most like to be stuck on a desert island with. Plus, Kate and Alex feel a bit delicate.
Kate and Alex chat to Manchester Originals' and South Africa's Lizelle Lee and Mignon du Preez. There's some new language, some holiday tales ...and some lies about coriander.
West Indies legend Michael Holding joined Jonathan Agnew at Trent Bridge to talk about his book "Why we kneel, how we rise".
Steven Finn - two-time Ashes winner and Manchester Original bowler - talks through his career, his legs, and his penchant for a game of Twister. Oh, and Phil Salt reveals all...!
Kate and Alex are joined by Carlos Brathwaite - T20 World Cup winner, commentary superstar and fellow Manchester Original. And yes, he does talk about the Shipping Forecast...
All the usual fun and nonsense plus Harmanpreet Kaur, one of India's greatest players, stops by ahead of playing in the opening game of The Hundred. Oh, and we also discuss spuds.
As they prepare to become Manchester Originals, Kate and Alex talk ODI catches, who's the better captain and dissect some VERY unusual listener habits.
Superstar batter Tammy Beaumont joins Kate and Alex for a chat as they reflect on the recent ODI series vs India. Plus, Alex wishes she'd kept Kate's flat a little bit tidier...
Fresh from a big performance against India in the first ODI, Kate Cross joins Alex Hartley to talk about England's white-ball series. Look out for some memorable emails, too.
Fresh from a thrilling Test match in Bristol, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley reveal all from the field and commentary box. Plus, former England batsman James Taylor joins the pod.
England's Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley arrive on BBC Sounds to talk life, lockdown and a bit of cricket. England star Chris Woakes is this week's special guest.
The most expensive player in IPL history - Chris Morris - tells TMS about the pressure to perform, plus Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, Kal Sajad and Henry Moeran preview the tournament.
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan who analyse England's 3-1 test series defeat in India, and look ahead to the upcoming one-day and T20 internationals.
There's a look at batsman Dan Lawrence who was one of the few to impress in the sub-continent and what he could offer the team in the future.
England coach Chris Silverwood speaks about England's controversial selection policy, while Joss Butler gives his thoughts on the future of Alex Hale.
Tuffers and Vaughan share their line-ups for the Ashes and also pay tribute to former Surrey and Warwickshire bowler Joey Benjamin who died this week.
And England Women's head coach Lisa Keightley joins the pod to discuss her side's success over New Zealand.
TOPICS:
01:45 - Unscheduled days off - England's missed opportunity against India
08:30 - Dan Lawrence - a new hope?
12:00 - Rebuilding for the Ashes
15:35 - Chris Silverwood on 'rest and 'rotation'
22:35 - 'The only way to win in Australia is by schmozzle'
24:40 - Tuffers and Vaughan's teams for the Ashes
28:00 - Joey Benjamin - a tribute
30:20 - Looking ahead to one day and T20 against India
36:40 - A second chance for Alex Hales?
41:20 - Lisa Keightley
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Prakash Wakankar reflect on a 3-1 series win for India. Plus, we hear from England captain Joe Root.
After an England fightback that put them back in contention in the fourth and final Test, Rishabh Pant hits an explosive century to put India in the driving seat.
But Michael Vaughan has deep concerns about England’s management of Dom Bess – spinning coach Jeetan Patel explains the thinking behind it.
Plus we hear from the best batter in the world – England’s Tammy Beaumont, after wrapping up a T20 series win over New Zealand.
Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell join Eleanor Oldroyd to look back on a dramatic 3rd Test that was over inside two days, the shortest played since 1935.
Broadcaster Prakash Wakankar joins the pod from India and we hear from England captain Joe Root.
Michael Vaughan says that England have been outplayed again after the first day of the third Test against India in Ahmedabad – he joins Jonathan Agnew on another difficult day for England.
Meanwhile there’s controversy around TV umpiring again, and Michael has some strong words on England’s management of Dom Bess.
Prakash Wakankar explains how India will be feeling after the first day, and Andy Zaltzman is excited by England making four changes for a Test – again.
Mark Chapman, Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan look forward to the third test against India.
Tuffers and Vaughan discuss the fallout of Moeen Ali’s situation and the perils of miscommunication. Was he hung out to dry?
We hear from England Coach Chris Silverwood and look at England’s selection policy. There’s impassioned debate on whether T20 cricket will gain more respect than test cricket and we find out what Michael Vaughan would do if this happened.
And there’s guesswork with what the boys think the England line-up will be in the next match.
TOPICS:
02:00 – England coach Chris Silverwood speaks about Moeen Ali
05:45 – Tuffers and Vaughan’s dissection on England’s selection choices
16:50 – A lack of flexibility from the selectors
23:00 – How many strings should a cricket side have?
27:20 - Test Cricket v T20 – which is the pinnacle?
39:40 – Tuffers and Vaughan share their line-ups for the next test.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook to discuss a dominant day for India in Chennai. Plus, we hear from Graham Thorpe.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook talk through a day that saw a century for Rohit Sharma and plenty of excitement for the bowlers.
As England take the first Test against India in Chennai, Michael Vaughan joins Jonathan Agnew to look back on a memorable win.
They’re joined by Jack Leach and Joe Root, as well as Indian journalist Prakash Wakankar to see how Virat Kohli’s fourth defeat in a row as captain will go down in India.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan and Prakash Wakankar to discuss an excellent day for England after Dom Bess took 4 wickets to leave India 257/6, trailing by 321. We hear from Bess and we also get the reaction from Fazeer Mohammed on a remarkable win for the West Indies in Bangladesh.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan and Prakash Wakankar to discuss an excellent day for England after Joe Root scored 218 leaving England in a fine position after two days of the first Test. We hear from Ben Stokes on the performance, plus listen out for a preview of the BBL.
As Joe Root prepares to play in his 100th Test match, Jonathan Agnew speaks to the England captain to look back on his career, his Test debut, and to ask what the future holds.
Sir Alastair Cook says he has no doubt that Root will surpass his record total of Test runs, whilst Michael Vaughan thinks that he will become England’s greatest ever batsman.
Plus we hear from his parents, Matt and Helen, on what a cricket-obsessed Joe was like growing up.
As England prepare to take on India, Kevin Pietersen looks back on the last time a touring side won there, particularly his stunning century in Mumbai that turned the series around.
The former England batsman talks us through how he turned round his form from a difficult first Test, what he was thinking when walking to the crease, and just what it feels like to smash the Indian bowlers all around the ground.
Along with the Test Match Special commentary from the innings, KP takes you back to one of the greatest innings played by an overseas batsman in India.
Star of The Mash Report Nish Kumar tells Jonathan Agnew about his journey in comedy and why visiting Test Match Special is a big moment for him and his family.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by members of the TMS team to preview 2021, including a few very out-there predictions…
Professor Robert Winston tells Jonathan Agnew how cricket fits into a busy life of science, medicine and journalism.
Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Andy Zaltzman sit down and reflect on cricket in 2020, choosing their favourite moments from a highly unusual year.
Actor Damian Lewis is plucked from his seat in the stands at Lord's to visit the TMS commentary box for a chat with Jonathan Agnew in 2013.
Commentator Prakash Wakankar joins Jonathan Agnew to talk about his remarkable journey from cricket field to commentary box to boardroom.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan after England’s tour to South Africa is cancelled after positive Covid-19 tests.
South African journalist Firdose Moonda discusses the implications for South Africa – will any teams still be confident enough to tour the cash-strapped country?
And what does it mean for the players, many of whom are already showing signs of ‘bubble fatigue’?
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Tymal Mills and Andy Zaltzman to look at England’s five-wicket win over South Africa in the first T20 at Cape Town, helped by Jonny Bairstow’s brutal career-best 86 not out.
But is number four where Bairstow should be batting? Tymal Mills explains why he should always be one of the first names on the teamsheet, but it’s a mixed day for the Curran family as Sam shines, but Tom has trouble.
And Tymal praises the bowling action of a fellow left-arm quick… former England goalkeeper Joe Hart.
John Lithgow, star of Third Rock from the Sun and The Crown, spends a memorable half hour with Jonathan Agnew at the Oval during a Test match against India in 2007.
West Indies commentator Fazeer Mohammed talks to Jonathan Agnew about his broadcasting career, the day he sang a calypso on TMS and how his family are Brian Lara's electricians!
Star of stage and screen Toby Jones takes a View from the Boundary at the Oval in 2019, telling Daniel Norcross how he keeps across Test cricket wherever he is in the world.
Sebastian Faulks, award-winning author of Birdsong and Charlotte Grey, chats to Simon Mann at Lord's in 2011. Faulks discusses his deep love of cricket and his writing process.
Australian broadcasting icon Jim Maxwell talks through his remarkable career with Jonathan Agnew, discussing his favourite TMS memories and how he first got behind the microphone.
Simon Mann, Nikesh Rughani and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala discuss the conclusion of the 2020 IPL. Plus, thoughts and analysis on the Women's T20 Challenge.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes scored a brilliant unbeaten 100 to keep the qualification hopes of Rajasthan Royals alive. In an exclusive interview Stokes speaks to Isa Guha about opening the batting, his rollercoaster three years and why he wouldn’t wish quarantine on his greatest enemy!
Aatif Nawaz & Daniel Norcross reflect on an extraordinary few days at the IPL with ties, super overs and amazing performances. We also focus on Sunrisers Hyderabad as we’re joined by superstar Afghan spinner Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow reveals the secret of his opening partnership with Ashes rival David Warner.
Nicholas Pooran joins Aatif Nawaz and Daniel Norcross to talk through his incredible gravity-defying save over the boundary, as well as what life is like in the IPL bubble.
Plus Sheldon Cottrell tells us why a friend’s Covid diagnosis made him take the virus so seriously, and Mandeep Singh explains the Punjabi spirit behind the team.
Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team - including interviews with top players and special features.
Reaction from Old Trafford where England's men played their last match of the summer, as Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell both hit centuries for Australia to clinch a thrilling 2-1 series victory in the final one day international.
We hear from both batsman on their record-breaking 212-run partnership as well as England captain Eoin Morgan, who reviews his side's performances with the white ball.
The TMS team also discuss their champagne moments from an unprecedented summer of cricket that never looked like happening after the coronavirus outbreak.
Picture: Glenn Maxwell of Australia embraces Alex Carey of Australia after reaching his century during the 3rd Royal London One Day International Series match between England and Australia at Emirates Old Trafford (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan to react to an astonishing 24-run win for Eoin Morgan's side in the second one day international, which sets up a series decider with Australia on Wednesday.
We hear from both captains Aaron Finch and Morgan as well as bowler Chris Woakes to get their thoughts on a thrilling encounter. WIth the last England international of the summer approaching on Wednesday, Aggers is joined by Lancashire Chief Executive Daniel Gidney and Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove to discuss how this summer's matches were organised in regards to the bio-secure bubbles at both Old Trafford and the Ageas Bowl.
Picture: Adil Rashid of England celebrates the wicket of Alex Carey of Australia and victory in the 2nd Royal London One Day International Series match between England and Australia at Emirates Old Trafford on September 13, 2020 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images for ECB)
James Anderson and Jonathan Agnew react to England's 19-run defeat by Australia in the ODI series opener. We hear from captains Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch as well as Sam Billings who scored a maiden international century. Then Aggers is joined by David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd to talk about his new book covering his career in the game as a player, umpire, coach and commentator. We discuss the star-studded Lancashire side he captained, recount tales of Bob Willis and Geoffrey Boycott, and get his take on the modern game including where he ranks Ben Stokes among the sport’s greats.
Award-winning comedian Al Murray - creator of the The Pub Landlord - joins Jonathan Agnew for a memorable interview in 2014.
Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman joins Aggers during the 2013 Ashes Test at Lord's and talks about an exciting cricketing past.
Pakistan squared the T20 series against England with an exciting 5 run win in the 3rd T20 at Emirates Old Trafford. Daniel Norcross is joined by James Anderson, Aatif Nawaz and England World Cup winner Alex Hartley to review the game plus we hear from Moeen Ali, Mohammad Hafeez and Eoin Morgan.
Just three days after becoming the first ever fast bowler to get 600 Test wickets, Jimmy Anderson joins the Test Match Special team on a rain-delayed first T20 international between England and Pakistan.
Jimmy reveals how he celebrated his 600th Test wicket, why he can’t wait to bowl to Virat Kohli again, whether he’s likely to play in the Ashes next year, and how much he enjoys batting.
A momentous day for James Anderson as he becomes the first seamer to reach 600 Test wickets. Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl as the TMS team, including Michael Vaughan, Daniel Norcross and Andy Zaltzman, pays tribute. We hear from Anderson himself on his achievement and there’s further insight from his partner-in-crime Stuart Broad about Anderson’s ability, when he first became aware of him and their friendship. There are also reflections on England's series win over Pakistan including interviews with Joe Root, Azhar Ali and Jos Buttler. Lastly, one year on from England’s incredible 3rd Test win against Australia at Headingley, Jack Leach joins us to discuss all the memorable moments: his near-run-out, his vital single and the moment Ben Stokes won the match.
Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl, where there was more frustration for everyone as rain and bad light meant a truncated fourth day between England and Pakistan in the 3rd Test. Following-on, the tourists reached 100-2, still 210 behind, but with the opportunity to save the match if they can bat out the final day. James Anderson took one of those dismissals to move to 599 Test wickets. However, with the forecast looking poor once again, could the rain thwart his bid for 600? Aggers and Mark Ramprakash discuss how important it might be for Anderson to reach that milestone tomorrow and we hear from England head coach Chris Silverwood. Lastly, a panel including Michael Vaughan and Ebony Rainford-Brent debate who has been England's player of the summer.
Jonathan Agnew presents a review of the third day of the 3rd test between England and Pakistan. Joe Root's side forced the follow on in Southampton after bowling out Pakistan for 273, despite the efforts of visiting captain Azhar Ali who scored an unbeaten 141. England could have dismissed the tourists earlier had they not dropped three catches in the space of 10 James Anderson deliveries. Anderson ultimately finished with figures of 5-56 and is now just two shy of 600 Test wickets. Aggers is joined by Michael Vaughan and Azhar Mahmood to discuss the action, while Dan Norcross speaks to Ali and the England spinner Dom Bess. On the anniversary of Brian Johnston's final TMS broadcast, we look at the connection between Brian, his former colleague and fellow TMS legend John Arlott, and the south coast.
Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl as England strengthened their grip against Pakistan on day two of the 3rd and final Test. Zak Crawley's brilliant 267 and 152 from Jos Buttler helped England to a huge score of 583-8. Following their declaration, James Anderson struck three times to leave the tourists on 24-3. Former England captain Michael Vaughan gives his verdict on the day's play and we hear from Crawley and Buttler. Elsewhere, we find out why a Spitfire flew over the ground and Pakistan opener Shan Masood tells Aatif Nawaz about some of his team-mates and learning to speak like Geoff Boycott.
Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl where Zak Crawley's brilliant maiden century has put England in command of the 3rd and final Test against Pakistan. His 171 not out, and unbroken partnership of 205 with Jos Buttler, guided England from 127-4 to 332-4 at the close. Aggers is joined by Michael Vaughan and Azhar Mahmood to review the day, while Crawley tells Daniel Norcross how it feels to get his first century and why his dad will be the first person he calls. The outgoing ECB chairman Colin Graves explains how vital it's been for English cricket to have these series against Pakistan and West Indies and how he would improve the structure of county cricket, and Simon Hughes and the Rajasthan Royals owner Manoj Badale discuss their new book in which they outline how cricket can change post-COVID.
Simon Mann presents from the Ageas Bowl where the 2nd Test between England and Pakistan finished in a draw. There was more rain but we finally got some play in the afternoon. England reached 110-4 in reply to Pakistan's 236 before the teams agreed to end proceedings. The result means Joe Root's side still lead 1-0 in the series. Michael Vaughan, Azhar Mahmood and Aatif Nawaz dissect what little cricket we saw across the five days and debate how the two sides will approach the final Test which starts later this week. Jonathan Agnew gets reaction from Root and Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali about the match and how the sport can get round the bad light issues that affected this Test, while Andy Zaltzman provides some statistical analysis including how England's declaration score compares with other low totals seen in previous matches.
Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl where there was play for 60 minutes...and then the rain fell. Play was abandoned with England on 7-1 after having finally bowled Pakistan out for 236. Aggers is joined by Michael Vaughan to discuss the little cricket they saw, while Simon Mann chats with England batting consultant Jonathan Trott about his involvement with the team. Following MS Dhoni's international retirement yesterday, Simon, Mark Ramprakash, Isa Guha, Andy Zaltzman and Prakash Wakankar discuss the man, his playing career and his significance to people in India.
No play at The Ageas Bowl as bad weather wiped out the third day of the 2nd Test between England and Pakistan. Bad light, rain and a wet outfield prevented Pakistan resuming on their overnight 223-9. Jonathan Agnew and Michael Vaughan reflect on what might have been and a surreal day in Southampton which involved squash, playing the banjo and someone singing ‘Sweet Caroline’. They discuss the retirement from international cricket of MS Dhoni, with Michael explaining why he’s the best one-day captain he’s seen. Lastly, we take advantage of the lack of play to sit down with Mark Ramprakash to reflect on his career: who was his most awkward opponent, how could he join Surrey from Middlesex and which of the current England side could emulate his success on Strictly?
Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl on a frustrating day two for England in the 2nd Test against Pakistan. Rain and bad light meant only 40.2 overs were possible as the tourists reached 223-9 with Mohammad Rizwan unbeaten on 60. Michael Vaughan and Azhar Mahmood join Aggers to discuss whether England got their tactics wrong and, looking ahead, if Pakistan's bowling attack could swing the match in their favour. There's reaction from Stuart Broad and we hear from Warwickshire Chief Executive Stuart Cain about plans to have some fans at the T20 Blast Finals Day. There's also a classic View from the Boundary with Waleed Khan, who survived being shot six times in the head during a terrorist attack in Pakistan when he was just 12 years old.
Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl where England's bowlers performed well on a rain-affected first day of the second Test against Pakistan. The tourists were 126-5 - James Anderson with two of those wickets to edge him that bit closer to the 600 mark - before rain and then bad light brought an early end to proceedings. Aggers is joined by Mark Ramprakash and Aatif Nawaz to chew over the day's play while there's reaction from Sam Curran. Elsewhere, Aatif, Azhar Mahmood and Simon Mann discuss Shoaib Akhtar's career on his 45th birthday, whether he deserved his bad boy reputation and his recent role as a game show host. There's also an interview with Dr Samara Afzal, one of the frontline NHS staff to be honoured during the West Indies series, with her name appearing on the shirt of Chris Woakes.
Isa Guha and Aatif Nawaz spend a lively half hour with the first man to break the 100 miles per hour barrier Shoaib Akhtar. Shoaib enjoyed a colourful 14 year international career with Pakistan and has since become an outspoken media performer. He discusses that famous fastest ball at the 2003 World Cup, shares memories of famous battles with Ricky Ponting, Sachin Tendulkar and Andrew Flintoff and he reveals how he thinks he’d be able to dismiss Virat Kohli these days.
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England produced an incredible comeback to snatch victory from Pakistan. Chasing 277, England looked all but beaten at 117-5, but pushed on by a Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler partnership of 139, they claimed a thrilling win by 3 wickets. Michael Vaughan, Azhar Mahmood, Mark Ramprakash and Simon Mann look at where it was won and lost. Aggers speaks to the respective captains Joe Root and Azhar Ali, as well as England heroes Buttler and Woakes, while TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman gives a historical perspective to England's win.
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England have fought back to give themselves a glimmer of hope of winning the 1st Test against Pakistan. The home side took four wickets for 27 runs late on, including two for Ben Stokes, to leave the tourists on 137-8 - a lead of 244. Earlier Joe Root's side, who were 92-4 overnight, had managed to reach 219 in their first innings. Aggers is joined by Michael Vaughan, Azhar Mahmood and Vic Marks to review the day, while Henry Moeran interviews England batsman Ollie Pope. We also hear from film-maker and historian Anwar Akhtar about the importance of cricket in the British-Pakistani community and there's an interview with 83-year-old Old Trafford steward Stan Pritchard about his rapport with West Indies captain Jason Holder.
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where Pakistan are firmly in control of the 1st Test against England. After the tourists were all out for 326, with Shan Masood scoring a superb 156, their bowlers seized the moment to leave England on 92-4 at the close. Aggers, Michael Vaughan and Azhar Mahmood look back on the day while Henry Moeran interviews Masood and England bowler Jofra Archer, who discusses England's display and how he felt to miss the 2nd Test against West Indies when he broke the bio-secure protocols. There's also an interview with PCB chairman Ehsan Mani on why he thinks England should tour in Pakistan once again and whether we could see a Test match against neighbours India soon.
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England endured a frustrating first day in the 1st Test against Pakistan. Rain interruptions and some excellent batting from Babar Azam allowed the tourists to finish the day on 139-2. Azhar Mahmood tells Aggers why he thinks it's been a good day for Pakistan while Michael Vaughan asks whether Azam could have a similar impact on this series as Steve Smith did in the 2019 Ashes. Dan Norcross gets reaction from England head coach Chris Silverwood and Pakistan opener Shan Masood and, with a new biography about the late Bob Willis being released this week, Aggers speaks to his widow Lauren and brother David about Headingley 81, Bob's style of punditry and his love of Bob Dylan.
Sue Townsend, author of the cult classic Adrian Mole series, joins Aggers for a chat in 2012.
Radio 2 presenter and host of Popmaster Ken Bruce joins Jonathan Agnew for a fascinating chat at Headingley in 2013.
England 's 2020 Test series victory against West Indies will be the last time the two countries contest the Wisden Trophy. The next time they meet in a series they will play for the Richards-Botham Trophy, named after two legends of the game: Sir Viv Richards and Sir Ian Botham. In this special TMS podcast, the two men tell Isa Guha about their friendship, their period together as team-mates at Somerset and their rivalry on the pitch when on opposite sides for their respective nations.
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England have won the third Test and the series against West Indies. It was a momentous day for Stuart Broad as he became only the second Englishman to take 500 Test wickets. Aggers, Michael Vaughan and Carlos Brathwaite review the series while we get reaction from Broad and the respective captains, Joe Root and Jason Holder. Broad's partner-in-crime Jimmy Anderson discusses their close relationship on and off the pitch, plus there are further tributes from former England skipper Alastair Cook and the chairman of the club where Broad played as a youngster.
Daniel Norcross presents from a wet Old Trafford on day four of the 3rd Test between England and West Indies. Play was abandoned due to the weather and will resume on the final day with the tourists on 10-2, chasing an unlikely 399 to win. Joe Root's side will need to take eight wickets to win the Test and series. Due to the washout Simon Mann took the opportunity to chat with summariser Carlos Brathwaite and asked him to answer some of our listeners' questions. Inevitably much of the discussion surrounded the World T20 Final in 2016 when he hit four successive sixes in the final over to lead West Indies to victory against England. He reveals what was going through his mind as Ben Stokes bowled at him in that finale and what was said between the pair afterwards. Amidst all the cricket talk, we also let Carlos have a go at doing the Shipping Forecast!
Dan Norcross presents a bonus TMS podcast to commemorate the 30th anniversary of one of the most famous innings ever played at Lord's: when Graham Gooch scored 333 against India in the 1st Test. You'll hear a replay of a special programme presented by Jonathan Agnew featuring archive commentary and some of the main protagonists from that memorable 1990 match including Gooch himself, Kapil Dev and Mohammad Azharuddin. Then Dan, Phil Tufnell, Andy Zaltzman and Vic Marks get together to recall their memories and talk about Gooch's England career.
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England are on the verge of a series win over West Indies following the third day of the deciding Test. Stuart Broad’s six wickets across two innings have not only brought Joe Root’s side close to victory but also left the bowler just one away from 500 career Test wickets. His four in four overs had the tourists 197 all out, 172 behind. England later declared on 226-2 with Rory Burns hitting 90 and Dom Sibley and Root scoring 56 and 68 respectively to set Jason Holder’s side a target of 399. But thanks to Broad's efforts with the ball, the tourists finished on 10-2 in their second innings at the close. Aggers, Michael Vaughan and Carlos Brathwaite discuss the action while Simon Mann gets the thoughts of Burns and Roston Chase. There’s also an interview with Surrey chief Executive Rchard Gould and a Surrey fan as the Oval held the first sporting event in England with a crowd since lockdown began.
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England are in a good position to win the 3rd Test - and the series - against the West Indies. Stuart Broad's rapid-fire 62 helped Joe Root's side to a total of 369. He and his old pal Jimmy Anderson then took two wickets apiece as the tourists closed on 137-6. Aggers, Michael Vaughan and Carlos Brathwaite pick over the day's play while Eleanor Oldroyd chats both to Broad and to Kemar Roach, who joined an exclusive group of West Indian bowlers to take 200 Test wickets. Elsewhere, there's an interview with two sisters who have composed Full Tosca - TMS: The Opera during lockdown and we rewind to 1991 to hear a classic View from the Boundary interview with the legendary actor Peter O'Toole, who recalls playing cricket on the set of Lawrence of Arabia with Omar Sharif.
Jonathan Agnew presents from Old Trafford where England have the upper hand after the first day of the 3rd test between England and the West Indies. After looking shaky at 122-4, unbeaten knocks of 91 from Ollie Pope and 56 from Jos Buttler leave Joe Root’s side in a good position. Michael Vaughan, Carlos Brathwaite and Aggers look back on the day while Eleanor Oldroyd speaks to Pope about his innings and whether he’ll be able to sleep with a century so close. Sir Andrew Strauss joins Aggers to discuss his late's wife's foundation on Red For Ruth day.
Jonathan Agnew presents the TMS podcast after an exciting fourth day of the second Test between England and the West Indies at Old Trafford. England will begin the final day 219 runs ahead on 37-2 after the tourists were bowled out for 287. Aggers, Michael Vaughan and Carlos Brathwaite review a lively final session that saw Stuart Broad take 3 wickets in 14 deliveries and Joe Root send out Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler to open their second innings. Eleanor Oldroyd speaks to Broad and West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite and there’s an interview with West Indies chief executive Johnny Grave about the decision to send the team to play in England and how COVID-19 could affect the game on the islands.
Singers Richard Stilgoe and Peter Skellern talk - and sing - with Brian Johnston at the Oval in 1983.
TV star and former newspaper editor Piers Morgan gives a fascinating interview during a Test match at Old Trafford in 2007.
Singer and comedian Max Boyce enjoys the first Test match in Cardiff during the memorable Ashes series of 2009. Look out for some wonderful stories of Sir Ian Botham in pantomime!
Guitar hero Richard Thompson joins Jonathan Agnew for a memorable chat and live performance in 2014.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Fazeer Mohammed and Andy Zaltzman to discuss a remarkable Test match between England and West India at Lord's in 2000.
Today presenter Mishal Husain gives a fascinating insight into the world of journalism in an interview at the Oval in 2016.
TV's Pointless star Richard Osman joins Aggers during the day/night Test at Edgbaston in 2017 to discuss his love of cricket and career in television.
Jonathan Agnew, Fazeer Mohammed and Andy Zaltzman remember a brilliant Test match at Old Trafford in the summer of 1995.
Former England football managers Graham Taylor and Roy Hodgson chat about their love of cricket and careers in football in interviews from 1991 and 2012.
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles takes a 'View from the Boundary' at Old Trafford in 1997.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Andy Zaltzman and Fazeer Mohammed to look back on a memorable win for England against West Indies at Headingley in 1991.
Former Manchester United and England right-back Gary Neville reveals his stellar cricketing past during a fascinating interview from 2013.
Brian Johnston has the tables turned and becomes the interviewee on the occasion of his 80th birthday in 1992.
Jonathan Agnew presents a special podcast remembering the classic England vs West Indies Test played at Lord's in 1984.
Look out for some iconic TMS commentary memories.
Sir Christopher Lee, star of over 200 films and one of Britain's finest actors, takes a View from the Boundary with Brian Johnston at Lord's in 1987.
BAFTA-winning acting great Dame Penelope Keith joins Jonathan Agnew in 2000 to discuss her varied career, including a starring role as Margot in The Good Life.
Olympic gold medal winner with Team GB's hockey stars in 2016, Helen Richardson-Walsh chats to Jonathan Agnew a year on in 2017.
Music legend Sir Elton John speaks to Jonathan Agnew from his piano stool in 2006. Look out for a musical interlude featuring Freddie Flintoff!
Guitarist Eric Clapton talks to Jonathan Agnew in 2008 about his remarkable career and love of cricket.
Nicholas Parsons - actor, comedian and long-time host of Radio 4's 'Just a Minute' - joins Jonathan Agnew for a View from the Boundary in 2007.
Dame Cressida Dick, the first woman to be Metropolitan Police Commissioner and self-confessed wicket-keeping disaster, joins Jonathan Agnew for a View from the Boundary in 2018.
Sir Trevor McDonald takes a View from the Boundary with Henry Blofeld in 2004, discussing his life and career in broadcasting.
Mark Chapman, Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan bring you the latest on when we may get some live cricket. West Indies chief executive Johnny Grave joins the discussion. Plus, they look back 10 years to England’s World T20 win and debate the best commentator XI.
10 years on from England’s first ever triumph in a men’s global tournament, man of the tournament Kevin Pietersen and captain Paul Collingwood look back on the 2010 World T20 win in the Caribbean.
Find out how a mascot called Lucky, taking golf clubs to training and a late change at the top of the order all helped England lift their first ever ICC trophy.
Darts commentary legend Sid Waddell chats to Simon Mann in 2005, reflecting on his life and career behind the microphone.
Motorsport star Mark Webber takes a View from the Boundary at the Oval in 2011, giving Jonathan Agnew a fascinating insight into life in an F1 car.
A special programme from 2015 as Michael Vaughan shares his memories of the 2005 Edgbaston Ashes Test. Plus, we hear from listeners telling us where they were when England won.
Comedian and broadcaster Paul Merton joins Aggers for a rainy 'View from the Boundary' at the Oval in 2013.
The final 'View from the Boundary' conducted by the legendary Brian Johnston as he's joined by comedian Roy Hudd in 1993.
Actors Hugh Grant (in 2005) and Russell Crowe (in 2009) visit the Test Match Special commentary box to discuss their love of cricket.
Oscar-winning director Sir Sam Mendes has a break from James Bond duties to take a 'View from the Boundary' in 2015.
Comedian and impressionist Rory Bremner joins Brian Johnston to take View From the Boundary during the Ashes of 1985 and gets a big surprise...
16-year-old Waleed Khan joins TMS at Headingley in 2018 to tell a remarkable story of courage, survival and hope.
Actor Peter O'Toole, star of Lawrence of Arabia, takes a 'View from the Boundary' with Brian Johnston in 1991.
Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe chats to Jonathan Agnew on his 18th birthday during a Test against India in 2007.
In honour of Jonathan Agnew's 60th birthday, we listen back to a special interview from 2016 when Aggers was asked the questions by Sir Michael Parkinson.
HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh chats to Brian Johnston about his love of cricket in a classic 'View from the Boundary' interview from 1987.
Actor and comedian John Cleese joins Brian Johnston for a memorable interview during a Test match Headingley in 1986.
Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai chats to Simon Mann at Edgbaston in 2016 in a memorable View from the Boundary interview.
Pop star Lily Allen chats to Jonathan Agnew in a 2009 interview that remains one of Test Match Special's most famous moments.
Brian Johnston chats to playwright Ben Travers in the very first View from the Boundary interview. Look out for memories of watching WG Grace amongst and many extraordinary tales.
Mark Champan, Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan bring you the latest news from the world of cricket, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the sport. With professional cricket currently off – which area will feel it most? The County Championship, the Royal London Cup, the T20 Blast, England's Tests, ODIs or The Hundred? And once we're through this crisis, what could the domestic game look like? Will it have changed at all?
With rain forecast in Sydney, the two Women's T20 World Cup semi finals are in serious doubt and England could be eliminated without a ball bowled. Henry Moeran is joined by England stars Kate Cross and Alex Hartley, plus BBC Sport's Amy Lofthouse to discuss what it all means.
Mark Chapman brings you the first Tuffers and Vaughan of 2020. With Michael away, Graham Onions stands in to help Phil preview England’s third test. Plus, England opener Dom Sibley talks about life as a Test opener and we look at how Jimmy Anderson keeps himself going at the age of 37.
Eleanor Oldroyd pays tribute to former England captain Bob Willis, who has died at the age of 70. His teammates Mike Brearley, Vic Marks and David Gower share their memories of him, including Willis' memorable performance during 1981 Ashes series at Headingley.
We hear from Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes and Steve Smith after England's 135-run win at The Oval meant a drawn Ashes series for the first time in 47 years. Michael Vaughan has his say on why this result will be significant for Root's leadership of the side going forward, Alec Stewart says Ashley Giles has big decisions to make in the post Trevor Bayliss, and Glenn McGrath gets the final word on the pod as the urn heads back to Australia.
Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Alec Stewart have their say on England batting themselves into a strong position to win the match and tie the series. We hear from Joe Denly on his amazing week; the birth of his daughter now followed by a new highest Test score of 96 which Michael Vaughan says will be enough to ensure he's on the winter tours to New Zealand and South Africa.
Plus, Aggers chats to Kevin Roberts on leading Cricket Australia out of the ball tampering scandal, English crowds booing David Warner, and his upcoming visit to Pakistan with a view to touring the country in 2022.
Michael Vaughan says England will need a 'Michael Atherton in Johannesburg type innings' (185 not out off 492 balls having occupied the crease for over 10 hours) to secure a draw and keep their Ashes hopes alive heading into the final Test at The Oval.
Coach Trevor Bayliss says his side can pull off another incredible escape, and we hear from Australia's team mentor Steve Waugh on Steve Smith’s monumental performances.
Away from the cricket, we catch up with James Pattinson about his love of English football and in particular Grimsby Town!
Long-time BBC Middle East editor and fanatical cricket listener Jeremy Bowen joins Aggers to chat covering upwards of twenty wars across the globe, expecting to die in conflicts, and how following cricket enabled him to escape the gravity of his work.
Also up for discussion; how to interview figures like Colonel Gaddafi, and nine months on from his bowel cancer diagnosis, the importance of screening and early diagnosis of the disease.
Jonathan Agnew and ABC’s Geoff Lemon look ahead to the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford where England will look to capitalise on Ben Stokes' heroics at Headingley with the five-match series tied at 1-1.
You’ll hear from England captain Joe Root on why Craig Overton has replaced Chris Woakes.
Australia captain Tim Paine also comes on to the TMS podcast to talk about how Steve Waugh is helping them to prepare for the fourth test and the return Steve Smith which also means the return of his battle with England pace bowler Jofra Archer.
We also get an update from England bowler James Anderson now he's out for the rest of the Test series with his calf injury, as well as hearing from his opening partner Stuart Broad on his longevity in Test cricket.
Michael Vaughan says the Ashes are heading back to Australia as a dismal English total of 67 looks to have gift wrapped victory for the tourists at Headingley. Alastair Cook and Geoffrey Boycott have their say on why England's batting has been so bad for so long and what needs to change. You'll also hear from batting coach Graham Thorpe and Australian quick Josh Hazlewood who took 5-30.
Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook react to a day of a huge momentum swings at Headingley. Rain, bad light, David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne frustrated England until a wild last session with Jofra Archer tearing through Australia's lower order. You'll hear from Archer himself and David Warner after his best innings of the series by far. Plus, Michael Vaughan has some strong opinions on the lack of English coaches in next summer's inaugural Hundred competition.
Jonathan Agnew and ABC’s Geoff Lemon look ahead to the third Ashes Test at Headingley where England have an opportunity to level the series – which Australia lead 1-0.
You’ll hear from England captain Joe Root on why he thinks Jofra Archer made such in impact in the second Test at Lord’s with his “unique bowling style.”
Australia captain Tim Paine also comes on to the TMS podcast to talk about how they are preparing ahead of the third Test after Steve Smith was ruled out with concussion.
You’ll find out why Geoff Lemon thinks Steve Smith is like a particular Lords of the Rings character and we get an update on England bowler James Anderson – will he recover from his calf injury in time to make the fourth Test at Old Trafford?
Phil and Michael talk about the momentum shift in the Ashes series after Jofra Archer’s hostile bowling at Lord’s, which will ‘send shivers down the rest of the Australian batting unit’. Michael has a warning for Joe Root over how much he uses Archer, and says that facing him in the nets should be banned for English batsmen.
Plus we speak to brain injury association Headway, who have some strong words for Cricket Australia over their decision to allow Steve Smith to bat again after being struck by Archer.
Mitchell Johnson joins the pod to chat about his first experience of playing international cricket at Lord's when he went at more than 6 an over. He talks about dealing with a lack of confidence, hitting his peak after turning 30, and the highs and lows of one of the most exciting careers in the history of Ashes cricket.
Ahead of the Ruth Strauss Foundation Day at Lord’s, Andrew Strauss sat down with Glenn McGrath to talk about the impact of losing their wives to cancer, but also the foundations they’ve set up in their names, and how cricket can help raise funds and awareness.
Jonathan Agnew, whose wife is in remission from cancer, hosts the discussion as Lord’s prepares to turn red for the day.
Jonathan Agnew and Geoff Lemon look ahead to the second Ashes Test at Lord’s. We hear from Joe Root on what Jofra Archer could do on his Test debut. Australia captain Tim Paine explains why they’ve changed a bowler from Edgbaston, and Jack Leach tells us why, after being dropped for the Edgbaston Test, he paid £10 to play club cricket instead.
England coach Paul Collingwood joins the pod to talk putting Edgbaston behind them, a new-look side without Jimmy or Moeen, and whether there's an emotional hang over from the World Cup win. Plus, we hear from Jofra Archer on a potential Ashes debut and his knack for prophetic tweets.
Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Geoffrey Boycott have their say on a Nathan Lyon-inspired Australia taking a 1-0 lead in the Ashes. We discuss whether some of England's players are experiencing an emotional hangover from their World Cup victory, ask what changes should be made for Lord's, and ponder if Australia are simply the better side if there's not going to be any lateral movement in this series. We also hear from Joe Root and man of the match Steve Smith.
Michael Vaughan speaks to Sir Alastair Cook, Andrew Strauss, Allan Border and Ian Chappell about what it's like captaining in cricket's oldest rivalry.
Andrew Strauss reveals how being insulted in a lift by a member of the Barmy Army fuelled his desire to win the Ashes in 2010-11, whilst for Allan Border it was being sledged by the Australian Prime Minister on TV.
Did that really happen?
Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan are back together after the most incredible cricket match that saw England crowned as World Champions.
We go through the last 20 balls of the match, ball-by-ball, to relive the most incredible drama Lord's has ever seen.
And Tuffers suggests that Jofra Archer 'roll his trousers up'. Us neither.
Jonathan Agnew presents all the reaction from Lords as England have won their first ever Cricket World Cup by scoring more boundaries than New Zealand in a super over after it ended as a tie.
Michael Vaughan, Jimmy Anderson, Phil Tufnell, Alec Stewart, Jeremy Coney and Simon Mann all reflect on England’s dramatic victory.
Eoin Morgan, Trevor Bayliss, Jonny Bairstow, Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler all come onto the TMS podcast to celebrate an historic day.
The day before the World Cup final, Eoin Morgan joins Jonathan Agnew to explain just what winning the tournament would mean to him, and to the game in this country. We hear from Mark Wood, who promises that he’ll bring his horse back if England win, and from Brendon McCullum, the man who has heavily influenced both sides.
Jeremy Coney compares the final to Agincourt, with Kane Williamson as Henry V, and Jimmy Anderson talks us through England’s last World Cup failure in 2015, and we look at why it could be so different this time.
Jimmy Anderson, Isa Guha, Andy Zaltzman and Prakash Wakankar go through their team of the World Cup so far.
Plus Eleanor Oldroyd and Simon Mann reveal the results of a BBC Sport online poll to find out who has been selected by the public.
Did it really happen?
Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook join Jonathan Agnew to relive England’s emphatic win over Australia that puts them into Sunday’s final, where they’ll meet New Zealand.
Eoin Morgan exclusively reveals to us that this win is ‘definitely one of the better days’ that he’s had. In another understatement, Jofra Archer tells us that the world cup has gone ‘pretty alright’ for him.
Jonathan Agnew speaks to England captain Eoin Morgan ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Australia at Edgbaston - we're also joined by former Australia captain Steve Waugh, who possibly isn't the type of man to walk around a ground barefoot. But the current captain has gone to see The Queen's Corgi at the cinema in preparation for the match.
Meanwhile, New Zealand stun India to reach the World Cup final - we hear from Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and a very happy Jeremy Coney.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney and Prakash Wakankar on a frustrating day at Old Trafford, where rain has halted the semi-final between New Zealand and India after 46 overs of the New Zealand innings.
Liam Plunkett tells us that he doesn’t think England will be adopting Australia’s barefoot Edgbaston walkabout approach, the outgoing chief exec of the ICC, Dave Richardson, talks free-to-air tv, World Cup formats, and the progress he’s made as he departs his role, and we hear from a family of India fans who drove to the World Cup. From Singapore.
Tuffers is off again this week, so Paul Farbrace takes his place as he joins Michael to look ahead to the World Cup semi-finals.
Michael works out a unique way to motivate the England players, Paul tells a story about when Tuffers once hid behind a sightscreen to avoid a fielding drill, and Ebony Rainford Brent explains where it's all going wrong for England in the Women's Ashes.
Rohit Sharma became the first man to score five centuries in a single World Cup as India chased down 265 with 6.3 overs to spare at Headingley. We hear from Charles Dagnell, Prakash Wakankar and Jeremy Coney on their assessment of the match. Meanwhile Australia fell 10 runs short in the competition's final group game at Old Trafford. We hear from former England cricketer Graeme Swan for his thoughts ahead of England’s semi-final against Australia, and England women all-rounder Natalie Sciver ahead of their third and final ODI.
Eoin Morgan joins the pod ahead of England’s date with destiny against New Zealand. The England captain discusses the success of the team meeting he held prior to the India win, why the loss to NZ in the 2015 World Cup remains one of the lowest moments of his career, and if he's going to bat first if he wins the toss going forward.
There’s also reaction from Edgbaston as India book their semi-final spot and eliminate Bangladesh in the process. Criticism of MS Dhoni won’t go away but Prakash Wakankar tells us he’s India’s most selfless cricketer.
After his heroics against India, England's Jason Roy takes us inside the mind of an opener. Graeme Swann and Jeremy Coney look ahead to England against New Zealand. We reflect on Sri Lanka beating West Indies in a thriller at Chester-le-Street with Sir Curtly Ambrose, and you'll hear from captain Heather Knight as England prepare to face Australia in the Women's Ashes.
Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Prakash Wakankar, Vic Marks and Andy Zaltzman discuss England’s crucial 31-run win over India at Edgbaston in the Cricket World Cup.
Meanwhile, Aggers chats to Google chief executive Sundar Pichai and we make further inroads into our quest to find a listener to this podcast from every country in the world.
The pressure is mounting on England after Pakistan squeezed past Afghanistan on day 31 – Aatif Nawaz and Daniel Norcross were watching at Headingley.
Meanwhile Eoin Morgan joins the podcast to talk about Jonny Bairstow’s comments, Jason Roy’s fitness and the pitch at Edgbaston.
Australia win yet again, this time against New Zealand at Lord’s, and we make progress in our efforts to find a listener to this podcast from every country in the world.
As a swarm of bees interrupts play at the Cricket World Cup, Charles Dagnall, Scott Read and ex-England assistant coach Paul Farbrace review South Africa's victory over Sri Lanka. It was a result which leaves Sri Lanka on the brink of elimination from the tournament. Jos Buttler speaks to Jonathan Overend as England's crunch game with India edges ever nearer. Ex-New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney and former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie assess the significance of Australia against New Zealand ahead of the sides' meeting at Lord's.
West Indies are knocked out of the World Cup after being comprehensively beaten by India at Old Trafford - Prakash Wakankar and Curtley Ambrose join Simon Mann to give their reaction.
And with India still unbeaten and looking in fine fettle, can England get the result they desperately need on Sunday? James Anderson and Kris Srikkanth give their views on the crunch match at Edgbaston. Anderson also reflects on the career of Marcus Trescothick who has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Jeremy Coney and Aatif Nawaz join Charles Dagnall to reflect on Pakistan keeping their hopes of a World Cup semi-final place alive as they moved to within a point of England with a six-wicket victory over New Zealand.
Also hear from Graeme Swann on England's troubles and Joe Root looks ahead to his side's vital match against India on Sunday.
Michael Vaughan says England turned up at Lord's this morning with the look of a side who thought they could lose the game. Is the pressure of tournament cricket and the favourites tag really beginning to tell on Eoin Morgan's side? He says not, but that confidence needs to be re-built. India await at Edgbaston on Sunday by which time England could find themselves on the outside looking in for a semi-final qualification spot.
You'll also get the post-match thoughts of Alec Stewart and Jim Maxwell, with interviews from Ben Stokes and Aaron Finch.
Sir Curtly Ambrose and Robin Smith explain the arts of both bowling fast, and facing pace. Curtly tells us that it’s all about building up a reputation, whilst Robin says that it helps to imagine a line half way down the pitch.
Plus Ebony Rainford Brent joins us in place of Tuffers to speak about where England went wrong against Sri Lanka, and what they need to do against Australia.
And we hear a from a very prescient Virat Kohli, with his pre-tournament prediction.
Eoin Morgan joins the pod on the eve of England and Australia at Lord's. We ask if England will stick to their guns after the Sri Lanka defeat, look ahead to some of the tournament's most impressive fast bowlers going to head-to-head, and hear from Paul Farbrace on how to get David Warner out.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh take care of business and beat Afghanistan thanks to you know who, Shakib Al Hasan, and there's a spectacular meltdown from Usman Shinwari at being stranded on 49.
After a fifth defeat in seven matches South Africa become only the second side to be eliminated from the World Cup. We ask why they've been so sub-par. Predictably Pakistan bring their A-game in a backs-to-the-wall scenario, but do they have enough to mount a late assault on the semis? We hear from Jofra Archer as we look ahead to a massive match between England and Australia, plus Jimmy Anderson reflects on the 2007 tournament in the Caribbean where England failed to qualify from the Super 8s amidst the pedalo fiasco.
Two thrilling matches to recap as Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami combine at the death to deny Afghanistan arguably the greatest upset in World Cup history before six-hitting machine Carlos Brathwaite was a metre shy of completing what looked an impossible chase for the West Indies against New Zealand.
The Cricket World Cup cat is well and truly amongst the tournament pigeons as England suffer a second defeat of the group stage to bring Sri Lanka and Bangladesh back into the semi-final qualification picture. Michael Vaughan puts the shock loss down to failing to play intelligent cricket, Paul Farbrace says they didn't adapt to a slower pitch, and Eoin Morgan admits Sri Lanka would've been robbed had Ben Stokes seen his team home.
No blame apportioned to England's bowlers for the result, we get James Anderson's analysis on their success so far, and we catch up with a cricket-loving star from the Harry Potter films.
The new-look, less cavalier David Warner hits the highest individual score of the World Cup so far, his 166 the key to Australia's 48-run win over Bangladesh.
Jim Maxwell thinks the new approach is at least partly injury enforced, Graeme Swann says he's trying to be a nicer guy to win people over within the game. Either way, is he a better batsman now? And what might that mean for the Ashes?
We check in with Moeen Ali ahead of his 100th ODI appearance for England as they prepare for Sri Lanka. He chats the new addition to his family, Eoin Morgan's sublime innings, and the change in the team's identity since he first came into the side.
Jeremy Coney and Natalie Germanos join Simon Mann to look back on Kane Williamson’s superb century that helped New Zealand past South Africa in the tournament’s closest finish so far. We hear from Williamson himself, as well as a very disappointed Faf du Plessis.
Plus, in a podcast exclusive, Chris Woakes explains just what goes through his mind when he bowls the final over of an innings, especially when defending a total. We also hear from former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu, who has a warning for the future of the game in South Africa.
England have gone top of the World Cup standings thanks to an astonishing blitz of six hitting from Eoin Morgan, writing himself into the record books in the process.
And whilst it was Afghanistan's bowlers on the receiving end of the barrage, we discuss their remarkable journey from the sport being banned by the Taliban to mixing it with the best on the world stage.
Tuffers, Michael and Chappers are joined by former England batsman Robin Smith, who speaks very frankly an openly about his mental struggles when playing and after retiring, including depression, alcoholism and contemplating suicide.
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We're in the England camp ahead of the match with Afghanistan; Eoin Morgan refuses to rule out a return for the axed Alex Hales, whilst Mark Wood gives us the lowdown on his TV schedule. Curtly Ambrose is withering in his assessment of the West Indies' bowling as Bangladesh knock off the second highest run chase in World Cup history, and on its twentieth anniversary we replay the unbelievable finish to the 1999 semi-final at Edgbaston between Australia and South Africa.
A Pakistani supporter may have arrived at the ground on an beautiful horse but there was nothing elegant about the performance of the men in green at Old Trafford. Former star all-rounder turned Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted before the match that Sarfaraz must be bold and bat first....he put India in and Rohit, Rahul and Kohli all made him pay. Graeme Swann and Prakash Wakankar give their assessment of the match whilst Aatif Nawaz has another chastening loss to his big rivals to stew on. You'll also hear from the two captains and KL Rahul.
All eyes on Old Trafford for the most eagerly awaited match of the tournament as India and Pakistan face off. In this pod you’ll hear from Waqar Younis on what it’s like to play and coach in these games, plus a brilliant account of what this fixture means to fans with Doosra podcast host Aatif Nawaz.
Meanwhile, Australia have gone to the top of table with victory over Sri Lanka. We speak to Jason Gillespie about Mitchell Starc’s brilliance, David Warner’s confusing scoring rates and why he thinks individual milestones in one-day cricket are overrated.
Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook and Jonathan Agnew reflect on England’s ‘perfect performance’ to beat West Indies by 8 wickets, but there are concerns about injuries to Eoin Morgan and Jason Roy. We hear from Joe Root, who scored a century and took two wickets, as well as Morgan and an angry Fazeer Mohammed tells us why he’s had enough of West Indies’ ‘showboating’.
Glenn Hoddle joins the podcast to talk about his love of cricket, and what it was like to face Joel Garner.
And Andy Zaltzman gets very excited as history is made as England win back-to-back victories at a World Cup against Test level opposition, and then even more excited as someone e-mails him about ‘Eddie Hemmings World’.
Alastair Cook chats England's task against the West Indies, whether or not Jason Roy could feature in the Ashes, the sleepless nights he had when leading England, and is joined by old friend Graeme Swann to reminisce about their days in the slip cordon.
Plus, we check in with Eoin Morgan to ask if there's been a whip round for Moeen and his wife after the birth of their child.
And as the quest for a listener in every country in the world hots up, we do our best to pronounce some of the lesser-known towns and cities from where you've been emailing in.
Finally a day with no rain! David Warner’s brilliant century helped Australia squeeze past Pakistan in a thrilling match in Taunton, despite a superb bowling display from Mohammad Amir – Waqar Younis tells us just what he thinks it will do for Amir, plus Michael Vaughan, Geoff Lemon and Aatif Nawaz give their thoughts on a brilliant match.
Trevor Bayliss explains to us why he hasn’t been watching any non-England games at the World Cup, and we continue our quest to find a listener to the podcast in every country in the world. We’re nearly half way there.
Yet more rain means Sri Lanka and Bangladesh never even take the field but fortunately Graeme Swann and Paul Farbrace are in superb form as they guide us through what happens in the dressing room during rain delays, how not to coach a player and the mentality of a successful spin bowler. Plus, Dan Norcross and Andy Zaltzman debate the pros and cons of moving the tournament to Mauritania.
Pacemen Curtly Ambrose and Tymal Mills talk about their careers and how fast bowling has evolved and former Protea captain Graeme Smith discusses the mess South Africa find themselves in following AB de Villiers' attempted retirement U-turn.
Michael Vaughan says India are the best team in the tournament so far after a 36-run win over Australia. We try to make sense of the conservative Aussie chase, particularly from David Warner, and ask if it's only a matter of time until a sticky bail incident proves pivotal in the outcome of a match.
Plus, we speak to Jimmy Anderson about his first World Cup experience with England back in 2003 when a decision to boycott their match in Zimbabwe ultimately cost them a place in the Super Sixes.
Jonathan Agnew and Michael Vaughan react to England piling on their highest World Cup total in a 106-run defeat of Bangladesh, whilst New Zealand comfortably defeated Afghanistan.
We also hear from James Anderson and Paul Farbrace as they reflect on England's elimination from the World Cup four years ago.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka fall foul of only the third washout in World Cup history so we speak to Eoin Morgan as England prepare to face their bogey side Bangladesh. We discover Mark Wood's been to Harry Potter World and Tymal Mills tells us about Jofra Archer’s many variations. Plus, we speak to the only English coach in the whole tournament.
Nathan Coulter-Nile with the bat then Mitchell Starc with the ball earn Australia victory, their tenth ODI win on the spin. The West Indies may have come up short today but we get the inside story on this rejuvenated side with Curtly Ambrose and their recent Head Coach Stuart Law. We also hear from Liam Plunkett on diet, match preparation, and why he's given up alcohol.
India's tournament is up and running with Sharma, Chahal and Bumrah all in top form. We discuss Dhoni's role as the team's invaluable 'CPU', why South Africa's challenge still hasn't got going, and after his chopper flew over the Hampshire Bowl during play we ponder what kind of cricketer Donald Trump might be.
Jeremy Coney and Mel Jones join Simon Mann in a soggy Cardiff as Sri Lanka edge past Afghanistan.
Chris Woakes and Mark Wood try to identify which of their teammates are Beliebers, which like Friends, and which like Made in Chelsea, based on old tweets.
And will we ever see Dale Steyn in a South Africa shirt again? He’s out of the World Cup, but India are finally about to make their debut.
Injured England batsman Sam Billings sits in for Phil Tufnell as Pakistan shock the hosts to win by 14 runs at Trent Bridge.
We discuss where England went wrong, how Wahab Riaz proved his own coach wrong, and why this has been a bowler's World Cup so far.
Plus there’s an appearance from a hovercover. Or is it Michael’s hairdryer?
Well, well, well, Pakistan stun England in a major tournament once again. You'll hear from Michael Vaughan, Joe Root and Wahab Riaz on where the match was won and lost.
Were there nerves in the England ranks? Sir Viv Richards drops by to explain what it's like to handle the pressure of being pre-tournament favourites. And Graeme Swann and Fazeer Mohammed have a bit of a ding dong over Mankadding.
Are South Africa's worst nightmares about this World Cup already materialising? Do Bangladesh have the quality to challenge any side at the tournament? Questions posed by Dan Norcross and answered by Alec Stewart, Natalie Germanos and Roushan Alam on this episode of the TMS podcast at the World Cup. Andy Zaltzman's also on the pod to discuss whether 'pulled crickets' will ever become a thing, and the best crowd catches he's ever seen. You'll also hear from Eoin Morgan ahead of England's second match against Pakistan.
Reaction to Australia and New Zealand opening their World Cup campaigns with straightforward wins over Afghanistan and Sri Lanka with Jimmy Anderson, Graeme Swann, Paul Farbrace and others. David Warner looks solid if unspectacular, is that typical of the Aussies' style under Justin Langer? Could Sri Lanka could well be the tournament's weakest side and how long before batsmen start playing the short ball properly?
Curtly Ambrose joins the pod as the West Indies get their World Cup campaign off to the perfect start with victory over Pakistan at Trent Bridge. He chats their hostile bowling, being able to hide Chris Gayle in the field, and his experience on TV reality show 'Dancing with the Stars'. Plus, Jos Buttler interviews friend and team-mate Adil Rashid on the secrets of successful leg-spin in white ball cricket.
Michael Vaughan and Sam Curran join Jonathan Agnew at the Oval for reactions to England's opening World Cup win over South Africa.
Ben Stokes tells us that his stunning catch was 'a fluke', plus we hear from Eoin Morgan, Graeme Smith and Imran Tahir, who's not happy with his side's batsmen.
Sam Curran explains what it's like to get an IPL hattrick without realising, and we begin our quest to find the listener in the most obscure place.
The day before the World Cup starts, Jonathan Agnew speaks to Eoin Morgan at the Oval about expectations, performing, and what he’ll say to the Queen.
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson answers whether he’d be interested in the England job after Trevor Bayliss, plus Natalie Germanos and Dean Wilson give their thoughts on the World Cup opener.
Then Aggers heads off to the World Cup launch party, and speaks to the great and good of world cricket, including Sir Viv Richards, Mahela Jayawardene, Azhar Ali, Jacques Kallis and Kevin Pietersen.
Eoin Morgan opens up to Michael Vaughan about how he and England turned their ODI form round, from the ‘humiliation’ of England’s defeat to Bangladesh in 2015, to becoming favourites at a home World Cup.
Morgan tells how he was jealous of the style of cricket that New Zealand were playing four years ago, and how he wrote in his diary during the last World Cup about the need for change in English cricket.
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Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Jonathan Agnew and Jim Maxwell to look back on the Cricket World Cup’s 10 most shocking moments.
From Kevin O’Brien’s incredible innings to help Ireland beat England, to Big Dwayne Leverock’s brilliant slip catch, Elly, Aggers and Jim take you through those unforgettable moments.
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Simon Mann brings reaction as England fell to a 12-run defeat by Australia in a thrilling World Cup warm-up match in Southampton after Steve Smith's first century since being banned for his part in the ball-tampering scandal.
Also hear from Graeme Swann, Jos Buttler, Alex Carey, Steve Smith and award-winning author Geoff Lemon about life in Australian cricket since the sandpaper affair.
With six days to go, Mark Chapman is joined by all ten of the captains at the Cricket World Cup in front of a live audience of journalists and local school children.
The captains talk India vs Pakistan, expectations, excitement and whether we will see the first ever side to score 500 in an innings.
Don't forget, there's a new episode available every day throughout the tournament, so make sure you subscribe via BBC Sounds or your usual podcast app.
A week away from the start of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, we launch our daily podcast that will run throughout the tournament.
Michael Vaughan explains why he thinks fielding will be key this tournament, Ebony Rainford Brent and Phil Tufnell wonder whether knowing the location of the nearest chippy helps World Cup preparation, and debate everything from ‘old twiddlies’ to ‘emotional ping pongs’. Plus Ramiz Raja picks six teams to make the semi-finals.
We’ll be back every day between now and the final, so make sure you’re subscribed. And feel free to send us your thoughts on tms@bbc.co.uk; put ‘podcast’ in the title. Be nice.
Kevin Howells and Andy Zaltzman complete their look back on the four Cricket World Cups to have been held in the UK.
Alec Stewart, Gus Fraser and John Etheridge join Kevin and Andy to look back on a tournament perhaps best remembered for the fact that England were out before the official song (recorded by Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics).
Kevin Howells and Andy Zaltzman continue their look back on the four Cricket World Cups to have been held in the UK.
Andy reveals that the first ever game of cricket he saw was during this tournament, as Paul Allott, Vic Marks and Graeme Fowler join him and Kevin.
Kevin Howells and Andy Zaltzman continue their look back on the four Cricket World Cups to have been held in the UK.
As we reflect on the 1979 World Cup, we’re joined by Graham Gooch, David Gower and Mike Hendrick, plus some vintage commentary from the great Tony Cozier.
Kevin Howells and Andy Zaltzman begin their look back on the four men's World Cup tournaments previously held in the UK and their impact on the game.
They start with the first event held in 1975 won by a brilliant West Indies side. Guests include winning captain Clive Lloyd, first tournament centurion Dennis Amiss plus finalists Ian Chappell and Deryck Murray.
Trevor Bayliss and Paul Farbrace explain what it was like to be in the Sri Lanka team bus that was attacked 10 years ago in Lahore, Pakistan.
Islamist militants fired rockets and machine guns at the convoy as it reached the stadium.
Six police officers and two civilians died in the attack. Many in the Sri Lankan team, including Farbrace, were injured.
Patrick Taylor joined Jonathan Agnew to reflect on the amazing reaction to his e-mail to TMS about the death of his father.
Test Match Special brings you an in-depth interview with Heather Knight during lunch on day four of the third Test between England and India. The England women’s captain opens up to correspondent Jonathan Agnew about her career, her view on the women’s game, and hopes for the future. She also answers questions from TMS listeners.
Test Match Special brings you an in-depth interview with England's leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson, as he opens up to Simon Hughes about his career.