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Test Match SpecialNew Zealand win one of the all time great Test matches.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...
2023-02-2838 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - World Cup review!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.
2023-02-2723 minTest Match SpecialEngland chasing runs in Wellington for a series winJonathan 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.
2023-02-2736 minTest Match SpecialEngland made to work hard after New Zealand follow onNew 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...
2023-02-2636 minTest Match SpecialEngland pile more pressure on New ZealandJoe 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 Kn...
2023-02-2538 minTest Match SpecialNZ v Eng 2nd Test day: More runs and records for Harry Brook and England in Wellington.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...
2023-02-2433 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - time for the semis!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.
2023-02-2239 minTest Match SpecialAll Smiles for EnglandMark 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-Richards 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.
2023-02-2150 minTest Match SpecialNZ v Eng 1st Test day 4: Rampant England seal victoryThe 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.
2023-02-1935 minTest Match SpecialNZ v Eng 1st Test day 3: From Nighthawk to New Zealand NightmareTrent 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...
2023-02-1836 minTest Match SpecialNZ v Eng 1st Test day 2: Enter the NighthawkJonathan 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.
2023-02-1736 minTest Match SpecialNZ v Eng 1st Test day 1: England dominate opening dayEngland 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.
2023-02-1637 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - World Cup wins and WPL auction dramaKate 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.
2023-02-1534 minTest Match SpecialCan England make it a winter World Cup double?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 Dané Van Niekerk. Plus we hear from new England head coach Jon Lewis.
2023-02-0937 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Never knowingly under-bowledEngland 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...
2023-02-0937 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - how do you cut your sandwiches?Cricketers Kate Cross & Alex Hartley are back to discuss India's win at the U19 World Cup, and a surprise omission from South Africa's squad. There's also time for plenty of icks!
2023-02-0137 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Scrivens Above!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...
2023-01-2545 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Salsa, Spots and SupermarketsEngland 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.
2023-01-1342 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - (a quickly run) Single All the Way!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!
2022-12-2337 minTest Match SpecialEngland’s revolution through the eyes of Ben StokesBen 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.
2022-12-2236 minTest Match SpecialTMS Moments of 2022Jonathan 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.
2022-12-2131 minTest Match SpecialEngland complete 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.
2022-12-2043 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - deck the halls with boughs of Ollie!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.
2022-12-1648 minTest Match SpecialRemembering England’s famous Karachi win in the darkAs 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.
2022-12-1540 minTest Match Special2005 memories: Tres and Colly reflect on England’s last tour to PakistanAs 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
2022-12-0735 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Too much information, AlexEngland 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'.
2022-12-0538 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - sliding into John Cena's DMsEngland 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'.
2022-11-3041 minTest Match SpecialStokes leads England to T20 World Cup triumphEngland 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.
2022-11-1337 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - it's semi-final time at the T20 World Cup, but whose predictions have been spot on?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.
2022-11-0937 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Ireland's Curtis Campher talks about THAT England gameHaving 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.
2022-10-3134 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - is there such a thing as a summer duvet?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.
2022-10-2141 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - a little bonus episode with Aussie legend Jess Jonassen!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?
2022-10-1454 minTest Match SpecialClinical England take decider to claim Pakistan series.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.
2022-10-0236 minTest Match SpecialPakistan edge thriller and Thompson talks.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.
2022-09-2845 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Kate took four wickets at Lord's, and there's nothing else to say about the game...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.
2022-09-2532 minTest Match SpecialSurrey champions as County cricket future comes under spotlight.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.
2022-09-2346 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Are you listening Chris Martin?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...
2022-08-2839 minTest Match SpecialView from the Boundary – Peter WhiteJonathan 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.
2022-08-2734 minTest Match SpecialAsk the Umpire.Identical twins, pony tails and rogue terriers. John Holder joins Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks for “Ask the Umpire”
2022-08-2636 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The Battle of the SpudsWith 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.
2022-08-1933 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast with Hayley MatthewsKate 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.
2022-08-0539 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast with Sophie DevineNew Zealand player Sophie Devine joins Kate Cross and Alex Hartley to go behind the scenes at the Commonwealth Games and answer your questions.
2022-08-0137 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The Commonwealth Games PreviewAlex and Kate look ahead to the Commonwealth Games, show off the new England kit and Alex shares a secret about a past celebrity crush
2022-07-2731 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Alex's record-breaking day...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.
2022-07-2151 minTest Match SpecialBen Stokes retires from One Day International cricketSimon 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.
2022-07-2033 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - We love Test cricket, we don't love rainBack 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.
2022-07-0237 minTest Match SpecialThe Ask Moeen Ali SpecialJonathan Agnew asks Moeen Ali your questions in the TMS commentary box.
2022-06-1231 minTest Match SpecialView from the Boundary - Tim KeyTim 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.
2022-06-1137 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The greatest day of Alex Hartley's lifeKate 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...
2022-06-0940 minTest Match SpecialView from the Boundary - Joe StilgoeInternationally 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.
2022-06-0437 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Crossy at the IPL Challenge, weddings and ticket pricesKate 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...
2022-06-0137 minTest Match SpecialShould the Championship become a franchise competition?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.
2022-05-2440 minTest Match SpecialCricket’s great entertainer. Tribute to Andrew Symonds.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.
2022-05-1531 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast. The return!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.
2022-05-1137 minTest Match Special5 Live Cricket: How can we engage more people in cricket?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 Pr...
2022-05-0951 minTest Match SpecialIs County Cricket fit for purpose?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.
2022-04-0456 minTest Match SpecialHealy heroics thwart England World Cup hopesAlison 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.
2022-04-0336 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Group stage? Completed it mate.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?
2022-03-2942 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - World Cup frustration and a chat with an England legendAfter 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.
2022-03-1153 minTest Match SpecialRemembering Shane WarneAs 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...
2022-03-0454 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Shall we do a World Cup?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...
2022-03-0347 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast. Washes Wash-up and World Cup quarantineEngland 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.
2022-02-1148 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast – The Emergency Post Test EpisodeEngland 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.
2022-01-3141 minTest Match Special5 Live Cricket: From Ashes to AshesMark 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.
2022-01-1854 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - G'day folks!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.
2022-01-1339 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - a friend of the podcast shares their amazing story.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.
2022-01-0354 minTest Match SpecialSnow Balls: The Christmas Podcast - It's your Festive Special!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...
2021-12-2145 minTest Match SpecialProject Ashes Ep 4: Family PlanningFor 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.
2021-11-2635 minTest Match SpecialProject Ashes Ep 1: The PlansFor 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 Lank...
2021-11-1634 minTest Match SpecialGood Pace for Radio Ep 5: Semi-final preview and Sam Billings’ Football XIEngland 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.
2021-11-0947 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - 'Bread knife-gate' continues and we check in with Scotland at the T20 World CupKate 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.
2021-11-081h 00Test Match SpecialGood Pace for Radio Ep 4: Walking off injured, Numbers’ signals, and Woody the MummyTymal 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 Lank...
2021-11-0534 minTest Match SpecialEngland thrash Australia at the T20 World CupJonathan 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.
2021-10-3031 minTest Match SpecialGood Pace for Radio Episode 0: Scenario-based training and BlippiEngland 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.
2021-10-1906 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Crossy turns 30 and Greg James drops by!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...
2021-10-061h 03Test Match SpecialMoeen Ali on Test retirementEngland 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.
2021-09-2944 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - How Many Balls in a SeasonAs 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.
2021-09-2952 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The most disgusting sandwich you've ever heard ofAs 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.
2021-09-221h 00Test Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Ohhhhh Jimmy, Jimmy!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...
2021-09-1452 minTest Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Captain Crossy, preparing for The Hundred and melted ice creamAs they prepare to become Manchester Originals, Kate and Alex talk ODI catches, who's the better captain and dissect some VERY unusual listener habits.
2021-07-1339 minTest Match SpecialTuffers and Vaughan: 'Rest and rotate? Test match is becoming a joke'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...
2021-03-1050 minTest Match SpecialIndia win on day three in AhmedabadJonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Prakash Wakankar reflect on a 3-1 series win for India. Plus, we hear from England captain Joe Root.
2021-03-0634 minTest Match SpecialPant’s on fire as India take holdAfter 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.
2021-03-0535 minTest Match SpecialTuffers and Vaughan: “Like watching an Eastenders Christmas Special, too much going on”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.
2021-02-2544 minTest Match SpecialEngland ‘rabbits in the headlights’ after poor start to day/night TestMichael 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.
2021-02-2434 minTest Match SpecialRoot hints at pace attack, Beaumont batters Kiwis, and the Hundred launchAs England prepare to play the third Test against India, Joe Root tells Jonathan Agnew why the unique conditions around the day/night Test might help England’s seamers, and how Test cricket is still the priority, despite recent criticisms of England’s rotation policy. Prakash Wakankar tells us how India are preparing for the match, plus we hear from Tammy Beaumont in New Zealand, where England have played and won their first ODI since 2019. And as the Hundred launches, we hear from two of the biggest names in world cricket, Jos Buttler and Meg Lanning.
2021-02-2345 minTest Match SpecialTuffers and Vaughan: Moeen Ali, England’s issues, and sitting in your gardenMark 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 mat...
2021-02-1852 minTest Match Special15 wickets fall on day two in ChennaiJonathan 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.
2021-02-1435 minTest Match Special'"India well on top" after the first day in ChennaiJonathan 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.
2021-02-1337 minTest Match SpecialTuffers and Vaughan: Root’s 100 and touring in IndiaMark Chapman, Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan look ahead to England’s Test series against IndiaTuffers & Vaughan talk about their tour memories of India and discuss what makes India so differentWe hear from Joe Root ahead of his 100th Test – and look at how England can win against a side who’ve lost one Test on home soil in eight years.Plus - Former IPL and Indian A international Abhishek Jhunjhunwala joins the pod to give the Indian perspective after that Australia victory.Topics:1.20 – Tuffers & Vaughan discuss their tours to...
2021-02-0253 minTest Match SpecialKevin Pietersen on his stunning Mumbai centuryAs 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...
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