Test Match Special BBC Radio 5 Live
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Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team - including interviews with top players and special features.
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Alex in London and Kate's close encounters
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.
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Nathan Lyon on Lancashire, the Ashes and helping Joe Root
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. -
The IPL – Kolkata surge to top spot as Rajasthan wobble
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. -
County Cricket: 'Fit for purpose'? Reaction to players' calls for less cricket
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. -
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Kate's been team-building, Alex has been buying golf clubs
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!
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County Cricket: Elgar on Essex & Durham eye Stokes’ return
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.
Customer Reviews
Test Match Special? Really???
If the podcast and the show itself is called Test Match special shouldn’t it be covering all test matches played anywhere ? Else should this not be not be renamed to a more parochial England Test Match Special??