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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Men’s T20 World Cup: Hazlewood taunts under-pressure England
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. -
T20 World Cup: What’s gone wrong for England
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. -
No Balls: Ponytails, World Cups and Grandma Kate
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. -
T20 World Cup: India punish Pakistan & Scotland fly past Oman
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. -
T20 World Cup: England well beaten by Australia
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. -
Men’s T20 World Cup: England set for key Australia showdown
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.