Test Match Special

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Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.

25 MIN AGO

No Balls: Christmas Special

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?

35 min
3 DAYS AGO

England Women hammer South Africa to finish 2024 on a high

Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winners Alex Hartley & Lydia Greenway for reaction to the one-off Test match in Bloemfontein, where England have won convincingly by 286 runs. We hear from England captain Heather Knight on the controversy from the game, takeaways from the tour and preparation for the Ashes in early 2025. We also get the thoughts of Player of the Match Lauren Bell who picked up 8 wickets.

30 min
4 DAYS AGO

NZ v England: England hammered in final Test of 2024

Elly Oldroyd is joined by former England bowler Steven Finn & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day 4 of the 3rd and final Test between England and New Zealand. We hear from England captain Ben Stokes, who reflects on the tour and the year, and we also get the thoughts of Head Coach Brendon Mccullum too, who looks ahead to 2025. They discuss Jacob Bethell’s impressive performances, Will O’Rourke’s fiery display with the ball and Steven tells us about his good friend Tim Southee, after he bows out of Test cricket on a high.

41 min
5 DAYS AGO

NZ v England: New Zealand in command as Stokes injured

Elly Oldroyd is joined by former England batter Mark Ramprakash & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day 3 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand. England Assistant Coach Marcus Trescothick gives his thoughts on the day’s play and the injury to captain Ben Stokes. They discuss what that injury could mean moving forwards, New Zealand’s decision to not declare and Zak Crawley’s never-ending struggles against Matt Henry. Mark also reminisces on the time he spent giving Kane Williamson batting tips when he was playing in England at the start of his career. They also touch on England Women’s impressive day with the bat on Day 1 of their Test against South Africa. Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

42 min
6 DAYS AGO

NZ v England: Dismal day in Hamilton

Simon Mann is joined by former England fast bowler Steven Finn & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day two of the third and final Test between England New Zealand. England assistant coach Paul Collingwood gives his thoughts on the day’s play. They discuss Zak Crawley’s series and his struggles against New Zealand quick Matt Henry, the fielding tactics used against the Kiwi’s tail, and England’s trend of finishing Test series poorly. Plus, after Henry’s success over Crawley, who did Steven have similar dominance over? Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

34 min
13 DEC

In conversation with ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould

Henry Moeran is joined by the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for a bonus podcast. Stephan chats with ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould about the ongoing row with the PCA over The Hundred salaries and no-objection certificates. What’s the latest with the sale of the eight Hundred teams? Will the Champions Trophy take place? You can find out on this bonus episode. Don’t forget, there’s live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand available on the BBC Sport website & app.

41 min
13 DEC

NZ v England: Can England complete a clean sweep?

Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winner Alex Hartley & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to the Third and final Test between New Zealand and England. They discuss future selection headaches with the form of Jacob Bethell and why Matthew Potts replaces Chris Woakes for this Test. We hear from captain Ben Stokes on England's 17th and final Test of 2024. Plus, which New Zealander is nicknamed the sexy camel? And Alex gives the lowdown as England women prepare for their Test match against South Africa on Sunday. Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

48 min
9 DEC

Cross-continent success for England

Mark Chapman (not to be confused with New Zealand batter, Mark Chapman) is alongside former England spinner Phil Tufnell, 2009 World Cup winner and England batter Lydia Greenway, and the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to discuss England Men’s Test tour in New Zealand. They look ahead to the final Test in Hamilton after what’s already been a great series for Ben Stokes’ side, as well as the success of the bowling attack. They analyse England Women’s tour of South Africa and ask if fast bowler Lauren Filer is the fastest in the world? Plus, Charlie Dean’s incredible hat-trick.

49 min

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Life after Aggers

7 Dec

Jamesh147

Well, firstly, there won’t be…. But… I love A. Cook, Norcross, Ramps and Stefan Shemilt though… these are your diamonds, so delightful on the ear and funny too whilst also (obviously) being knowledgeable… look after them! They are the future of TMS
Excellent

3 Dec

Blue McEvilly

Excellent insight, into the great game. Knowledgeable pundits with valuable views
Amazing!!!!!

27 Nov

roflomills

Love the show. Especially Kate and Alex. Love the chat.
Two requests please

22 Sept

BrianWade4

1) Less pundits with lisps 2) No more adverts (especially those promoting your own podcasts by those arrogant self-serving employees)