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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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Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team - including interviews with top players and special features.

    No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Alex in London and Kate's close encounters

    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.

    • 33 min
    Nathan Lyon on Lancashire, the Ashes and helping Joe Root

    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.

    • 23 min
    The IPL – Kolkata surge to top spot as Rajasthan wobble

    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.

    • 25 min
    County Cricket: 'Fit for purpose'? Reaction to players' calls for less cricket

    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.

    • 45 min
    No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Kate's been team-building, Alex has been buying golf clubs

    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!

    • 36 min
    County Cricket: Elgar on Essex & Durham eye Stokes’ return

    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.

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

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aggers12345 ,

Vaughan off

Less Vaughan more Finn.

middle stump 1 ,

Really poor knowledge of cricket

After many years I have sadly unsubscribed. The latest set of pundits (Mills, Windsor, Cross, Hartley) either know little about the game at large, or are not eloquent enough to communicate. I exclude the tremendous Kevin Howells from this but don’t get me started on Stephan ‘Phil Space” Shemit. CMJ must be turning in his grave. Sky and Wisden are miles better - at least they are able to talk about the domestic game in detail!

arniespigks ,

A national treasure!

Just a shame they box tick with some of the newer members of the team.

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