Test Match Special

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

1 DAY AGO

Women’s Ashes: England pain as Australia retain urn

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to Australia retaining the Women’s Ashes. England captain Heather Knight gives her reaction, as does Australia’s captain on-the-day Tahlia McGrath. They discuss what England need to do to get closer to Australia in all areas of the game. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The second T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Thursday 23rd January.

25 min
4 DAYS AGO

Women’s Ashes: Gardner defies gravity in wicked Aus win

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England’s third ODI defeat to Australia as England go 6-0 down and Heather Knight’s Ashes hopes hang in the balance. Alex hailed Ash Gardner’s catch as the “greatest in Women’s cricket” as Australia took hold of this Ashes series. Hear from the allrounder, plus England’s Nat Sciver Brunt reflects on a tough loss. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The first T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Monday 20th January!

31 min
14 JAN

Women’s Ashes: England ‘lack edge’ in loss

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England’s defeat to Australia in the second ODI of the Women’s Ashes in Melbourne. They discuss the “bravery” needed from England as they fail to win despite limiting Australia to 180, as well as the task of winning the Ashes being tougher now the home side have a 4-0 lead. Plus, Afghanistan women's cricketer Firooza Amiri speaks to Henry about her hopes for the Afghanistan women’s team and wanting more support from the ICC. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The third ODI starts at 10:45pm Thursday evening!

42 min
12 JAN

Women’s Ashes: Opening day defeat for England

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England’s defeat to Australia in the first ODI of the Women’s Ashes in Sydney. They discuss the game being closer than the scorecard suggests, England not taking their chances, and Australia’s Alana King also reacts to the result. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The second ODI starts at 10:45pm Monday evening!

25 min
10 JAN

No Balls: WAshes stage is set

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross have a final catch-up before the Women’s Ashes get underway. Kate gives an injury update with the first game right around the corner, and they discuss why women should play more Test cricket. Vote for No Balls in the Sport Podcast Awards 2025 – we’re nominated for THREE categories, and it only takes a minute to vote: Best Cricket Podcast https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/ Best Sports Comedy Podcast https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-sports-comedy-podcast/ Diverse Voices Award https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/sports-diverse-voices-award/ Listen to every ball of the Women’s Ashes from Australia on BBC Sounds, or via the BBC Sport website or app. The first ODI starts at 11:30pm on Saturday 11th January.

39 min
6 JAN

No Balls: The WAshes await

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross look ahead to the Women’s Ashes which starts in Sydney which week. They discuss who the star performers might be, and what the mentality is inside the England camp after a dominant tour in South Africa. Plus, Alex has some WAshes predictions. Listen to every ball of the Women’s Ashes from Australia on BBC Sounds, or via the BBC Sport website or app. The first ODI starts at 11:30pm on Saturday 11th January.

36 min
5 JAN

Australia reclaim Border Gavaskar Trophy

We review another absorbing Test as Australia won by six wickets at the SCG to take the series against India 3-1 and reclaim the Border Gavaskar series for the first time in over a decade. We get analysis from Alison Mitchell, former Australia coach Darren Lehmann and former Australia bowler Stuart Clark. Isa Guha speaks with player of the match Scott Boland plus captains Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah and we also hear from Australian opener Usman Khawja.

36 min
1 JAN

Red ball rivalries & white ball worries

Henry Moeran is alongside the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman to look ahead to England’s Men’s 2025. With a home Test series against India and the Ashes down under at the end of the year, it could prove to be a pivotal year for Ben Stokes as captain.

49 min

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Life after Aggers

07/12/2024

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

03/12/2024

Blue McEvilly

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

27/11/2024

roflomills

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

22/09/2024

BrianWade4

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