Test Match Special

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

5 DAYS AGO

Where next for England as Knight & Lewis depart

Daniel Norcross is alongside former England batter Lydia Greenway and BBC Sport journalist Ffion Wynne to discuss where England go from here, with Jon Lewis and Heather Knight vacating the head coach and captain positions respectively. They discuss Charlotte Edwards’ managerial resume as calls for her to take the role grow louder. Plus, after nearly nine years under Knight’s reign, are England unprepared for selecting a new captain? Also, England World Cup winner Alex Hartley gives her thoughts on the position the England team find themselves in.

32 min
10 MAR

Rob Key on England’s Men’s Cricket

Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Jimmy Anderson and England men’s managing director Rob Key. They talk about where England’s men’s cricket is at the moment – what’s next? How will England look to change the picture across the board? And what will the process be to replace Jos Buttler as white-ball captain?

52 min
9 MAR

Incredible India win Champions Trophy & Rob Key reacts to England’s woes

Simon Mann presents reaction to India beating New Zealand and winning the 2025 Champions Trophy. He’s alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley, the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew & Indian commentator Prakash Wakankar. Hear from India’s winning captain Rohit Sharma, as well as Virat Kohli. Plus, player of the tournament New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra. Also, the managing director of England Men’s Cricket Rob Key looks back on England’s poor Champions Trophy performance and gives an insight into the process for selecting the next white ball captain after Jos Buttler’s resignation.

55 min
5 MAR

New Zealand nail South Africa to reach final

Simon Mann presents reaction to New Zealand beating South Africa to reach the Champions Trophy final. He’s alongside former England allrounder Vic Marks and the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for analysis of New Zealand’s win in Lahore. Hear from both captains, Temba Mavuma & Mitchell Santner, as well as player of the match, Rachin Ravindra. Simon, Jonathan, and Vic Marks look ahead to the final between New Zealand and India in Dubai. Former New Zealand bowler, and now commentator, Simon Doull talks about what type of game the final might be on the Dubai pitch. Full coverage of the Champions Trophy final between New Zealand and India starts on Sunday at 8:45am on BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra & the BBC Sport app and website.

30 min
4 MAR

India win a thriller in Dubai

Henry Moeran presents reaction to India beating Australia to reach the Champions Trophy final. He’s alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz for analysis of India’s win in Dubai. Former Australia ODI & T20 captain Aaron Finch gives his thoughts on the Aussies’ loss. Hear from both captains, Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith, as well as player of the match, Virat Kohli. Plus, Simon Mann, Jonathan Agnew, and Vic Marks are in Lahore as they look ahead to the second semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa. Full coverage of New Zealand against South Africa starts on Wednesday at 8:45am on BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra & the BBC Sport app and website.

38 min
1 MAR

England hammered & head home winless

Simon Mann presents reaction to England’s defeat to South Africa from Karachi which means their Champions Trophy campaign ends without them winning a game. For the final time as England captain, Jos Buttler gives his thoughts on the loss. As does South Africa captain Aiden Markram. England bowler Chris Woakes, former England allrounder Vic Marks, and the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew analyse the match, and where the England side go from here. Plus, Brendan McCullum talks about who the next captain might be. Full coverage of New Zealand against India starts on Sunday at 8:45am on BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra & the BBC Sport app and website.

35 min
28 FEB

Buttler resigns as white-ball captain

As Jos Buttler steps down as England limited overs captain, we hear from him and coach Brendon McCullum. Plus, Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks, who has known Buttler since he was a teenager.

27 min
27 FEB

What’s going wrong with English cricket?

After England crash out of the Champions Trophy, Henry Moeran and the TMS team ask just what’s going wrong at the moment. Across the men’s and women’s teams, England have lost 16 out of the 17 games they’ve played in 2025. Is it an attitude problem? An image problem? Captaincy? Or is there more to it than that? Henry is joined by World Cup winner Alex Hartley, and TMS colleagues Aatif Nawaz and Daniel Norcross

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Last of the summer wine

21 Feb

Blackbirdash

Really enjoying the daily Champions Trophy coverage with Henry, Alex, Dan & Aatif. However, just heard the Eng-Aus preview with The Last of the Summer Wine trio of Agnew, Simon Mann & Victor. Oh dear.. time to move on, please.
Sheer Arrogance

3 Mar

Skrimmers

An outstanding review of our disgraceful Champions Trophy campaign! The word “arrogance” was used on numerous occasions. Combining our white ball arrogance with the red ball side we can also add, an utter refusal (bordering on a national disgrace) to challenge for the WTC, our captain’s refusal to sign over rate sheets. picking Josh Hull for Test Cricket when he was clearly not ready, because we decided Sri Lanka weren’t good enough. Also ignoring any claims for places made by performing well in either format in county cricket! The list goes on and on with the cherry on top being no player appears capable of being dropped no matter how they perform!! But at least the players are all mates on their lucrative central contracts together!
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