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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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. -
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. -
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. -
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!
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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. -
The IPL - Archer's England return and the IPL play-off race heats up
Nikesh Rughani, Steven Finn and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala react to the news Jofra Archer has been included in the England T20 World Cup squad, his first international call-up in more than a year. They also look at favourites India's squad, with Rishabh Pant returning after recovering from injuries sustained in a serious car accident.
And with the IPL heading towards the end of the group stage, the panel look at the fascinating battle to make the top four, with five teams currently separated by just two points.
TIMECODES
00:50 England's World T20 squad
03:00 Jofra Archer's return
08:00 Tom Hartley and England's spin options
15:10 The scrap for the IPL's top four
17:00 Can Sanju Samson take his IPL form into the World Cup?
Customer Reviews
Vaughan off
Less Vaughan more Finn.
A national treasure!
Just a shame they box tick with some of the newer members of the team.
Why are the two ladies broadcasting under the banner of TMS?
I listen to TMS religiously, meanwhile the two ladies broadcast under the TMS banner, why???
They are completely useless, they should have their own podcast separately as they are shocking to listen to, they shouldn’t be any where near the TMS umbrella.
Cmon BBC, shine a light on the both of them, then fire them because they are beyond belief useless, boring and distant from anyone being the slightest bit interested in what these two have to say.