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Test Match Special

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

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    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

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    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

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    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

  4. 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. 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

  6. 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
  7. Australia beat India in MCG thriller

    30/12/2024

    Australia beat India in MCG thriller

    We review an enthralling 4th Test in Melbourne won by Australia late on the final day by 184 runs. We hear from both captains with Isa Guha plus there’s analysis by former Australia coach Darren Lehmann and former Australia opener Phil Jaques. Commentary on the 5th Test is live from Sydney starting Thursday 2nd January from 11pm on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.

    35 min

  8. 26/12/2024

    The 2024 TMS Awards

    Henry Moeran is alongside commentator Dan Norcross & TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman pick their global cricketing awards for 2024 - the Full Tosscars. Which India bowler has had an incredible year? Which English batter(s) gets nominated for worst shot of the year? And which side goes home with the best win of the year?

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

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    BBC Radio 5 Live
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2025
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