Test Match Special

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The Test Match Special team bring you the very best reaction, insight & analysis of the Ashes Test series with daily episodes from down under.

  1. 7 HR AGO

    The Ashes: Brook and Root give England promising start at the SCG.

    England had the best of the opening day of the 5th and final Ashes Test with Harry Brook unbeaten on 78 and Joe Root on 72. But rain truncated the day with bad light and rain allowing only 45 overs. We hear from Brook plus Simon Mann is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Jonathan Agnew plus Eleanor Oldroyd talks to Glenn McGrath at the start of the Pink Test.

    38 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Stokes "very eager" to continue as captain

    Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside Jonathan Agnew and Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to the final Ashes Test at the SCG. They discuss what rides on this final Test with the series already gone and the long-term plan for England's red-ball side. England captain Ben Stokes tells Aggers he's keen to take Ashes revenge in 2027, whilst Aussie captain Steve Smith says he wants more than what the recent SCG pitches have offered.

    35 min
  3. The Ashes: Khawaja calls it a day and calls out "racial stereotyping"

    2 DAYS AGO

    The Ashes: Khawaja calls it a day and calls out "racial stereotyping"

    Usman Khawaja is leaving international cricket, and had much to say about treatment from the media and former players during his career. Plus, we hear from England's Zak Crawley.

    46 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    TMS Top 10: Ashes moments

    From Nathan Lyon dropping the ball at Headingley to Shane Warne's 700th Test wicket. From Steve Smith's century on return from his ban to Steve Harmison's first ball wide at the Gabba - what is the ultimate Ashes moment? Isa Guha, Sir Alastair Cook, and Jonathan Agnew debate their top 10 Ashes moments.

    42 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    The 2025 TMS Awards

    Andy Zaltzman hosts the, now traditional, TMS Awards looking back at 2025’s best (or worst) cricketing moments. As is tradition, TMS commentators Daniel Norcross and Henry Moeran are on the adjudication panel to help Andy decide who wins ‘favourite wicket of the year’, ‘worst loss of the year’, and the prize everyone wants to go home with: The Noosa Award for commitment to the cricketing cause.

    56 min

  6. 5 DAYS AGO

    No Balls: Madness in Melbourne & menstrual moans

    Alex Hartley and Kate Cross discuss the two-day MCG Ashes Test which saw England win their first Test in Australia for nearly fifteen years. Plus, why it's normal to talk about periods and how female players deal with it occurring during a cricket match.

    33 min

  7. 5 DAYS AGO

    Daily Ashes Quiz: Average first innings winning scores

    Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You might want to take it away, share in your group chats and challenge your friends. Andy will reveal the answer the following day. Test Match Special has live commentary on BBC Sounds with a team including Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann and Jim Maxwell. England's 2005 Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan, legendary Australia seamer Glenn McGrath and ex-England spinners Phil Tufnell and Alex Hartley will be part of the punditry team.

    2 min
  8. The Ashes - injury latest and time on hands for fans and players

    6 DAYS AGO

    The Ashes - injury latest and time on hands for fans and players

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Stephan Shemilt and Henry Moeran for news from Melbourne, including England injury updates. Plus, an interview with two of Shane Warne’s children.

    44 min
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The Test Match Special team bring you the very best reaction, insight & analysis of the Ashes Test series with daily episodes from down under.

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  • Creator
    BBC Radio 5 Live
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2026
  • Episodes
    571
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Show Website
    Test Match Special

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