Test Match Special

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Podcast insight, analysis and reaction from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.

  1. 12 HR AGO

    Asia Cup: Lack of handshakes the focus as India beat Pakistan

    Nikesh Rughani and Aatif Nawaz discuss all the latest stories from the 2025 Asia Cup. They talk about the events after India's win over Pakistan in Dubai, after India had beaten Pakistan by seven wickets. There's reaction from India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson. Plus, how have Bangladesh started the competition?

    32 min

  2. 21 HR AGO

    The England Summer report card

    Daniel Norcross is alongside former England Ashes bowler Steven Finn & batter Michael Carberry, as well as Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt to rate England’s home summer. Who heads home with an A* and who could do better? They look at the form of Jacob Bethell, Ollie Pope, Shoaib Bashir, and many more.

    1 hr

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    Baztalks

    England coach Brendon McCullum joins Daniel Norcross, Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt and former England bowler Steven Finn to review the international summer and look ahead to the winter – including the much anticipated Ashes.

    27 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    Records tumble as England hit 300 in T20

    Alison Mitchell presents reaction from Old Trafford to England becoming the first Test-playing nation to hit 300 in a T20 international. Phil Salt reflects on his record-breaking knock of 141 from just 60 balls, which is also the fastest T20 hundred for England at just 39 balls. Plus, England captain Harry Brook gives his thoughts on the performance. England World Cup winners Dawid Malan and Alex Hartley analyse the victory, which saw England hit 48 boundaries in their innings.

    26 min

  5. 8 SEPT

    How do England win the Ashes down under?

    Alison Mitchell, Phil Tufnell, Michael Carberry and Ryan Campbell look ahead to this winter’s Ashes. Will Ben Stokes be fit and firing, does McCullum stick with the regular top seven and will there be any wildcard choices from either side. Plus, we hear the latest on Ben Stokes and Mark Wood’s fitness, consider Australia’s batting choices and discuss the reception England can expect down under.

    50 min

  6. 8 SEPT

    The 2025 Men’s Asia Cup: Can India go again?

    TMS commentators Aatif Nawaz & Nikesh Rughani are alongside Rousham Alam from The Bangla Cricket Podcast to tell you all you need to know ahead of the Asia Cup. They discuss India’s chances of retaining the title, as well as what hopes Afghanistan will have in the tournament, and who the surprise package could be. Plus, which players will be key to taking their teams through the competition?

    30 min

  7. 7 SEPT

    Bethell blasts century in record England win

    Simon Mann presents reaction from Southampton where Jacob Bethell scored his first ever professional hundred in a record-breaking England victory over South Africa. Bethell gives his thoughts on the milestone and Jofra Archer reflects on an electric spell with the ball which saw him take four wickets. Also, both captains, Harry Brook and Temba Bavuma, look back on the series. Plus, ESPN CricInfo’s South Africa cricket correspondent Firdose Moonda talks about South Africa’s re-emergence as a global cricketing power.

    49 min

  8. 5 SEPT

    England lose at Lord’s & Cummins injury concerns

    Alison Mitchell presents reaction from Lord’s as England lose a close encounter to South Africa which seals the World Test Champions a first series win in England since 1998. Captains Harry Brook and Temba Bavuma give their thoughts on the game which came down to the last ball. Plus, former England captain Sir Alastair Cook and England World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent analyse the loss. Also, Alastair, England T20 bowler Tymal Mills and Jonathan Agnew look at Australia’s bowling options as captain Pat Cummins is an injury concern for the Ashes just over two months away.

    39 min
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Podcast insight, analysis and reaction from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.

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  • Creator
    BBC Radio 5 Live
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2025
  • Episodes
    504
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2025
  • Show Website
    Test Match Special

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