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Test Match Special

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

  1. 4 HR AGO

    NZ v England: Bethell bats at 3 in Christchurch

    Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew & Stephan Shemilt to preview England’s first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch. England captain Ben Stokes speaks to Stephan as England look to win a series in New Zealand for the first time since 2008, whilst Joe Root reacts to former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann’s comment that Root ‘isn’t one of the greats’. They discuss the “messy” plans behind Jacob Bethell making his debut at number three and Ollie Pope having to keep wicket, as well as New Zealand’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship. Plus, the 13-year-old who has become the youngest ever player to get an IPL deal in the Rajasthan Royals. Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

    41 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    New Zealand vs England Test Preview

    Alistair Bruce Ball, Phil Tufnell, Lydia Greenway and Stephan Shemilt preview England’s Test with New Zealand. They look at how England will bounce back after series defeat to Pakistan and how a new wicket keeper will fit into the squad. They also reflect on the first Test between India and Australia – what next for Australia after their defeat? Plus, following England’s women’s first win since World Cup disappointment, hear from Nat Sciver-Brunt after her half-century helped secure victory in the first T20 against South Africa. And the panel react to the IPL auction after 13 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi was selected, with 42 year old James Anderson missing out.

    49 min
  3. Kohli hundred puts India on the brink in Perth as England’s women win

    2 DAYS AGO

    Kohli hundred puts India on the brink in Perth as England’s women win

    Henry Moeran brings a round-up from Perth as India dominate against Australia. Plus, all the news from England's men in New Zealand and a win for England's Women in South Africa.

    44 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    No Balls: Kates & Dogs

    Alex Hartley & Kate Cross look ahead to England’s tour of South Africa with Kate in the ODI and Test squad. She discusses how she’s been preparing for the series having had six weeks away from cricket. They speak to a listener who has named their puppy after one of them, and have you named a pet after someone famous? noballspodcast@bbc.co.uk

    35 min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    No Balls: South Africa awaits

    Alex Hartley & Kate Cross talk about how Kate’s preparation has gone as she gets ready to head to South Africa for England’s ODIs and Test. They discuss the tent which has been built at England’s High Performance Centre to help players acclimatise to pitch conditions around the world, as well as more of your stories on naming pets after sport stars. Plus, they play a game to get Kate ready for her trip. Listen to every game of England's tour of South Africa on BBC Sounds, with the first T20 starting at 12pm on Sunday 24th November.

    32 min

  6. 29 OCT

    Pressure on Pope and promise for Pakistan

    Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by World Cup winner Lauren Winfield-Hill, the former England assistant coach Paul Farbrace and the England wicketkeeper Sam Billings. The panel discuss Ollie Pope's place in the England batting line-up following his disappointing series against Pakistan, how England can prepare better for spinning conditions and Aatif Nawaz explains what the series win means for Pakistan. And with the first ODI against West Indies beginning on Thursday, former captain Jason Holder helps look ahead to the series. 00:20 - England's struggle against spin 06:23 - Ollie Pope's place under threat? 16:01 - Aatif Nawaz and the panel talk Pakistan 25:15 - West Indies' Jason Holder helps look ahead to the ODI and T20 series.

    37 min

  7. 21 OCT

    Urooj Mumtaz: from bowlers to molars

    Jonathan Agnew speaks to former Pakistan captain Urooj Mumtaz. Now splitting her time between cricket commentary and dentistry, Mumtaz talks about the struggles of not being allowed to play cricket as a child, the opportunities for women in cricket now compared to when she was growing up, and how she'll be straight back to her dental practice once England's tour of Pakistan is over.

    33 min
  8. South Africa or New Zealand - who'll win the Women's T20 World Cup?

    19 OCT

    South Africa or New Zealand - who'll win the Women's T20 World Cup?

    Henry Moeran is joined by England bowler Tash Farrant and Daniel Norcross to look ahead to the Women's T20 World Cup Final between South Africa and New Zealand in Dubai.

    38 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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    441
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