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.

1 HR. AGO

How do England look heading into the Champions Trophy?

Henry Moeran is joined by Test Match Special commentators Daniel Norcross and Aatif Nawaz to preview the Champions Trophy. We examine England’s recent ODI series in India and their chances for the tournament. We also break down how the competition is going to work with a hybrid model being used, and also have a look at how all the other squads are shaping up as well. Make sure you’re subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts - we’ll have regular episodes around the Champions Trophy, including a look back on the last edition in 2017.

57 min
17 HR. AGO

The Hundred’ Sales Pt 2: Hear from London Spirit Owner Nikesh Arora

Henry Moeran is joined by the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt, and also the BBC’s Sport Editor Dan Roan. We hear from Nikesh Arora, the leader the consortium of tech billionaires who has agreed the vast fee of £145 million pounds for a 49% share of the London Spirit. We’ll also get into the details of the two latest sales as well; the Trent Rockets to a group involving Chelsea owner Todd Boehly, and Southern Brave to the Hampshire owners, the GMR group, who also own Delhi Capitals. This, therefore, effectively gives them full control of the Brave. Make sure you’re subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts - we’ll have regular podcasts around the Champions Trophy, including a look back on the last edition in 2017.

47 min
6 DAYS AGO

‘The Hundred’ sales: What does it all mean?

Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by the BBC’s Sports Editor Dan Roan, Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt & TMS commentator Daniel Norcross to analyse ‘The Hundred’ team sales. We’ll hear from ECB Director of Business Operations Vikram Banerjee, as well as Southern Brave & Sussex fast bowler Tymal Mills. We’ll also be answering some of the questions you sent in to the BBC Sport website.

57 min
FEB 3

Women's Ashes: Clare Connor reacts to England's humbling tour

Henry Moeran speaks to the ECB's Clare Connor to discuss England Women's awful Ashes showing. Plus, the thoughts of BBC Sport's Ffion Wynne and Isabelle Westbury.

44 min
FEB 1

Women’s Ashes: Demolition down under as Aus complete clean sweep

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne to discuss Australia’s dismantling of England in the Women’s Ashes. England captain Heather Knight tells Henry she’ll take time to see “what’s best for the team” regarding her role in the side. They analyse whether Knight stepping down as captain is right for England, whether the same goes for head coach Jon Lewis, and England’s ability to perform in high pressure moments. Plus, Cricket Her editor Raf Nicholson analyses how deep England’s issues might go.

46 min
JAN 31

Women’s Ashes: 1 minute to midnight at the MCG for England

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to day two of the only Women’s Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Lauren Filer tells Henry the team will “keep on fighting” as England face a whitewash in Australia. They discuss England’s ‘worst day of the series’ and difficulties in the field with seven catches dropped on day two. Also, Annabel Sutherland reacts to her innings of 163. Plus, former Australia international Louise Broadfoot talks about the Women’s match between an Afghanistan 11 and Cricket Without Borders at Junction Oval. 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. Day 2 at the Test starts at 3:30am on Friday!

38 min
JAN 30

Women’s Ashes: Dominant day for Australia in Test opener

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to day one of the only Women’s Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Lauren Bell reacts to a tiresome day which reaped some reward for her, whilst Darcie Brown looks back on a positive day for the home side. They discuss England struggling against the spin of Alana King again this series, as well as Lauren Bell’s good individual performances despite the team struggling. Plus, former England Men’s white-ball coach and former Australia Women’s coach Matthew Mott says “never say never” with links to the England role should Jon Lewis vacate the position. 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. Day 2 at the Test starts at 3:30am on Friday!

32 min
JAN 28

Women's Ashes: What makes Australia Women just so good?

Henry Moeran, Alex Hartley, Ffion Wynne and Isabelle Westbury talk through all of the elements that have built Australia Women's dominance, and why England struggle in comparison.

48 min

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Zaltzs cricket mania

06/17/2019

vijay572

Andy Zaltzman can make a lamp post interesting imagine what he will make of cricket , stats and chance to create cricket based theme park :) Andy all the way ...
Uncomfortable

12/28/2023

EJ2)3!&;,:

Simon Mann comes across rather overtly sexist.
Not Test Match Special

04/22/2023

ToneMalone76

Why is my feed being overwhelmed by games that are not Test Matches?
No Balls podcast

01/13/2023

C. Thomas Mitchell

Please separate off the crude and self-indulgent No Balls podcast from the actual TMS one. Or, better yet, have a proper podcast focusing on women’s cricket with well-informed, well-spoken women presenters. Thanks!