PODCAST · sports
Test Match Special
by Lauriberto Belem
Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team - including interviews with top players and special features.
Episodes
-
New Zealand win one of the all time great Test matches.
England and New Zealand shared the 2 match Test series; tied one apiece, after an enthralling match at the Basin Reserve. England just failed to get across the line and New Zealand won the match after being forced to follow on, which is something that has only happened three times before in Test...
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - World Cup review!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley look back on the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup as Australia win for a sixth time. Plus, Kate tells us about a truly horrible paint colour.
-
England chasing runs in Wellington for a series win
Jonathan Agnew, Former England bowler Steve Finn and Chief Cricket Writer, Stephan Shemilt discuss whether England can wrap up a win and the series in New Zealand. Kane Williamson became the highest run scorer in test cricket for the home side whilst making 132, before he lost his wicket to Harry...
-
England made to work hard after New Zealand follow on
New Zealand will start the 4th day of the second test in Wellington following on with a score of 202-3, still 24 runs behind. Despite a blistering knock from New Zealand captain Tim Southee, at the start of day three, England were able to make them bat again. First innings total of 209 was 226…
more -
England pile more pressure on New Zealand
Joe Root made an unbeaten 153 as England declared their first innings before lunch on the second day of the second test in Wellington. They made 435 for 8 and then reduced New Zealand to 138-7 by the close. Correspondent Jonathan Agnew, former England bowler Steve Finn and Chief Cricket writer...
-
NZ v Eng 2nd Test day: More runs and records for Harry Brook and England in Wellington.
Harry Brook and Joe Root led England to another excellent day as the second test against New Zealand got underway in Wellington. Despite being put into bat and being 21-3, the Yorkshire pair have dominated the home side's bowling attack, both scoring unbeaten centuries at the Basin Reserve to…
more -
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - time for the semis!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss record-breaking scores, breakout stars and the T20 World Cup semi-finals! Plus, more reflections on the franchise opportunities coming up.
-
All Smiles for England
Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell and Steven Finn to discuss the latest success for England’s men’s Test team and women’s T20 World Cup team. They hear from Harry Brook who reflects on England men’s Test win against New Zealand. Alice Davidson-Richards drops by to talk about the encouraging...
-
NZ v Eng 1st Test day 4: Rampant England seal victory
The Stokes/McCullum domination continues as England needed less than a session to go 1-0 up in the two-Test series. Jimmy Anderson rattled through the tail, to seal a tenth win in eleven Tests and a first on New Zealand soil in 15 years. Jonathan Agnew, Steve Finn and Stephan Shemilt have all the...
-
NZ v Eng 1st Test day 3: From Nighthawk to New Zealand Nightmare
Trent Bridge '15. Johannesburg '16. Now you can add Mount Manganui '23 to magical Stuart Broad spells. Jonathan Agnew, Steve Finn and Stephan Shemilt reflect as Stuart Broad takes 4-21 to move England five wickets away from a tenth win in eleven tests. New Zealand are in tatters as they end 63-5…
more -
NZ v Eng 1st Test day 2: Enter the Nighthawk
Jonathan Agnew, Steve Finn and Stephan Shemilt reflect on a fascinating day's play in Mount Manganui, New Zealand. Stuart Broad's bonkers 'Nighthawk' innings is the topic on everyone's lips, but we also hear from Ollie Robinson, who bowled very well to take four wickets. But it was a strong day...
-
NZ v Eng 1st Test day 1: England dominate opening day
England get their tour of New Zealand off to a flying start after declaring on 325-9, and taking three wickets in the night session. Ben Duckett hit 84 off 68, with Harry Brook getting a sublime 89 from 81. Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England bowler Steve Finn and the BBC's chief cricket...
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - World Cup wins and WPL auction drama
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss England's strong start to the T20 World Cup. Plus, a full breakdown of the WPL auction and how it's changed the women's game forever.
-
Can England make it a winter World Cup double?
Eleanor Oldroyd looks ahead to the Women’s T20 World Cup starting in South Africa. She’s joined by TMS commentator Henry Moeran & world cup winners Alex Hartley & Georgia Elwiss. Australia commentator Mel Farrell reports on the tournament favourites & South Africa journalist Firdose Moonda reacts...
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Never knowingly under-bowled
England Women's coach Jon Lewis is the guest live from South Africa ahead of the T20 World Cup! Also, Alex has a very bold pair of new shoes...
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - how do you cut your sandwiches?
Cricketers Kate Cross & Alex Hartley are back to discuss India's win at the U19 World Cup, and a surprise omission from South Africa's squad. There's also time for plenty of icks!
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Scrivens Above!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley get all the gossip from the Women's U19 T20 World Cup with England captain Grace Scrivens. Plus, Alex reveals the lengths she went to find her phone...
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Salsa, Spots and Supermarkets
England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley are back together for the new year! There's much to discuss, not least that Kate has been picked for the T20 World Cup.
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - (a quickly run) Single All the Way!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley, your favourite cricketing Christmas crackers, are back together again to talk festive icks, retro presents, and - oh yes - England's win in Pakistan!
-
England’s revolution through the eyes of Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes brings us inside the England camp after a year to remember for the men's Test side. We hear details of Bairstow’s Trent Bridge blitz, the record breaking win over India and how the Lord’s defeat to South Africa was quickly put to bed leading to a series win. Plus, Stokes also recalls…
more -
TMS Moments of 2022
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Vic Marks, Alex Hartley, Simon Mann, Daniel Norcross, Stephan Shemilt and Andy Zaltzman. From the humiliation in Hobart to the start of the Stokes/McCullum Test revolution. The Mankad controversy at Lord’s to England men’s T20 World Cup win and the historic clean sweep...
-
England complete historic clean sweep in Pakistan.
England won the Third Test in Karachi by 8 wickets to clinch a record breaking three nil series win. Pakistan have never before been handed a clean sweep home or away. Analysis from Jonathan Agnew, Vic Marks, Alex Hartley and Andy Zaltzman plus we hear from Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett,...
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - deck the halls with boughs of Ollie!
England women's bowler Kate Cross is back from the West Indies, Alex Hartley is in Pakistan. This week they're joined by England men's Ollie Pope who has his own icks to discuss.
-
Remembering England’s famous Karachi win in the dark
As England prepare to play Pakistan in Karachi for the third and final Test match, they return to the scene of one of their most famous overseas Test wins. 22 years ago, England won the third and final Test against Pakistan to win the series 1-0, only their second ever Test win in the country…
more -
2005 memories: Tres and Colly reflect on England’s last tour to Pakistan
As England continue their first Test tour of Pakistan, two of the coaching staff, Marcus Trescothick and Paul Collingwood, were playing the last time England toured here. They sat down with Simon Mann to give their memories of what happened both on and off the pitch, including facing Shoaib…
more -
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Too much information, Alex
England bowler Kate Cross is fresh from a comprehensive win in Antigua, Alex Hartley has just seen one of the GREAT Test matches in Rawalpindi. Look out for more excellent 'icks'.
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - sliding into John Cena's DMs
England bowler Kate Cross is in the West Indies, Alex Hartley is in Pakistan. Two series to discuss, lots of emails to read and an awful lot of of 'icks'.
-
Stokes leads England to T20 World Cup triumph
England beat Pakistan by 5 wickets at the MCG to add the T20 World Cup to their 50 over crown. We get reaction from player of the tournament Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Mark Wood, England coach Matthew Mott and Pakistan captain Babar Azam. Plus Jonathan Agnew is joined from T20 World Cup...
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - it's semi-final time at the T20 World Cup, but whose predictions have been spot on?
With the World Cup drawing to a close, Kate and Alex compare their predictions (some good, some really bad - Warner?!). Plus, the emails and instas get a good looking through.
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Ireland's Curtis Campher talks about THAT England game
Having shocked England at the T20 World Cup, Ireland's Curtis Campher joins Kate Cross and Alex Hartley to discuss the game and reveal what the side did to celebrate the win.
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - is there such a thing as a summer duvet?
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are very excited about the T20 World Cup Super 12s, plus they have a good rummage around the No Balls email inbox and discuss types of duvet.
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - a little bonus episode with Aussie legend Jess Jonassen!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley return sooner than advertised and are joined by Australian bowler Jess Jonassen. The obvious question is asked: Does she ever get bored of winning?
-
Clinical England take decider to claim Pakistan series.
England won the 7th T20 by 67 runs to clinch the series 4 – 3. Henry Moeran reviews the action and looks ahead to the men’s T20 World Cup with former England wicketkeeper turned coach James Foster, commentator Aatif Nawaz and BBC Sport chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt. Plus we hear from Moeen...
-
Pakistan edge thriller and Thompson talks.
Aatif Nawaz is joined by Alex Hartley and Saqib Mahmood to discuss another thrilling T20 as Pakistan edge ahead in the series. We also hear from Moeen Ali and Mark Wood. Plus BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan speaks to the new ECB chair Richard Thompson on proposed changes to the summer schedules, the...
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Kate took four wickets at Lord's, and there's nothing else to say about the game...
The day after a hugely controversial end to the England vs India series, bowler Kate Cross and Alex Hartley chat through *that* moment and the rest of the summer.
-
Surrey champions as County cricket future comes under spotlight.
Kevin Howells reports on Surrey winning the County Championship at a time of fierce debate about how future seasons may look. We get reactions from Rory Burns, Ollie Pope and Gareth Batty and analysis by journalist Dean Wilson. Plus we hear from Sir Andrew Strauss, Alec Stewart and Sussex chair…
more -
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Are you listening Chris Martin?
Kate and Alex have been busy in the Hundred and have all the gossip from the tournament. Plus, there's a good delve into the mailbox and more excitement about a celebrity fan...
-
View from the Boundary – Peter White
Jonathan Agnew is joined by award winning broadcaster Peter White who’s been contributing to Radio 4 Consumer Affairs programme “You and Yours” for almost 50 years.
-
Ask the Umpire.
Identical twins, pony tails and rogue terriers. John Holder joins Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks for “Ask the Umpire”
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The Battle of the Spuds
With the Hundred well underway, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley bring the latest from the tournament - including their game against each other. Plus, giraffe suits may have been worn.
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast with Hayley Matthews
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley answer questions sent in by the listeners and are joined by Barbados captain Hayley Matthews to tell us about her experience of the Commonwealth Games.
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast with Sophie Devine
New Zealand player Sophie Devine joins Kate Cross and Alex Hartley to go behind the scenes at the Commonwealth Games and answer your questions.
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The Commonwealth Games Preview
Alex and Kate look ahead to the Commonwealth Games, show off the new England kit and Alex shares a secret about a past celebrity crush
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Alex's record-breaking day...
World Cup winner Alex Hartley and England bowler Kate Cross chat through Alex taking a record 6-24, plus Kate's very excited about preparations for the Commonwealth Games.
-
Ben Stokes retires from One Day International cricket
Simon Mann is joined by England fast bowling trio Mark Wood, James Anderson and Saqib Mahmood to reflect on the One Day International career of Ben Stokes, who has announced his retirement from the format. We also hear from Stokes, who explains the reasoning behind his decision, with further...
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - We love Test cricket, we don't love rain
Back from the Test at Taunton, England bowler Kate Cross and Alex Hartley reflect on a memorable four days. Plus, they're joined by Lauren Bell fresh from making her debut.
-
The Ask Moeen Ali Special
Jonathan Agnew asks Moeen Ali your questions in the TMS commentary box.
-
View from the Boundary - Tim Key
Tim Key joins Dan Norcross in the TMS commentary box. The comedian, actor, screenwriter and poet talks about trying to be creative during the pandemic, his work with Steve Coogan and, of course, his love for the game of cricket - inculding his memories of the 2005 Ashes series.
-
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The greatest day of Alex Hartley's life
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have ALL the gossip from an amazing game played in aid of the Ruth Strauss Foundation. Look out for a special contribution from Michael McIntyre...
-
View from the Boundary - Joe Stilgoe
Internationally acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter Joe Stilgoe joins Aggers to discuss his love for cricket, his life in music and Joe also managed to fit his keyboard in the TMS commentary box at Lord's.
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team - including interviews with top players and special features.
HOSTED BY
Lauriberto Belem
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Test Match Special have?
Test Match Special currently has 87 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Test Match Special about?
Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team - including interviews with top players and special features.
How often does Test Match Special release new episodes?
Test Match Special has 87 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Test Match Special?
You can listen to Test Match Special on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Test Match Special?
Test Match Special is created and hosted by Lauriberto Belem.
URL copied to clipboard!