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Test Match Special
by BBC Radio 5 Live
The Test Match Special team bring you the very best cricket reaction, insight & analysis. Plus the No Balls podcast with Kate Cross and Alex Hartley brings a fine balance of nonsense and cricket as they welcome some of the biggest names in the sport.
Episodes
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Marcus North on Baker, debuts, and "loving" England job
Will Sonny Baker feature in England's Test matches against South Africa? How close will England be to a 'full strength' squad in Australia thanks to the returns of Jofra Archer and Jacob Bethell? What goes into building a squad? And who GRILLS Marcus about his selection picks? The England…
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Rob Key on Carse, contracts, and England coaches
Does Rob think Brydon Carse will play for England again? How do central contracts work? Why has Henry Crocombe received a deal when he hasn’t played for England yet? And what of the changes to the coaching setups of the red and white-ball teams? Henry Moeran is alongside cricket correspondent...
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TMS Top 10: Cricket scandals
Cricket correspondant Stephan Shemilt is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Andy Zaltzman to debate the biggest scandals to rock the cricketing world. From Pakistan's spot-fixing, to Hansie Cronje's match-fixing. Australia's sandpapergate in South Africa, to Michael Atherton's 'dirt in…
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The Women in Whites
Dr Raf Nicolson reveals the untold story of the history of Women’s Cricket in England. After a historic summer with a home World Cup and a first ever Women’s Test played at Lord’s Daniel Norcross and Alison Mitchell chat with Dr Raf Nicolson one of the leading writers and historians on the…
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Behind the scenes at the PCA Awards
Stephan Shemilt speaks to the winners and special guests at the end of season celebration held in West London. We hear from the Somerset duo who took home the main prizes Craig Overton and Sophie Luff. We also chat with young player of the year Sonny Baker plus two other bowlers trying to…
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2026 – A tumultuous summer
The TMS team look back at a sometimes chaotic English cricket season. Henry Moeran is joined by fellow TMS commentator Simon Mann, World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent and Matt Henry from the BBC website to discuss the themes of the summer. From the dramatic demise of Bazball to the rise of the...
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Banton blasts England to series win
England thrashed Sri Lanka at the Oval to finish the summer with a series victory. Simon Mann is joined by Phil Tufnell, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Russel Arnold and Andy Zaltzman to review the Sri Lanka series and the limited overs summer and ask how strong England’s white ball unit looks going into...
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Kevin Pietersen - back in England colours
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen is back on England duty, this time as a mentor, and tells Henry Moeran he's "absolutely loving" his time working with the side.
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Mark Wood's greatest hits
Simon Mann is alongside former England fast bowler Mark Wood in the week he announces his retirement from international cricket. Wood discuss is favourite moments in an England shirt, including *that* Usman Khawaja dismissal in the 2023 Ashes.
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Fast, furious, and finished - Mark Wood retires
Mark Wood tells Henry Moeran why now is the right time to make the decision, and talks about his memories in an England shirt. Plus, Simon Mann is alongside former England opener, and teammate of Mark Wood, Dawid Malan, as well as BBC Sport journalist Matt Henry to discuss Wood’s career after the...
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Fleming’s first interview & County Championship finale
Mark Chapman is joined by cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt, former England captain Sir Alastair Cook and former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior. We hear from England’s new Test head coach Stephen Fleming for the first time. The former New Zealand captain was appointed on the 30th July but…
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“Beat the Aussies” is goal for Fleming
Stephen Fleming gives his first interview since becoming England Test coach. He discusses his style of leadership with cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt, his attitude towards discipline and how he shares the English obsession with the Ashes. Fleming also reveals his thoughts about a possible...
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Explosive England seal T20 series against Sri Lanka
We hear from England captain Harry Brook, and also Tom Banton who made an unbeaten half century. We also chat to the ECB chair Richard Thompson on England’s summer.
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View from the Boundary - Count Binface aka Jon Harvey.
Jon Harvey has worked on programmes like “The Thick of It” and “Have I Got New For You” but is best known for performing as the “intergalactic space warrior” who has taken on the likes of Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Andy Burnham and most recently Nigel Farage in by-elections. Harvey also…
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McCullum – I want to be challenged by KP.
We hear from England white ball coach Brendon McCullum. Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Steven Finn to look back on the Test summer, look ahead to the winter and discuss what England want to get out of the white ball games with Sri Lanka as Kevin Pietersen joins as a...
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What have we learnt about England?
Simon Mann is joined by Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Jonathan Agnew and correspondent Stephan Shemilt to discuss what we've learnt about England’s Test side this summer.
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Cox and Root guide England to clean sweep despite Edgbaston scare.
Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Ramiz Raja, Phil Tufnell and Andy Zaltzman to review a dramatic 3rd Test against Pakistan, look back on the men’s red ball summer as a whole and look ahead to the Tests in the winter. We also get reaction from England...
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Remarkable Razaullah raises Pakistan spirits on extraordinary day at Edgbaston
Pakistan debutant Razaullah made a thrilling 81 to give his side an outside chance of a miracle win in the 3rd Test. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 449 to leave England chasing 130 for a 3 nil victory. Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Ramiz Raja, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook...
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Dominant England set target for Pakistan at Edgbaston
Simon Mann presents reaction from Edgbaston after the second day of England's third and final Test against Pakistan. Hear from Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell, Ramiz Raja and Jonathan Agnew after a dominant batting performance with England which left them with a commanding lead over Pakistan.…
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England lead 'embarrassing' Pakistan
Simon Mann presents reaction from Edgbaston after the first day of England's third and final Test against Pakistan. Hear from former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, former Pakistan batter Ramiz Raja and Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew after a disappointing display...
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KP’s back, Jofra Archer and more Pakistan chaos
Mark Chapman is alongside England's all-time leading wicket taker Jimmy Anderson, former England captain Michael Vaughan and BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt to discuss Kevin Pietersen's return to the England fold as he joins the white-ball coaching team. Jofra Archer speaks about being…
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TMS Top 10: Pakistan players
Isa Guha is joined by former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, TMS broadcaster Aatif Nawaz, and ex-England spinner Vic Marks to select a top 10 of the greatest Pakistan men’s players. TMS stats guru Andy Zaltzman provides the numbers. Among the names discussed are the likes of Imran Khan, Wasim Akram,...
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The Cartel - with Steven Finn & Mark Wood
Isa Guha talks pace bowling with two of England’s most successful fast men: multiple Ashes winners Mark Wood and Steven Finn. Plus Sir Alastair Cook discusses how best to captain fast bowlers, and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman provides the numbers.
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View from the Boundary - Colson Smith
Jonathan Agnew is joined by award winning actor and presenter Colson Smith. He was part of the iconic soap opera Coronation Street for almost 15 years playing the role of Weatherfield Police constable Craig Tinker before his dramatic demise last year. He’s also appeared on reality shows like “The...
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Ask the umpire - Trees, Sunhats and Clicky Ponting
Former international umpire Ian “Gunner” Gould answers your questions alongside Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks. So, what happens if you accidently throw the ball into a tree or onto a fallen sunhat? When do you step in to diffuse a difficult situation and what action would Gould have taken if he’d...
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The Summer of Acrimony England v Pakistan 1992
Simon Mann is joined by former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, broadcaster Aatif Nawaz, chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman to look back on the tumultuous summer of 1992. Pakistan beat England in a controversial Test series played with the backdrop of...
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Broad & Anderson immortalised in the Long Room at Lord's
Jonathan Agnew speaks with England’s two most successful fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Sir James Anderson as they are honoured with a unique double portrait in the Long Room at Lord’s. We also hear from the award-winning artist Jamie Routley and Michael Vaughan who captained them both.
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Big changes for Pakistan ahead of the third Test
Mark Chapman is joined by Matt Prior and Mark Ramprakash. The panel reflect on a Test series win for England against Pakistan, with one match at Edgbaston still to come. There's an in-depth look at how the Lord's pitch played a part in England's win, is there legitimate concerns about the HQ...
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Clinical England power to series win over Pakistan
Daniel Norcross presents reaction to England's second Test win over Pakistan at Lord's and is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja and the BBC's chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew. Hear from captains Babar Azam and Joe Root as well as Ollie...
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View from the Boundary: Jon Sopel
Jonathan Agnew is joined in the Test Match Special commentary box by the BBC's former North America editor Jon Sopel who shares his love of cricket as well as stories from his time working around the world for the BBC as well as being in Washington DC covering three Presidents.
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England in pole position for a series win
Daniel Norcross is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja and the BBC's chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew to look back at day three of the Second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's. Hear from Dan Lawrence who hit an unbeaten 50, his...
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Pakistan crumble as England seamers assemble
Daniel Norcross is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja and the BBC's chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew to look back at day two of the Second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's. Hear from Jofra Archer who took three wickets as well…
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Abbas masterclass as Smith stars on day 1
Daniel Norcross is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and former England spinner Phil Tufnell to discuss day one of the Second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's. Hear from half-century hitter...
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What are the greatest ever Lord's moments?
Simon Mann, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Jonathan Agnew, and Andy Zaltzman debate their greatest and favourite moments that have happened at Lord's. From the England Men's 2019 World Cup win, to the Women's World Cup glory in 2017. From Jonny Bairstow's infamous Ashes stumping in 2023, to Ben...
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England drop Carse after nightclub incident & Pakistan's struggles
Mark Chapman, former England captain Michael Vaughan, former England bowlers Phil Tufnell and Steven Finn discuss the fallout from Brydon Carse's nightclub incident, how England can rectify their off-pitch behaviour problem and, how it all overshadows their dominant Test match win over Pakistan....
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England's Men: The state of the nation
Cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan & Sir Alastair Cook, as well as Chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew to look at the current state of play of England's Test side. Hear from the skipper Joe Root, plus Brendon McCullum who still serves…
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A rout for Root in first Test back as skipper
Simon Mann presents reaction from Headingley where England have beaten Pakistan inside three days in Joe Root’s first Test back as captain of the side. Hear from former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew, and former captain and PCB...
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England lead grows at a gloomy Headingley
Simon Mann presents reaction to the second day’s play from Headingley where 91 from Harry Brook and Jordan Cox’s first Test 50 helps grow England’s lead over Pakistan. Hear from England Test bowler Mark Wood, former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, and BBC chief cricket...
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Mark Wood on injury, Ashes, and Stephen Fleming
Jonathan Agnew and Steven Finn chat with Mark Wood about his injury recovery and the mental challenges of a long period out of the game. He also talks very honestly about the 25/26 Ashes down under and the incoming England Test head coach Stephen Fleming.
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5 a piece for Tongue & Robinson
Simon Mann presents reaction to the first day’s play from Headingley where England’s quicks Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson both take five-wicket hauls against Pakistan. Hear from former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, and BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew. Plus,...
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Root wants England to be 'good role models'
Henry Moeran is alongside cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt and TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz to look ahead to the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley. Hear from England captain Joe Root and Jordan Cox, plus the team discuss Pakistan captain Babar Azam missing the Test through...
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Australia embarrassed, Brook opens up and Hundred reflections
Mark Chapman is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, former England spinner Phil Tufnell discussing Bangladesh thrashing Australia, the new 'era' for England as they prepare for their Test Match against Pakistan and reflecting on the winners of The Hundred last weekend...
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Harry Brook reflects on the last year
England white-ball captain Harry Brook speaks exclusively to the BBC's cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt. He talks about his early life and getting into the game, but also the fallout from the Wellington incident, missing out on the Test captaincy, and understanding why supporters get...
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History for Bangladesh as they beat Australia in Darwin
Reaction as Bangladesh complete one of the greatest shocks in cricket history, beating the number-one ranked Test side in Australia for the first time by nine wickets. We hear from player-of-the-match Hasan Mahmud, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Australia's skipper Pat Cummins and also...
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Has year six of The Hundred been a success?
We hear from two men at the top of The Hundred - ECB CEO Richard Gould and Tournament Director Vikram Bannerjee - on whether this year transitional tournament has gone to plan. Plus, Steven Finn and Alex Hartley offer their thoughts.
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Has The Hundred changed?
Henry Moeran is alongside Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn and winner of The Hundred Jake Lintott to discuss how The Hundred may have changed this year, following the influx of investment. They also look at the rule which allows four overseas players per side and how that could affect the...
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Have England picked the right players for Pakistan?
Henry Moeran and Daniel Norcross go behind the scenes at the Hundred to speak to the BBC team about the England squad selected for the first Tests of the Pakistan series. We hear from Dawid Malan, Tymal Mills, Steven Finn, Phil Tufnell. Ebony Rainford Brent and Michael Carberry plus we get the...
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Is Buttler England's greatest white-ball player?
Daniel Norcross finds out if the TMS team think that Jos Buttler is England's greatest white-ball player. Hear from England Test opener Emilio Gay, former world #1 T20 batter Dawid Malan, Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn, long-time teammate Mark Wood, 2009 World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent…
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Can Fleming and Root bring success to England?
James Gregg is joined by Sir Alastair Cook, Steven Finn and, Alex Hartley who look at what’s ahead for Stephen Fleming, who has been appointed as the new England Test head coach - replacing his former New Zealand teammate Brendan McCullum. Joe Root has been made captain for a second time - 4…
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Root is a "very excited" as Key insists England have 'not wasted summer'
England's new captain Joe Root speaks to Henry Moeran about being England Test captain once again. England's director of men's cricket Rob Key speaks to Henry Moeran just twenty-four hours after appointing Stephen Fleming as Test coach and Joe Root as captain. Former England Test batter Dawid…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Test Match Special team bring you the very best cricket reaction, insight & analysis.
Plus the No Balls podcast with Kate Cross and Alex Hartley brings a fine balance of nonsense and cricket as they welcome some of the biggest names in the sport.
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