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Test Match Special
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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How good is England’s ODI side a year out from the World Cup?
How does England’s ODI side look off the back of this tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka? Having only won one match, how did Harry Brook perform as…
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Unbelievable last-wicket stand beats England
Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Alex Hartley to dissect just HOW England lost to Pakistan - after a last-wicket partnership of 89…
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England BEATEN in record-breaking thriller
Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Alex Hartley to react to England losing to Sri Lanka - despite setting a target of 430 runs. Hear…
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Is this the end for Jimmy Anderson?
Henry Moeran is alongside Steven Finn, Jonathan Agnew, and Stephan Shemilt to react to the news that Lancashire won't be offering the legendary Jimmy Anderson…
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England collapse to defeat in tri-series opener
Henry Moeran is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn and Alex Hartley. We review events in Rawalpindi as Pakistan won by 87 runs in England’s opening match of…
Test Match SpecialStephen Fleming on ambitions and vision for England
Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell, Steven Finn, and Stephan Shemilt to speak to the new England head coach Stephen Fleming. Fleming speaks about…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Test Match SpecialKevin 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…
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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…
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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…
Test Match SpecialFleming’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…
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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…
Test Match SpecialExplosive 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…
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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”…
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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…
Test Match SpecialWhat 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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'…
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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…
Test Match SpecialHistory 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…
Test Match SpecialHas 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Fleming & Root to lead England Test team
Henry Moeran speaks to former England captain Michael Vaughan, BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew, and former New Zealand wicket keeper Katey Martin…
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Flazball incoming? Fleming set to be Test head coach
Daniel Norcross is alongside Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn and former England Test opener Michael Carberry to discuss the prospect of Stephen Fleming…
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Should Root be captain? Behind-the-scenes at The Hundred
Aatif Nawaz is behind-the-scenes as the BBC TV team descends on Trent Bridge for Trent Rockets against London Spirit, but he's asking them - should Joe Root be…
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What is the greatest cricket book?
2026 is the National Year of Reading and to mark the event the TMS team debate which is the best cricket book of all time? From the iconic “Beyond a Boundary”…