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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
Test Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - WAshes done, and what a journey it was...
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have lived the WAshes on the field and in the commentary box. Here's the inside story, including dropped catches, dropped trophies…
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Ashes Daily: England win the ODI series to level the Women’s Ashes
England thrashed Australia in Taunton to draw the Women's Ashes series and inflict a first bilateral one-day international series defeat on the tourists since…
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Ashes Daily: Australia retain the Women's Ashes
Australia retained the Women's Ashes following a dramatic three-run victory over England, who so nearly pulled off a remarkable victory through Nat…
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ASHES DAILY: Maxwell and Braithwaite analyse the Ashes action as Carey confides.
Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey speaks in public for the first time about his controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow at Lord’s and we get a fascinating…
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Ashes Daily: Ben Stokes – England’s Greatest all-rounder?
Ben Stokes keeps producing remarkable performances for England especially in the Ashes, but should he now be considered as England’s greatest ever all-rounder?…
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No Balls: The Emergency Podcast - Universe Cross does the business for England!
Fresh from hitting an unbeaten 19 against Australia in the first WAshes ODI, Kate Cross talks through her innings alongside No Balls co-host Alex Hartley.
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Ashes Daily: Jim Maxwell 50 Not Out
Simon Mann chats with Australia’s “Voice of Summer” Jim Maxwell who is celebrating 50 years in cricket broadcasting. It’s also 40 years since Jim first…
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Ashes Daily: View from the Boundary - Martin Lewis
Jonathan Agnew gets a different perspective on the Ashes from financial expert, campaigner and TV, Radio and 5 Live Podcast presenter Martin Lewis. Lewis…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - What a WAshes Weekend!
England bowler Kate Cross and Alex Hartley talk through the memorable T20 series win over Australia that keeps England in the WAshes. There's also loads of…
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Ashes Daily: Headingley Journo panel
Jonathan Agnew is joined by a journalist panel at Headingley to discuss the latest Ashes talking points. Emma John from the Guardian, Gideon Haigh from the…
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Ashes Daily: England secure historic T20s win to keep Women’s Ashes alive
England pulled off a thrilling 5 wicket win at Lord’s as Australia lost their first T20 series in 6 years. Henry Moeran is joined by Alex Hartley and Alex…
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View from the Boundary: Gareth Southgate
Men’s England manager Gareth Southgate joins Jonathan Agnew for a View from the Boundary. Southgate talks about the differences in managing in football…
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Ashes Daily: Lord’s controversies digested by the journo panel
Jonathan Agnew is joined by writer and broadcaster Melinda Farrell, editor of Wisden Lawrence Booth and Guardian sports writer Jonathan Liew to discuss the…
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View from the Boundary – Rishi Sunak
Johnathan Agnew is joined by the UK's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to talk about playing cricket as a child, Bazball, and getting sledged by Sam Curran.
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The Washes Test Wash-Up!
England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley discuss the Women's Ashes Test, plus discover that some people think a cornflake sandwich is a good…
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Cricket reacts to report of “widespread discrimination”
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Isa Guha, the Daily Mirror’s cricket correspondent Dean Wilson & BBC Sport Editor Dan Roan to discuss the ICEC report suggesting…
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Ashes Daily: Ask Katherine Sciver Brunt
England cricket legend, Katherine Sciver Brunt, answers your questions. Hosted by Henry Moeran.
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View from the Boundary - Mark Little
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Australian actor, television presenter, comedian and screen/stage writer Mark Little to talk about his career, his attempts at…
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How To Win The Ashes: Glenn McGrath on the 1997 series
In the penultimate episode, Glenn McGrath takes us back to the 1997 Ashes where he demolished England’s batting order, taking 36 wickets as Australia secured a…
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Ben Stokes: We won’t change our approach for the Ashes
England captain Ben Stokes speaks to Isa Guha ahead of the Ashes. Stokes explains why he’ll never change his approach, why results are the last thing he…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Kate's in the Ashes Test squad AND she's met Coldplay man
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley bring news of the upcoming live show, there's reaction to England Women's Test squad, and Coldplay man has been asked if he's…
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How To Win The Ashes: Mitchell Johnson on the 2013–14 Ashes series
In episode 2, Mitchell Johnson tells his story of how he went on to terrify England's batting order in the 2013-14 Ashes Series down under - with one of the…
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How To Win The Ashes: Alastair Cook on the 2010–11 Ashes series
Alastair Cook relives an incredible individual performance during the 2010-11 Ashes down under. He had a poor record against Australia coming into the series…
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How To Win The Ashes: Stuart Broad on Trent Bridge 2015
In episode 5, Stuart Broad relives one of the most devastating spells of bowling the Ashes has ever seen from an England bowler. Breaking records after taking…
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How To Win The Ashes: Steve Smith on the 2019 Series
Steve Smith discusses his comeback story. In 2018 his career came crashing down as he resigned as Australia’s Test Captain, and then subsequently banned from…
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How To Win The Ashes: Ben Stokes on Headingley 2019
Ben Stokes relives one of the most remarkable comeback performances in Test Match cricket history as we look back at Headingley, 2019.
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How To Win The Ashes: James Anderson on Trent Bridge 2013
In a new series, some of England and Australia's greatest players take us behind the scenes of the most memorable Ashes moments. In the opening episode, Jimmy…
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David Warner exclusive: “I’m a fighter”
The man England fans love to hate, David Warner, sits down with Isa Guha for an exclusive interview. They talk about his legacy, his love of the Ashes, what…
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Ball of the Century – 30 years on
It’s the 30th anniversary of Shane Warne’s iconic delivery to Mike Gatting in the 1993 Ashes series. In a special programme recorded in 2013, the late Warne…
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View from the Boundary – Giles Martin
Jonathan Agnew is joined by the Grammy award winning music producer Giles Martin to share stories of working with the likes of Elton John and remixing the…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Alex has some news...
Cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are back again to reflect on a busy week. In another frank episode, Alex wants to tell the No Balls listeners something…
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From the Ashes: David Gower
The fourth episode of a new series where the BBC’s Chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt discovers untold stories from the Ashes. David Gower breathes rarefied…
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From the Ashes: Sir Alastair Cook.
The final episode in the series where the BBC’s Chief Cricket writer Stephan Shemilt discovers untold stories from the Ashes. Few have experienced more of…
Test Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - You've always got us...
Cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have both had testing weeks and discuss it all. Plus, reflections on England's Test squad announcement and MAshes and…
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IPL Pod Ep 7: Fastest fifties, crazy climaxes and karaoke with Boult and Buttler
Nikesh Rughani, Ravi Bopara and Steven Finn review a thrilling week at the Indian Premier League. Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring the quickest half century in IPL…
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From the Ashes: Sarah Elliott
The third episode of a new series where the BBC’s Chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt discovers some of the untold stories from the Ashes. In this edition…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The Most Embarrassing Story Ever
Cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss their recent tied RHF Trophy game, the retirement of legend Katherine Sciver-Brunt and share one of the great…
Test Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast – Brunty bows out and best cricketing chat-up lines
Alex Hartley and Kate Cross pay tribute to their former England team mate Katherine Sciver-Brunt who’s announced her retirement from international cricket…
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IPL Pod Ep 6: Heated Kohli, Lethal Livingstone and young superstar Yashasvi
Simon Mann is joined by IPL commentator Nikesh Rughani, former IPL player Ravi Bopara and special guest Rajasthan Royals exciting youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal…
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Katherine Sciver-Brunt Special
England’s record wicket taking women’s bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt speaks exclusively about her retirement from international cricket. In an interview with…
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From the Ashes: Steven Finn
The second episode of a new series where the BBC’s Chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt discovers some of the untold stories from the Ashes. In this edition…
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IPL Pod Ep 5: Roy of the Riders, rubbish run chases and full time IPL players?
Simon Mann is joined by IPL commentator Nikesh Rughani and former IPL player Ravi Bopara to discuss the latest talking points from the Indian Premier League…
Test Match SpecialFrom the Ashes: Glenn McGrath
The first episode of a new series where the BBC’s Chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt discovers some of the untold stories from the Ashes. In this edition…
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IPL Pod Ep 4: Tendulkar junior, Curran the Captain and Bairstow believes
Simon Mann is joined by IPL commentator Nikesh Rughani and former IPL player Ravi Bopara to reflect on the latest talking points from the Indian Premier…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - What's that? TWO awards?!
Celebration time for cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley after No Balls picked up two awards! Plus, all the reaction to last week's special interview with…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast – Dane van Niekerk explains what happened before the T20 World Cup
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are joined by Dane van Niekerk in a powerful interview discussing how her dream of leading South Africa at a home World Cup came…
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TMS IPL Podcast Ep 2: Wood wickets, Dhoni drama and Curran holds his nerve.
Simon Mann is joined by former IPL player Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz to discuss the latest from the tournament. Plus we hear…
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It's time for the Indian Premier League!
The Test Match Special team look ahead to this year's IPL, plus we hear from England Women's star Issy Wong who helped Mumbai Indians to the Women's Premier…
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TMS Podcast - The Men’s County Season Preview
Kevin Howells and Mark Church look ahead to the domestic cricket summer with England legend Alec Stewart, director of cricket at reigning champions Surrey, and…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - EMERGENCY! Kate's a Yorkie!
After a dramatic Hundred draft, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss it all. Plus, all the latest from Lancashire's tour to India, including a trip to Sachin…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - live from the desert!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are in the Middle East for a pre-season training tour. All the gossip from the trip plus a special catch-up with Saqib Mahmood and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
Test Match SpecialNo 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…
Test Match SpecialNo 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 -…
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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…