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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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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…
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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…
Test Match SpecialNo 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Test Match SpecialNo 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'.
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Good Pace for Radio: Ep 7. “World Cup reflections and Pakistan preparation”
Tymal Mills and Mark Wood return after a short break to take a considered look back on England’s T20 World Cup win. What were the celebrations really like in…
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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…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - EMERGENCY! England are double World Champions!
Moments after the winning runs are struck, Alex Hartley joins Kate Cross live from Melbourne to discuss England beating Pakistan to become T20 World Champions!
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Test Match SpecialNo 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…
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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…
Test Match SpecialNo 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…
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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…
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Ask the Umpire.
Identical twins, pony tails and rogue terriers. John Holder joins Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks for “Ask the Umpire”
Test Match SpecialNo 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…
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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…
Test Match SpecialNo 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.
Test Match SpecialNo 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
Test Match SpecialNo 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…
Test Match SpecialBen 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…
Test Match SpecialNo 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…
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Katherine Brunt and Anya Shrubsole on their retirement from Test Cricket
Henry Moeran speaks to two of the all time greats of women's cricket. Anya Shrubsole and Katherine Brunt discuss their retirement from International Test…
Test Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Hartley's been in Amsterdam and a cat in a car!
Join Kate Cross and Alex Hartley as they discuss an amazing run-fest in Amsterdam, answer more of your questions and discuss whether it's ever acceptable to…
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The Ask Moeen Ali Special
Jonathan Agnew asks Moeen Ali your questions in the TMS commentary box.
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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…
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England v New Zealand Second Test Preview
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Jonathan Agnew and Jeremy Coney preview the second test between England and New Zealand. Ben Stokes wants to bring the "fun" back into…
Test Match SpecialNo 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…
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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…
Test Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Crossy at the IPL Challenge, weddings and ticket prices
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have plenty to chat about including the Sciver-Brunt wedding, the cost of Lord's tickets and whether you thought the people on TV…
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Should the Championship become a franchise competition?
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has caused a stir by suggesting the County Championship is replaced by a red ball franchise competition. Kevin Howells…
Test Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Women’s IPL, Hugh Grant lookalikes and Greg James in the bath
England bowler Kate Cross is in India taking part in the Women’s T20 challenge, hopefully a forerunner of the women’s IPL. She’s joined by World Cup winner…
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Cricket’s great entertainer. Tribute to Andrew Symonds.
Kevin Howells presents a tribute to Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds who has died in a car accident at the age of only 46. We hear from TMS commentator Jim…
Test Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast. The return!
After a short break England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley are back with tales from the start of their cricket season, tuk-tuk buying…
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5 Live Cricket: How can we engage more people in cricket?
Alison Mitchell and Ebony Rainford-Brent look at the accessibility of cricket, and what can be done to engage more with people from all backgrounds and whether…
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Root steps down as England captain.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England spinners Phil Tufnell and Vic Marks to reflect on the resignation of Joe Root as England captain. We also hear from…
Test Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast. The final wrap-up.
England bowler Kate Cross and TMS commentator Alex Hartley are reunited in the UK a week after the World Cup final where England were defeated by Australia in…
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Is County Cricket fit for purpose?
Kevin Howells is joined by two former England coaches, Paul Farbrace and Peter Moores, who are now involved back in the County game. They look ahead to the…
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Healy heroics thwart England World Cup hopes
Alison Mitchell is joined by 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, Henry Moeran and Stephan Shemilt to review Australia’s 71 run World Cup Final victory over…
Test Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Emergency Semi-Final Edition
Kate Cross has just helped England to the World Cup final, and quite rightly is ready to tell NBTCP listeners how it happened. Alex is rather excited, just so…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Group stage? Completed it mate.
England bowler Kate Cross and 2017 winner Alex Hartley discuss the Women's World Cup up to now and look ahead to the knockout matches. Plus, how should you…
Test Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - it's Nasser Hussain on the pod!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are joined by former England captain Nasser Hussain to discuss the current Women's World Cup and his stellar career as a player and…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - World Cup frustration and a chat with an England legend
After a tough start to the World Cup, England bowler Kate Cross and Alex Hartley chat through what needs to change. Plus, former teammate Lydia Greenway joins…
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Remembering Shane Warne
As cricket comes to terms with the death of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne at the age of 52, Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by BBC cricket correspondent…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Shall we do a World Cup?
England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley look ahead to this year's tournament. Plus, it turns out Alex remembers pretty much nothing from…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - World Cup prep and Danni Wyatt returns for a quiz
Kate's preparing to play in her first World Cup and the excitement is building. For Alex, it's quarantine and trying to keep herself entertained. Plus, a…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The Brunt and Sciver episode
England stars Nat Sciver and Katherine Brunt join Kate and Alex for a fascinating chat about life and love as international athletes. Look out for a VERY…
Test Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast. Washes Wash-up and World Cup quarantine
England Kate Cross is in quarantine in New Zealand ahead of the World Cup and Alex Hartley is in Melbourne recovering from commentating on a rollercoaster…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast – The Emergency Post Test Episode
England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley reflect on the near miracle of Manuka. Kate has the inside story of one of the most dramatic Tests…
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Danni Wyatt previews the Washes
After countless requests England batter Danni Wyatt (finally!) joins the podcast to preview the Women's Ashes, reveal how Virat Kohli reacted to her twitter…
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5 Live Cricket: From Ashes to Ashes
Mark Chapman is joined by former England batter Michael Carberry and West Indian World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite to look back at the final Test in Hobart…
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When Steven met Glenn.
England bowler Steven Finn chats to his hero: the legendary Glenn McGrath.
Test Match SpecialNo Balls: The Cricket Podcast - G'day folks!
Our dynamic duo have made to Australia. Excitement for Alex as she commentates on her first men's Test, whilst Kate is easing into a busy schedule ahead of the…
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5 Live Cricket: Fourth Test reflections and Women's Ashes preview
Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell and Paul Farbrace to look back on the dramatic 4th Ashes Test. We hear from the man at the centre of the drama, James…