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Test Match Special
BBC Radio 5 Live
492 episodes
1 day ago

Podcast insight, analysis and reaction from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.

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Podcast insight, analysis and reaction from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.

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Test Match Special
The rise of women's cricket in India with Mithali Raj

Alison Mitchell speaks to former India women's captain Mithali Raj about how much women's cricket has evolved in India. Raj tells us about her journey into the sport, how the media coverage of women's cricket has changed and hosting the upcoming ODI World Cup. She also shares her thoughts on what needs to be done to ensure the women's game continues to thrive in India and the impact cricket could have in the Olympics.

Plus former England cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent and former IPL player Abhishek Jhunjhunwala tell us about the significance of the Women’s Premier League, contracts and the opportunities for female cricketers in India.

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1 day ago
31 minutes

Test Match Special
No Balls: India ODIs in sight as the Lord’s Test ends in village fashion

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross gauge the mood in the England camp ahead of their ODI series against India. They look at the England team being in transition as Charlotte Edwards’ side look to bounce back from the T20 series defeat. Crossy discusses the increasing media scrutiny in the women’s game and they also react to THAT West Indies innings which saw them bowled out for 27 against Australia. Plus, have you put crisps on a sandwich?

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2 days ago
39 minutes

Test Match Special
England v India: "Inspirational" Stokes and Archer's Test determination

Mark Chapman analyses the key points from England's thrilling third Test win over India at Lord's, in the company of Steven Finn, Alex Hartley and Deep Dasgupta.

They look at the critical contribution from Ben Stokes, looking at how his leadership inspires the rest of the team. And they look at Jofra Archer's determination to play Test cricket after his return to the five-day format.

TIMECODES 5:15 Ben Stokes' efforts 22:48 Jofra Archer and his Test return 37:00 How do India bounce back from this defeat? 49:30 Fourth Test changes

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3 days ago
52 minutes

Test Match Special
England v India: England steal staggering Lord’s win

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to England’s dramatic Test victory over India at Lord’s.

Hear the thoughts of England captain Ben Stokes, Joe Root, and Jofra Archer has he hit the ground running in his red-ball return. India captain Shubman Gill also looks back on the loss.

Former England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, Prakash Wakankar, and Andy Zaltzman analyse the performances of both sides.

Plus, the BBC’s chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt, The Times’ Simon Wilde, and ESPN Cricinfo’s Sidharth Monga discuss the needle between England & India.

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3 days ago
43 minutes

Test Match Special
England v India: Another late late show sets up final day

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Lord’s where England take late wickets to have the Test in the balance.

England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick gives his thoughts on the day’s play, as does India allrounder Washington Sundar who took four wickets in England’s second innings.

Former England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day’s play.

Wheelchair tennis star Andy Lapthorne talks about his love of cricket as he visits Lord’s. Plus, we delve into the BBC archives to hear John Arlott’s iconic “freaker” commentary on its 50th anniversary.

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4 days ago
38 minutes

Test Match Special
No Balls: The Grade Cricketer come to play

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross are joined by Sam Perry and Ian Higgins, who you will know better as The Grade Cricketer.

The globally known podcasters join Alex & Crossy to discuss the Women's Ashes, how the podcast came to be, and the differences between grade cricket in Australia and club cricket in England.

Plus, do people actually know their names?

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4 days ago
43 minutes

Test Match Special
England v India: Late Lord’s drama sets up day 4

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the third day’s play from Lord’s where late wickets meant the scores were level after both first innings.

India’s century-hitter KL Rahul looks back on the day, and England bowling consultant Tim Southee reflects on the state of play.

Former England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day’s play.

Plus, British & Irish Lions full back Elliot Daly joins Simon Mann in the TMS commentary box after he left the Lions tour of Australia through injury.

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5 days ago
45 minutes

Test Match Special
England v India: Archer’s back with a bang as Root’s a record breaker

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Lord’s from where Jofra Archer returned to the Test side with a wicket in his first over and Joe Root breaks yet another record, becoming the highest ever non-wicketkeeping catch-taker in Test cricket.

Root gives his thoughts on where England are after day two at Lord’s. Jasprit Bumrah reflects on yet another five-wicket haul. Former England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day’s play. We also talk about everyone’s favourite topic - over rates.

Plus, Andrew Strauss returns to the TMS commentary box as Lord’s turns Red for Ruth.

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6 days ago
42 minutes

Test Match Special
Joe Root - the World’s greatest catcher

Stephan Shemilt speaks to Joe Root after he becomes the record catch-taker in Test cricket, surpassing Rahul Dravid’s 710 catches. He discusses his methods in the slip cordon, what’s mentally required to stay switched on for long periods, and what the slip cordon talk about during a long day out in the field.

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6 days ago
19 minutes

Test Match Special
England v India: Root & Stokes provide stability on day 1

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the first day’s play at Lord’s. Ollie Pope looks back at a challenging day with the day.

England bowler Mark Wood, former England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day's play.

Sachin Tendulkar reacts to his portrait being put in the Lord's museum and Stuart Broad relives his golden duck record.

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1 week ago
47 minutes

Test Match Special
England v India: Jofra returns

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn and BBC Sport writer Matt Henry to discuss Jofra Archer’s return to the England Test side. England captain Ben Stokes explains the decision. Plus, we hear from his teammates Chris Woakes and Saqib Mahmood, and former New Zealand bowler Shane Bond - who is Archer’s bowling coach at Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.

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1 week ago
36 minutes

Test Match Special
View from the Boundary – Paul Sinha

Jonathan Agnew takes a View from the Boundary with comedian and professional quizzer Paul Sinha. Best known as the “Sinnerman” from TV quiz programme “The Chase”, Sinha shares his love of cricket including memories of watching India win the 1983 World Cup Final and his own batting performances as a medical student.

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1 week ago
33 minutes

Test Match Special
Shubman Gill, The Prince

We profile India’s new test captain Shubnam Gill who could become one of cricket’s superstars. Simon Mann is joined by Cheteshwar Pujara, Deep DasGupta, Michael Vaughan, Prakash Wakankar and Andy Zaltzman. They ask if Gill could be the player to follow in the footsteps of Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.

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1 week ago
32 minutes

Test Match Special
The King of Spain and I – Ashley Giles

Jonathan Agnew talks to former Warwickshire and England spinner Ashley Giles about his life and career. Giles has been an England player, coach, selector and managing director and has experienced highs and lows in all those roles. They talk the iconic 2005 Ashes series and some of the challenges he’s faced with his mental health.

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1 week ago
34 minutes

Test Match Special
England v India: England hammered in first India win at Edgbaston

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to England’s loss to India in the second Test at Edgbaston. Captain Ben Stokes reflects on the defeat and head coach Brendon McCullum admits England were second best on all five days. India captain and player-of-the-match Shubman Gill looks back on an incredible week.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day’s play.

Plus, what changes to England make ahead of the third Test at Lord’s?

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1 week ago
45 minutes

Test Match Special
England v India: Mountain to climb on final day

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the fourth day’s play at Edgbaston where India took late wickets to pile the pressure on England in the second Test.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day’s play. England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick gives his thoughts on where India have bettered England so far.

Plus, TMS superfan Ravi returns with visits from Joe Root, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Jofra Archer.

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1 week ago
34 minutes

Test Match Special
TMS meets superfan Ravi

Jonathan Agnew welcomes TMS superfan Ravi into the TMS commentary box. Ravi is visually impaired and plays as part of the Lord’s Taverners supers 1s competition. In two days across England’s Tests against India at Headingley and Edgbaston, Ravi meets Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Phil Tufnell and Ebony Rainford-Brent. Plus, his favourite player Yashasvi Jaiswal visits him.

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1 week ago
34 minutes

Test Match Special
England v India: Smith keeps England alive at Edgbaston

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to day three at Edgbaston. Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day’s play.

Harry Brook gives us his thoughts on his knock of 158.

Plus, Jonathan speaks to his former captain David Gower about his innings of 215 at Edgbaston in the 1985 Ashes.

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1 week ago
40 minutes

Test Match Special
England v India: Super Shubman leads India charge

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the second day’s play at the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day’s play.

India captain Shubman Gill gives his thoughts on his first Test double century and England assistant coach Jeetan Patel gives an injury update on England’s bowlers.

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2 weeks ago
29 minutes

Test Match Special
England v India: Shubman sticks around to stabilise India

Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar for reaction to day one of the second Test at Edgbaston between England and India. Chris Woakes reacts to a day which could have been more fruitful for England with the ball. Plus, Sam Perry and Ian Higgins from The Grade Cricketer return to the TMS commentary box.

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2 weeks ago
37 minutes

Test Match Special

Podcast insight, analysis and reaction from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.