Pakistan lost eight wickets for 60 runs to finish their first innings 202 all out. England extended that lead of 79 runs to 281 with a close of play at 202-5, with Harry Brook 74 not out.

We get analysis from Multan on the 2nd day of the 2nd test with Jonathan Agnew, former England spinner Vic Marks and ex Pakistan Captain and coach Waqar Younis along with Andy Zaltzman.

Also Simon Mann speaks to England’s Jack Leach who passed 100 Test wickets. Also we hear from Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel.
 
Away from Multan, England’s Nat Sciver talks after England’s women wrapped up a three nil one day series win in the West Indies and we hear a feature interview with former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi.

England in strong position after Pakistan collapse

Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team - including interviews with top players and special features.

Sports

Cricket

Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills and Emily Windsor to discuss this week's big stories coming out of the County Championship. They react to the eight women's teams which have been awarded tier one status from 2025 onwards. Warwickshire Men's captain and current highest run scorer in Division One Alex Davies joins them to talk about his great form so far this season, despite his struggles turning half-centuries into centuries. Also how he manages his bowlers who don't won't to be taken off and tales of Pakistan international Hassan Ali - the prankster. Plus, Ben Bloom, the author of Batting For Time, talks about the future of the domestic game.

County Cricket: How do you manage games as a captain?

Why can't RCB find form despite the heroics of Virat Kohli? And can Rajasthan Royals continue their brilliant season? Nikesh Rughani and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala discuss it all.

The IPL - Rajasthan still rampant, RCB continue to struggle

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley give their thoughts on the new women's domestic set-up and have tales of their winter adventures. Plus, Alex is becoming a golf person...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - back in the country, baby!

Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor to bring you all the huge stories from the County Championship this week. They speak to Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson about the impact the Kookaburra ball has had on the competition and whether it's a good or bad thing for English cricket. They discuss the pressures of a player proving themself when moving to a new team and how can you put a stop to a batting collapse. Plus, Kevin speaks to the editor of Wisden, Lawrence Booth, about the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2024.

County Cricket: Should Kookaburra be here to stay?

Tymal Mills and Steven Finn join Nikesh Rughani to discuss Jos Buttler's latest heroics after another dramatic week in the IPL. Plus, we hear from Punjab Kings' Kagiso Rabada.

England in strong position after Pakistan collapse

Download our free app to listen on your phone