Test Match Special

By BBC Radio 5 live

What's Test Match Special about?

The TMS team bring you daily insight & reaction throughout the Cricket World Cup – PLUS Mark Wood & Chris Woakes take you inside the England camp with our ‘Good Pace for Radio’ episodes, AND Alex Hartley + Kate Cross swing by with ‘No Balls’ during the competition as well.

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11.29.2023

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are together again, with Kate in Oman playing a lot of golf and Alex recovering from a *truly* horrible journey. Plus, lots of emails and DMs!

Test Match Special episodes:

11.29.2023 No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Kate's ready for India, Alex had a journey to forget and Kumar Dharmasena has a perfume out... Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are together again, with Kate in Oman playing a lot of golf and Alex recovering from a truly horrible journey. Plus, lots of emails and DMs!
11.19.2023 World Cup Daily: Australia thrash India for sixth World Cup Jonathan Agnew is alongside Michael Vaughan, Steven Finn, Geoff Lemon & Prakash Wakankar as Australia stun India to win their sixth Cricket World Cup. Hear from player-of-the-match Travis Head as his 137 steered Australia to a six wicket victory, as ...
11.18.2023 World Cup Daily: Who wins the final? Jonathan Agnew is alongside broadcasters Bharat Sudaresen and Geoff Lemon as well as England World Cup players Michael Vaughan and Steven Finn ahead of the Cricket World Cup final. They discuss where the match between home favourites India & Australia ...
11.17.2023 World Cup Daily: Best moment of the tournament? Glenn Maxwell’s double century? Virat Kohli’s record breaking hundred? Angelo Mathews being timed out? The TMS team debate the stand out moments and pick a team of the tournament ahead of Sunday’s final. Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn, ...
11.17.2023 No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Beckham's been at the cricket! Kate Cross and Alex Hartley talk through the Men's World Cup semi-finals in India, including Alex trying her best to go and meet David Beckham at the Wankhede Stadium.
11.16.2023 World Cup Daily: Australia edge into final over spirited South Africa We’re set for an India vs Australia final! Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steve Finn, Geoff Lemon and Firdose Moonda as Australia reach their eighth World Cup Final. They did it the hard way though in a thrilling Kolkata clash, ...
11.15.2023 World Cup Daily: Record breaker Virat Kohli marches India towards destiny India hold off New Zealand to reach the World Cup Final. Virat Kohli’s record breaking 50th ODI ton helps India post 397, as they beat New Zealand by 70 runs. Henry Moeran is joined by Michael Vaughan and Alex Hartley ...
11.14.2023 World Cup Daily: Semi-Final Preview Who will reach the World Cup Final? Simon Mann looks ahead to the knockout stage. Henry Moeran, Prakash Wakankar, Alex Hartley and Daniel Norcross are in Mumbai for unbeaten India against New Zealand. Then Simon is joined by Jonathan Agnew ...
11.13.2023 World Cup Daily: Where did it all go wrong? Mark Chapman is alongside Phil Tufnell, Tymal Mills and Sam Billings as they look back on England's poor performances at the Cricket World Cup in India. They analyse where it went wrong for Jos Buttler's side as England only won ...
11.12.2023 World Cup Daily: Rob Key takes blame for England woes & India make it 9 from 9 Henry Moeran presents reaction as Rob Key, England's Director of Cricket, takes the blame for England's dismal World Cup campaign. Hear the full interview with Jonathan Agnew. Plus, Alex Hartley and Daniel Norcross analyse the England squad announcement for the ...
11.11.2023 World Cup Daily: Willey bows out with win & Australia looking strong Jonathan Agnew is alongside Steven Finn as they reflect on England's win over Pakistan as David Willey said farewell to his England career with a player-of-the-match performance. Hear from the bowler, as well as captain Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, and ...
11.10.2023 World Cup Daily: Van der Dussen leads South Africa to victory Nikesh Rughani is alongside Carlos Brathwaite for reaction to South Africa's 5 wicket win over Afghanistan. Player-of-the-match Rassie van der Dussen gives his thoughts on the game, as does South Africa bowler Gerald Coetzee & Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi. Plus, ...
11.09.2023 World Cup Daily: New Zealand all but qualify for semis Henry Moeran is alongside Alex Hartley and former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets and all but confirm their place in the semi finals of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Hear ...
11.09.2023 No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Glenn Maxwell Special Kate and Alex speak to Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell about that double-century he hit against Afghanistan in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. He talks about exactly why he was on one leg and what him and captain Pat Cummins ...
11.08.2023 World Cup Daily: Champions Trophy qualification in England's sight Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan and Phil Long for reaction to England's second win of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup over Netherlands. Player-of-the-match and century-hitter, Ben Stokes, gives his thoughts on the win, as does Chris Woakes ...
11.07.2023 World Cup Daily: Was Maxwell’s the greatest knock of all time? Glenn Maxwell’s gladiatorial 201 not out guides Australia into the semi-finals. Henry Moeran is joined by Michael Vaughan, Alex Hartley and Geoff Lemon on a historic night in Mumbai. Australia chase down 292, despite being 91-7. There’s reaction from Maxwell, ...
11.06.2023 World Cup Daily: Timed out Angelo Mathews brands Bangladesh “disgraceful” in controversial win Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews makes unwanted history, becoming the first batter to be timed out in international cricket in their three wicket defeat to Bangladesh. Aatif Nawaz is joined by former England batter Lydia Greenway and Roushan Alam from The ...
11.05.2023 World Cup Daily: Birthday boy Kohli joins Sachin on 49 ODI centuries Simon Mann presents reaction from a thumping win for India over South Africa in Kolkata. You'll hear the thoughts of Carlos Brathwaite and Deep Dasgupta as well as Virat Kohli after levelling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries on ...
11.04.2023 World Cup Daily: England eliminated by Australia & Pakistan keep semi-final hopes alive Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to England’s defeat to Australia. Aggers is joined by Michael Vaughan whilst Aatif Nawaz is joined by Lydia Greenway, James Franklin and Andy Zaltzman to present reaction from Pakistan’s win over New Zealand. Plus, get the ...
11.03.2023 World Cup Daily: Stokes to have surgery & can Afghanistan qualify for the semis? Jonathan Agnew is alongside Chris Stocks & Melinda Farrell as they preview England's match against Australia. Hear from Ben Stokes and Pat Cummins ahead of the game in Ahmedabad. Plus, Aatif Nawaz is joined by Lydia Greenway and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala ...
11.02.2023 World Cup Daily: Are India the favourites for World Cup glory? Henry Moeran, Alex Hartley, and Prakash Wakankar react to India bowling Sri Lanka out for just 55 as the home favourites win by 302 runs. Hear from India captain, Rohit Sharma, as well as Sri Lanka captain, Kusal Medis. Plus, ...
11.01.2023 World Cup Daily: South Africa thrash New Zealand and Mark Wood on England's woes Henry Moeran presents reaction from South Africa's huge win over New Zealand in Pune. You'll hear the thoughts of World Cup winner Alex Hartley and former England captain Michael Vaughan. There's also the thoughts of England bowler Mark Wood on ...
10.31.2023 World Cup Daily: Pakistan race to victory to eliminate Bangladesh Nikesh Rughani brings you reaction from Eden Gardens after Pakistan’s comfortable victory over Bangladesh – a win that just about keeps their semi-final hopes alive but knocks out their opponents, as well as more from the England camp with opening ...
10.30.2023 World Cup Daily: Just what is going wrong for England? Plus another superb win for Afghanistan against Sri Lanka Scott Read brings you reaction after Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to move fifth in the World Cup standings. Former IPL batter Abishek Jhunjhunwala and former Ireland wicket-keeper Niall O'Brien give their reaction and there's also the latest from the England ...
10.29.2023 World Cup Daily: More England disappointment as India remain unbeaten Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn and Prakash Wakankar after England registered a fifth loss in the World Cup. Hear from Jos Butler and Chris Woakes who reflect on a disappointing tournament for England. Plus, hear from India captain ...
10.28.2023 World Cup Daily: Are Australia World Cup contenders? Henry Moeran is joined by Alex Hartley and Geoff Lemon to react to Australia’s thrilling victory over New Zealand after posting the highest number of runs ever scored in a World Cup match. Hear from Travis Head, Pat Cummins and ...
10.27.2023 World Cup Daily: South Africa edge Pakistan and England’s muddled thinking South Africa cling on to beat Pakistan by one wicket in a thriller at Chennai. Simon Mann is joined by Carlos Brathwaite and Cricbuzz journalist Telford Vice as the Proteas go top of the table. Reaction too from Temba Bavuma, ...
10.26.2023 World Cup Daily: Woeful England humiliated by Sri Lanka England face an early exit from the World Cup after a shambolic eight wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn and Paul Farbrace, to reflect on a day when England’s World Cup defence ...
10.25.2023 World Cup Daily: Supersonic Glenn Maxwell fires Australia to record breaking win and England prepare for Sri Lanka Jonathan Agnew and Steven Finn are in Bangalore ahead of England’s must win tie with Sri Lanka. All-rounder Moeen Ali believes England have the fight to turn things around – we hear from him, plus Phil Tufnell, Tymal Mills and ...
10.25.2023 No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Men's World Cup latest and Alex is a coach! Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are on opposite sides of India taking in the Men's World Cup and have plenty of tales to tell. Plus, Alex talks through becoming a coach at the PSL.
10.24.2023 World Cup Daily: England’s contract commitments & Success for South Africa Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn and South African journalist Firdose Moonda to reflect on South Africa’s win over Bangladesh. Also hear from England’s managing director Rob Key on their poor start to the World Cup and the decision ...
10.23.2023 World Cup Daily: Afghanistan stun Pakistan in historic win to send England bottom of the table Afghanistan complete their highest successful ODI run chase, to seal victory over Pakistan for the first time. Simon Mann is joined by Carlos Brathwaite and Inayatulhaq Yasini from the BBC’s Afghan Service, to mark their second win at this World ...
10.22.2023 World Cup Daily: India and Kohli march on, and where do England go from here Henry Moeran presents reaction to India beating New Zealand at the Cricket World Cup. The win coming in huge part down to yet another brilliant innings in a run chase from Virat Kohli. The pod hears from Prakash Wakankar and ...
10.21.2023 World Cup Daily: England World Cup hopes hang by a thread after record defeat Jonathan Agnew presents the TMS World Cup Daily podcast where England were beaten emphatically by 229 runs chasing 400 to win the match. Lots of questions to be answered on England’s performance so Jonathan is joined by former England player ...
10.20.2023 World Cup Daily: Australia’s David Warner top scores against Pakistan and England against South Africa preview Simon Mann reflects on Australia’s 62 run victory over Pakistan. Australia came out on top against Pakistan thanks largely to opener David Warner who top scored with 163 and birthday boy Mitch Marsh with 121. We get the thoughts of ...
10.19.2023 World Cup Daily: Kohli brings some magic to Pune for India plus Ben Stokes and Sir Alastair Cook Jonathan Agnew brings you the latest from the England camp as well as reflections on a stunning century from Virat Kohli to make it four wins from four for India in Pune. Ben Stokes gives an update on his fitness ...
10.18.2023 World Cup Daily: The importance of the underdog and New Zealand continue their perfect start Henry Moeran is joined by Geoff Lemon, Daniel Norcross and Alex Hartley to review the significance of smaller nations in global tournaments as well as look back on another victory for New Zealand. You'll also hear from Netherlands' all-time most ...
10.17.2023 World Cup Daily: Netherlands stun South Africa Stephan Shemilt has reaction to a remarkable victory for the Netherlands over South Africa, one of the great World Cup shocks. You’ll hear the thoughts of former Dutch coach Ryan Campbell and all rounder Ryan ten Doeschate. You’ll also hear ...
10.16.2023 World Cup Daily: Australia beat Sri Lanka for first win Simon Mann has reaction to Australia’s first win at the World Cup. Catch interviews with Australia’s Adam Zampa and former international Aaron Finch. Plus the thoughts of Carlos Brathwaite and Geoff Lemon. And hear from Ashes-winner Steven Finn and BBC ...
10.15.2023 World Cup Daily: Despair for England, delight for Afghanistan Henry Moeran presents reaction to Afghanistan beating England by 69-runs. Leave the defending champions World Cup defence in real jeopardy. The biggest upset of the World Cup so far. Steve Finn and Alex Hartley discuss what this means for England’s ...
10.14.2023 World Cup Daily: India comprehensively beat Pakistan by 7 wickets and we preview England vs Afghanistan Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to India beating Pakistan by 7 wickets with 19.3 overs to spare. It was a comprehensive win for the hosts who have won their first three matches. We will hear from former Pakistan Head Coach Waqar ...
10.14.2023 No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The Men's World Cup is underway! Kate Cross and Alex Hartley talk through the start of the men's World Cup, with plenty of tales from Alex's travels around India. Plus, there's lots to explore in the email inbox!
10.13.2023 World Cup Daily: Standby for India against Pakistan and New Zealand are on a roll Simon Mann, Jonathan Agnew and Prakash Wakankar are in Ahmedabad on the eve of India against Pakistan. There’s a full preview of the biggest clash in the World Cup so far, including the thoughts of former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja. ...
10.13.2023 Good Pace for Radio: England off the mark, Woody's strops & Dave's Tours! Tymal Mills is joined by Mark Wood and Chris Woakes from inside the England camp in India. Wood and Woakes discuss the win over Bangladesh, reveal niche board game knowledge and chat about the various wannabe tour guides inside the ...
10.12.2023 World Cup Daily: Australia humbled by South Africa Jonathan Agnew and Steven Finn discuss Australia's problems after a hammering defeat to South Africa leaves them winless so far at the World Cup. They also discuss how well South Africa have started the tournament. Plus, Geoff Lemon & Firdose ...
10.11.2023 England bounce back, dodgy outfield & Olympic cricket? Steve Crossman, Phil Tufnell and Katherine Sciver-Brunt look at England’s tournament so far They discuss Dawid Malan's 140 and Reece Topley's 4 wickets Plus a dodgy outfield & Olympic cricket
10.11.2023 World Cup Daily: Rohit Sharma sparkles as India ease past Afghanistan Captain Rohit Sharma strikes India’s fastest World Cup century, making 131 off just 84 balls. India look in imperious form as they chase down 273 with 15 overs to spare. Simon Mann is joined by Carlos Brathwaite, Prakash Wakankar and ...
10.10.2023 World Cup Daily: England thrash Bangladesh to get first win and Pakistan chase down record score against Sri Lanka Dawid Malan and Reece Topley star as England are off the mark at the World Cup, beating Bangladesh by 137 runs. Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steve Finn to discuss Malan’s highest ODI score. We hear from player of the ...
10.09.2023 World Cup Daily: England need a win & New Zealand do win Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn & BBC Sport journalist Matt Henry look ahead to England’s match against Bangladesh, talking about what England need to do to improve their performances at the Cricket World Cup, and how the pitch could play a ...
10.08.2023 World Cup Daily: India survive a nervy top order collapse to chase down 200 to beat Australia, helped by 97 from KL Rahul Simon Mann in Chennai as India survive a nervy top order collapse to chase down 200 to beat Australia, helped by 97 from KL Rahul Carlos Brathwaite and Prakash Wakankar discuss whether India showed today why they’re the team to ...

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