Test Match Special

Test Match Special

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  • 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.

    39 min
  • 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?

    44 min
  • 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.

    46 min
  • 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.

    43 min
  • 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.

    20 min
  • 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.

    48 min
  • 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.

    37 min
  • 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.

    34 min
  • Shubman Gill, The Prince

    We profile India’s new test captain Shubman 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.

    33 min
  • 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.

    35 min

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