Test Match Special

Test Match Special

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  • Women’s Ashes: Demolition down under as Aus complete clean sweep

    Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne to discuss Australia’s dismantling of England in the Women’s Ashes.

    England captain Heather Knight tells Henry she’ll take time to see “what’s best for the team” regarding her role in the side.

    They analyse whether Knight stepping down as captain is right for England, whether the same goes for head coach Jon Lewis, and England’s ability to perform in high pressure moments.

    Plus, Cricket Her editor Raf Nicholson analyses how deep England’s issues might go.

    46 min
  • Women’s Ashes: 1 minute to midnight at the MCG for England

    Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to day two of the only Women’s Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

    Lauren Filer tells Henry the team will “keep on fighting” as England face a whitewash in Australia.

    They discuss England’s ‘worst day of the series’ and difficulties in the field with seven catches dropped on day two. Also, Annabel Sutherland reacts to her innings of 163.

    Plus, former Australia international Louise Broadfoot talks about the Women’s match between an Afghanistan 11 and Cricket Without Borders at Junction Oval.

    Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. Day 2 at the Test starts at 3:30am on Friday!

    39 min
  • Women’s Ashes: Dominant day for Australia in Test opener

    Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to day one of the only Women’s Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

    Lauren Bell reacts to a tiresome day which reaped some reward for her, whilst Darcie Brown looks back on a positive day for the home side.

    They discuss England struggling against the spin of Alana King again this series, as well as Lauren Bell’s good individual performances despite the team struggling.

    Plus, former England Men’s white-ball coach and former Australia Women’s coach Matthew Mott says “never say never” with links to the England role should Jon Lewis vacate the position.

    Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. Day 2 at the Test starts at 3:30am on Friday!

    32 min
  • What next for England after crushing WAshes defeat?

    Mark Chapman is joined by Ebony Rainford-Brent and Michael Vaughan to discuss the biggest stories this week in cricket. Tammy Beaumont joins the podcast to reflect on England’s Women’s Ashes campaign and what comes next. They discuss the disappointing series and what the future looks like for England’s women. Plus, after the Brendon McCullum white ball era started with two losses for England, hear from Mark Wood. And with Big Bash League success for Mitchell Owen and Hobart Hurrianes, Greg Tattersall from his former cricket club Norden drops by too.

    54 min
  • Women’s Ashes: Mooney eclipses England as whitewash dread continues

    Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England's sixth successive defeat in the Women's Ashes.

    They discuss just how far Australia are above England, and what the inquest might look like when the squad returns from Australia.

    England head coach Jon Lewis speak to Henry about his position as head coach, and responds his criticism of his sides' fitness.

    Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The third T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Saturday 25th January!

    41 min
  • Women’s Ashes: Rain defies England as Aus officially win

    Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England remaining winless this series Australia winning the Women’s Ashes.

    England captain Heather Knight gives her reaction, as does Australia’s Grace Harris. They discuss what positives England can take from their ‘best performance’ of the tour.

    Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The third T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Saturday 25th January!

    27 min
  • Women’s Ashes: England pain as Australia retain urn

    Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to Australia retaining the Women’s Ashes.

    England captain Heather Knight gives her reaction, as does Australia’s captain on-the-day Tahlia McGrath. They discuss what England need to do to get closer to Australia in all areas of the game.

    Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The second T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Thursday 23rd January.

    26 min
  • Women’s Ashes: Gardner defies gravity in wicked Aus win

    Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England’s third ODI defeat to Australia as England go 6-0 down and Heather Knight’s Ashes hopes hang in the balance.

    Alex hailed Ash Gardner’s catch as the “greatest in Women’s cricket” as Australia took hold of this Ashes series. Hear from the allrounder, plus England’s Nat Sciver Brunt reflects on a tough loss.

    Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The first T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Monday 20th January!

    31 min

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