Test Match Special

Test Match Special

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  • What are the greatest ever Lord's moments?

    Simon Mann, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Jonathan Agnew, and Andy Zaltzman debate their greatest and favourite moments that have happened at Lord's.

    From the England Men's 2019 World Cup win, to the Women's World Cup glory in 2017. From Jonny Bairstow's infamous Ashes stumping in 2023, to Ben Stokes bowling the then New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum in 2015. Plus, an unforgettable story of when Aggers held some Bob Massie memorabilia.

    46 min
  • England drop Carse after nightclub incident & Pakistan's struggles

    Mark Chapman, former England captain Michael Vaughan, former England bowlers Phil Tufnell and Steven Finn discuss the fallout from Brydon Carse's nightclub incident, how England can rectify their off-pitch behaviour problem and, how it all overshadows their dominant Test match win over Pakistan.

    Brydon Carse has been dropped from the England team ahead of the second Test against Pakistan after being arrested and de-arrested on a night out in Derby. Former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior calls for his sacking and for action from the ECB, so what can incoming head coach Stephen Fleming do to cull inappropriate behaviour amongst England cricketers?
    On the field, England secured a dominant first Test win over Pakistan at Headingley. Whilst England looked impressive, Pakistan put in a poor performance which raises doubts about the state of Test cricket in the country. Aatif Nawaz joins the podcast to look at Pakistan's performance and how they can improve.

    56 min
  • England's Men: The state of the nation

    Cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan & Sir Alastair Cook, as well as Chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew to look at the current state of play of England's Test side.

    Hear from the skipper Joe Root, plus Brendon McCullum who still serves as England's white-ball coach.

    1 hr 11 min
  • A rout for Root in first Test back as skipper

    Simon Mann presents reaction from Headingley where England have beaten Pakistan inside three days in Joe Root’s first Test back as captain of the side.

    Hear from former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew, and former captain and PCB chief executive Ramiz Raja. Andy Zaltzman breaks down the Test with a stat-attack.

    Plus, hear the thoughts of Joe Root, Ollie Robinson, Marcus Trescothick, and Salman Ali Agha.

    38 min
  • England lead grows at a gloomy Headingley

    Simon Mann presents reaction to the second day’s play from Headingley where 91 from Harry Brook and Jordan Cox’s first Test 50 helps grow England’s lead over Pakistan.

    Hear from England Test bowler Mark Wood, former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, and BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew. Andy Zaltzman breaks down the day with a stat-attack.

    Plus, Cox gives his reaction to his innings 73 from 100 balls.

    27 min
  • Mark Wood on injury, Ashes, and Stephen Fleming

    Jonathan Agnew and Steven Finn chat with Mark Wood about his injury recovery and the mental challenges of a long period out of the game. He also talks very honestly about the 25/26 Ashes down under and the incoming England Test head coach Stephen Fleming.

    1 hr 1 min
  • 5 a piece for Tongue & Robinson

    Simon Mann presents reaction to the first day’s play from Headingley where England’s quicks Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson both take five-wicket hauls against Pakistan.

    Hear from former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, and BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew.

    Plus, Josh Tongue reveals the groundsman at Headingley has split the ball in half for him and Ollie Robinson to share after their 5fers, and Imam-ul-Haq reflects on the day after an opening stand of 42 in tricky batting conditions.

    28 min
  • Root wants England to be 'good role models'

    Henry Moeran is alongside cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt and TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz to look ahead to the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley.

    Hear from England captain Joe Root and Jordan Cox, plus the team discuss Pakistan captain Babar Azam missing the Test through injury.

    44 min
  • Australia embarrassed, Brook opens up and Hundred reflections

    Mark Chapman is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, former England spinner Phil Tufnell discussing Bangladesh thrashing Australia, the new 'era' for England as they prepare for their Test Match against Pakistan and reflecting on the winners of The Hundred last weekend...

    55 min
  • Harry Brook reflects on the last year

    England white-ball captain Harry Brook speaks exclusively to the BBC's cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt.

    He talks about his early life and getting into the game, but also the fallout from the Wellington incident, missing out on the Test captaincy, and understanding why supporters get frustrated with his batting.

    27 min

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