Test Match Special

Elly Oldroyd is joined by former England bowler Steven Finn & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day 4 of the 3rd and final Test between England and New Zealand.

We hear from England captain Ben Stokes, who reflects on the tour and the year, and we also get the thoughts of Head Coach Brendon Mccullum too, who looks ahead to 2025.

They discuss Jacob Bethell’s impressive performances, Will O’Rourke’s fiery display with the ball and Steven tells us about his good friend Tim Southee, after he bows out of Test cricket on a high.

Elly Oldroyd is joined by former England batter Mark Ramprakash & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day 3 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand.

England Assistant Coach Marcus Trescothick gives his thoughts on the day’s play and the injury to captain Ben Stokes.

They discuss what that injury could mean moving forwards, New Zealand’s decision to not declare and Zak Crawley’s never-ending struggles against Matt Henry. Mark also reminisces on the time he spent giving Kane Williamson batting tips when he was playing in England at the start of his career.

They also touch on England Women’s impressive day with the bat on Day 1 of their Test against South Africa.

Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

Simon Mann is joined by former England fast bowler Steven Finn & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day two of the third and final Test between England New Zealand.

England assistant coach Paul Collingwood gives his thoughts on the day’s play.

They discuss Zak Crawley’s series and his struggles against New Zealand quick Matt Henry, the fielding tactics used against the Kiwi’s tail, and England’s trend of finishing Test series poorly.

Plus, after Henry’s success over Crawley, who did Steven have similar dominance over?

Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

Henry Moeran is joined by former England and Surrey batter Mark Ramprakash & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day 1 of the third and final Test between England New Zealand.

We hear from fast bowler Matthew Potts, who took 3 wickets on his return to the side.

There’s discussion around England’s fast bowling unit, Ben Stokes’ long spell and their persistence with the short-ball tactic against the tail. They also look at Rachin Ravindra’s continued disappointment with the bat for New Zealand, Tim Southee’s remarkable six-hitting record and England Women’s one-off Test against South Africa.

Plus, there had to be some chat about Strictly Come Dancing, with a former winner on the pod.

Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

Henry Moeran is joined by the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for a bonus podcast.

Stephan chats with ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould about the ongoing row with the PCA over The Hundred salaries and no-objection certificates.

What’s the latest with the sale of the eight Hundred teams? Will the Champions Trophy take place?

You can find out on this bonus episode.

Don’t forget, there’s live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand available on the BBC Sport website & app.

Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winner Alex Hartley & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to the Third and final Test between New Zealand and England.

They discuss future selection headaches with the form of Jacob Bethell and why Matthew Potts replaces Chris Woakes for this Test.

We hear from captain Ben Stokes on England's 17th and final Test of 2024.

Plus, which New Zealander is nicknamed the sexy camel?

And Alex gives the lowdown as England women prepare for their Test match against South Africa on Sunday.

Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

Mark Chapman (not to be confused with New Zealand batter, Mark Chapman) is alongside former England spinner Phil Tufnell, 2009 World Cup winner and England batter Lydia Greenway, and the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to discuss England Men’s Test tour in New Zealand. They look ahead to the final Test in Hamilton after what’s already been a great series for Ben Stokes’ side, as well as the success of the bowling attack.

They analyse England Women’s tour of South Africa and ask if fast bowler Lauren Filer is the fastest in the world? Plus, Charlie Dean’s incredible hat-trick.

Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside former England fast bowler Steven Finn & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to England victory over New Zealand in the second Test of the series in Wellington.

Harry Brook looks back on his “best” century for England which saved the side in the first innings.

England captain Ben Stokes hails his “exceptional” bowlers.

They also discuss England’s bowling attack and the influence of Jimmy Anderson in the dressing room, whether Jacob Bethell will keep his place for the third Test of the series, and Australia’s hammering of India in Adelaide. Plus, which Director of Cricket banned football as a warmup which annoyed Steven?

Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

It’s been 10 years since the death of former Australia player Phillip Hughes. The 25 year old passed away after being struck on the neck by a short ball during a Sheffield Shield match.

It was a tragedy which sent shock waves across the cricketing world and the anniversary is being marked with commemorations throughout Australia.

In a special tribute ABC commentator Andrew Moore speaks with Tom Cooper who was Hughes’s batting partner that fateful day, legendary fast bowler Glenn McGrath and former Australia coach Darren Lehmann who reveals Hughes was set to be told about an international recall the day he died.

Henry Moeran is alongside ex-England fast bowler Steven Finn & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day 1 of England’s 2nd Test against New Zealand in Wellington, having won the first in Christchurch by 8 wickets.

We hear from England centurion Harry Brook, who reflects on his methods as a batter and why he’s been so successful this winter.

They also discuss Ollie Pope’s form in the middle order, Brydon Carse’s continued success in international cricket and New Zealand’s top order struggles.

Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.