Test Match Special

Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt, to preview England’s 2nd Test against New Zealand in Wellington, having won the first in Christchurch by 8 wickets.

England captain Ben Stokes looks back on that dominant performance, as England look to win a series in New Zealand for the first time since 2008. He also reflects on the epic Test match at this ground 18 months ago, which New Zealand won by just 1 run.

They also discuss Brydon Carse and how he’s better suited to international cricket, Zak Crawley’s dismal record and the problems New Zealand will need to put right to bounce back. Plus, hear from England Women’s captain Heather Knight after her side lost their first ODI against South Africa.

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

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross discuss England’s dominant displays in England’s T20 series win against South Africa Women, and how the tour is great preparation ahead of the Women’s Ashes next month.

Plus, they ask you for your best cricketing look-alikes after Jacob Bethell was likened to… Pat Butcher.

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Listen to every game of England's tour of South Africa on BBC Sounds, with commentary of the first ODI in Kimberley at 11:45am on Wednesday 4th December.

Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell, Steven Finn and Stephan Shemilt to discuss Brydon Carse and Jacob Bethell’s impressive performances in England’s opening Test victory in New Zealand.

The panel also discuss Zak Crawley’s poor run of form with the bat and where Ollie Pope’s natural position is within England’s batting order.

New Zealand sports journalist Alex Chapman joins the panel to analyse the home side’s state of mind ahead of the upcoming second test in Wellington on Thursday.

Henry Moeran is alongside former England spinner Phil Tufnell & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to England victory over New Zealand in the first Test of the series in Christchurch.

Brydon Carse reflects on a match which saw him take 10 wickets overseas, an achievement neither James Anderson nor Stuart Broad have done.

England captain Ben Stokes looks back on the dominant win in the town of his birth.

They also discuss Carse’s work ethic, the confidence debutant Jacob Bethell will take from his half century which got England over the line, and the problems New Zealand will need to put right to bounce back in the second Test.

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

Henry Moeran is alongside the BBC’s Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew and the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to England’s brilliant performance on day three of the Test against New Zealand which has the away side set for victory.

Harry Brook discusses his innings of 171 as England built a first innings lead.

They discuss Harry Brook, whose knock means he now has more overseas centuries than David Warner, as well as Chris Woakes’ brilliant day with the ball and Brydon Carse’s effect on England’s bowling attack.

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

Henry Moeran is alongside former England batter Mark Ramprakash & Stephan Shemilt to review the second day of England’s first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

England vice-captain Ollie Pope, who scored 77, speaks to Stephan about bouncing back after a disappointing series in Pakistan.

They also discuss Harry Brook's fortuitous yet typical innings, how New Zealand will be ‘kicking themselves’ with six dropped catches despite Glenn Phillips’ "worldy" of a catch. Where does Jofra Archer fit into England's new-look bowling attack? Plus, Mark remembers the 2002 Test in Christchurch where the late great Graham Thorpe scored an unbeaten 200.

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

Henry Moeran is alongside former England bowler Phil Tufnell & Stephan Shemilt to review the first day of England’s first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

England spinner Shoaib Bashir speaks to Stephan after his four-wicket haul and unexpected standout performance on a green wicket which had lots of movement and bounce.

They also discuss the England fight back after New Zealand built partnerships early on in the day and how Jacob Bethell will be feeling before he bats for England for the first time.

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

Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew & Stephan Shemilt to preview England’s first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

England captain Ben Stokes speaks to Stephan as England look to win a series in New Zealand for the first time since 2008, whilst Joe Root reacts to former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann’s comment that Root ‘isn’t one of the greats’.

They discuss the “messy” plans behind Jacob Bethell making his debut at number three and Ollie Pope having to keep wicket, as well as New Zealand’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship. Plus, the 13-year-old who has become the youngest ever player to get an IPL deal in the Rajasthan Royals.

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

Alistair Bruce Ball, Phil Tufnell, Lydia Greenway and Stephan Shemilt preview England’s Test with New Zealand. They look at how England will bounce back after series defeat to Pakistan and how a new wicket keeper will fit into the squad.

They also reflect on the first Test between India and Australia – what next for Australia after their defeat?

Plus, following England’s women’s first win since World Cup disappointment, hear from Nat Sciver-Brunt after her half-century helped secure victory in the first T20 against South Africa.

And the panel react to the IPL auction after 13 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi was selected, with 42 year old James Anderson missing out.

Henry Moeran brings a round-up from Perth as India dominate against Australia. Plus, all the news from England's men in New Zealand and a win for England's Women in South Africa.