Test Match Special

Simon Mann is alongside former England players Vic Marks and Steven Finn, as well as TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz and statistician Andy Zaltzman to look ahead to England’s three test tour of Pakistan.

They discuss England's last series in the country in 2022, as well as the conditions England can expect during the tour and the shape Pakistan are in with Jason Gillespie as head coach.

With the Women’s T20 World Cup taking place in the UAE, Henry Moeran looks back at the last tournament held in South Africa in 2023.

He’s joined by England World Cup winner Lauren Winfield-Hill and award winning Australia broadcaster and writer Geoff Lemon.

Australia won the event beating hosts South Africa in the final after they’d surprised England in a dramatic semi. Australia having won a tight semi-final against India. We also look at what the tournament did for cricket in South Africa.

EVERY match of the tournament is live on BBC Sounds from 3rd to 20th October.

Henry Moeran is joined by 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, 2009 T20 World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent and broadcaster Daniel Norcross to look ahead to the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE.

Australia are defending champions and favourites, but could face competition from the likes of England, India or 2023 runners up South Africa. Plus, could we see some surprises from the likes of Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka or qualifiers Scotland?

EVERY match of the tournament is live on BBC Sounds from 3rd to 20th October.

Mark Chapman is joined by former England internationals Phil Tufnell and Georgia Elwiss, as well as Kent's Sam Billings to discuss the cricketing summer overall. Has it been an underwhelming summer? Is there too much cricket internationally and domestically? How will Brendan McCullum balance coaching the Test team and white-ball teams? The panel are also joined by former Hampshire player Kevan James who now covers them for BBC Radio Solent after their takeover by GMR who co-own IPL team Delhi Capitals. And we hear from England captain Heather Knight ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup which starts this week. You can hear ball-by-ball commentary of all of the games from that tournament on Sports Extra and BBC Sounds starting with Bangladesh vs Scotland on Thursday - England's opener against Bangladesh is on Saturday.

01:45 - The end of the English cricketing summer

Simon Mann is alongside England bowler Mark Wood and former England captain Alastair Cook to look back on this summer's international cricket.

They discuss the players brought in to the England sides, as well as what can be taken away from test series wins against Sri Lanka and the West Indies. Plus, how the red ball side is shaping up ahead of 2025's summer test series against India & The Ashes in Australia next winter.

Simon Mann is alongside former England bowler Steven Finn, World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent, and TMS commentator Geoff Lemon to reflect on England’s ODI series loss to Australia.

They discuss the lessons incoming head coach Brendon McCullum will learn, plus how current cricket schedules effect how much 50 over cricket can be played.

It's finally here! Kate and Alex take on umpires Anna Harris and Sue Redfern in the first No Balls Players-Umpires golf day. But who will come out on top?

Kate also tells us about second part of England's white-ball tour of Ireland and her feelings now her stint as captain has finished.

It's finally here! Kate and Alex take on umpires Anna Harris and Sue Redfern in the first No Balls Players-Umpires golf day. But who will come out on top?

Kate also tells us about second part of England's white-ball tour of Ireland and her feelings now her stint as captain has finished.

Kevin Howells gets reaction from across the country as Surrey win their third Division One County Championship in a row.

He hears from Surrey's Gareth Batty and outgoing Director of Cricket Alec Stewart. As well as Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace, whose side are promoted to Division One, and Lancashire Head Coach Dale Benkenstein and captain Keaton Jennings as they beat Somerset to give Surrey the title. Plus, Hampshire allrounder Liam Dawson reflects on his team's year as they hope to chase down Surrey in 2025.

Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook talk through a big win for Australia at Trent Bridge. Plus, we hear from captains Harry Brook and Mitchell Marsh.