Test Match Special

Test Match Special

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  • England's white ball sides: the pundits' view

    Henry Moeran speaks to TMS's pundits at Old Trafford on the state of England's white ball sides ahead of the ODI series with Australia, starting on Thursday.

    Among those giving their viewpoints are Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Sir Alastair Cook, Isa Guha and Dawid Malan.

    And we also hear from four of the new faces in England's squad: John Turner, Jordan Cox, Jacob Bethell and Dan Mousley on their experiences so far.

    54 min
  • County Cricket: Somerset stun Surrey as the sun sets

    Kevin Howells is alongside Sussex bowler Tymal Mills and Southern Vipers allrounder Emily Windsor for reaction to Somerset's incredible win over Surrey in the County Championship.

    They speak to Somerset head coach Jason Kerr after an unbelievable day of cricket in Taunton.

    Plus, Tymal's teammate Sussex captain John Simpson joins them to look ahead to the t20 Blast Finals Day.

    54 min
  • In at the deep end - the psychology of test cricket

    Simon Mann is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell & Russel Arnold to discuss the pressures of test cricket.

    From trying to settle in as a debutant to controlling the anxiety of a batter, they tell all as to what was needed to face the challenges at the highest level and where they found their strengths in tough moments. Opening up about issues facing Glenn McGrath, keeping calm when rain delays play, and being “allergic to fielding practice”.

    1 hr 11 min
  • No Balls: Kate Cross's Barmy Army

    Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are in Belfast after Kate secured her first series win as England captain. She tells us she is enjoying the responsibility of captaincy after taking six wickets in the opening match at the weekend. And we're joined by record-breaking batter Tammy Beaumont, after her latest ODI century.

    33 min
  • View from the Boundary - Clive Tyldesley

    Jonathan Agnew welcomes legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley to the TMS commentary box. They discuss the role that Reg Gutteridge had on Clive's career, how long Clive takes to prepare his notes for a football match, and his brief time commentating on cricket.

    36 min
  • England v Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka punish poor England to win final test

    Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, and former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to England's loss to a determined Sri Lanka. They discuss the takeaways England will have from this summer as a whole, as well as where this leaves Sri Lanka ahead of a test series against New Zealand.

    England's stand-in captain, Ollie Pope, believes England were "outplayed for a day and a session" as Sri Lanka win a test in England for the first time in 10 years. Player of the series Joe Root says England "aren't always going to get it right all of the time" and Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya De Silva looks back on a "very special" win in England.

    Plus, hear the lighter moments from the TMS commentary box from across this summer.

    35 min
  • England v Sri Lanka: England collapse as Moeen calls it a day

    Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan and former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction as Sri Lanka bowl England out in 34 overs and begin their chase well in their quest to win the last test of this series. They discuss England’s attitude when batting in the second innings, Jamie Smith’s innings which stopped Sri Lanka from winning the game already, and what could have led to England’s below-par performance this test.

    England Assistant Coach Paul Collingwood gives his reaction of the day’s play.

    Plus, Moeen Ali speaks to Jonathan after he announced his retirement from international cricket.

    41 min
  • England v Sri Lanka: England allow Sri Lanka back into final test

    Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to the second day’s play at The Oval between England and Sri Lanka. They discuss the potential complacency from England which let Sri Lanka back into the contest, as well as England’s batting collapse and the questionable tactics in the field.

    England bowler Ollie Stone says the side "took the aggressive option" on a day that could've look very different.

    Kate Cross reacts to her career best figures as England beat Ireland in the first One Day International of the series in Stormont.

    Plus, comedian & actor Miles Jupp speaks to Simon Mann about his podcast with Mark Wood, and how reflecting on his recent illness in his latest tour became cathartic when hearing from others who had experienced similar things.

    42 min
  • View from the Boundary - Tony Banks

    Jonathan Agnew speaks to musician, and founding member of Genesis, Tony Banks in the TMS commentary box at The Oval.

    Tony discusses having Allan Lamb invite him to England's dressing room, his classical music work, and having to swap shirts with a stranger to gain access to the MCG.

    37 min
  • England v Sri Lanka: Pope puts on a show despite limited play

    Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to the first day's play of the final test at The Oval. They discuss Pope's innings, as well as Sri Lanka's performance with the ball and Ben Duckett falling short of a century.

    Duckett speaks to Henry Moeran, saying that the reason he fell short of a century was also the reason he also scored as many runs as he did.

    Plus, Team GB Paralympic swimmers Eliza & Scarlett Humphrey speak to Jonathan from the Paralympic Village in Paris.

    38 min

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