Test Match Special

Test Match Special

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Test Match Special episodes

  • T20 World Cup: England Book Their Semi-Final Spot

    Henry Moeran, Steven Finn, Fazeer Mohammed and Peter Della Penna react to England reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, after a 10-wicket victory against the US.

    Hear from hat-trick hero Chris Jordan, who finished with figures of 4-10.

    19 min
  • T20 World Cup: *EMERGENCY POD* Afghanistan shock Australia

    Charlie is joined by Paul Horton and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala to discuss how Afghanistan showed one of the best sides in the world that they are no push over and are in these Super 8s on merit. Plus, get the post-match thoughts of Afghanistan bowler and player of the match Gulbadin Niab.

    12 min
  • TMS World Cup: England prepare for USA challenge

    We’re in the heart of Bridgetown, Barbados, as England prepare to take on the tournament’s surprise team, USA. Daniel Norcross is joined by Alex Hartley and American cricket journalist Peter Della Penna to look ahead to the match, plus we hear from Harry Brook and USA’s Nitish Kumar. Plus there’s an passing visit from a marching band.

    35 min
  • T20 World Cup: England fall short against South Africa

    Henry Moeran presents reaction to England’s loss in the final-over against South Africa.

    Henry is joined by Steven Finn and Geoff Lemon to discuss what England must do to improve and stand any chance of going deep into the tournament. Plus, get the post-match thoughts of England captain Jos Buttler and Henry and the team also look at what shape South Africa are in as we reach the business end of the tournament.

    23 min
  • T20 World Cup: England target key victory against South Africa

    Henry Moeran, Steven Finn and Geoff Lemon look ahead to England's second Super Eights game with South Africa, with Jos Buttler's side looking to build on their impressive display against the West Indies.

    We hear from Jofra Archer who talks about "giving back" to the England team after his injury problems. And after India started the Super Eights with a comfortable win over Afghanistan, Dan Norcross and the TMS team in Barbados wrap up the action.

    29 min
  • T20 World Cup: England Convincingly Beat The West Indies

    Henry Moeran, Geoff Lemon and Steven Finn react to England’s convincing 8 wicket win against the West Indies in their first match of the Super 8’s. Hear from Player of the Match Phil Salt, who finished on an unbeaten 87 off 47 balls.

    There’s also reaction to South Africa’s 18 run victory against the United States.

    21 min
  • T20 World Cup: The Super Eights begin!

    Henry Moeran, Steven Finn and Geoff Lemon are on a beach in St Lucia to look ahead to the Super Eights stage of the men's T20 World Cup.

    Hear from Reece Topley on England's mentality after coming close to going out of the tournament, as well as the influence of his parents at the tournament.

    Caribbean broadcaster Joel Manning joins the pod to discuss the West Indies' chances after winning four out of four matches in the group stage.

    And we also look ahead to the other group, which includes India and Australia, alongside Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

    32 min
  • No Balls: Nappies, tattoos and Barbados

    Alex's World Cup adventure has reached Barbados. She tells us about the Caribbean and dodging the rain showers of Florida.

    They also look at what's to come in the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup and we find out about which members of the England dressing room have tattoos.

    32 min
  • No Balls: Ponytails, World Cups and Grandma Kate

    Alex is heading to the men’s T20 World Cup and tells us all about where she’ll be heading in the coming weeks.

    Kate gives us the lowdown on England’s ODI series win against Pakistan. And we find out how the England squad keep themselves entertained during rain delays.

    32 min
  • T20 World Cup: England squeak through after Scotland fall short

    Henry Moeran, Geoff Lemon and Steven Finn react to England reaching the men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights after Scotland narrowly fell short against Australia.

    There’s reaction from a rain-hit Antigua, where England overcame the weather and Namibia to put themselves into the next round.

    Nikesh Rughani, Qasim Sheikh and Aatif Nawaz meanwhile look at Scotland’s heartbreaking defeat to Australia, which sees them exit the tournament.

    34 min

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