Test Match Special

Test Match Special

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Test Match Special episodes

  • Men's T20 World Cup: Rampant Rashid crushes Oman

    Henry Moeran is alongside former England bowler Steven Finn & the ABC's Geoff Lemon for reaction to England's cruising victory over Oman.

    Henry speaks to Adil Rashid, who took 4 wickets and helped England bowl Oman out for just 47. Plus, he speaks to England captain Jos Buttler on a day that couldn't have gone much better for England who are looking to overturn Scotland's net run rate and qualify for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.

    They also discuss the permutations ahead of England's final group game against Namibia, and Scotland's final game against Australia.

    26 min
  • Men’s T20 World Cup: Hazlewood taunts under-pressure England

    Henry Moeran, former England fast bowler Steven Finn and BBC Sport cricket writer Matt Henry preview England’s match with Oman at the men’s T20 World Cup.

    They’re joined by Australian cricket journalist Geoff Lemon to discuss Josh Hazlewood’s comments about it “being in Australia’s interests” to see England go out of the tournament.

    We also hear from the England coach Matthew Mott on how the side will approach their two must-win games against Oman and Namibia.

    30 min
  • T20 World Cup: What’s gone wrong for England

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by two World Cup winners, Tymal Mills and Liam Plunkett, alongside Phil Tufnell, to reflect on the opening week of the Men’s T20 World Cup.

    We delve into England's title defence and examine the challenges they've faced so far. We hear from England captain Jos Buttler and Henry Moeran joins the pod from the England camp in Antigua.

    The team also discusses who should be brought in to strengthen this England side ahead of their must-win matches against Oman and Namibia.

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

    Alex Hartley is in America for the men's T20 World Cup and tells us all about going to India v Pakistan in New York.

    Meanwhile, Kate explains why a teammate thinks of her as a Grandma and tells us about the ponytail, which caused more than a stir at the weekend.

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

    Alex Hartley is in America for the men's T20 World Cup and tells us all about going to India v Pakistan in New York.

    Meanwhile, Kate explains why a teammate thinks of her as a Grandma and tells us about the ponytail, which caused more than a stir at the weekend.

    32 min
  • T20 World Cup: India punish Pakistan & Scotland fly past Oman

    Reaction as India beat Pakistan & Scotland beat Oman to pile more pressure on England.

    Daniel Norcross is alongside former England spinner Alex Hartley & Prakash Wakankar for reaction to India beating Pakistan. They discuss the spectacle of the game taking place in New York and how India squeezed Pakistan's batters to narrowly win.

    Simon Mann is joined by former Scotland international Qasim Sheikh and former England batter Lydia Greenway as Scotland hammered Oman, winning inside 14 overs. They discuss the strength of Scotland's batting order, how net run rate could effect their chances of qualification, and hear from Scotland's Brandon McMullen who hit an unbeaten 61 from 31 balls.

    26 min
  • T20 World Cup: England well beaten by Australia

    Henry Moeran, former England fast bowler Steven Finn and Australian journalist and broadcaster Geoff Lemon review Australia beating England at the T20 World Cup.

    Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali reflect on England suffering a 36-run defeat against Australia in Barbados.
    And the team also look at the upcoming match between India and Pakistan in New York, which could be one of the highlights of the tournament.

    34 min
  • Men’s T20 World Cup: England set for key Australia showdown

    Henry Moeran, former England fast bowler Steven Finn and Australian journalist and broadcaster Geoff Lemon preview Saturday’s match between England and Australia at the T20 World Cup.

    We hear from Jonny Bairstow who recalls visiting Barbados as a child, and Jofra Archer who tells us about feeling emotional at bowling in Barbados again.

    And the team also look at Scotland, and whether they could cause a shock by qualifying for the Super 8s.

    36 min
  • T20 World Cup: *EMERGENCY POD* USA stun Pakistan

    Simon Mann is alongside former Netherlands allrounder Ryan Ten Doeschate and Aatif Nawaz for reaction to the USA’s sensational super over victory against Pakistan in the Men’s T20 World Cup.

    They discuss how the US got the dramatic win, and what it does for cricket in America. Whilst also picking apart Pakistan’s below par performance.

    Hear the thoughts of USA captain and player of the match Monank Patel.

    Plus, Dan Norcross, Alex Hartley, and Alison Mitchell discuss what it was like to watch such a spectacle in New York.

    23 min
  • T20 World Cup: Points shared as rain soaks England Scotland encounter

    Henry Moeran is alongside former England bowler Steven Finn, ex Scotland batter Qasim Sheikh, and journalist Nikhil Uttamchandani for reaction as England & Scotland's T20 World Cup opener is abandoned because of rain in Barbados.

    England head coach Matthew Mott tells Henry of his disappointment that the weather affected the game, but saw good signs from England's bowling attack - which included Jofra Archer who's returned to the England side following long injury troubles.

    Whilst Scotland captain Richie Berrington talks of his frustration to not get a result after Scotland's impressive batting performance.

    26 min

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