Test Match Special

Test Match Special

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  • Can England better their batting?

    Daniel Norcross is alongside Phil Tufnell, Ebony Rainford-Brent, and our reporter out in India Stephan Shemilt to discuss the current narrative around the England team and the attitudes towards 'Bazball'.

    Hear the thoughts of England head coach Bredon McCullum following the heavy defeat to India in Rajkot.

    Dan, Phil, Ebony and Stephan analyse the current level of England's batting standards, whether 'Bazball' has gone as far as it can, and how the likes of Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow can improve their form for the rest of the series in India.

    Plus, they look at what bowling changes could be made before the fourth test in Ranchi.

    41 min
  • England thrashed by India

    Jonathan Agnew is alongside Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan for reaction to England's defeat in the third test to India in Rajkot.

    Hear Ben Stokes' thoughts on the crumbling defeat on day four, plus he tells Stephan Shemilt about his frustration with some of the DRS decisions in the series so far.

    Stephan gets the India perspective from former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik who was keen to heap praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan who starred with the bat in this third test.

    Also, Jonathan, Phil and Michael talk about Mike Procter after the South African great died at the age of 77.

    41 min
  • The worst day of England’s new era?

    Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan & Phil Tufnell to reflect on a dismal day three for England against India in Rajkot.

    They hear from England’s Ben Duckett who says “the more the better” when asked about how many they can chase down in their second innings.

    Plus Stephan Shemilt speaks to former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik about how the hosts dominated despite the absence of Ravichandran Ashwin.

    39 min
  • Missed chances cost England

    Jonathan Agnew is alongside Ebony Rainford-Brent and Michael Vaughan for analysis of the first day's play between England & India in Rajkot.

    Hear from England coach Paul Collingwood on a "great day of test cricket" as he speaks to Stephan Shemilt.

    Stephan also speaks to former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik about Rohit Sharma following his imperious century.

    Plus, as it's Ben Stokes' 100th England test Ebony and Michael rank their best Ben Stokes moments.

    40 min
  • Stokes is ready for Rajkot

    Stephan Shemilt is alongside the Telegraph's Nick Hoult to look ahead to England's test against India in Rajkot.

    Ben Stokes, who is set to make his 100th test appearance for England, tells Stephan about the decision to bring Mark Wood in for Shoaib Bashir. Ben's mother, Deborah, talks to Jonathan Agnew in an exclusive interview about her son's career as he approaches this landmark.

    Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik explains how India will approach the test and how to red soil in Rajkot will affect the bounce of the ball.

    Plus, hear from TMS stat-man Phil Long after he travelled 2,000 kilometres from Visakhapatnam to Rajkot via every mode of public transport he could.

    46 min
  • Cook's recipe for success in India

    Daniel Norcross talks to Alastair Cook about what it takes to play cricket in India. Cook captained England to a test series victory in India in 2012, which is still the last time a visiting team won a test series there. Alastair talks about what England do differently to other nations visiting India, where Alastair ranks India as the toughest place to go, and being in a hotel overlooking the Himalayas with 2000 waiting outside for the team.

    33 min
  • What went wrong for England?

    Henry Moeran is joined by Phil Tufnell, Alex Hartley and the Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace.

    The team react to England's defeat to India in the second Test of the series in Visakhapatnam, a result which leaves the series level at 1-all.

    We hear from captain Ben Stokes and explore the positives England can take from this Test, such as Zak Crawley’s impressive performance so far.

    Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta also joins the pod to give the Indian perspective of the win and explains the extent that ‘Bazball’ is causing an impact.

    42 min
  • India defeat England to level series

    Jonathan Agnew is alongside Phil Tufnell and Ebony Rainford-Brent for the reaction to England's defeat to India in the second test of the series in Visakhapatnam.

    They analyse what went wrong for Ben Stokes' side which lead them to needing a huge total in the fourth innings of the match. Plus, hear from the England captain reflecting on the loss.

    Former India wicketkeeper Dinesk Karthik speaks to Stephan Shemilt about what India will take away from the test win.

    Also, Aggers, Tuffers & Ebony discuss Angelo Mathews' incredible dismissal where the Sri Lankan demolished his own stumps in a test against Afghanistan, whilst recalling other crazy moments they've seen out on the crease.

    31 min

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