Test Match Special

Test Match Special

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  • World Cup Daily: New Zealand all but qualify for semis

    Henry Moeran is alongside Alex Hartley and former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets and all but confirm their place in the semi finals of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Hear the thoughts of player-of-the-match Trent Boult after his 3 wickets helped New Zealand limit Sri Lanka to 171 all out. Plus, both captains, Kusal Mendis and Kane Williamson.

    Also, hear some of what Glenn Maxwell had to say to Kate Cross & Alex Hartley in an exclusive interview with the No Balls podcast after *that* double-century for Australia against Afghanistan with the all-rounder suffering from cramp.

    26 min
  • No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Glenn Maxwell Special

    Kate and Alex speak to Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell about *that* double-century he hit against Afghanistan in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. He talks about exactly why he was on one leg and what him and captain Pat Cummins were talking about on the crease to get him through what will go down as one of the greatest innings of all time.

    37 min
  • World Cup Daily: Champions Trophy qualification in England's sight

    Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan and Phil Long for reaction to England's second win of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup over Netherlands.

    Player-of-the-match and century-hitter, Ben Stokes, gives his thoughts on the win, as does Chris Woakes who took a wicket in the match. Plus, reaction from both captains, Jos Buttler and Scott Edwards.

    25 min
  • World Cup Daily: Timed out Angelo Mathews brands Bangladesh “disgraceful” in controversial win

    Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews makes unwanted history, becoming the first batter to be timed out in international cricket in their three wicket defeat to Bangladesh.

    Aatif Nawaz is joined by former England batter Lydia Greenway and Roushan Alam from The Bangla Cricket Podcast, to debate the dismissal. Fourth Umpire Adrian Holdstock explains the reasoning and both camps give their assessment.

    Plus Afghanistan Head Coach Jonathan Trott looks ahead to their clash with Australia.

    26 min
  • World Cup Daily: Birthday boy Kohli joins Sachin on 49 ODI centuries

    Simon Mann presents reaction from a thumping win for India over South Africa in Kolkata. You'll hear the thoughts of Carlos Brathwaite and Deep Dasgupta as well as Virat Kohli after levelling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries on his 35th birthday. The team discuss just how a team can beat India in this tournament and there's a focus on South Africa with legendary player AB de Villiers and cricket writer Firdose Moonda.

    40 min
  • World Cup Daily: Stokes to have surgery & can Afghanistan qualify for the semis?

    Jonathan Agnew is alongside Chris Stocks & Melinda Farrell as they preview England's match against Australia. Hear from Ben Stokes and Pat Cummins ahead of the game in Ahmedabad.

    Plus, Aatif Nawaz is joined by Lydia Greenway and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala for reaction to Afghanistan's win against Netherlands as Afghanistan hope to qualify for the semi-finals of the World Cup. Get the thoughts of player-of-the-match Mohammad Nabi, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, and Netherlands captain Scott Edwards.

    37 min
  • World Cup Daily: Are India the favourites for World Cup glory?

    Henry Moeran, Alex Hartley, and Prakash Wakankar react to India bowling Sri Lanka out for just 55 as the home favourites win by 302 runs. Hear from India captain, Rohit Sharma, as well as Sri Lanka captain, Kusal Medis.

    Plus, Joe Root talks about his and England's performances this tournament ahead of their match against Australia in Ahmedabad. Also, Geoff Lemon gives his thoughts on what could have gone wrong for England in the World Cup and looks at the David Willey situation where the bowler retired from international cricket shortly after it was announced he was not offered a central contract by the ECB.

    31 min
  • World Cup Daily: Pakistan race to victory to eliminate Bangladesh

    Nikesh Rughani brings you reaction from Eden Gardens after Pakistan’s comfortable victory over Bangladesh – a win that just about keeps their semi-final hopes alive but knocks out their opponents, as well as more from the England camp with opening batter Dawid Malan. You’ll also hear how Carlos Brathwaite got on sampling the local flavours of Maidan cricket.

    36 min

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