Test Match Special

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October 30, 2023 World Cup Daily: Just what is going wrong for England? Plus another superb win for Afghanistan against Sri Lanka
Scott Read brings you reaction after Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to move fifth in the World Cup standings. Former IPL batter Abishek Jhunjhunwala and former Ireland wicket-keeper Niall O'Brien give their reaction and there's also the latest from the England camp after yet another big defeat. And are India the best equipped side to win the tournament on home soil?
32 min
October 29, 2023 World Cup Daily: More England disappointment as India remain unbeaten
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn and Prakash Wakankar after England registered a fifth loss in the World Cup.
Hear from Jos Butler and Chris Woakes who reflect on a disappointing tournament for England.
Plus, hear from India captain Rohit Sharma after they remain unbeaten at the top of the table.
24 min
October 28, 2023 World Cup Daily: Are Australia World Cup contenders?
Henry Moeran is joined by Alex Hartley and Geoff Lemon to react to Australia’s thrilling victory over New Zealand after posting the highest number of runs ever scored in a World Cup match. Hear from Travis Head, Pat Cummins and Tom Latham as Australia take their fourth consecutive World Cup victory.
Plus, Aatif Nawaz is joined by Roushan Alam and Ryan ten Doeschate after another historic World Cup performance from Netherlands after beating Bangladesh.
And, ahead of England’s match against India, Jonathan Agnew is in Lucknow with Steven Finn and Prakash Wakankar.
38 min
October 27, 2023 World Cup Daily: South Africa edge Pakistan and England’s muddled thinking
South Africa cling on to beat Pakistan by one wicket in a thriller at Chennai.
Simon Mann is joined by Carlos Brathwaite and Cricbuzz journalist Telford Vice as the Proteas go top of the table. Reaction too from Temba Bavuma, Tabraiz Shamsi and a disconsolate Babar Azam.
Plus, where have England gone wrong in their title defence? Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn and BBC Sport’s Matt Henry attempt to find answers.
36 min
October 26, 2023 World Cup Daily: Woeful England humiliated by Sri Lanka
England face an early exit from the World Cup after a shambolic eight wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in Bengaluru.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn and Paul Farbrace, to reflect on a day when England’s World Cup defence is all but over. Head Coach Matthew Mott says they “have no excuses” as England slip from 45 for none to 156 all out.
We also hear from Jos Buttler and a very happy Angelo Matthews.
36 min
October 25, 2023 World Cup Daily: Supersonic Glenn Maxwell fires Australia to record breaking win and England prepare for Sri Lanka
Jonathan Agnew and Steven Finn are in Bangalore ahead of England’s must win tie with Sri Lanka.
All-rounder Moeen Ali believes England have the fight to turn things around – we hear from him, plus Phil Tufnell, Tymal Mills and Sam Billings.
Then it’s off to Delhi where Glenn Maxwell blasted the fastest World Cup hundred from 40 balls as Australia hammered the Netherlands by a record breaking 309 runs. Henry Moeran, Geoff Lemon and Alex Hartley have all the reaction as the Aussies bowl out the Netherlands for just 90, to make it three wins in a row.
34 min
October 25, 2023 No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Men's World Cup latest and Alex is a coach!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are on opposite sides of India taking in the Men's World Cup and have plenty of tales to tell. Plus, Alex talks through becoming a coach at the PSL.
45 min
October 24, 2023 World Cup Daily: England’s contract commitments & Success for South Africa
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn and South African journalist Firdose Moonda to reflect on South Africa’s win over Bangladesh.
Also hear from England’s managing director Rob Key on their poor start to the World Cup and the decision to hand out several multi-year central contracts.
Plus, following Monday’s announcement of the death of legendary spin bowler Bishan Singh Bedi, Jonathan speaks to Farook Engineer, who kept wicket for him throughout his career.
42 min
October 22, 2023 World Cup Daily: India and Kohli march on, and where do England go from here
Henry Moeran presents reaction to India beating New Zealand at the Cricket World Cup.
The win coming in huge part down to yet another brilliant innings in a run chase from Virat Kohli. The pod hears from Prakash Wakankar and Alex Hartley reflecting on the match and if India are unstoppable in the competition. The pod also includes interviews with captains Rohit Sharma and Tom Latham
There is more frustration for England at the world cup - fast bowler Reece Topley's being ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a broken finger – we analyse where things have gone wrong for England so far and who could be called up to replace Topley.
34 min
October 21, 2023 World Cup Daily: England World Cup hopes hang by a thread after record defeat
Jonathan Agnew presents the TMS World Cup Daily podcast where England were beaten emphatically by 229 runs chasing 400 to win the match.
Lots of questions to be answered on England’s performance so Jonathan is joined by former England player Steven Finn and South Africa cricket writer and broadcaster Firdose Moonda. They also get reaction from both teams with captains Jos Buttler and Aiden Markram and Adam Mountford speaks to England Head Coach Matthew Mott.
Plus they head to Lucknow where Sri Lanka have their first win of the tournament after beating the Netherlands by 5 wickets. Former England and West Indies coach Ottis Gibson and former Dutch player Ryan ten Doeschate join Melissa Story to look back on the match.
42 min