Test Match Special

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Test Match Special episodes

March 11, 2022 Antigua Day 4: Crawley hits a ton and England didn’t collapse!
Zak Crawley hit his second Test hundred as England dig in to wrestle back control of the first Test in Antigua.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Dean Wilson at the Sir Viv Richards Cricket Ground to look back on a day where once again the pitch made it hard work for the bowlers.
Plus we hear from an emotional Adam Gilchrist who pays tribute to his former teammate Shane Warne.
39 min
March 11, 2022 No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - World Cup frustration and a chat with an England legend
After a tough start to the World Cup, England bowler Kate Cross and Alex Hartley chat through what needs to change. Plus, former teammate Lydia Greenway joins the pod.
54 min
March 11, 2022 Antigua Day 3: Collingwood – “One of the best efforts I’ve seen in an England shirt”
Jonathan Agnew, Dean Wilson and Phil Tufnell join Eleanor Oldroyd to reflect on day three of the first Test between the West Indies and England in Antigua.
England toiled as Nkrumah Bonner's determined century put West Indies on top.
They also reflect on how the pitch affected play and what Mark Wood’s injury might mean for England.
TOPICS:
1:00 - pitch problems
6:45 - England's choice of bowlers
10:55 - West Indies resolute batting
13:35 - Nkrumah Bonner interview
15:00 - Paul Collingwood interview
17:20 - England analysis
25:12 - looking ahead to day four and beyond
27 min
March 04, 2022 Remembering Shane Warne
As cricket comes to terms with the death of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne at the age of 52, Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew and former England spinner Phil Tufnell to remember his life and career.
Former team-mate Stuart Law, friend Pat Cash and Hampshire chairman Rob Bransgrove discuss what made Warne so special. They also hear from Mike Gatting, the man dismissed by Warne’s ‘ball of the century’.
Australia captain Pat Cummins and England captain Joe Root also pay tribute to the man who took 708 test wickets, while cricket writer Geoff Lemon explains why Warne was a role model for a generation of young Australians.
TOPICS:
2.37 – Jonathan Agnew and Phil Tufnell discuss Warne’s life
4.59 – Geoff Lemon on Warne inspiring a nation
15.32 – Joe Root and Pat Cummins pay tribute
21.40 – Mike Gatting remembers Warne’s ‘ball of the century’
29.26 – Stuart Law on being a team-mate of Warne
41.27 – Rob Bransgrove on Warne’s legacy at Hampshire
45.32 – Pat Cash on being Shane Warne’s friend
55 min
March 03, 2022 No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Shall we do a World Cup?
England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley look ahead to this year's tournament. Plus, it turns out Alex remembers pretty much nothing from her success in 2017...
48 min
February 24, 2022 No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - World Cup prep and Danni Wyatt returns for a quiz
Kate's preparing to play in her first World Cup and the excitement is building. For Alex, it's quarantine and trying to keep herself entertained. Plus, a return for Danni Wyatt.
46 min
February 18, 2022 No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The Brunt and Sciver episode
England stars Nat Sciver and Katherine Brunt join Kate and Alex for a fascinating chat about life and love as international athletes. Look out for a VERY competitive quiz.
57 min
February 11, 2022 No Balls: The Cricket Podcast. Washes Wash-up and World Cup quarantine
England Kate Cross is in quarantine in New Zealand ahead of the World Cup and Alex Hartley is in Melbourne recovering from commentating on a rollercoaster Women’s Ashes. They review the series and ask if England can beat Australia in their World Cup opener in March. They also answer your e-mails and there’s some revenge among the LBWs.
49 min
January 31, 2022 No Balls: The Cricket Podcast – The Emergency Post Test Episode
England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley reflect on the near miracle of Manuka. Kate has the inside story of one of the most dramatic Tests of all time and Alex explains how she coped with the tension in the TMS commentary box. Kate talks us through how she ended up saving the game in the middle and what the dressing room was like at the end of the match. And Kate and Alex even have time to answer some of your e-mails.
42 min
January 25, 2022 England prepare for four-day Test
Henry Moeran, Alex Hartley, Kristen Beams and Melinda Farrell discuss the challenging build up to Women’s Ashes, the series so far and what makes Australia so good.
England Captain Heather Knight reflects on the start of the series and we hear from England head coach Lisa Keightley.
The team also look ahead to the women’s 50-over world cup.
55 min