Test Match Special

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January 10, 2022 5 Live Cricket: Fourth Test reflections and Women's Ashes preview
Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell and Paul Farbrace to look back on the dramatic 4th Ashes Test. We hear from the man at the centre of the drama, James Anderson and consider what changes England will make for Hobart later this week. Plus, Tammy Beaumont joins the podcast from Canberra ahead of the Women’s Ashes.
50 min
January 09, 2022 England hold on to avoid Ashes whitewash
Reaction from Simon Mann, Jonathan Agnew and Steve Finn as England survive a nail-biting final day at Sydney.
Jack Leach, Stuart Broad and James Anderson held out for the final 64 balls as England closed on 270-9.
We hear from a relieved Joe Root who praises his side's "character", Australia captain Pat Cummins and player of the match Usman Khawaja after his twin tons. Plus Andy Zaltzman on other gripping Test climaxes and Henry Moeran finds out about the Bashes, a battle between the Barmy Army and the Richies.
41 min
January 08, 2022 Khawaja ton leaves England battling to save Test
Reaction from Simon Mann, Jonathan Agnew and Steve Finn as England set unlikely target to win fourth test at Sydney.
Australia declare for second time in the match on 265-6, setting England 388 runs for victory. Tourists reach 30-0 at close.
We hear from Usman Khawaja who became the first batter to score twin tons at Sydney in the men's Ashes and caretaker coach Graham Thorpe who believes England can bat out the final day.
Plus 'Billings Watch' as we track the progress and hear from Sam Billings as he travels across Australia to join up with England and Jim Maxwell on his memories of the SCG after being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
44 min
January 07, 2022 Brilliant Bairstow century rescues England after early collapse
Reaction from Simon Mann, Jonathan Agnew and Steve Finn as Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes lead the fightback on the third day of the Sydney test.
We hear from a "proud" Bairstow who hit a gutsy century as England's middle order showed character, following another top order collapse which left them 36-4. Vice-captain Steve Smith provides the view from the Australian dressing room.
Plus Glenn McGrath as the SCG turned pink for Jane McGrath day, Ian Chappell reflects on Aussie great Richie Benaud and Andy Zaltzman on the stats behind Bairstow's extraordinary knock.
43 min
January 06, 2022 Khawaja's comeback century puts Australia in control
Reaction from Simon Mann, Jonathan Agnew and Steve Finn as England toil on the second day at Sydney.
We hear from Stuart Broad, who claimed England's first five wicket haul of the series and centurion Usman Khawaja, playing his first test since 2019.
Plus World Cup winner Alex Hartley and Henry Moeran on the rescheduled Women's Ashes.
32 min
January 05, 2022 England battle hard on rain-affected first day at Sydney
Reaction from Simon Mann, Steve Finn and Geoff Lemon after a rain affected first day at Sydney.
We hear from Mark Wood, who calls England’s build up to the fourth test “carnage” with staff members isolating because of coronavirus and David Warner, who praises England’s pace bowlers. Plus England Managing Director Ashley Giles talks about the future of captain Joe Root, coach Chris Silverwood and admits “systemic change” is needed in the English game.
48 min
January 03, 2022 England play for pride as the Ashes reaches Sydney
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by former England fast bowler Steven Finn, commentator Simon Mann and TMS scorer Andy Zaltzman to preview the 4th Ashes Test in Sydney.
We hear from captain Joe Root on England's disrupted build-up to this Test and how he's not looking beyond the next two Tests, as questions about his captaincy continue.
The team look at Stuart Broad's possible return to the side for the Sydney Test. And we look back on some classic Sydney Ashes moments in the latest Ashes Tour Tales.
TIMECODES
04:00 - The disruption in the build-up to the Test
06:30 - Joe Root interview ahead of the match
24:00 - Discussion on Stuart Broad
32:30 - Ashes Tour Tales from Sydney
52 min
January 03, 2022 No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - a friend of the podcast shares their amazing story.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley speak to their close friend and colleague H Cowen as they talk through a change in their life. This one really is a really special episode.
55 min
December 29, 2021 TMS at the Ashes. The morning after in Melbourne
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Phil Tufnell, Glenn McGrath and Andy Zaltzman to reflect on England’s shattering defeat at the MCG and how the drama is being reported down under.
30 min
December 28, 2021 England emphatically collapse and Australia retain the Ashes
Reaction from Simon Mann, Jonathan Agnew & Steve Finn after the test in Melbourne.
Australia continued their rampant bowling as England collapse to an embarrassing 68 all out.
We get reaction from Joe Root and Chris Silverwood following an abysmal batting performace which led to Australia winning by an innings and 14 runs.
Also hear from Australian captain, Pat Cummins, and Melbourne local, Scott Boland, after he took 6 six wickets for 7 runs from only 4 overs.
44 min