Test Match Special

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Test Match Special episodes:

04.19.2024
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - back in the country, baby!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley give their thoughts on the new women's domestic set-up and have tales of their winter adventures. Plus, Alex is becoming a golf person...
04.18.2024
County Cricket: Should Kookaburra be here to stay?
Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor to bring you all the huge stories from the County Championship this week. They speak to Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson about the impact the Kookaburra ball has had on the competition...
04.16.2024
The IPL - Brilliant Buttler does it again!
Tymal Mills and Steven Finn join Nikesh Rughani to discuss Jos Buttler's latest heroics after another dramatic week in the IPL. Plus, we hear from Punjab Kings' Kagiso Rabada.
04.16.2024
The new domestic season and remembering Derek Underwood
Steve Crossman, Tymal Mills, Mark Ramprakash and Georgia Elwiss assess the key issues from the opening weeks of the County Championship season. Vic Marks joins the team to reflect on the death of England's most prolific spin bowler Derek Underwood....
04.10.2024
County Cricket: Runs in all directions as Northeast breaks Lord’s record
Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills to bring you all the huge stories from the opening round of County Championship fixtures. They speak to Sam Northeast who hit an unbeaten 335 for Glamorgan against Middlesex at Lord’s, which is now...
04.09.2024
The IPL - Buttler's back and Shikhar Dhawan reveals the secret to staying at the top of your game
Simon Mann, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Nikesh Rughani talk through some Buttler and Kohli brilliance, and we've got an exclusive interview with Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan.
04.07.2024
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - a series win in New Zealand!
England bowler Kate Cross is fresh off the field at the end of the tour to New Zealand. Kate, Alex Hartley and former New Zealand wicket-keeper Katey Martin discuss the action.
04.04.2024
County Cricket: The big County Cricket preview
Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor to look ahead to this season's County Championship. Durham head coach Ryan Campbell talks about his team's chances of winning Division 1 having just been promoted back up from Division 2,...
04.02.2024
The IPL – Rampant Rajasthan Royals & Stokes out of World Cup
Nikesh Rughani is alongside former England wicketkeeper & former Kolkata Knight Riders coach James Foster and Aatif Nawaz to look back on the first two weeks of IPL action. They discuss what has shocked them so far, why the Rajasthan...
03.30.2024
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Kate and Alex are together in New Zealand!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley react to England Women's successful T20 series in New Zealand and preview the upcoming ODIs. Plus, a full analysis of Alex's first round of golf!
03.26.2024
The IPL - Season 2024 is up and running!
Simon Mann is with former England and IPL star Ravi Bopara as well as Aatif Nawaz to discuss tight finishes, captaincy conundrums and English performances at the start of the IPL.
03.22.2024
The IPL - The Preview Podcast
As the 2024 Indian Premier League gets underway Henry Moeran, Simon Mann and former IPL star Abhishek Jhunjhunwala look ahead to all of the excitement of this year's competition.
03.19.2024
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Emergency WPL/PSL Final reaction!
Royal Challengers Bangalore are WPL champions and Kate Cross has the inside story. Meanwhile, Alex Hartley's Multan Sultans come so close to winning the PSL in last-ball drama.
03.14.2024
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - knockout time in the PSL and WPL!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are busy in the franchises of India and Pakistan, including seeing some remarkable individual performances. Plus, Alex has FINALLY discovered golf.
03.11.2024
The TMS post tour awards
Andy Zaltzman hosts the inaugural, and probably final, Test Match Special post series awards. Along with Jonathan Agnew, Mark Ramprakash and Deep Dasgupta, they debate and decide which players win awards such as 'player of the series', 'best batting innings...
03.10.2024
The fallout – England’s loss to India
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Mark Ramprakash, Deep Dasgupta & Stephan Shemilt to discuss where Bazball goes from here. England head coach Brendon McCullum speaks to Stephan about what a “hurting” team can take away from the test series. They...
03.09.2024
Disastrous England capitulate as Anderson reaches 700
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Phil Tufnell and Deep Dasgupta to reflect on England's crushing defeat to India in Dharamsala. They dissect England's collapse, looking at the wicket of Ben Duckett, and hear from Ben Stokes as he reacts to the...
03.08.2024
India dominant on day two
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Jack Leach, Phil Tufnell and Stephan Shemilt to discuss India’s dominant display in Dharamsala. Stephan speaks to England’s spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel after the day’s play and Leach gives an update on his recovery from...
03.07.2024
The worst day of England's series so far?
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Phil Tufnell and Deep Dasgupta for analysis of day one of the final test in Dharamsala. They discuss England's dismal display with the bat, having started so strong, and ask why England's batter recklessly throw away...
03.06.2024
Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow & bathing in the Himalayan foothills
Stephan Shemilt previews the final test between England & India with Paul Newman from The Mail. Stephan speaks to Ben Stokes ahead of the final test, plus they discuss Jonny Bairstow before what will be his one-hundredth test appearance for...
03.04.2024
Bairstow the Centurion and Hartley's learning experience
Mark Chapman is joined by former England internationals Phil Tufnell and Mark Ramprakash, as well as ex-India wicket keeper Deep Dasgupta, to look ahead to the final Test between India and England. The team hear from England spinner Tom Hartley...
03.04.2024
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast – Multan Sultans flying and Alex wants a middle name
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are busy playing and coaching overseas and have much news to bring. Plus, Alex’s coaching buddy Cath Dalton drops in to talk through the PSL so far.
03.03.2024
Death, Disaster and Redemption: England in India 84-85 part 3
In the third of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Prakash Wakankar and Jonathan Agnew to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85. This episode begins in Chennai (formerly Madras) with the test...
03.02.2024
Death, Disaster and Redemption: England in India 84-85 part 2
In the second of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Peter Baxter, Prakash Wakankar and Jonathan Agnew to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85. This episode begins at the end of England's...
03.01.2024
Death, Disaster and Redemption: England in India 84-85 part 1
In the first of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Peter Baxter and Prakash Wakankar to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85. Just hours after the England team had arrived India's...
02.29.2024
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - An India breakthrough star joins the podcast!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are experiencing the thrill of WPL/PSL franchise cricket and tell all from behind-the-scenes. Plus, we're joined by one of the stars of the WPL so far.
02.28.2024
Shaun Udal on living with Parkinson’s and India 06
Former Hampshire and England offspinner Shaun Udal joins Daniel Norcross to talk about England’s tour of India in 2006, including the famous “Ring of Fire” win in Mumbai. Plus they discuss how his life has changed since he was diagnosed...
02.27.2024
What does the future look like for England and India?
After England’s series defeat in India, how much will England start planning for the future? We hear from coach Brendon McCullum on the defeat, on the problems facing England’s young spinners, and on Ollie Robinson’s form. Plus Dinesh Karthik joins...
02.26.2024
England defeated in Ranchi to lose series
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Michael Vaughan and Mark Ramprakash for reaction to England's defeat to India in Ranchi. They discuss how England's performance with the bat has let them down at times, plus how Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley have...
02.25.2024
England face huge battle with the ball to keep series alive
Henry Moeran is alongside Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan for reaction to England's collapse with the bat on day three at Ranchi. They discuss England's chances of pulling off a miracle, whilst also looking at the issues and narrative around...
02.24.2024
Bashir's brilliant & Jack Leach joins the podcast
Daniel Norcross is joined by Michael Vaughan and Jack Leach to reflect on day two of the fourth test in Ranchi. They hear from Joe Root who tells Stephan Shemilt why ‘Bazball’ is misunderstood and about how he’s dealt with...
02.23.2024
Root raises game for Ranchi
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan for reaction to Joe Root's 31st test century on day one at Ranchi. They discuss just how well Root played and how the pitch will affect where this test is won...
02.22.2024
Can England bounce back?
Stephan Shemilt is in Ranchi on the eve of the fourth Test between England and India. Will Stokes bowl? How big an absence is Bumrah? Stephan gets the thoughts of ESPNcricinfo writer Vithushan Ehantharajah and hears from the England...
02.21.2024
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - PSL and WPL time baby!
The India and Pakistan adventures have begun for Kate and Alex, and they’ve got the latest from the PSL and WPL camps. Including team songs, learning Hindi and nocturnal Alex. Look out for some special emails, too!
02.21.2024
Cook remembers the brilliant tour of 2012
England were the last team to beat India in a Test series at home. Sir Alastair Cook talks through a special tour in 2012 as England beat Tendulkar and co.
02.20.2024
Does ‘Bazball’ need to evolve?
Mark Chapman is joined by England batter Tammy Beaumont, former opener Michael Carberry and Sussex Head Coach Paul Farbrace to discuss where it went wrong for England in the third Test against India. You’ll hear Test head coach Brendan...
02.19.2024
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...
02.18.2024
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...
02.17.2024
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...
02.16.2024
Swashbuckling Duckett leads England fightback
One of the great centuries in India? Ben Duckett’s unbeaten hundred led a breathtaking England counter-attack on the second day at Rajkot. He became the fastest English batter to reach a ton against India, from only 88 balls. England end...
02.15.2024
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...
02.14.2024
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...
02.13.2024
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - It's a Valentine's Special with two very special guests!
Your two favourite Red Roses - Kate Cross and Alex Hartley - team up with the Tailenders team to talk all things Valentine's Day. Stand by for some truly cringeworthy stories...
02.08.2024
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Kate's in Spain, Alex is getting ready for Pakistan!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are both set for cricketing adventures - Alex is off to coach in Pakistan, Kate's heading to the Women's Premier League. Plus, more animal quandaries.
02.07.2024
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...
02.06.2024
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...
02.05.2024
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...
02.04.2024
Can England's mentality make anything possible?
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alex Hartley & former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta for analysis of day three in Visakhapatnam, whilst looking ahead to the huge run chase England have ahead of them against India. Jimmy Anderson speaks to Stephan...
02.03.2024
Brilliant Bumrah puts India in charge
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Phil Tufnell and Deep Dasgupta to reflect on day two of the second Test in Visakhapatnam. Jasprit Bumrah ripped through the England batting order with six wickets to put India firmly in charge. Zak Crawley...
02.02.2024
England cling on despite sublime Jaiswal century
Who had the better of the opening day? Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal makes a brilliant hundred to keep England at bay as India end 336-6. Jonathan Agnew, Mark Ramprakash and Alex Hartley have reaction and hear from Shoaib Bashir who impressed...

What's Test Match Special about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Test Match Special episodes:

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - back in the country, baby!

County Cricket: Should Kookaburra be here to stay?

The IPL - Brilliant Buttler does it again!

The new domestic season and remembering Derek Underwood

County Cricket: Runs in all directions as Northeast breaks Lord’s record

The IPL - Buttler's back and Shikhar Dhawan reveals the secret to staying at the top of your game

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - a series win in New Zealand!

County Cricket: The big County Cricket preview

The IPL – Rampant Rajasthan Royals & Stokes out of World Cup

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Kate and Alex are together in New Zealand!

The IPL - Season 2024 is up and running!

The IPL - The Preview Podcast

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Emergency WPL/PSL Final reaction!

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - knockout time in the PSL and WPL!

The TMS post tour awards

The fallout – England’s loss to India

Disastrous England capitulate as Anderson reaches 700

India dominant on day two

The worst day of England's series so far?

Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow & bathing in the Himalayan foothills

Bairstow the Centurion and Hartley's learning experience

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast – Multan Sultans flying and Alex wants a middle name

Death, Disaster and Redemption: England in India 84-85 part 3

Death, Disaster and Redemption: England in India 84-85 part 2

Death, Disaster and Redemption: England in India 84-85 part 1

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - An India breakthrough star joins the podcast!

Shaun Udal on living with Parkinson’s and India 06

What does the future look like for England and India?

England defeated in Ranchi to lose series

England face huge battle with the ball to keep series alive

Bashir's brilliant & Jack Leach joins the podcast

Root raises game for Ranchi

Can England bounce back?

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - PSL and WPL time baby!

Cook remembers the brilliant tour of 2012

Does ‘Bazball’ need to evolve?

Can England better their batting?

England thrashed by India

The worst day of England’s new era?

Swashbuckling Duckett leads England fightback

Missed chances cost England

Stokes is ready for Rajkot

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - It's a Valentine's Special with two very special guests!

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Kate's in Spain, Alex is getting ready for Pakistan!

Cook's recipe for success in India

What went wrong for England?

India defeat England to level series

Can England's mentality make anything possible?

Brilliant Bumrah puts India in charge

England cling on despite sublime Jaiswal century