About this podcast
The Test Match Special team bring you the very best cricket reaction, insight & analysis.
Plus the No Balls podcast with Kate Cross and Alex Hartley brings a fine balance of nonsense and cricket as they welcome some of the biggest names in the sport.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 707 episodes
- Cummins chaos & England beaten in Perth (again) · 29 minWhat does Pat Cummins’ 69 minute press conference say about the current state of Cricket Australia? How does the sandpapergate issue go away? Plus, how did England get it so…
- Marsh caught in Khawaja crossfire · 21 minWhat does Australia's white-ball captain Mitchell Marsh have to say about Usman Khawaja's ball-tampering revelations? How have the stories been talked about in the Aussie camp?…
- Khawaja backlash continues & Bethell injury blow · 22 minWhat does England's Test captain Joe Root make of Usman Khawaja's ball-tampering revelations? Will the story go away? And how long is Jacob Bethell going to be out of action for?…
- Khawaja’s ‘sandpapergate’ revelations · 56 minUsman Khawaja has claimed the entire Australian team knew about the use of sandpaper to tamper with the ball during their 2018 test match against South Africa in Cape Town. He…
- McCullum on return to Aus · 29 minJonathan Agnew speaks with England’s white ball coach as they prepare to play Australia in 3 ODIs and 5 T20s. McCullum reflects on lessons learnt from the tri-series in Pakistan…
- How good is England’s ODI side a year out from the World Cup? · 45 minHow does England’s ODI side look off the back of this tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka? Having only won one match, how did Harry Brook perform as captain of a side? And…
- Unbelievable last-wicket stand beats England · 34 minHenry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Alex Hartley to dissect just HOW England lost to Pakistan - after a last-wicket partnership of 89 got the home side…
- England BEATEN in record-breaking thriller · 29 minHenry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Alex Hartley to react to England losing to Sri Lanka - despite setting a target of 430 runs. Hear the thoughts of Harry…
- Is this the end for Jimmy Anderson? · 27 minHenry Moeran is alongside Steven Finn, Jonathan Agnew, and Stephan Shemilt to react to the news that Lancashire won't be offering the legendary Jimmy Anderson a new contract…
- England collapse to defeat in tri-series opener · 37 minHenry Moeran is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn and Alex Hartley. We review events in Rawalpindi as Pakistan won by 87 runs in England’s opening match of the winter. We…
- Stephen Fleming on ambitions and vision for England · 26 minMark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell, Steven Finn, and Stephan Shemilt to speak to the new England head coach Stephen Fleming. Fleming speaks about preparations for the…
- Marcus North on Baker, debuts, and "loving" England job · 32 minWill Sonny Baker feature in England's Test matches against South Africa? How close will England be to a 'full strength' squad in Australia thanks to the returns of Jofra Archer…
- Rob Key on Carse, contracts, and England coaches · 41 minDoes Rob think Brydon Carse will play for England again? How do central contracts work? Why has Henry Crocombe received a deal when he hasn’t played for England yet? And what of…
- TMS Top 10: Cricket scandals · 1 h 5 minCricket correspondant Stephan Shemilt is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Andy Zaltzman to debate the biggest scandals to rock the cricketing world. From Pakistan's…
- Behind the scenes at the PCA Awards · 46 minStephan Shemilt speaks to the winners and special guests at the end of season celebration held in West London. We hear from the Somerset duo who took home the main prizes Craig…
- 2026 – A tumultuous summer · 28 minThe TMS team look back at a sometimes chaotic English cricket season. Henry Moeran is joined by fellow TMS commentator Simon Mann, World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent and Matt…
- Banton blasts England to series win · 34 minEngland thrashed Sri Lanka at the Oval to finish the summer with a series victory. Simon Mann is joined by Phil Tufnell, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Russel Arnold and Andy Zaltzman to…
- Kevin Pietersen - back in England colours · 20 minFormer England captain Kevin Pietersen is back on England duty, this time as a mentor, and tells Henry Moeran he's "absolutely loving" his time working with the side.
- Mark Wood's greatest hits · 27 minSimon Mann is alongside former England fast bowler Mark Wood in the week he announces his retirement from international cricket. Wood discuss is favourite moments in an England…
- Fast, furious, and finished - Mark Wood retires · 25 minMark Wood tells Henry Moeran why now is the right time to make the decision, and talks about his memories in an England shirt. Plus, Simon Mann is alongside former England…
- Fleming’s first interview & County Championship finale · 57 minMark Chapman is joined by cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt, former England captain Sir Alastair Cook and former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior. We hear from England’s new…
- “Beat the Aussies” is goal for Fleming · 34 minStephen Fleming gives his first interview since becoming England Test coach. He discusses his style of leadership with cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt, his attitude towards…
- Explosive England seal T20 series against Sri Lanka · 45 minWe hear from England captain Harry Brook, and also Tom Banton who made an unbeaten half century. We also chat to the ECB chair Richard Thompson on England’s summer.
- View from the Boundary - Count Binface aka Jon Harvey. · 36 minJon Harvey has worked on programmes like “The Thick of It” and “Have I Got New For You” but is best known for performing as the “intergalactic space warrior” who has taken on the…
- McCullum – I want to be challenged by KP. · 56 minWe hear from England white ball coach Brendon McCullum. Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Steven Finn to look back on the Test summer, look ahead to the…
- What have we learnt about England? · 27 minSimon Mann is joined by Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Jonathan Agnew and correspondent Stephan Shemilt to discuss what we've learnt about England’s Test side this summer.
- Cox and Root guide England to clean sweep despite Edgbaston scare. · 42 minSimon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Ramiz Raja, Phil Tufnell and Andy Zaltzman to review a dramatic 3rd Test against Pakistan, look back…
- Remarkable Razaullah raises Pakistan spirits on extraordinary day at Edgbaston · 31 minPakistan debutant Razaullah made a thrilling 81 to give his side an outside chance of a miracle win in the 3rd Test. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 449 to leave England…
- Dominant England set target for Pakistan at Edgbaston · 37 minSimon Mann presents reaction from Edgbaston after the second day of England's third and final Test against Pakistan. Hear from Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell, Ramiz Raja and…
- England lead 'embarrassing' Pakistan · 39 minSimon Mann presents reaction from Edgbaston after the first day of England's third and final Test against Pakistan. Hear from former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir…
- TMS Top 10: Pakistan players · 1 h 2 minIsa Guha is joined by former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, TMS broadcaster Aatif Nawaz, and ex-England spinner Vic Marks to select a top 10 of the greatest Pakistan men’s players…
- The Cartel - with Steven Finn & Mark Wood · 54 minIsa Guha talks pace bowling with two of England’s most successful fast men: multiple Ashes winners Mark Wood and Steven Finn. Plus Sir Alastair Cook discusses how best to captain…
- View from the Boundary - Colson Smith · 32 minJonathan Agnew is joined by award winning actor and presenter Colson Smith. He was part of the iconic soap opera Coronation Street for almost 15 years playing the role of…
- Ask the umpire - Trees, Sunhats and Clicky Ponting · 32 minFormer international umpire Ian “Gunner” Gould answers your questions alongside Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks. So, what happens if you accidently throw the ball into a tree or…
- The Summer of Acrimony England v Pakistan 1992 · 59 minSimon Mann is joined by former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, broadcaster Aatif Nawaz, chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman to look back on…
- Broad & Anderson immortalised in the Long Room at Lord's · 30 minJonathan Agnew speaks with England’s two most successful fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Sir James Anderson as they are honoured with a unique double portrait in the Long Room at…
- Clinical England power to series win over Pakistan · 32 minDaniel Norcross presents reaction to England's second Test win over Pakistan at Lord's and is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja…
- View from the Boundary: Jon Sopel · 52 minJonathan Agnew is joined in the Test Match Special commentary box by the BBC's former North America editor Jon Sopel who shares his love of cricket as well as stories from his…
- England in pole position for a series win · 36 minDaniel Norcross is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja and the BBC's chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew to look back at day…
- Pakistan crumble as England seamers assemble · 35 minDaniel Norcross is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja and the BBC's chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew to look back at day…
- Abbas masterclass as Smith stars on day 1 · 34 minDaniel Norcross is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and former England spinner…
- What are the greatest ever Lord's moments? · 46 minSimon Mann, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Jonathan Agnew, and Andy Zaltzman debate their greatest and favourite moments that have happened at Lord's. From the England Men's 2019…
- England drop Carse after nightclub incident & Pakistan's struggles · 55 minMark Chapman, former England captain Michael Vaughan, former England bowlers Phil Tufnell and Steven Finn discuss the fallout from Brydon Carse's nightclub incident, how England…
- England's Men: The state of the nation · 1 h 10 minCricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan & Sir Alastair Cook, as well as Chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew to look at the…
- A rout for Root in first Test back as skipper · 37 minSimon Mann presents reaction from Headingley where England have beaten Pakistan inside three days in Joe Root’s first Test back as captain of the side. Hear from former England…
- England lead grows at a gloomy Headingley · 27 minSimon Mann presents reaction to the second day’s play from Headingley where 91 from Harry Brook and Jordan Cox’s first Test 50 helps grow England’s lead over Pakistan. Hear from…
- Mark Wood on injury, Ashes, and Stephen Fleming · 1 h 0 minJonathan Agnew and Steven Finn chat with Mark Wood about his injury recovery and the mental challenges of a long period out of the game. He also talks very honestly about the…
- 5 a piece for Tongue & Robinson · 27 minSimon Mann presents reaction to the first day’s play from Headingley where England’s quicks Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson both take five-wicket hauls against Pakistan. Hear from…
- Root wants England to be 'good role models' · 43 minHenry Moeran is alongside cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt and TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz to look ahead to the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley. Hear…
- Australia embarrassed, Brook opens up and Hundred reflections · 55 minMark Chapman is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, former England spinner Phil Tufnell discussing Bangladesh thrashing Australia, the new 'era' for England as they…
