Test Match Special
BBC Radio 5 LiveThe 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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 650 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CricketSportsSports NewsNews | |||
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- Absolute rubbish
The amount of garbage they come out with these days is a disgrace.
Back in the day, decent chat and, would you believe, commentary on what’s actually going on.
Now you get some nobody taking garbage about anything other than actually commenting on the match.
Even Tuffers just goes on and on about rubbish!
Bring back Blowers…...
Apple Podcasts2Russboyo
United Kingdoma month ago - Grandad
Ball by ball is great - ODI & T20 reviews etc., but do I really need a test match review of grandad Aggers whining and chuntering away? No. Time for a change.
Apple Podcasts3BlackbirdashUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Ebs
A fantastic podcast
But please could Ebs stop saying “you know” in every sentance
Apple Podcasts4BrianWade4United Kingdom2 months ago - So close
England were so close to winning the T20 World Cup. Lost by 7 runs against India in the semi final game
Apple Podcasts5Historic nerd
Australia3 months ago - Brendon
The English supporters don’t like Brendon or Ben they’re arrogant and entitled the supporters aren’t behind them. Get rid off them
Apple Podcasts5Morphine!’United Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #1 |  United States/Sports/Cricket |
Spotify | #47 | United Kingdom/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #201 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 |  Canada/Sports/Cricket |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket |
Apple Podcasts | #15 | United Kingdom/Sports |
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Cricket-focused discussions combine reaction, analysis, and insider perspectives across men's and women's game. Episodes frequently feature interviews with current and former players, coaches, and journalists, covering county cricket, international tours, IPL and franchise cricket, and evolving leadership themes. A notable spin-off explores women's cricket and broader sports crossover moments, maintaining a balance between technical analysis and accessible storytelling that appeals to serious fans and industry watchers alike.
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Recent guests on Test Match Special include:
1. Carlos Brathwaite
2. Katey Martin
3. Rashid Khan
4. Steven Fleming
5. Ben Duckett
6. Sarah Bern
7. Snee Rana
8. Jos Buttler
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