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Test Match Special

BBC Radio 5 Live
Cricket
India
Bhopal Disaster
Pakistan Super League
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Women's Cricket
Test Cricket
Women’s Premier League
Multan Sultans
Parkinson's Disease
Pancake Day
Hyderabad
India Test Series
England
Kevin Pietersen
Test Match Cricket
Alastair Cook
Valentine's Day
Sachin Tendulkar
England Cricket

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.

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Latest Episodes

Alex Hartley and Kate Cross are joined by Mattchin from Tailenders for another Valentine's special, offering unofficial advice to your romantic worries.

England lost by 30 runs to West Indies in Mumbai in their second match of the ICC T20 World Cup. Henry Moeran is joined by Steven Finn and Prakash Wakankar at the Wankhede stadium plus we hear from England's Jacob Bethell, player of the match Sherfan... more

Mark Chapman is joined by T20 World Cup winner Tymal Mills, former England spinner Phil Tufnell and Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to discuss the opening few days of the World Cup.

The big news today is that Pakistan will play India in the G... more

Henry Moeran is with Steven Finn and Prakash Wakankar in Mumbai.

Sam Curran joins the podcast to explain how he held his nerve at the end, plus we hear from player of the match Will Jacks and the two captains Harry Brook and Rohit Paudel.

And we ... more

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Recent Guests

Rohit Kumar Poudel
Captain of Nepal, proud of his team's effort against England
Nepal National Team
Episode: England survive World Cup scare against Nepal
Will Jacks
Promising cricketer recognized for his outstanding play in the match
England National Team
Episode: England survive World Cup scare against Nepal
Daniel Notcross
Episode: The Men’s T20 World Cup Preview
Atif Nawaz
Cricket commentator
BBC
Episode: The Men’s T20 World Cup Preview
Alex Hartley
World Cup winner and cricket analyst
BBC
Episode: The Men’s T20 World Cup Preview
Mark Watt
Member of the Scotland cricket team
Scotland Cricket Team
Episode: No Balls: Watt's this? Scotland at the T20 World Cup?
Graham Bethell
Father of cricketer Jacob Bethell, who expressed pride in his son's achievements during the Ashes series.
Episode: The Ashes: When Bazball went bad and one very proud dad
Usman Khawaja
Australian cricketer who is retiring after this Test match.
Australia Cricket Team
Episode: The Ashes: Bethell hundred provides belated bright spark
Brooke Warne
Daughter of Shane Warne, involved in advocating for heart health awareness
Episode: The Ashes - injury latest and time on hands for fans and players

Hosts

Eleanor Oldroyd
Host of Test Match Special Podcast
Jonathan Agnew
Host of the TMS Podcast and chief cricket commentator for BBC Radio 5 Live
Andy Zaltzman
TMS statistician and co-host
Stephan Shemilt
Chief cricket reporter for BBC
Henry Moeran
Co-host of Test Match Special Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mikey cooky
    United Kingdom9 days ago
  • More George please

    A fantastic podcast

    George Dobell is amazing. Fascinating insight and prepared to give a different perspective (despite Stephan Schemilt frequently screeching over him).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrianWade4
    United Kingdom11 days ago
  • Please no more Hartley

    Love TMS but could somebody tell Alex Hartley she really isn’t funny

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crannie74
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Please - no more Stephan Shemilt

    Please leave Shemilt to print/website journalism - we’re bored of him whinging on about alcohol.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    li52bs
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Nn

    Abdalte class politics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gulu (1982
    Australia24 days ago

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Many enjoy the humorous elements brought by the hosts, contributing to a lighthearted yet informative atmosphere.
Listeners generally appreciate the detailed analysis and insights provided by the hosts and guests, praising the engaging conversations surrounding cricket.
There are mixed feelings about specific individuals in the cast, with some suggestions for changes being voiced by the audience.
Overall, the podcast is well-received for its timely coverage and informative discussions during major cricket events, particularly the Ashes.

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#30
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#1
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

India-Pakistan to go ahead and England scrape past Nepal
Q: How does the power dynamics between countries impact the cricketing landscape?
India holds a substantial share of global cricket revenue and influencing decisions made by the ICC. This financial power affects how other countries can negotiate and therefore whether the cricketing ecosystem remains sustainable.
India-Pakistan to go ahead and England scrape past Nepal
Q: What are your thoughts on the ongoing political situation between India and Pakistan in cricket?
The political tensions have been a significant backdrop affecting decisions in cricket, particularly regarding scheduled matches. This tension has led to politicization that complicates cricket's governance.
England survive World Cup scare against Nepal
Q: How did you cope with the pressure of the last over?
I focused on executing my yorkers and trusted my abilities in that high-pressure situation.
No Balls: Watt's this? Scotland at the T20 World Cup?
Q: Mark, when did you get the call to say you're going to have to pack your bags, you might be going to a World Cup?
It was probably about three days ago when we got the confirmation.
Brook 'I made a terrible mistake'
Q: Do you feel that you've still got authority over this team?
I think I have work to do to regain the trust of the players and apologize for my actions.

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Listeners can expect in-depth commentary and analysis of the Ashes Test series, with key highlights often focusing on player performances, team dynamics, and match strategies. Episodes frequently feature discussions around significant moments in the games, such as outstanding innings, bowling performances, and tactical decisions made during high-pressure situations. Notably, the podcast provides insights into both England's and Australia's cricketing strategies, including the context of playing conditions and the psychological aspects of competing in this historic rivalry. Unique segments like quizzes and character analyses related to the Ashes add an engaging twist, appealing to both die-hard cricket fans and casual viewers alike.

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Recent guests on Test Match Special include:

1. Rohit Kumar Poudel
2. Will Jacks
3. Daniel Notcross
4. Atif Nawaz
5. Alex Hartley
6. Mark Watt
7. Graham Bethell
8. Usman Khawaja

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