Test Match Special
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
England's Men: The state of the nation
Cricket 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 current state of play of England's Test side.Hear from the skipper Joe Root, plus Brendon McCullum who still serves as England's white-ball coach.
A rout for Root in first Test back as skipper
Simon 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 captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew, and former captain and PCB chief executive Ramiz Raja. Andy Zaltzman breaks down the Test with a stat-attack.Plus, hear the though
England lead grows at a gloomy Headingley
Simon 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 England Test bowler Mark Wood, former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, and BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew. Andy Zaltzman breaks down the day with a stat-attack.Plus, Cox gives his reacti
Mark Wood on injury, Ashes, and Stephen Fleming
Jonathan 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 25/26 Ashes down under and the incoming England Test head coach Stephen Fleming.
5 a piece for Tongue & Robinson
Simon 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 former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, and BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew.Plus, Josh Tongue reveals the groundsman at Headingley has split the ball in half for him and Ollie Robinson t
Root wants England to be “good role models”
Henry 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 from England captain Joe Root and Jordan Cox, plus the team discuss Pakistan captain Babar Azam missing the Test through injury.
Australia embarrassed, Brook opens up and Hundred reflections
Mark Chapman is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, former England spinner Phil Tufnell discussing Bangladesh thrashing Australia, the new 'era' for England as they prepare for their Test Match against Pakistan and reflecting on the winners of The Hundred last weekend...
Harry Brook reflects on the last year
England white-ball captain Harry Brook speaks exclusively to the BBC's cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt.He talks about his early life and getting into the game, but also the fallout from the Wellington incident, missing out on the Test captaincy, and understanding why supporters get frustrated with his batting.
History for Bangladesh as they beat Australia in Darwin
Reaction as Bangladesh complete one of the greatest shocks in cricket history, beating the number-one ranked Test side in Australia for the first time by nine wickets.We hear from player-of-the-match Hasan Mahmud, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Australia's skipper Pat Cummins and also batter Steve Smith. Plus, analysis from Jim Maxwell, Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie, Phil Jacques, X
Has year six of The Hundred been a success?
We hear from two men at the top of The Hundred - ECB CEO Richard Gould and Tournament Director Vikram Bannerjee - on whether this year transitional tournament has gone to plan. Plus, Steven Finn and Alex Hartley offer their thoughts.
Has The Hundred changed?
Henry Moeran is alongside Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn and winner of The Hundred Jake Lintott to discuss how The Hundred may have changed this year, following the influx of investment. They also look at the rule which allows four overseas players per side and how that could affect the development of domestic players.
Have England picked the right players for Pakistan?
Henry Moeran and Daniel Norcross go behind the scenes at the Hundred to speak to the BBC team about the England squad selected for the first Tests of the Pakistan series.We hear from Dawid Malan, Tymal Mills, Steven Finn, Phil Tufnell. Ebony Rainford Brent and Michael Carberry plus we get the thoughts of national selector Marcus North.
Is Buttler England's greatest white-ball player?
Daniel Norcross finds out if the TMS team think that Jos Buttler is England's greatest white-ball player. Hear from England Test opener Emilio Gay, former world #1 T20 batter Dawid Malan, Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn, long-time teammate Mark Wood, 2009 World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent, and TMS commentator Alison Mitchell. Plus, the man himself reacts to breaking the T20 run-scoring record
Can Fleming and Root bring success to England?
James Gregg is joined by Sir Alastair Cook, Steven Finn and, Alex Hartley who look at what’s ahead for Stephen Fleming, who has been appointed as the new England Test head coach - replacing his former New Zealand teammate Brendan McCullum.
Joe Root has been made captain for a second time - 4 years after stepping down.
Fleming will take charge after England’s three match Test series against Pak
Root is a "very excited" as Key insists England have 'not wasted summer'
England's new captain Joe Root speaks to Henry Moeran about being England Test captain once again. England's director of men's cricket Rob Key speaks to Henry Moeran just twenty-four hours after appointing Stephen Fleming as Test coach and Joe Root as captain.Former England Test batter Dawid Malan and 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley discuss Key's interview and ask whether England have wasted th
Fleming & Root to lead England Test team
Henry Moeran speaks to former England captain Michael Vaughan, BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew, and former New Zealand wicket keeper Katey Martin to discuss Stephen Fleming being appointed England's new Test head coach and Joe Root returning to captain the side.
Flazball incoming? Fleming set to be Test head coach
Daniel Norcross is alongside Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn and former England Test opener Michael Carberry to discuss the prospect of Stephen Fleming becoming the next England Test head coach.Finny & Carbs wonder what he needs to fix with England, and Jamie Overton, who played under Fleming at Chennai Super Kings, tells Daniel Norcross about playing under him.
Should Root be captain? Behind-the-scenes at The Hundred
Aatif Nawaz is behind-the-scenes as the BBC TV team descends on Trent Bridge for Trent Rockets against London Spirit, but he's asking them - should Joe Root be the next Test captain?Hear from Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn, former India batter Ajinkya Rahane, world cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent, former #1 T20 batter Dawid Malan, and former India international Deep Dasgupta.Plus, Rahane speaks
What is the greatest cricket book?
2026 is the National Year of Reading and to mark the event the TMS team debate which is the best cricket book of all time?From the iconic “Beyond a Boundary” by CLR James to Harry Thompson’s “Penguins Stopped play”. From Duncan Hamilton’s biography of Harold Larwood to the groundbreaking autobiography of Marcus Trescothick “Coming Back to me”.Daniel Norcross is joined by award winning writer Simon
Did Bazball work? Behind-the-scenes at The Hundred
Henry Moeran is at The Oval during The Hundred opener between MI London and SunRisers Leeds chatting to the Test Match Special team their thoughts on Bazball whilst not on TV.Hear from Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Carlos Brathwaite, Katey Martin, Steven Finn, and even Tymal Mills whilst he's having his makeup done before going on air!
England continue hunt for new head coach & The Hundred preview
Henry Moeran is joined by former England spinner Phil Tufnell, London Spirit bowler Tymal Mills and Durham coach Ryan Campbell as England continue the hunt for a new head coach and captain, a month before the next Test Series against Pakistan. Whilst the search goes on for the new Test head coach after Brendon McCullum’s sacking last Sunday, McCullum has remained as England’s white-ball coach and
England seal series with record Lord's ODI total
Simon Mann is joined by Sir Alastair Cook, the BBC chief commentator Jonathan Agnew and former India wicket-keeper Deep Dasgupta to look back at England's ODI series win over India. We hear from captains Harry Brook and Shubman Gill as well as Ben Duckett who made the highest men's ODI individual score at the Home of Cricket in striking 141 off 135 balls as England won by 27 runs.And during the in
View from the Boundary: Red Roses World Cup winner Sarah Bern.
Alison Mitchell is joined at Lord’s by World Cup winning Rugby player Sarah Bern. The tighthead prop was part of the Red Roses team that triumphed at Twickenham last summer.
Root's 99 not out helps England beat India to level ODI series
Simon Mann is joined by former England spinner Vic Marks and former India wicket-keeper Deep Dasgupta to look back on England's four wicket win over India at Sophia Gardens to level the ODI series at 1-1 with the deciding match to come on Sunday at Lord's. We hear from both captains as well as Joe Root who finished unbeaten on 99.We also hear from Formula 1 driver Arvid Lindblad who spoke with Ell
England's one-day woes continue with India defeat
Simon Mann is joined by former India wicket-keeper Deep Dasgupta and former England spinner Vic Marks to look back at England's six wicket defeat to India in the first One Day International at Edgbaston. They hear from Harry Brook and Shubman Gill as well as discussing the decision to drop Brendon McCullum as the coach of the Test side.And today was the last Blue for Bob day after five years raisi
England outclassed at Lord's as McCullum speaks for first time since sacking
Alison Mitchell is alongside England World Cup winners Alex Hartley and Katherine Sciver-Brunt, and Indian commentator & journalist Annesha Ghosh for reaction to England's Test loss to India at Lord's. Hear from captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, head coach Charlotte Edwards, retiring England legends Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont, and one of India's star bowlers Snee Rana.Plus, BBC cricket correspo
Knight bows out at Lord's
Isa Guha speaks to England's record-appearance-holder Heather Knight as she retires from international cricket.Alison Mitchell speaks Isa, as well as former team-mates Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Alex Hartley about her legacy as an England great, the impact she's had on, and off, the field, and where her nickname 'Trev' comes from.
McCullum sacked as Test coach
Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Brendon McCullum losing his job as England Men's red-ball head coach. They discuss how we got here, and who could take over?Plus, Alison Mitchell speaks to ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould.
Buttler blasts England to victory & India pile on pressure in Test
Simon Mann is alongside former England batter Michael Carberry and former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta for reaction to England’s 4-0 thrashing of India in the five match T20 series. Hear from Jos Buttler who scored 131 for England, as well as England captain Harry Brook who hit an unbeaten 95. Plus, India captain Shreyas Iyer reflects on a tough series for the tourists.Also, Alison Mitchell is
Ecclestone landmark on an historic day at Lord’s
Alison Mitchell is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, Indian cricket journalist Annesha Ghosh, and Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn for reaction to an historic day at Lord’s where Sophie Ecclestone became England’s leading wicket-taker as the stadium hosts its first ever Test match.Hear from Ecclestone, as well as Smriti Mandhana who scored 83 for India on the first day of the Test.Plus
England inflict record defeat on India
England beat World Champions India by 125 runs at Trent Bridge to go two up in the T20 series. It’s India’s heaviest T20 defeat. England made 201/5 and then bowled out India for only 76.Simon Mann is joined by former England bowler Steven Finn and ex India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta. Plus, Henry Moeran speaks with the two captains Harry Brook and Shreyas Iyer.The 4th T20 is on Thursday with commen
England well beaten as Australia get SEVENTH world title
Alison Mitchell is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, former New Zealand wicketkeeper Katey Martin, and Australian commentator Geoff Lemon for reaction to Australia’s seventh world title, beating England in a full-house at Lord’s.Also, hear from England head coach Charlotte Edwards, Australia’s Phoebe Litchfield and Beth Mooney.
Sciver-Brunt on T20 World Cup Final: "You don't want any what-ifs..."
Nat Sciver-Brunt chats to Henry Moeran looking ahead to the World Cup Final against Australia. Plus, the thoughts of 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and BBC Sport's Matt Henry.
Inside the Women’s T20 World Cup: Dunkley and Jones give us the goss!
Head inside the England camp during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. England World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent speaks to batter Sophia Dunkley and wicketkeeper Amy Jones about featuring in Vogue magazine, as well as their funniest cricketing moment and which England legend was once Jones’ landlady?You can WATCH this episode in full on BBC iPlayer just by searching 'Test Match Special'.
Sciver-Brunt 75 sends England into World Cup Final
Henry Moeran is joined by England World Cup winner Alex Hartley and South Africa broadcaster Firdose Moonda to reflect on England’s 40 run semi-final win in front of a record crowd at the Oval.
We hear from player of the match and England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt plus England spinner Sophie Ecclestone and the South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt.
And we discuss how England can beat Australia on Su
The 2017 World Cup winners’ reunion
Isa Guha gets together some of England’s key figures from their 2017 World Cup victory. Captain Heather Knight, player of the final Anya Shrubsole, player of the tournament Tammy Beaumont, fellow opener Lauren Winfield Hill and Danni Wyatt-Hodge who was part of the squad then and like Knight is in the current team hoping to lift another World Cup trophy at Lord’s this week.
What next for England's Men?
Daniel Norcross is alongside former England captain Sir Alastair Cook and former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta to discuss what comes next for England.Is Harry Brook the answer? Is there another experienced member of the squad who could step up in the meantime? And could a captaincy candidate come from outside the current squad?
Ben Stokes: the man of the moments
Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, and Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn for a look-back at Ben Stokes' England career.Hear some of Stokes' iconic moments, and retired captain speaks to Simon Mann. Plus, cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt puts Stokes' career into context.
Stokes retires from international cricket
Simon Mann speaks to out-going England captain Ben Stokes as he announces his retirement from international cricket during the final Test match at Trent Bridge between England and New Zealand.Hear reaction from former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, as well as Jonathan Agnew and Steven Finn.
View from the Boundary: Luke Kempner
Jonathan Agnew is joined by comedian, actor, and impressionist Luke Kempner at Trent Bridge. Kempner has just finished a West End run and World tour playing the iconic Master of the House Thenardier in the musical Les Misérables. Kempner tells Aggers how he was introduced to cricket by his TMS loving Nan, he shares the story of his most embarrassing batting experience and of course there are plent
England Women overpower New Zealand at The Oval
Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winner Isa Guha, Geoff Lemon and Annesha Ghosh to look back at England's convincing win over New Zealand to power into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. We hear from player of the match Danni Wyatt-Hodge, both captains as well as the England head coach Charlotte Edwards. And Alex Hartley tells Dan Norcross what it's like playing in a World Cup semi-final.
New Zealand dominant in decider at Trent Bridge
Daniel Norcross is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, as well as BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the third day's play between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge.Hear from England spinner Shoaib Bashir, and New Zealand allrounder Nathan Smith.
Duckett century sparks England fightback
Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn and BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the second day's play between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge.Hear from Ben Duckett after he scored his seventh Test century at his home ground, and Daryl Mitchell reflects on a difficult day for New Zealand.Plus, England’s new se
England toil under the sun in Black Cap run-fest
Simon Mann is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, as well as BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the first day's play between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge.Hear from England bowling coach Tim Southee who looks back on a hard day’s work for England’s bowling attack, whilst Devon Conway reflects on an incredible 157 for the Blac
England in World Cup semis and Stokes speaks on Test return
Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winners Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Isa Guha as England beat West Indies by 38 runs at Lord's to confirm their place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. We hear from player of the match Danni Wyatt-Hodge, both captains Charlie Dean and Hayley Matthews, and from Heather Knight.Plus, BBC cricket correspondent Stephen Shemilt speaks with the England Men's Test
Drones, toupees, and trees: Ask the umpire with Ian Gould.
Former international umpire Ian Gould joins Jonathan Agnew and Phil Tufnell to answer your questions about the weird and wonderful laws of the game. What happens if the ball strikes a drone or gets stuck in a falling toupee? If you think you’ve won, but celebrate by throwing the ball over the boundary are you penalised? And what’s the ruling if the ball gets stuck up a tree in your garden. Plus, s
Lauren Filer & Freya Kemp can’t tell each other apart!
Head INSIDE the England camp during the Women’s T20 World Cup with England stars Lauren Filer & Freya Kemp. Amber Sandhu sits down with them to discuss Kemp’s ability to hit the ball long, the 'coffee culture’ within the team, and why Filer was FIRED from her job at a supermarket.WATCH in full on the BBC Sport YouTube channel or on iPlayer.
'Stokes will return as captain' - McCullum
Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, as well as former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney at The Oval for reaction to England's defeat to New Zealand, which levels the series 1-1.Hear from Brendon McCullum and Joe Root after a choatic two weeks for England, plus New Zealand captain Tom Latham and Matt Henry who took 11 wickets in the match.
England make it 3 out of 3 with impressive win over Scotland
Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winners Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Alex Hartley as England beat Scotland by 38 runs in front of a record-breaking crowd at Headingley.We hear from player of the match Sophia Dunkley and all-rounder Dani Gibson who shared a powerful partnership with Freya Kemp. We also get reaction from both captains plus we hear from an emotional Scotland spinner Kirstie Gordon.
Root resistance but England on the brink
Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan and BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the fourth day's play between England and New Zealand at The Oval.Hear from Josh Tongue, who took two wickets in New Zealand’s second innings, and Henry Nicholls, whose century got New Zealand well on their way to an imposing total.Plus, Andy Zaltzman gives us a stat-atta
View from the Boundary: Andrew Bailey
The Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey speaks to Jonathan Agnew.They discuss the inner workings of the Bank of England, tackling AI misinformation, and when he watched Aggers take 8 for 2 in a school match.
Root & Rew rue missed chances
Simon Mann is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, and Jonathan Agnew for reaction to a tough day for England at The Oval in the third day of the second Test against New Zealand.Matt Fisher looks back on the day which also brought him his first half-century for England. Plus, we hear from Durham chief executive Tim Bostock who was "bemused" about doubts around E
'If Stokes plays, he captains' - Michael Vaughan
Simon Mann is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, and BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the second day's play between England and New Zealand at The Oval.Hear from Emilio Gay, who scored a second half-century for England, and New Zealand's century-hitter Glenn Phillips.Plus, what's it like being the parent of an England debutant? Agge
A Baker's couple on day one at The Oval
Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan and chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the first day's plat at The Oval between England and New Zealand.Hear from the wicket-taking debutant Sonny Baker, as well as New Zealand's Tom Blundell who scored a half-century for the Black Caps.
Will Ben Stokes captain England again?
Cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, and the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew to discuss what the future holds for England’s Test side and Ben Stokes as the aftermath of Stokes and Atkinson’s curfew-breaking evening rumbles on.
Storm in a teacup for Stokes? And Sciver-Brunt injury dampens win
Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Daniel Norcorss dig into the huge amount of uncertainty surrounding England Men’s Test squad. Hear from Cricket Correspondent Stephhan Shemilt who speaks to England’s stand-in skipper Joe Root.Katherine Sciver-Brunt and former Ireland head coach Ed Joyce joins Alex and Henry to discuss England’s win over Ireland to ke
Inside the T20 World Cup: Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith create chaos.
We head INSIDE the England camp during the Women’s T20 World Cup with England stars Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith joining Amber Sandhu.The bowlers are currently ranked as the number one and number three in the world. Bell and Smith discuss what they do between matches to keep calm, what it’ll mean to have their friends and family watching from the stands at a home World Cup, and is ’The Shard’ real
Wyatt-Hodge century seals England victory in World Cup opener
Alison Mitchell is alongside former England World Cup winners Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Alex Hartley for reaction to Danni Wyatt-Hodge's stunning century which gave England the perfect start to their World Cup campaign.Hear from Wyatt-Hodge, as well as both captains Nat Sciver-Brunt and Chamari Athapaththu, and Freya Kemp who took four wickets.The chief executive of the ICC Sanjog Gupta tells Mat
No assurances Stokes to stay as captain, says Rob Key
The ECB's Managing Director of Men's Cricket Rob Key says there remains uncertainty over the future of Ben Stokes. Plus we hear from Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook.
Women's T20 World Cup Preview
Alison Mitchell is joined by World Cup winner Isa Guha and former New Zealand wicket-keeper Katey Martin to look ahead to the Women's T20 World Cup. We also hear from many of the captains speaking to Henry Moeran on Waterloo Bridge.
England beat Black Caps in bowler's paradise at Lord's
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell for reaction to England's win over New Zealand at Lord's in the first Test of the series.Hear from England captain Ben Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum, player of the match Ollie Robinson, and New Zealand captain Tom Latham.
Robinson rout continues as Sooryavanshi surges to international stage
Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan and Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the third day's play at Lord's where England are in a dominant position against New Zealand.Plus, Simon speaks to Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and former New Zealand wicketkeeper Katey Martin about India's teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as he gets calle
View from the Boundary: Richard Moore
Jonathan Agnew speaks to former Chief of MI6 Richard Moore. They discuss some of the secrets and myths around MI6, his substitute appearance for Oxford University, and some of the decisions he had to make whilst Chief at MI6.
Wickets galore but Gay stands tall
Simon Mann is alongside the BBC's Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew, former England captain Michael Vaughan and TMS stats guru Andy Zaltzman to review the second day of the First Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s. A day where 17 wickets fell and Emilio Gay scored a half century. Hear from Gay and New Zealand bowler Nathan Smith who took six wickets on a frantic day.
England v New Zealand: Sensational day for seamers as wickets tumble
Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew, and former New Zealand allrounder Jeremy Coney for reaction to sixteen wickets falling on a frantic first day of the Test at Lord's.Hear from England bowler Ollie Robinson and New Zealand bowler Will O'Rourke.Plus, Aggers speaks to the former England captains who have led the team in a Test ma
Stokes says 'no need for massive change' ahead of first Test
Simon Mann is alongside BBC Cricket correspondant Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to England's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. Hear from England captain Ben Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum, and New Zealand captain Tom Latham.
England in the groove ahead of the T20 World Cup
Ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup, Henry Moeran is joined by Alex Hartley and Ffion Wynne to look ahead to the tournament and what team England will settle on as they attempt to win on home soil after white ball series against New Zealand and India.
England’s Summer preview
Mark Chapman is joined by three men who all played for England, former captain Sir Alastair Cook, former batter Mark Ramprakash and former fast bowler Steven Finn. Not many England coaches survive a thrashing by Australia. But Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes will continue to lead the side starting with that 1st Test against New Zealand on Thursday at Lord’s.There’ll be at least one man making his
IPL 2026 Awards: Magic Moments and Big Surprises
Content creator and cricket fan Henry.vr joins Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor and Amber Sandhu in the Strategic Timeout studio to look back on this year’s IPL tournament as they pick their magic moments as well as the players who have delighted and surprised them.
Leading England's Attack: Josh Tongue looks ahead after Ashes
Mark Chapman is alongside former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior, former England fast bowler Steven Finn and the BBC’s cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt as they talk to Josh Tongue about his England career and discuss England's new National Selector.We also hear from England Women's Head Coach Charlotte Edwards in build up to the T20 World Cup and talk to Durham Coach Dani Hazell who won the c
County Championship: Joe Root talks Yorkshire's rout of Surrey
Kevin Howells presents the best of the conversations around this week's County Championship results.He talks to England's record run-scorer Joe Root following Yorkshire's huge win over Surrey, and Liam Dawson looks back at his red-ball career. Kevin also speaks to Nottinghamshire's Director of Cricket Mick Newell, Yorkshire Head Coach Anthony McGrath, and Mail on Sunday's Richard Gibson.
Strategic Timeout: Chris Green talks IPL, Brendon McCullum & Shubman Gill
Australia all-rounder Chris Green joins Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor and Amber Sandhu to discuss the biggest stories in the IPL as well as discussing his career in franchise cricket and playing under Eoin Morgan and Brendon McCullum.
Robinson returns & Gay gets the nod
Henry Moeran is alongside World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent & BBC Cricket Correspondent Stephan Shemilt for reaction to England Men's Test squad.They discuss Ollie Robinson getting recalled to the side, as well as Emilio Gay's possible chance to open the batting for England and the selections of James Rew and Sonny Baker.
"It's Cricket's turn now": all eyes on the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winners Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Alex Hartley as they look ahead to a huge summer of cricket for England's women, with the target of winning the T20 World Cup on home soil.How has the preparation been? What is the strongest part of Charlotte Edwards' squad? And what are the minimum requirements for this set of players?Test Match Special will have comme
Strategic Timeout: Mark Wood on the IPL, England & the pressure of playing
Watch Strategic Timeout on the BBC Sport Youtube channel and on BBC iPlayer.England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor and Amber Sandhu to discuss the biggest stories in the IPL and shares how he’s faring ahead of a busy summer of cricket.
England's T20 World Cup Squad
England have announced their squad for this summer’s T20 World Cup. Kevin Howells speaks with Isabelle Duncan about the squad and we hear from head coach Charlotte Edwards as well as 18 year old surprise inclusion Tilly Corteen-Coleman.
The art of spin bowling
Mark Chapman, Sir Alastair Cook, Jack Leach and, Phil Tufnell discuss the attitude towards spinners in England, how franchise cricket has affected the art of spin and whether England know what they want from their spinner heading into the summer.How do you become a spinner? Is it down to the player or coach? Jack Leach and Phil Tufnell give insight into how they found themselves becoming spinners
Strategic Timeout: Sooryavanshi Continues to Stun the IPL
Indian prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues his meteorological rise in the IPL for the Rajasthan Royals. The batter, who has only just turned 15 stars with the bat yet again for his side, has made two 50+ scores this tournament - but how does he do it? Former England all-rounder Samit Patel and Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor join Amber Sandhu to discuss all the latest headlines from the Indian Pr
Big changes for the England Test team?
Mark Chapman, Alex Hartley, Steven Finn and, Matt Prior discuss how England’s Test team is shaping up for the summer, the spots up for grabs and, who is best placed to take them. Less than two months to go until England begin their Test summer against New Zealand at Lord’s, by that time it will be nearly five months since Ben Stokes’ side trudged off the SCG having lost the 5th Ashes Test, losing
'I should have died' - James Taylor 10 years on
10 years ago former England batter James Taylor's life changed forever.Reflecting on being taken ill 10 years ago, he speaks to Kevin Howells about what he remembers from the day his doctor told him to not "wait for an ambulance, you haven't got enough time". He had just cemented himself in England's Test side and was forced to retire at the age of 26.
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