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Test Match Special

BBC Radio 5 Live 598 episodes Nov 11, 2026

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

Khawaja backlash continues & Bethell injury blow
Khawaja backlash continues & Bethell injury blow Nov 11, 2026 22:10 What 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?Henry Moeran talks to Joe Root at the Perth Stadium to discuss the continued fall-out from Usman Khawaja's sandpapergate comments, as well as the latest on the fitness of Jacob Bethell, and how he reflects on his career as
Khawaja’s ‘sandpapergate’ revelations
Khawaja’s ‘sandpapergate’ revelations Nov 9, 2026 55:50 Usman 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 also claims the team used sandpaper in the test match before that too. This was all revealed in extracts from his new autobiography.Mark Chapman is joined by Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and Jason Gillespie to discuss wha
McCullum on return to Aus
McCullum on return to Aus Nov 1, 2026 28:43 Jonathan 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 and assesses how the team looks with a year to go to the 50 Over World Cup.Aggers also joins Henry Moeran plus World Cup winner Alex Hartley and multiple Ashes winner Steven Finn to discuss the return to Australia and what
How good is England’s ODI side a year out from the World Cup?
How good is England’s ODI side a year out from the World Cup? Oct 29, 2026 45:14 How 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 should the team be performing better in ODIs considering their T20 record?Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Alex Hartley to discuss all that. Plus, Ben Duckett reflects on the match where he scored
Unbelievable last-wicket stand beats England
Unbelievable last-wicket stand beats England Oct 25, 2026 33:36 Henry 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 over the line, thanks to an incredible innings of 113 by Shadab Khan.Hear the thoughts of England head coach Brendon McCullum, as well as Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf who hit the winning runs.
England BEATEN in record-breaking thriller
England BEATEN in record-breaking thriller Oct 22, 2026 28:54 Henry 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 Brook, after becoming the first Englishman to score a double hundred in an ODI (even if it was in a losing cause), as well as Sri Lanka’s captain Kusal Mendis.
Is this the end for Jimmy Anderson?
Is this the end for Jimmy Anderson? Oct 22, 2026 26:54 Henry 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, ending his 26 year professional career with the club.Hear from Anderson, when he was talking about his Lancashire future in August 2026, as well as long-time teammate Chris Woakes.
England collapse to defeat in tri-series opener
England collapse to defeat in tri-series opener Oct 20, 2026 36:55 Henry 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 also hear from the two captains Harry Brook and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Stephen Fleming on ambitions and vision for England
Stephen Fleming on ambitions and vision for England Oct 19, 2026 25:59 Mark 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 three-match series in South Africa in December, ambitions for England, how he wants his team to look and his relationship with Brendan McCullum.
Marcus North on Baker, debuts, and "loving" England job
Marcus North on Baker, debuts, and "loving" England job Oct 14, 2026 32:05 Will 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 and Jacob Bethell? What goes into building a squad? And who GRILLS Marcus about his selection picks?The England selector joins Henry Moeran and cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt on the TMS Podcast to discuss how he's se
Rob Key on Carse, contracts, and England coaches
Rob Key on Carse, contracts, and England coaches Oct 12, 2026 40:30 Does 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 the changes to the coaching setups of the red and white-ball teams?Henry Moeran is alongside cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt and former England opener Dawid Malan to speak to England’s managing director of men’s cric
TMS Top 10: Cricket scandals
TMS Top 10: Cricket scandals Oct 7, 2026 1:05:40 Cricket 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 spot-fixing, to Hansie Cronje's match-fixing. Australia's sandpapergate in South Africa, to Michael Atherton's 'dirt in the pocket'. We reveal the biggest cricket scandal - as voted for by YOU.

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