Test Match Special
BBC Radio 5 Live
The Test Match Special team bring you the very best reaction, insight & analysis of the Ashes Test series with daily episodes from down under.
Episodes
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Oct 21, 2022 • 41min
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - is there such a thing as a summer duvet?
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are very excited about the T20 World Cup Super 12s, plus they have a good rummage around the No Balls email inbox and discuss types of duvet.
Oct 14, 2022 • 54min
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - a little bonus episode with Aussie legend Jess Jonassen!
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley return sooner than advertised and are joined by Australian bowler Jess Jonassen. The obvious question is asked: Does she ever get bored of winning?
Oct 2, 2022 • 36min
Clinical England take decider to claim Pakistan series.
England won the 7th T20 by 67 runs to clinch the series 4 – 3. Henry Moeran reviews the action and looks ahead to the men’s T20 World Cup with former England wicketkeeper turned coach James Foster, commentator Aatif Nawaz and BBC Sport chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt. Plus we hear from Moeen Ali, Harry Brook and Jos Buttler.
Sep 28, 2022 • 45min
Pakistan edge thriller and Thompson talks.
Aatif Nawaz is joined by Alex Hartley and Saqib Mahmood to discuss another thrilling T20 as Pakistan edge ahead in the series. We also hear from Moeen Ali and Mark Wood. Plus BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan speaks to the new ECB chair Richard Thompson on proposed changes to the summer schedules, the impact of the Hundred and the threat of T20 leagues.
Sep 25, 2022 • 32min
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Kate took four wickets at Lord's, and there's nothing else to say about the game...
The day after a hugely controversial end to the England vs India series, bowler Kate Cross and Alex Hartley chat through *that* moment and the rest of the summer.
Sep 23, 2022 • 46min
Surrey champions as County cricket future comes under spotlight.
Kevin Howells reports on Surrey winning the County Championship at a time of fierce debate about how future seasons may look. We get reactions from Rory Burns, Ollie Pope and Gareth Batty and analysis by journalist Dean Wilson. Plus we hear from Sir Andrew Strauss, Alec Stewart and Sussex chair Jon Filby on the high performance review which could change how the cricket summer looks from 2024.
Aug 27, 2022 • 39min
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Are you listening Chris Martin?
Kate and Alex have been busy in the Hundred and have all the gossip from the tournament. Plus, there's a good delve into the mailbox and more excitement about a celebrity fan...
Aug 27, 2022 • 35min
View from the Boundary – Peter White
Jonathan Agnew is joined by award winning broadcaster Peter White who’s been contributing to Radio 4 Consumer Affairs programme “You and Yours” for almost 50 years.
Aug 26, 2022 • 37min
Ask the Umpire.
Identical twins, pony tails and rogue terriers. John Holder joins Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks for “Ask the Umpire”
Aug 18, 2022 • 33min
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The Battle of the Spuds
With the Hundred well underway, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley bring the latest from the tournament - including their game against each other. Plus, giraffe suits may have been worn.
