

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.
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Oct 23, 2025 • 35min
How England won the 2009 Women’s World Cup
Alison Mitchell speaks to ICC Media Rights Manager Aarti Dabas as they look back at England’s third World Cup title, their first overseas.

Oct 21, 2025 • 37min
No Balls: England march on & Crossy's magic-mania
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss England's win over India in the World Cup, confirming their place in the tournament's semi-finals. Plus, why did Crossy's obession of magic make her week away even more exciting?

Oct 20, 2025 • 54min
From The Ashes: Stuart Broad
The BBC's Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt speaks to Stuart Broad about his incredible Ashes career.Broad looks back from winning The Ashes in 2009, to his 8-15 at Trent Bridge in 2015, his career's finale at The Oval in 2023, and THAT moment he didn't walk at Trent Bridge in 2013.

Oct 18, 2025 • 27min
How Australia won the 2013 Women's World Cup
Alison Mitchell is alongside Australia all-rounder Lisa Sthalekar to look back at Australia's sixth World Cup title, beating the West Indies in the final in India.Sthalekar retired on top having announced her decision to step away from the game after the tournament and discusses her sides route to the final.

Oct 17, 2025 • 47min
How England won the 2017 Women's World Cup
Join 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, 2009 champion Ebony Rainford-Brent, and statistician Phil Long as they relive England's thrilling journey to glory. Hartley shares emotional moments from Lord's, while Rainford-Brent discusses the pressure of a home tournament. They dive into match highlights, including Anya Shrubsole's game-winning performance and the impact of Heather Knight's leadership. The conversation celebrates the significance of the victory for women's cricket and the excitement it sparked nationwide.

Oct 16, 2025 • 22min
How Australia won the 2022 Women's World Cup
Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 England World Cup winner Alex Hartley and BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne to look back at the 2022 Women's World Cup. They look at Australia's journey to beating England in the final and what other shocks happened during the tournament which took place as the world was still tackling the Covid-19 pandemic.

Oct 15, 2025 • 48min
Women’s World Cup: Review of the tournament at the halfway stage
Daniel Norcross is joined by World Cup winner Alex Hartley and Sri Lanka cricket journalist Estelle Vasudevan to reflect on the ups and downs of the World Cup so far. They debate Australia’s heroics, England’s spin bowling, India’s frailties and how Bangladesh have been the surprise package of the competition.

Oct 13, 2025 • 48min
No Balls: A truly DEVINE episode
Kate Cross & Alex Hartley speak to New Zealand's legendary captain Sophie Devine as she plays in her last ODI World Cup before retirement. They discuss the timing of her decision to announce that she was retiring from the 50 over format, what she'll do next, and the state she's leaving the White Ferns ODI squad in. Plus, as is No Balls tradition, she tells Crossy & Al what animal she can catch.Alex and Kate also discuss England's strong start to the World Cup, after they made it 3 wins from 3 beating Sri Lanka.

Oct 11, 2025 • 27min
Women’s World Cup: England make it three from three against Sri Lanka
Daniel Norcross is joined by World Cup winners Alex Hartley and Lisa Sthalekar to look back on England's 89-run win over Sri Lanka. Plus, we hear from centurion Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Oct 6, 2025 • 32min
No Balls: Victory for England & a World Cup Q&A
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss England's World Cup win over South Africa and Alex's first week in Guwahati for Test Match Special. Plus, they answer your World Cup-related questions!


