

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 29, 2025 • 49min
No Balls: The amazing Alyssa Healy
Australia captain Alyssa Healy joins Kate Cross and Alex Hartley on the podcast. They discuss her Desert Island teammates, her sadness around the rain-affected World Cup fixtures, the smallest item she could hit a 6 with, and why she had to quit her job at KFC.

Oct 28, 2025 • 55min
From The Ashes: Michael Vaughan
The BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt speaks to Michael Vaughan about the 2002/03 Ashes in Australia, and how that prepared him for the infamous 2005 Ashes series.Vaughan talks about what was behind his incredible form down under in 02/03, learning from Australia legend Steve Waugh before becoming England captain, and some incredible stories away from pitch during the series.

Oct 27, 2025 • 32min
How Australia won the 1997 Women's World Cup
Alison Mitchell looks back at the 1997 Women's World Cup, with Australia sealing their fourth title at the tournament held in India. New Zealand World Cup winner Debbie Hockley talks of her memories of the competiton, winning player of the match in the final despite being on the losing side in 1997.

Oct 25, 2025 • 31min
How New Zealand won the 2000 Women's World Cup
Alison Mitchell is alongside New Zealand World Cup winner Debbie Hockley to discuss her side's route to winning the 2000 Women's World Cup at home in 2000.

Oct 24, 2025 • 28min
How Australia won the 2005 Women's World Cup
Alison Mitchell speaks to Australia's World Cup winning wicketkeeper Julia Price about her memories of winning the tournament in South Africa in 2005.

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.


