Test Match Special
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- Oct 22, 2026
About the podcast
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 701
England BEATEN in record-breaking thriller
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 …
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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?
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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
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 …
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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 settled into life as part of the England setup, and how he looks forward to returning to home soil with England.
Rob Key on Carse, contracts, and England coaches
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 …
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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 cricket Rob Key about all things England.
Plus, they talk about the Afghanistan Premier League as Key and Malan differ on views whether England players should participate in the franchise league.
TMS Top 10: Cricket scandals
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 …
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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.
The Women in Whites
Dr Raf Nicolson reveals the untold story of the history of Women’s Cricket in England.After a historic summer with a home World Cup and a first ever Women’s Test played at Lord’s Daniel Norcross and Alison …
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Dr Raf Nicolson reveals the untold story of the history of Women’s Cricket in England.
After a historic summer with a home World Cup and a first ever Women’s Test played at Lord’s Daniel Norcross and Alison Mitchell chat with Dr Raf Nicolson one of the leading writers and historians on the Women’s game.
We hear about some of the huge characters who were pioneers of Women’s cricket including Edith Bakewell and Rachael Heyhoe-Flint and we discover how the women’s game has often led the way with the invention of roundarm bowling, the first World Cup, the first T20 international and the first franchise tournament in England.
And there’s the amazing story of how Nicolson unearthed some previously unpublished archive from the early development of Women’s cricket in this country.
Behind the scenes at the PCA Awards
Stephan Shemilt speaks to the winners and special guests at the end of season celebration held in West London.We hear from the Somerset duo who took home the main prizes Craig Overton and Sophie Luff.We also …
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Stephan Shemilt speaks to the winners and special guests at the end of season celebration held in West London.
We hear from the Somerset duo who took home the main prizes Craig Overton and Sophie Luff.
We also chat with young player of the year Sonny Baker plus two other bowlers trying to establish themselves in the full England side Sam Cook and Henry Crocombe.
We’re also joined by England spinner Charlie Dean who found herself leading the team for much of hugely significant summer for the women’s side and Kate Cross who was one of those players honoured at the awards for her contribution to the game
And we hear from Blaze treble winners Kirstie Gordon & Georgia Elwiss & Oliver Hannon-Dalby who was part of the County Championship winning Warwickshire side and is also PCA President.
2026 – A tumultuous summer
The TMS team look back at a sometimes chaotic English cricket season.Henry Moeran is joined by fellow TMS commentator Simon Mann, World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent and Matt Henry from the BBC website to …
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The TMS team look back at a sometimes chaotic English cricket season.
Henry Moeran is joined by fellow TMS commentator Simon Mann, World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent and Matt Henry from the BBC website to discuss the themes of the summer. From the dramatic demise of Bazball to the rise of the men’s T20 side. From a home Women’s World Cup to the revamped Hundred.
Banton blasts England to series win
England thrashed Sri Lanka at the Oval to finish the summer with a series victory.Simon Mann is joined by Phil Tufnell, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Russel Arnold and Andy Zaltzman to review the Sri Lanka series and …
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England thrashed Sri Lanka at the Oval to finish the summer with a series victory.
Simon Mann is joined by Phil Tufnell, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Russel Arnold and Andy Zaltzman to review the Sri Lanka series and the limited overs summer and ask how strong England’s white ball unit looks going into the winter.
Plus, we hear from England captain Harry Brook, Player of the match Tom Banton, Player of series Will Jacks, Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis and England white ball coach Brendon McCullum.
Kevin Pietersen - back in England colours
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen is back on England duty, this time as a mentor, and tells Henry Moeran he's "absolutely loving" his time working with the side.
Mark Wood's greatest hits
Simon Mann is alongside former England fast bowler Mark Wood in the week he announces his retirement from international cricket.Wood discuss is favourite moments in an England shirt, including *that* Usman …
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Simon Mann is alongside former England fast bowler Mark Wood in the week he announces his retirement from international cricket.
Wood discuss is favourite moments in an England shirt, including *that* Usman Khawaja dismissal in the 2023 Ashes.
Fast, furious, and finished - Mark Wood retires
Mark Wood tells Henry Moeran why now is the right time to make the decision, and talks about his memories in an England shirt. Plus, Simon Mann is alongside former England opener, and teammate of Mark Wood …
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Mark Wood tells Henry Moeran why now is the right time to make the decision, and talks about his memories in an England shirt.
Plus, Simon Mann is alongside former England opener, and teammate of Mark Wood, Dawid Malan, as well as BBC Sport journalist Matt Henry to discuss Wood’s career after the bowler announced his retirement from international cricket.
Fleming’s first interview & County Championship finale
Mark Chapman is joined by cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt, former England captain Sir Alastair Cook and former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior. We hear from England’s new Test head coach Stephen Fleming …
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Mark Chapman is joined by cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt, former England captain Sir Alastair Cook and former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior. We hear from England’s new Test head coach Stephen Fleming for the first time.
The former New Zealand captain was appointed on the 30th July but only arrived in England last week. Fleming talks about his relationship with Brendon McCullum, his coaching style, and his thoughts on England’s discipline issues and his love for English cricket.
There’s also a look ahead to the final round of the County Championship. Warwickshire captain Ed Barnard will join the panel with his side leading the way. The panel also talk about Leicestershire’s points deduction and what that might mean for the relegation battle.
“Beat the Aussies” is goal for Fleming
Stephen Fleming gives his first interview since becoming England Test coach. He discusses his style of leadership with cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt, his attitude towards discipline and how he shares …
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Stephen Fleming gives his first interview since becoming England Test coach.
He discusses his style of leadership with cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt, his attitude towards discipline and how he shares the English obsession with the Ashes.
Fleming also reveals his thoughts about a possible Ben Stokes comeback after visiting him in Durham and he talks about his relationship with white ball coach Brendon McCullum.
There’s also analysis from Test Match Special commentator Alison Mitchell & former Test player Dawid Malan.
Explosive England seal T20 series against Sri Lanka
We hear from England captain Harry Brook, and also Tom Banton who made an unbeaten half century. We also chat to the ECB chair Richard Thompson on England’s summer.
View from the Boundary - Count Binface aka Jon Harvey.
Jon Harvey has worked on programmes like “The Thick of It” and “Have I Got New For You” but is best known for performing as the “intergalactic space warrior” who has taken on the likes of Theresa May, Boris …
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Jon Harvey has worked on programmes like “The Thick of It” and “Have I Got New For You” but is best known for performing as the “intergalactic space warrior” who has taken on the likes of Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Andy Burnham and most recently Nigel Farage in by-elections. Harvey also discusses his lifelong love of cricket and TMS including how he modelled his bowling action on Phil Tufnell.
McCullum – I want to be challenged by KP.
We hear from England white ball coach Brendon McCullum.Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Steven Finn to look back on the Test summer, look ahead to the winter and discuss what England …
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We hear from England white ball coach Brendon McCullum.
Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Steven Finn to look back on the Test summer, look ahead to the winter and discuss what England want to get out of the white ball games with Sri Lanka as Kevin Pietersen joins as a specialist mentor.
We also hear from the ECB National Club Champions Shepherds Bush.
What have we learnt about England?
Simon Mann is joined by Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Jonathan Agnew and correspondent Stephan Shemilt to discuss what we've learnt about England’s Test side this summer.
Cox and Root guide England to clean sweep despite Edgbaston scare.
Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Ramiz Raja, Phil Tufnell and Andy Zaltzman to review a dramatic 3rd Test against Pakistan, look back on the men’s red ball summer as a …
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Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, Ramiz Raja, Phil Tufnell and Andy Zaltzman to review a dramatic 3rd Test against Pakistan, look back on the men’s red ball summer as a whole and look ahead to the Tests in the winter.
We also get reaction from England captain Joe Root, Pakistan captain Babar Azam, Player of the Match Dan Lawrence. Player of the Series Ollie Robinson and England interim coach Marcus Trescothick.
Remarkable Razaullah raises Pakistan spirits on extraordinary day at Edgbaston
Pakistan debutant Razaullah made a thrilling 81 to give his side an outside chance of a miracle win in the 3rd Test. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 449 to leave England chasing 130 for a 3 nil …
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Pakistan debutant Razaullah made a thrilling 81 to give his side an outside chance of a miracle win in the 3rd Test. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 449 to leave England chasing 130 for a 3 nil victory.
Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Ramiz Raja, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook and Andy Zaltzman.
We also hear from the star of the day Razaullah and England’s interim coach Marcus Trescothick.
Dominant England set target for Pakistan at Edgbaston
Simon Mann presents reaction from Edgbaston after the second day of England's third and final Test against Pakistan.Hear from Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell, Ramiz Raja and Jonathan Agnew after a dominant …
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Simon Mann presents reaction from Edgbaston after the second day of England's third and final Test against Pakistan.
Hear from Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell, Ramiz Raja and Jonathan Agnew after a dominant batting performance with England which left them with a commanding lead over Pakistan. Hear from Dan Lawrence after an impressive batting performance.
Plus, Henry Moeran is at Lord's for the Knight-Stokes Cup.
England lead 'embarrassing' Pakistan
Simon Mann presents reaction from Edgbaston after the first day of England's third and final Test against Pakistan.Hear from former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, former Pakistan batter …
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Simon Mann presents reaction from Edgbaston after the first day of England's third and final Test against Pakistan.
Hear from former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, former Pakistan batter Ramiz Raja and Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew after a disappointing display from Pakistan which left them trailing England at the end of the day. Hear from Josh Tongue who took four wickets on the first day in Birmingham.
Plus, former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie speaks to Jonathan Agnew about the situation Pakistan cricket currently finds itself in.
TMS Top 10: Pakistan players
Isa Guha is joined by former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, TMS broadcaster Aatif Nawaz, and ex-England spinner Vic Marks to select a top 10 of the greatest Pakistan men’s players. TMS stats guru Andy Zaltzman …
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Isa Guha is joined by former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, TMS broadcaster Aatif Nawaz, and ex-England spinner Vic Marks to select a top 10 of the greatest Pakistan men’s players. TMS stats guru Andy Zaltzman provides the numbers. Among the names discussed are the likes of Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Zaheer Abbas, Javed Miandad, Shahid Afridi, Misbah-Ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq and Babar Azam. But who makes the final list?
The Cartel - with Steven Finn & Mark Wood
Isa Guha talks pace bowling with two of England’s most successful fast men: multiple Ashes winners Mark Wood and Steven Finn. Plus Sir Alastair Cook discusses how best to captain fast bowlers, and TMS …
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Isa Guha talks pace bowling with two of England’s most successful fast men: multiple Ashes winners Mark Wood and Steven Finn. Plus Sir Alastair Cook discusses how best to captain fast bowlers, and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman provides the numbers.
View from the Boundary - Colson Smith
Jonathan Agnew is joined by award winning actor and presenter Colson Smith.He was part of the iconic soap opera Coronation Street for almost 15 years playing the role of Weatherfield Police constable Craig …
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Jonathan Agnew is joined by award winning actor and presenter Colson Smith.
He was part of the iconic soap opera Coronation Street for almost 15 years playing the role of Weatherfield Police constable Craig Tinker before his dramatic demise last year.
He’s also appeared on reality shows like “The Games” and “Celebrity Big brother” and has become a popular radio presenter in Yorkshire.
Colson is a self-confessed cricket badger who’s a director of cricket at Castleford CC and is involved in a documentary about starting a women’s and girls’ section called “Colson’s cricket club”.
Ask the umpire - Trees, Sunhats and Clicky Ponting
Former international umpire Ian “Gunner” Gould answers your questions alongside Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks. So, what happens if you accidently throw the ball into a tree or onto a fallen sunhat? When do you …
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Former international umpire Ian “Gunner” Gould answers your questions alongside Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks. So, what happens if you accidently throw the ball into a tree or onto a fallen sunhat? When do you step in to diffuse a difficult situation and what action would Gould have taken if he’d umpired a “clicky” fielder.
The Summer of Acrimony England v Pakistan 1992
Simon Mann is joined by former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, broadcaster Aatif Nawaz, chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman to look back on the tumultuous summer of 1992 …
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Simon Mann is joined by former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, broadcaster Aatif Nawaz, chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman to look back on the tumultuous summer of 1992. Pakistan beat England in a controversial Test series played with the backdrop of accusations of ball-tampering and heated clashes with umpires which overshadowed Wasim and Waqar's inspired win.
Broad & Anderson immortalised in the Long Room at Lord's
Jonathan Agnew speaks with England’s two most successful fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Sir James Anderson as they are honoured with a unique double portrait in the Long Room at Lord’s. We also hear from the …
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Jonathan Agnew speaks with England’s two most successful fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Sir James Anderson as they are honoured with a unique double portrait in the Long Room at Lord’s. We also hear from the award-winning artist Jamie Routley and Michael Vaughan who captained them both.
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