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Test Match Special
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.
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Episodes
View from the Boundary - Dr Adam Rutherford 20.07.2024 35:06
Jonathan Agnew talks to Dr Adam Rutherford. The scientist, educator and author regularly appearing on television and radio, and along with Dr Hannah Fry hosts the hugely successful BBC Sounds podcast “The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry”. From the TMS commentary box at Trent Bridge they discuss Adam's style when playing cricket, the lack of scientific testing to fully understand how and why...
Antigua Cricket Knights 19.07.2024 32:13
Daniel Norcross gathers together four legendary West Indies players who have all been Knighted for their services to cricket and who all come from the same island. Antigua may be only 14 miles long and just 11 miles wide, with a population 550 times smaller than the UK – but it has produced an incredible number of great cricketers. Norcross has been speaking to Sir Andy Roberts, Sir Richie Richard...
James Anderson: Gone well 13.07.2024 35:29
Jonathan Agnew speaks to Michael Anderson, Jimmy’s father, to learn more about the legendary bowler away from the cricket pitch. They discuss him developing as a youngster at Lancashire, playing snooker, and when the family began to believe Jimmy could make it as a professional cricketer. Plus, Anderson’s Tailenders co-hosts Greg James, Felix White, and Matt Horan (Mattchin). They talk about the a...
T20 World Cup: England humbled by brilliant India 27.06.2024 30:13
England's World Cup defence is over as India thrash them by 68 runs to book their place in the final. Henry Moeran is joined by Steve Finn, Alex Hartley and Phil Tufnell to dissect where it went wrong for England. There's reaction from captains Jos Buttler and Rohit Sharma. Plus, we look ahead to Saturday's final between South Africa and India.
No Balls: Ponytails, World Cups and Grandma Kate 17.06.2024 31:45
Alex is heading to the men’s T20 World Cup and tells us all about where she’ll be heading in the coming weeks. Kate gives us the lowdown on England’s ODI series win against Pakistan. And we find out how the England squad keep themselves entertained during rain delays.
No Balls: Ponytails, World Cups and Grandma Kate 10.06.2024 31:39
Alex Hartley is in America for the men's T20 World Cup and tells us all about going to India v Pakistan in New York. Meanwhile, Kate explains why a teammate thinks of her as a Grandma and tells us about the ponytail, which caused more than a stir at the weekend.
No Balls: Alex’s American adventure and Kate’s Pakistan review 01.06.2024 36:30
Alex is heading to the men’s T20 World Cup and tells us all about where she’ll be heading in the coming weeks. Kate gives us the lowdown on England’s ODI series win against Pakistan. And we find out how the England squad keep themselves entertained during rain delays.
No Balls – Owls, snails and the first ODI of the summer 24.05.2024 32:23
Kate’s played her first international of the summer against Pakistan, and she gives us behind-the-scenes insight following England’s unspectacular win at Derby. Alex has news of her broken down car, while owls, snails and Pitbull all make an appearance. And there’s loads of listener emails to answer as well.
County Cricket: ‘The situation is worsening at New Road’ 22.05.2024 44:42
Kevin Howells, Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor are joined by Worcestershire CEO Ashely Giles. They discuss the sad passing of Worcestershire spinner Josh Baker, at just the age of 20, and how the team will be commemorating Baker. Plus, Giles talks about the future of New Road, Worcestershire’s ground, as the flooding issues it faces will only get worse going forward, he says. He also looks at the...
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Kate's been team-building, Alex has been buying golf clubs 03.05.2024 36:31
After time away in the Lake District with her England teammates, Kate Cross tells Alex Hartley all about a fun - and tough - few days. Plus, plenty of emails to get through!
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Thunder teammate Olivia Thomas on autism, friendship and the power of cricket 26.04.2024 39:59
With April being Autism Awareness Month, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are joined by Thunder teammate Olivia Thomas to learn about her experiences of living with autism and ADHD.
The IPL - Rajasthan still rampant, RCB continue to struggle 23.04.2024 25:58
Why can't RCB find form despite the heroics of Virat Kohli? And can Rajasthan Royals continue their brilliant season? Nikesh Rughani and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala discuss it all.
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - back in the country, baby! 19.04.2024 42:04
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley give their thoughts on the new women's domestic set-up and have tales of their winter adventures. Plus, Alex is becoming a golf person...
The IPL - Brilliant Buttler does it again! 16.04.2024 35:14
Tymal Mills and Steven Finn join Nikesh Rughani to discuss Jos Buttler's latest heroics after another dramatic week in the IPL. Plus, we hear from Punjab Kings' Kagiso Rabada.
The IPL - Buttler's back and Shikhar Dhawan reveals the secret to staying at the top of your game 09.04.2024 42:53
Simon Mann, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Nikesh Rughani talk through some Buttler and Kohli brilliance, and we've got an exclusive interview with Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan.
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - a series win in New Zealand! 07.04.2024 23:15
England bowler Kate Cross is fresh off the field at the end of the tour to New Zealand. Kate, Alex Hartley and former New Zealand wicket-keeper Katey Martin discuss the action.
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Kate and Alex are together in New Zealand! 30.03.2024 35:01
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley react to England Women's successful T20 series in New Zealand and preview the upcoming ODIs. Plus, a full analysis of Alex's first round of golf!
The IPL - Season 2024 is up and running! 26.03.2024 31:08
Simon Mann is with former England and IPL star Ravi Bopara as well as Aatif Nawaz to discuss tight finishes, captaincy conundrums and English performances at the start of the IPL.
The IPL - The Preview Podcast 22.03.2024 31:11
As the 2024 Indian Premier League gets underway Henry Moeran, Simon Mann and former IPL star Abhishek Jhunjhunwala look ahead to all of the excitement of this year's competition.
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Emergency WPL/PSL Final reaction! 19.03.2024 28:11
Royal Challengers Bangalore are WPL champions and Kate Cross has the inside story. Meanwhile, Alex Hartley's Multan Sultans come so close to winning the PSL in last-ball drama.
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - knockout time in the PSL and WPL! 14.03.2024 35:40
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are busy in the franchises of India and Pakistan, including seeing some remarkable individual performances. Plus, Alex has FINALLY discovered golf.
No Balls: The Cricket Podcast – Multan Sultans flying and Alex wants a middle name 04.03.2024 37:13
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are busy playing and coaching overseas and have much news to bring. Plus, Alex’s coaching buddy Cath Dalton drops in to talk through the PSL so far.
Death, Disaster and Redemption: England in India 84-85 part 3 03.03.2024 37:02
In the third of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Prakash Wakankar and Jonathan Agnew to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85. This episode begins in Chennai (formerly Madras) with the test series between England and India finely poised at 1-1 with two to play. Can England complete the turnaround and go down in history as the first side to co...
Death, Disaster and Redemption: England in India 84-85 part 2 02.03.2024 34:56
In the second of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Peter Baxter, Prakash Wakankar and Jonathan Agnew to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85. This episode begins at the end of England's first test against India in Wankhede, but 3rd December 1984 is remembered for a very different reason. The Bhopal disaster occurred. They discuss what is was...
Death, Disaster and Redemption: England in India 84-85 part 1 01.03.2024 37:04
In the first of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Peter Baxter and Prakash Wakankar to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85. Just hours after the England team had arrived India's prime minister, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated. What did this mean for the England team? What was it like to be in New Delhi? They discuss everything from restlessl...
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