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Test Match Special

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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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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

#40from40: John Lithgow 26.11.2020

John Lithgow, star of Third Rock from the Sun and The Crown, spends a memorable half hour with Jonathan Agnew at the Oval during a Test match against India in 2007.

Voices of the World: Fazeer Mohammed 24.11.2020

West Indies commentator Fazeer Mohammed talks to Jonathan Agnew about his broadcasting career, the day he sang a calypso on TMS and how his family are Brian Lara's electricians!

#40from40: Toby Jones 19.11.2020

Star of stage and screen Toby Jones takes a View from the Boundary at the Oval in 2019, telling Daniel Norcross how he keeps across Test cricket wherever he is in the world.

#40from40: Sebastian Faulks 19.11.2020

Sebastian Faulks, award-winning author of Birdsong and Charlotte Grey, chats to Simon Mann at Lord's in 2011. Faulks discusses his deep love of cricket and his writing process.

Voices of the World: Jim Maxwell 17.11.2020

Australian broadcasting icon Jim Maxwell talks through his remarkable career with Jonathan Agnew, discussing his favourite TMS memories and how he first got behind the microphone.

TMS does the IPL: Mumbai win a fifth title 10.11.2020

Simon Mann, Nikesh Rughani and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala discuss the conclusion of the 2020 IPL. Plus, thoughts and analysis on the Women's T20 Challenge.

TMS does the IPL: Ben Stokes Special 26.10.2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes scored a brilliant unbeaten 100 to keep the qualification hopes of Rajasthan Royals alive. In an exclusive interview Stokes speaks to Isa Guha about opening the batting, his rollercoaster three years and why he wouldn’t wish quarantine on his greatest enemy!

TMS does the IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad special with Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow 19.10.2020

Aatif Nawaz & Daniel Norcross reflect on an extraordinary few days at the IPL with ties, super overs and amazing performances. We also focus on Sunrisers Hyderabad as we’re joined by superstar Afghan spinner Rashid Khan and Jonny Bairstow reveals the secret of his opening partnership with Ashes rival David Warner.

TMS does the IPL: Kings XI special, including Pooran on THAT save 06.10.2020

Nicholas Pooran joins Aatif Nawaz and Daniel Norcross to talk through his incredible gravity-defying save over the boundary, as well as what life is like in the IPL bubble. Plus Sheldon Cottrell tells us why a friend’s Covid diagnosis made him take the virus so seriously, and Mandeep Singh explains the Punjabi spirit behind the team.

The International Summer concludes 30.09.2020

Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team - including interviews with top players and special features.

Maxwell & Carey steal the show & champagne moments from an extraordinary summer 16.09.2020

Reaction from Old Trafford where England's men played their last match of the summer, as Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell both hit centuries for Australia to clinch a thrilling 2-1 series victory in the final one day international. We hear from both batsman on their record-breaking 212-run partnership as well as England captain Eoin Morgan, who reviews his side's performances with the white ball. The...

Incredible England comeback sets up series decider 13.09.2020

Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan to react to an astonishing 24-run win for Eoin Morgan's side in the second one day international, which sets up a series decider with Australia on Wednesday. We hear from both captains Aaron Finch and Morgan as well as bowler Chris Woakes to get their thoughts on a thrilling encounter. WIth the last England international of the sum...

Hazlewood heroics and the brilliant 'Bumble' 11.09.2020

James Anderson and Jonathan Agnew react to England's 19-run defeat by Australia in the ODI series opener. We hear from captains Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch as well as Sam Billings who scored a maiden international century. Then Aggers is joined by David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd to talk about his new book covering his career in the game as a player, umpire, coach and commentator. We discuss the star-studded...

#40from40: Al Murray 03.09.2020

Award-winning comedian Al Murray - creator of the The Pub Landlord - joins Jonathan Agnew for a memorable interview in 2014.

#40from40: Len Goodman 03.09.2020

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman joins Aggers during the 2013 Ashes Test at Lord's and talks about an exciting cricketing past.

Pakistan win thriller despite Moeen Ali heroics 01.09.2020

Pakistan squared the T20 series against England with an exciting 5 run win in the 3rd T20 at Emirates Old Trafford. Daniel Norcross is joined by James Anderson, Aatif Nawaz and England World Cup winner Alex Hartley to review the game plus we hear from Moeen Ali, Mohammad Hafeez and Eoin Morgan.

Jimmy Anderson – 600 wickets, but I don’t feel tired 28.08.2020

Just three days after becoming the first ever fast bowler to get 600 Test wickets, Jimmy Anderson joins the Test Match Special team on a rain-delayed first T20 international between England and Pakistan. Jimmy reveals how he celebrated his 600th Test wicket, why he can’t wait to bowl to Virat Kohli again, whether he’s likely to play in the Ashes next year, and how much he enjoys batting.

Day 5: Anderson’s 600, an England series win and the Headingley miracle one year on 25.08.2020

A momentous day for James Anderson as he becomes the first seamer to reach 600 Test wickets. Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl as the TMS team, including Michael Vaughan, Daniel Norcross and Andy Zaltzman, pays tribute. We hear from Anderson himself on his achievement and there’s further insight from his partner-in-crime Stuart Broad about Anderson’s ability, when he first became aware o...

Day 4: Bad weather frustrates England and Anderson 24.08.2020

Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl, where there was more frustration for everyone as rain and bad light meant a truncated fourth day between England and Pakistan in the 3rd Test. Following-on, the tourists reached 100-2, still 210 behind, but with the opportunity to save the match if they can bat out the final day. James Anderson took one of those dismissals to move to 599 Test wickets. H...

Day 3: England force the follow on 23.08.2020

Jonathan Agnew presents a review of the third day of the 3rd test between England and Pakistan. Joe Root's side forced the follow on in Southampton after bowling out Pakistan for 273, despite the efforts of visiting captain Azhar Ali who scored an unbeaten 141. England could have dismissed the tourists earlier had they not dropped three catches in the space of 10 James Anderson deliveries. Anderso...

Day 2: A run-fest for England 22.08.2020

Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl as England strengthened their grip against Pakistan on day two of the 3rd and final Test. Zak Crawley's brilliant 267 and 152 from Jos Buttler helped England to a huge score of 583-8. Following their declaration, James Anderson struck three times to leave the tourists on 24-3. Former England captain Michael Vaughan gives his verdict on the day's play and...

Day 1: Crawley comes of age 21.08.2020

Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl where Zak Crawley's brilliant maiden century has put England in command of the 3rd and final Test against Pakistan. His 171 not out, and unbroken partnership of 205 with Jos Buttler, guided England from 127-4 to 332-4 at the close. Aggers is joined by Michael Vaughan and Azhar Mahmood to review the day, while Crawley tells Daniel Norcross how it feels to...

Day 5: England still lead the series as 2nd Test ends in a draw 17.08.2020

Simon Mann presents from the Ageas Bowl where the 2nd Test between England and Pakistan finished in a draw. There was more rain but we finally got some play in the afternoon. England reached 110-4 in reply to Pakistan's 236 before the teams agreed to end proceedings. The result means Joe Root's side still lead 1-0 in the series. Michael Vaughan, Azhar Mahmood and Aatif Nawaz dissect what little cr...

Day 4: Here comes the rain again 16.08.2020

Jonathan Agnew presents from the Ageas Bowl where there was play for 60 minutes...and then the rain fell. Play was abandoned with England on 7-1 after having finally bowled Pakistan out for 236. Aggers is joined by Michael Vaughan to discuss the little cricket they saw, while Simon Mann chats with England batting consultant Jonathan Trott about his involvement with the team. Following MS Dhoni's i...

Day 3: No play, Dhoni retires and Ask Ramps 15.08.2020

No play at The Ageas Bowl as bad weather wiped out the third day of the 2nd Test between England and Pakistan. Bad light, rain and a wet outfield prevented Pakistan resuming on their overnight 223-9. Jonathan Agnew and Michael Vaughan reflect on what might have been and a surreal day in Southampton which involved squash, playing the banjo and someone singing ‘Sweet Caroline’. They discuss the reti...

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