Test Match Special
Episodes
Edwards: England's fitness issues have been put to bed
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman, Alex Hartley, Raf Nicholson and Kirstie Gordon are joined by England Head Coach Charlotte Edwards to preview a big year for England's w...
IPL 2026 Predictions, Then v Now, Best Ever Players
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amber Samdhu looks ahead to the IPL 2026 with The Traitor's (and cricketer) Faraaz Noor and former IPL star Abhishek Jhunjhunwala.
The state of English men’s cricket
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman, cricket correspondent Stefan Shemilt and former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alistair Cook react to the news that England ha...
History made at Hundred Auction
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We report on a historic two days with the first major sporting auction taking place in the UK as teams were selected for the women’s and men’s Hun...
The 2026 T20 World Cup Debrief
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the dust settles on India’s back-to-back T20 World Cup victories, Henry Moeran is alongside Matt Henry and Prakash Wakankar to discuss everything...
India thrash New Zealand for World Cup glory
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Moeran is alongside former Ashes winner Steven Finn, former IPL star Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, and commentator Prakash Wakankar for all the reactio...
England fall just short in high scoring semi-final thriller
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
India won an incredible match in Mumbai by 7 runs to knock England out of the T20 World Cup and set up a date with New Zealand in the final on Sunday....
‘England have the best spinners in the World Cup’ - Vaughan
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Moeran is alongside Michael Vaughan and Prakash Wakankar at a Holi celebration to look ahead to England’s T20 World Cup semi-final against Ind...
Jacks & Ahmed stun New Zealand in Colombo
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Norcross is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and Aatif Nawaz for reaction to England's thrilling victory over New Zealand in Colomb...
Brook century blasts England into semi-finals
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Norcross is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and Aatif Nawaz for reaction to Harry Brook's incredible century which sees England re...
No Balls: England 'solving problems' & we actually get some emails!
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss everything we can take away from the Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. We look at discuss England's abil...
Bowlers bail out England as they beat Sri Lanka
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Norcross is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley for reaction to England's victory over Sri Lanka. They discuss England's bowling perfo...
Can England win the Men’s T20 World Cup?
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As we reach the Super Eights stage of the Men’s T20 World Cup we look at England’s chances of lifting the trophy following an unconvincing group s...
Gayle’s Gangnam style as Windies win 2012 T20
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the 2026 T20 World Cup being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka we look back at the first ICC World T20 to be held in Asia 14 years ago.The 2012 to...
Behind the scenes at a World Cup
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Moeran is joined by former England bowler Steven Finn and BBC journalist Matt Henry to find out what really happens behind the scenes at an ICC ...
Matthew Hayden’s damning thoughts on Australia World Cup exit
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary Australia opener Matthew Hayden joins Daniel Norcross and Aatif Nawaz at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium just days after the Aus...
Imperfect England get Italian job done
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
England managed to get over the line against a spirited Italian team in Kolkata to qualify for the Super 8s. Henry Moeran and Steven Finn review the a...
Kishan goes crazy as India hammer Pakistan
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Norcross is alongside World Cup winner 2017 Alex Hartley and Aatif Nawaz for reaction to India’s T20 World Cup victory over Pakistan in Colom...
Banton blasts England to victory over Scotland
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An unbeaten 63 from Tom Banton took England to a 5 wicket win against Scotland. Henry Moeran is joined by former England fast bowler Steven Finn and S...
No Balls: Mattchin, the Love Doctor, will see you now
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Hartley and Kate Cross are joined by Mattchin from Tailenders for another Valentine's special, offering unofficial advice to your romantic worrie...
England fall short against West Indies on day of double Super Over
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
England lost by 30 runs to West Indies in Mumbai in their second match of the ICC T20 World Cup. Henry Moeran is joined by Steven Finn and Prakash Wak...
India-Pakistan to go ahead and England scrape past Nepal
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by T20 World Cup winner Tymal Mills, former England spinner Phil Tufnell and Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to discuss ...
England survive World Cup scare against Nepal.
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
England beat Nepal by 4 runs in a last ball thriller as Sam Curran bowled a brilliant final over to prevent a huge shock. henry Moeran is joined by St...
The Men’s T20 World Cup Preview
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have the latest on whether the Pakistan v India game will go ahead or not, we assess the chances of England after their impressive T20 form in Sri ...
No Balls: Watt's this? Scotland at the T20 World Cup?
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Hartley and Kate Cross speak to Scotland bowler Mark Watt as he and the rest of Scotland's team arrive in India for the Men's T20 World Cup. He t...
No Balls: Sciver-Brunt's tricks, dinner party picks, and Crossy's icks
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss Sciver-Brunt scoring the first ever century in the WPL for Mumbai Indians. Plus, who makes it in to their dream di...
No Balls: A guide to The Hundred (kind of)
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are actually in the same room recording a podcast! They discuss all the big changes coming to The Hundred in 2026 with hug...
Brook 'I made a terrible mistake'
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Howells is alongside Jonathan Agnew and Stephan Shemilt to discuss the future of England's leadership team ahead of the white-ball series agains...
No Balls: 50 Shades of Grace Harris
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley speak to Australia and Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Grace Harris. They discuss the scale of fandom around the WPL, ope...
The Ashes: When Bazball went bad and one very proud dad
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the Men's Ashes over, Henry Moeran is joined by Stephan Shemilt to discuss the latest revelations from a disappointing tour. Plus, we hear from J...
The Ashes: Inquest begins for England as Australia make it 4-1
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australia win the 5th Test at the SCG by 5 wickets to complete their Ashes victory. We hear from England coach Brendon McCullum plus captain Ben Stoke...
The Ashes: Bethell hundred provides belated bright spark
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Bethell joins the pod after his brilliant maiden first class hundred. We get analysis from Michael Vaughan, Jonathan Agnew and Glenn McGrath inc...
The Ashes: Smith grinds down England as the SCG turns pink
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from record breaking Steve Smith who became the second highest scorer in Ashes history and England’s Jacob Bethell who took his first Ashes ...
The Ashes: Root’s resolve, Smith’s shocker and Australia move ahead.
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from Joe Root who scored his 41st Test century and Australia fast bowler Scott Boland. Plus, there’s analysis from Simon Mann, Jonathan Agne...
The Ashes: Brook and Root give England promising start at the SCG.
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
England had the best of the opening day of the 5th and final Ashes Test with Harry Brook unbeaten on 78 and Joe Root on 72. But rain truncated the d...
Stokes "very eager" to continue as captain
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside Jonathan Agnew and Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to the final Ashes Test at the SCG. They discuss what rides on this fina...
The Ashes: Khawaja calls it a day and calls out "racial stereotyping"
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Usman Khawaja is leaving international cricket, and had much to say about treatment from the media and former players during his career. Plus, we hear...
TMS Top 10: Ashes moments
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Nathan Lyon dropping the ball at Headingley to Shane Warne's 700th Test wicket. From Steve Smith's century on return from his ban to Steve Harmis...
The 2025 TMS Awards
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Zaltzman hosts the, now traditional, TMS Awards looking back at 2025’s best (or worst) cricketing moments. As is tradition, TMS commentators Da...
No Balls: Madness in Melbourne & menstrual moans
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Hartley and Kate Cross discuss the two-day MCG Ashes Test which saw England win their first Test in Australia for nearly fifteen years. Plus, why...
Daily Ashes Quiz: Average first innings winning scores
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You mig...
The Ashes - injury latest and time on hands for fans and players
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Stephan Shemilt and Henry Moeran for news from Melbourne, including England injury updates. Plus, an interview with two o...
England’s men win first Ashes Test down under in 15 years
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
England beat Australia by 4 wickets at the MCG to end a run of 18 winless Tests. We hear from Ben Stokes, Josh Tongue, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell and Ste...
Mayhem in Melbourne on bonkers Boxing Day
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Mann is joined by Michael Vaughan, Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath and Andy Zaltzman to review an incredible opening day of the 4th Test. Plus rea...
No Balls: Snow Balls the Christmas Podcast
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley lift the cricketing mood by bringing you some festive cheer, interluded with a little bit of Ashes chat as England lose th...
Ben Stokes responds to Noosa revelations & Archer is out
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside Jonathan Agnew and Stephan Shemilt in the TMS commentary box at the MCG ahead of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. England capta...
The Ashes: Where did England go wrong?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Tufnell, Jason Gillespie and Dawid Malan join Mark Chapman to reflect on England losing the Ashes in Adelaide after the Third Test. Are England p...
The Ashes: Rob Key ’Sorry’ for England performing at 20%
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Key discusses preparation, performance and the trip to Noosa as the fallout of the Ashes defeat begins. Plus, we talk through it all with Stephan ...
Daily Ashes Quiz: Wins in the first three tests
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You mig...
The Ashes: England's belated resistance ends as Australia retain the Ashes.
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
England showed plenty of fight but Australia won the 3rd Test by 82 runs to retain the Ashes with two games to spare, We hear from England coach Brend...
The Ashes: England show fight, but on brink of defeat
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell, Andy Zaltzman and Glenn McGrath to look back on an improved day for England. However, they are s...
The Ashes: Head hammers down England hopes
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath and Phil Tufnell to review the 3rd day of the Adelaide Test as a Travis Head hundred nailed down...
The Ashes: Defiant Stokes, but England face mammoth task
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Norcross is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath and former England batter Dawid Malan to review a challenging day in Adelaide with England ...
The Ashes: Carey controversy on enthralling opening day
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Norcross is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell and Glenn McGrath as Australia closed on 326/8 on the opening day of the crucial Third Test....
The Ashes: Crunch time ahead of the Christmas Test
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Stokes and Pat Cummins chat to TMS as we look ahead to England’s must-win Test in Adelaide. Plus, we get the thoughts of Jonathan Agnew, Stephan...
Matt Prior: "The wicketkeeper needs to be the drummer of the band"
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Finn, Matt Prior and Simon Katich join Mark Chapman to preview the third Test of the Ashes in Adelaide. Josh Tongue come in for Gus Atkinson, w...
Daily Ashes Quiz: Difference between innings
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You mig...
Brendon McCullum: ‘Top 7 will stay the same’
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
England head coach Brendon McCullum speaks to Stephan Shemilt ahead of a must-win third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.Eleanor Oldroyd, Stephan Shemilt, ...
View from the Boundary: Historian Tom Holland
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing his love of cricket is co-host of the Rest is History podcast Tom Holland. He reveals how the podcast started, and a possible cricketing link ...
Remembering 'The Judge', Robin Smith
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew speaks to broadcaster Mark Nicholas following the death of his friend and former Hampshire team-mate Robin Smith. 'The Judge', who died...
The Ashes: John Aiken - from first-class cricketer to 'Married at First Sight' love guru
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From playing against Brian Lara and Brendon McCullum to starring in 'Married at First Sight', John Aiken's story is extraordinary. He tells Stephan Sh...
No Balls: The Finch Who Stole Christmas
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Cross & Alex Hartley catch up with Australia World Cup winning captain Aaron Finch. He gives them his thoughts on England's Ashes hopes down ...
The Ashes: Welcome to Adelaide!
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While England and Australia rest up after the second Test, Eleanor Oldroyd brings the latest from the tour and learns more about the famous Adelaide O...
Wood ruled out and Stokes throws down the gauntlet
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Cates is joined by England batter Dawid Malan to react to the news that England bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes se...
Daily Ashes Quiz: Longest winless runs
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You mig...
The Ashes: Wounded Stokes says no place for weak men.
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
England finally show some fight, but Australia take two nil Ashes lead.There’s an astonishing interview with England captain Ben Stokes, we hear fro...
The Ashes: England on the brink in Brisbane
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All the reaction to a dominant day for Australia in Brisbane as England stare at a 2-0 series deficit. Coach Marcus Trescothick talks to the pod, and ...
The Ashes: Wasteful England hand Australia the initiative at the Gabba
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to a second day in Brisbane that saw England miss out on putting heat on the hostsMichael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Jonathan Agnew join Simo...
The Ashes: Root scores first hundred in Australia.
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath, Phil Tufnell and Andy Zaltzman to review an absorbing opening day at the Gabba where Joe Root w...
Stokes speaks to TMS as Cummins could return
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside Jonathan Agnew and ABC’s Corbin Middlemas to look ahead to the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. They discuss England’s...
Pope talks to TMS & Jacks in for Wood for Gabba Test
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
England have made one change to their side for the second Test, and we hear from batter Ollie Pope. Plus, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell bring their...
Glenn McGrath: “if England go to Adelaide 2-0 down it's game over”
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Melinda Farrell join Mark Chapman to preview the second Test of the Ashes in Brisbane. Is this now or never for baz...
Daily Ashes Quiz: Fastest scoring team
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You mig...
TMS Top 10: Ashes Characters
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Stuart Broad to Ben Stokes, Shane Warne to Steve Waugh, Freddie Flintoff to Ian Botham. Who is the ultimate Ashes character? Whose personalities ...
Joe Root: 'Ashes doesn't need pink-ball Test'
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Root tells Stephan Shemilt that the Ashes doesn't need a pink-ball Test match. Australia's first Test centurion Travis Head responds by telling St...
The Ashes: "Don't call us arrogant" say Stokes as England begin preparations in Brisbane
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Moeran is joined by Stephan Shemilt and Vitushan Ehantharajah and we hear from England captain Ben Stokes, fresh from accusations of "arrogance"...
England’s 2010/11 Ashes win, according to Sir Alastair Cook
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exactly 15 years on from Sir Alastair Cook’s 235 not-out at the Gabba, the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt speaks to Cook about one o...
The Ashes: England right to stick to Plan A with batters' prep, says Alec Stewart
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from former captain Alec Stewart who thinks England are right not to send batters for an additional warm-up match. Plus, Steven Finn reveals t...
No Balls: Hartley heads down under!
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley chat all things Ashes after England's dramatic two-day defeat in the first Ashes Test in Perth. They wonder whether Englan...
First Ashes Test Review
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Chapman is joined by former England coach Paul Farbrace, former Australian opener Simon Katich and Durham coach Ryan Campbell to discuss the fall...
The Ashes: Two days on and attention turns to Brisbane
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Moeran is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn and Stephan Shemilt to discuss how England are due to prepare for the second Ashes Test in Brisb...
The Ashes: England hammered in Perth.
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction as England are beaten inside TWO days in first Ashes Test at Perth.Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, former Aus...
The Ashes: England roar back on extraordinary opening day
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction from a breathless first day of the first Ashes Test in Perth.Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, legendary Austra...
Ashes Eve - it's almost time
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Men's Ashes are nearly upon us and the TMS preview features interviews with both Ben Stokes and Steve Smith, plus an exclusive chat with England H...
England name their 12 for first Ashes Test
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eleanor Oldroyd is out and about in Perth for reaction to England naming their twelve-man squad for the first Ashes Test. Former England captain Micha...
From The Ashes: Ashton Agar
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ashton Agar talks through his remarkable innings at Trent Bridge in 2013, where aged 19 he scored a brilliant 98. Agar tells Stephan Shemilt all the d...
The Ashes Preview
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Crossman is joined by Mark Ramprakash, Jack Leach and Durham's Australian coach Ryan Campbell to look ahead to the opening Test of the Ashes ser...
It's Ashes week in Perth
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eleanor Oldroyd chats to Phil Tufnell and Alex Hartley, plus we have a look around the Perth Stadium as the countdown to the first Test continues.
Pope on the pod and Aggers in the nets.
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew and Stephan Shemilt are in Perth where the men’s Ashes begins in just 5 days’ time. Ollie Pope joins us to talk about the pressure ...
Huge Ashes injury blow for Australia
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Agnew and Stephan Shemilt round up all the Ashes tour news including details of England’s win against the Lions with Ollie Pope again in th...
Wickets for Stokes, but injury worries for Wood
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reports from Lilac Hill on a mixed opening day of England’s Ashes tour. Ben Stokes picked up four wickets in ...
Ben Stokes unhappy with criticism from ‘has-beens’
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
England captain Ben Stokes has been speaking to the TMS pod ahead of his side’s three-day game against an England Lions team on Thursday in Perth. H...
From The Ashes: David Larter
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former England fast bowler David Larter was part of the England squad to head to the 1962/63 Ashes, the last time the team travelled down to Australia...
How Australia shape up ahead of the Ashes
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former England fast bowler Steven Finn, former Australian batter Simon Katich and Australian journalist Melinda Farrell join Mark Chapman to assess Au...
No Balls: The World Cup debrief!
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Cross & Alex Hartley look back at the 2025 Women's World Cup which saw India win their first ever title. They discuss India’s incredible vi...
From The Ashes: Ryan Harris
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt speaks to Ryan Harris about his explosive Ashes career.From his own 'ball of the century' dismissin...
Women’s World Cup: GLORY for India
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, TMS regular Prakash Wakankar, commentator Daniel Norcross, and TMS statistician Phil Lon...
How England won the 1973 Women’s World Cup
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Mitchell looks back at how England won the first ever Women’s World Cup, with the tournament hosted in England. She speaks to cricket journal...
How Australia won the 1978 & 1982 Women’s World Cups
01 Nov 2025
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Alison Mitchell looks back at how Australia won their first two World Cups. She talks to Sharon Tredrea, who some call the fastest female to ever bowl...
Women's World Cup: The Final Preview
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Moeran is joined by Alex Hartley, Daniel Norcross and Ffion Wynne to look ahead to India's date with destiny against South Africa in Navi Mumbai...