Test Match Special

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

How Australia won the 1988 Women’s World Cup

31 Oct 2025

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Alison Mitchell is alongside former England captain Jane Powell and cricket journalist and historian Raf Nicholson to look back at the 1988 Women's Wo...

Record breaking India shock Australia to reach Women’s World Cup Final

30 Oct 2025

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India beat holders Australia by 5 wickets in a thrilling World Cup semi-final. Analysis by Melissa Story, Nikesh Rughani, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and St...

How England won the 1993 Women’s World Cup

30 Oct 2025

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Alison Mitchell is alongside cricket journalist and historian Raf Nicholson to look back at England’s second World Cup title, which they won on home...

Women’s World Cup: England head home hammered by South Africa

29 Oct 2025

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Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Daniel Norcross for analysis of England’s thumping defeat to South ...

No Balls: The amazing Alyssa Healy

29 Oct 2025

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Australia captain Alyssa Healy joins Kate Cross and Alex Hartley on the podcast. They discuss her Desert Island teammates, her sadness around the rain...

From The Ashes: Michael Vaughan

28 Oct 2025

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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 i...

Women's World Cup: England set for semi-final showdown with South Africa

28 Oct 2025

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Henry Moeran is with Alex Hartley, Daniel Norcross and Ffion Wynne to look ahead to the ICC Women's World Cup semi-finals. Plus, we hear from England ...

Why is it so hard to win the Ashes in Australia?

27 Oct 2025

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Steven Finn, Jim Maxwell and Jack Leach join Mark Chapman to continue build-up to the Ashes series down under. How bad is Pat Cummins injury? Is Ollie...

How Australia won the 1997 Women's World Cup

27 Oct 2025

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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...

Women’s World Cup: England finish on a high as Devine departs

26 Oct 2025

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Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Alex Hartley for reaction to England’s thumping victory over New Ze...

How New Zealand won the 2000 Women's World Cup

25 Oct 2025

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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 ...

How Australia won the 2005 Women's World Cup

24 Oct 2025

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Alison Mitchell speaks to Australia's World Cup winning wicketkeeper Julia Price about her memories of winning the tournament in South Africa in 2005.

How England won the 2009 Women’s World Cup

23 Oct 2025

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Alison Mitchell speaks to ICC Media Rights Manager Aarti Dabas as they look back at England’s third World Cup title, their first overseas.

No Balls: England march on & Crossy's magic-mania

21 Oct 2025

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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 C...

From The Ashes: Stuart Broad

20 Oct 2025

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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 2...

How Australia won the 2013 Women's World Cup

18 Oct 2025

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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 fi...

How England won the 2017 Women's World Cup

17 Oct 2025

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Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, 2009 World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent, and TMS statistician Phil Long for a look ba...

How Australia won the 2022 Women's World Cup

16 Oct 2025

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Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 England World Cup winner Alex Hartley and BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne to look back at the 2022 Women's World C...