Test Match Special

England v New Zealand Second Test Preview

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Jonathan Agnew and Jeremy Coney preview the second test between England and New Zealand.Ben Stokes wants to bring the "fun" back ...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The greatest day of Alex Hartley's life

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have ALL the gossip from an amazing game played in aid of the Ruth Strauss Foundation. Look out for a special contribution...

View from the Boundary - Joe Stilgoe

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Internationally acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter Joe Stilgoe joins Aggers to discuss his love for cricket, his life in music and Joe also mana...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Crossy at the IPL Challenge, weddings and ticket prices

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have plenty to chat about including the Sciver-Brunt wedding, the cost of Lord's tickets and whether you thought the peopl...

Should the Championship become a franchise competition?

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has caused a stir by suggesting the County Championship is replaced by a red ball franchise competition. Kevin ...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Women’s IPL, Hugh Grant lookalikes and Greg James in the bath

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

England bowler Kate Cross is in India taking part in the Women’s T20 challenge, hopefully a forerunner of the women’s IPL. She’s joined by World...

Cricket’s great entertainer. Tribute to Andrew Symonds.

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Howells presents a tribute to Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds who has died in a car accident at the age of only 46. We hear from TMS commen...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast. The return!

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a short break England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley are back with tales from the start of their cricket season, tuk-tuk bu...

5 Live Cricket: How can we engage more people in cricket?

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alison Mitchell and Ebony Rainford-Brent look at the accessibility of cricket, and what can be done to engage more with people from all backgrounds an...

Root steps down as England captain.

15 Apr 2022

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Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England spinners Phil Tufnell and Vic Marks to reflect on the resignation of Joe Root as England captain. We also h...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast. The final wrap-up.

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

England bowler Kate Cross and TMS commentator Alex Hartley are reunited in the UK a week after the World Cup final where England were defeated by Aust...

Is County Cricket fit for purpose?

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Howells is joined by two former England coaches, Paul Farbrace and Peter Moores, who are now involved back in the County game. They look ahead t...

Healy heroics thwart England World Cup hopes

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alison Mitchell is joined by 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, Henry Moeran and Stephan Shemilt to review Australia’s 71 run World Cup Final victo...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Emergency Semi-Final Edition

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Cross has just helped England to the World Cup final, and quite rightly is ready to tell NBTCP listeners how it happened. Alex is rather excited,...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Group stage? Completed it mate.

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

England bowler Kate Cross and 2017 winner Alex Hartley discuss the Women's World Cup up to now and look ahead to the knockout matches. Plus, how shoul...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - it's Nasser Hussain on the pod!

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are joined by former England captain Nasser Hussain to discuss the current Women's World Cup and his stellar career as a p...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - World Cup frustration and a chat with an England legend

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a tough start to the World Cup, England bowler Kate Cross and Alex Hartley chat through what needs to change. Plus, former teammate Lydia Greenw...

Remembering Shane Warne

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As cricket comes to terms with the death of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne at the age of 52, Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by BBC cricket correspon...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Shall we do a World Cup?

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley look ahead to this year's tournament. Plus, it turns out Alex remembers pretty much nothin...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - World Cup prep and Danni Wyatt returns for a quiz

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate's preparing to play in her first World Cup and the excitement is building. For Alex, it's quarantine and trying to keep herself entertained. Plus...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The Brunt and Sciver episode

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

England stars Nat Sciver and Katherine Brunt join Kate and Alex for a fascinating chat about life and love as international athletes. Look out for a V...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast. Washes Wash-up and World Cup quarantine

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

England Kate Cross is in quarantine in New Zealand ahead of the World Cup and Alex Hartley is in Melbourne recovering from commentating on a rollercoa...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast – The Emergency Post Test Episode

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

England bowler Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley reflect on the near miracle of Manuka. Kate has the inside story of one of the most dramat...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Danni Wyatt previews the Washes

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After countless requests England batter Danni Wyatt (finally!) joins the podcast to preview the Women's Ashes, reveal how Virat Kohli reacted to her t...

5 Live Cricket: From Ashes to Ashes

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Chapman is joined by former England batter Michael Carberry and West Indian World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite to look back at the final Test in ...

When Steven met Glenn.

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

England bowler Steven Finn chats to his hero: the legendary Glenn McGrath.

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - G'day folks!

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our dynamic duo have made to Australia. Excitement for Alex as she commentates on her first men's Test, whilst Kate is easing into a busy schedule ahe...

5 Live Cricket: Fourth Test reflections and Women's Ashes preview

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell and Paul Farbrace to look back on the dramatic 4th Ashes Test. We hear from the man at the centre of the drama,...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - a friend of the podcast shares their amazing story.

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley speak to their close friend and colleague H Cowen as they talk through a change in their life. This one really is a really...

Snow Balls: The Christmas Podcast - It's your Festive Special!

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As Christmas approaches, Kate and Alex put up the tinsel and see what Santa has popped in the No Balls inbox. Plus, a look back on a tough start to th...

Ashes Tour Tales: Ep 3 Adelaide

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From Bodyline to 2010 glory, Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn and commentator Simon Mann to share stories of matches played at...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Hey, Cow!

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the men's Ashes underway, Alex and Kate discuss the first Test and get busy going through the No Balls email inbox.

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Tortoises, training camps and The Ashes

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have a look ahead to the start of the Men's Ashes, launch a pronunciation argument and celebrate exciting news for a big f...

Ashes Tour Tales Ep 3: Magic memories and countdown to ball 1.

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Ashes tour veteran Jonathan Agnew, 3 time Ashes winner Steven Finn, TMS commentator Simon Mann and statistician Andy Zalt...

Project Ashes Ep 6: Returning the Urn

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back ...

Ashes Tour Tales Ep 2: Brace yourself for Brisbane

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the start of the series in Brisbane, Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Ashes tour veteran Jonathan Agnew, three-time Ashes winner Steven Finn, TMS...

Project Ashes Ep 5: History Lessons

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back ...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Wood ya believe it!

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Alex are joined by World Cup winner Mark Wood live from Australia ahead of the Ashes. Obviously, he weighs in on the Great Bread Knife Debate...

Project Ashes Ep 4: Family Planning

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back ...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Alex doesn't know how to hold a mug

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley explore an inbox full of remarkable emails. Plus, a trip to the Christmas market reveals Alex has a proper LBW habit…

Project Ashes Ep 3: The Backroom

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back ...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - World Cup reflections and Jemimah Rodrigues!

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a dramatic few weeks in the UAE, Kate and Alex reflect on victory for Australia. Plus, India superstar Jemimah Rodrigues joins the pod from the ...

Project Ashes Ep 2: When it all goes wrong

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back ...

Project Ashes Ep 1: The Plans

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men’s cricket team’s planning to win back ...

Australia claim first World T20 Trophy

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Isa Guha is joined by T20 World Cup finalist Dirk Nannes, T20 World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite and former England World Cup spin bowler Phil Tufnell...

Good Pace for Radio Ep 6: Bye from UAE and the most popular man in English cricket

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tymal and Woody reflect on England's T20 World Cup journey coming to an end at the semi-final stage. We get the lowdown on being drug tested and revea...

When Micah met Carlos

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Chapman finds out more about West Indies T20 World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite and former Premier League defender Micah Richards.The pair met br...

Good Pace for Radio Ep 5: Semi-final preview and Sam Billings’ Football XI

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

England are into a semi-final and Woody’s finally been fit enough to start a game! Though he did get told off by Eoin Morgan on the field… The boy...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - 'Bread knife-gate' continues and we check in with Scotland at the T20 World Cup

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley speak to Kyle Coetzer, the man leading Scotland through a memorable T20 World Cup. Plus, there's LOTS of talk on how Kate'...

Good Pace for Radio Ep 4: Walking off injured, Numbers’ signals, and Woody the Mummy

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tymal may be out of the World Cup, but it doesn’t mean the podcast is over… Mark Wood and Tymal Mills discuss what it’s like to walk off injured...

England thrash Australia at the T20 World Cup

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Agnew is joined by World Cup winner Liam Plunkett and former Australian player Stuart Law to review a thumping 8 wicket win for England. We a...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - We Back, Baby!

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from their holidays, Kate and Alex reconvene to catch up on all things travel, World Cup cricket and get stuck into some of the emails bursting ...

Good Pace for Radio Ep 3: Chris ‘The Wizard” Woakes joins us!

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Woakes joins Tymal Mills and Mark Wood for the third episode of the podcast that takes you inside England’s World Cup bubble – Good Pace for...

Carlos Brathwaite remembers THAT final

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Five years ago, Carlos Brathwaite finished off one of the most remarkable ends to any final in any sport. The West Indies all-rounder hit four consecu...

Good Pace for Radio Episode 0: Scenario-based training and Blippi

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

England bowlers Mark Wood and Tymal Mills introduce a new podcast that will take you behind the scenes of England’s T20 World Cup campaign in the Mi...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Crossy turns 30 and Greg James drops by!

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a very special birthday, Kate and Alex talk through the big day. Plus, Radio 1 presenter Greg James joins us from the Tailenders tour bus to tal...

Moeen Ali on Test retirement

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

England all-rounder Moeen Ali joins TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz to discuss his retirement from Tests. Moeen explains his decision, goes through the hi...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - How Many Balls in a Season

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the summer of 2021 concludes, Kate and Alex decide if it was really long or really short. Plus, plenty of DM sliding and a few rogue emails to keep...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - The most disgusting sandwich you've ever heard of

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the season heads towards a close, Kate and Alex talk through their weeks and receive some wild emails. And with the IPL back underway, Graeme Swann...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Ohhhhh Jimmy, Jimmy!

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Anderson (yes, THE Jimmy Anderson) joins Kate and Alex to talk India, Ashes, warm-ups and frogs. Plus, Crossy did something for the first time i...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - "I'd offer you a nut, but covid."

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a brief break, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley return to discuss cricket (briefly), best/worst birthdays and getting spotted by No Balls fans. Oh, a...

The “Leg over” 30 years on.

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 1991 Jonathan Agnew and Brian Johnston produced a piece of radio that has been replayed millions of times. Simon Mann is joined at the Oval by Agge...

View from the Boundary - Chris Addison

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian, actor, writer and director Chris Addison takes a “View from the Boundary” with Jonathan Agnew at the Oval. Addison discusses watching th...

A Sleeping captain, Bella the Elephant and an historic win

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Agnew looks back on India’s first Test victory over England at the Oval 50 years ago. We hear from Sunil Gavaskar and Farokh Engineer who p...

Cook’s Oval farewell

02 Sep 2021

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Sir Alastair Cook looks back on his magical farewell Test against India in 2018. Cook reveals to Jonathan Agnew how he came to his decision to retire ...

Headingley 81. Botham looks back 40 years on

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sir Ian Botham joins Eleanor Oldroyd to remember the incredible Test match of 1981 when England produced an amazing fightback to win, despite being fo...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Katich us if you can!

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester Originals men's coach Simon Katich talks through his career and reveals who he'd most like to be stuck on a desert island with. Plus, Kate ...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - South Africa's finest

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Alex chat to Manchester Originals' and South Africa's Lizelle Lee and Mignon du Preez. There's some new language, some holiday tales ...and s...

Michael Holding

06 Aug 2021

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West Indies legend Michael Holding joined Jonathan Agnew at Trent Bridge to talk about his book "Why we kneel, how we rise".

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Steven Finn waits for a takeaway

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Finn - two-time Ashes winner and Manchester Original bowler - talks through his career, his legs, and his penchant for a game of Twister. Oh, a...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Remember the name!

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Alex are joined by Carlos Brathwaite - T20 World Cup winner, commentary superstar and fellow Manchester Original. And yes, he does talk about...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - it's only Harmanpreet Kaur on the pod!

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All the usual fun and nonsense plus Harmanpreet Kaur, one of India's greatest players, stops by ahead of playing in the opening game of The Hundred. O...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Captain Crossy, preparing for The Hundred and melted ice cream

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As they prepare to become Manchester Originals, Kate and Alex talk ODI catches, who's the better captain and dissect some VERY unusual listener habits...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Crossy's 5-for, Tammy Beaumont, and messy flats

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Superstar batter Tammy Beaumont joins Kate and Alex for a chat as they reflect on the recent ODI series vs India. Plus, Alex wishes she'd kept Kate's ...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - ODI victory, stolen mugs and more(!) Hartley fielding heroics

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from a big performance against India in the first ODI, Kate Cross joins Alex Hartley to talk about England's white-ball series. Look out for som...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Test match fun, publicity shoots and a chat with James Taylor

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from a thrilling Test match in Bristol, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley reveal all from the field and commentary box. Plus, former England batsman J...

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Chris Woakes, special catches and dodgy DIY

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

England's Kate Cross and World Cup winner Alex Hartley arrive on BBC Sounds to talk life, lockdown and a bit of cricket. England star Chris Woakes is ...

The 2021 IPL is up and running

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The most expensive player in IPL history - Chris Morris - tells TMS about the pressure to perform, plus Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, Kal Sajad and Henry Moe...

15 wickets fall on day two in Chennai

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook to discuss a dominant day for India in Chennai. Plus, we hea...

'"India well on top" after the first day in Chennai

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook talk through a day that saw a century for Rohit Sharma and plenty of excitement for the bowlers.

Anderson inspires England to ’10/10’ Test win over India

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As England take the first Test against India in Chennai, Michael Vaughan joins Jonathan Agnew to look back on a memorable win. They’re joined by Jac...

Bess bowls England to strong position in Chennai

07 Feb 2021

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Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan and Prakash Wakankar to discuss an excellent day for England after Dom Bess took 4 wickets to leave India ...

A double ton from the captain as England dominate

06 Feb 2021

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Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan and Prakash Wakankar to discuss an excellent day for England after Joe Root scored 218 leaving England in ...

Joe Root on his 100th Test

03 Feb 2021

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As Joe Root prepares to play in his 100th Test match, Jonathan Agnew speaks to the England captain to look back on his career, his Test debut, and to ...

Kevin Pietersen on his stunning Mumbai century

29 Jan 2021

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As England prepare to take on India, Kevin Pietersen looks back on the last time a touring side won there, particularly his stunning century in Mumbai...

#40from40: Nish Kumar

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Star of The Mash Report Nish Kumar tells Jonathan Agnew about his journey in comedy and why visiting Test Match Special is a big moment for him and hi...

The TMS preview of 2021

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Agnew is joined by members of the TMS team to preview 2021, including a few very out-there predictions…

#40from40: Professor Robert Winston

24 Dec 2020

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Professor Robert Winston tells Jonathan Agnew how cricket fits into a busy life of science, medicine and journalism.

The TMS review of 2020

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Andy Zaltzman sit down and reflect on cricket in 2020, choosing their favourite moments from a hi...

#40from40: Damian Lewis

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Actor Damian Lewis is plucked from his seat in the stands at Lord's to visit the TMS commentary box for a chat with Jonathan Agnew in 2013.

Voices of the World: Prakash Wakankar

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Commentator Prakash Wakankar joins Jonathan Agnew to talk about his remarkable journey from cricket field to commentary box to boardroom.

The tour is cancelled – so what next?

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan after England’s tour to South Africa is cancelled after positive Covid-19 tests. South African journalis...

1st T20I vs SA: Brutal Bairstow blasts England to victory

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Tymal Mills and Andy Zaltzman to look at England’s five-wicket win over South Africa in the first T20 at Cape Town, help...

#40from40: John Lithgow

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Voices of the World: Fazeer Mohammed

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#40from40: Toby Jones

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 where...

#40from40: Sebastian Faulks

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 cricke...

Voices of the World: Jim Maxwell

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Australian broadcasting icon Jim Maxwell talks through his remarkable career with Jonathan Agnew, discussing his favourite TMS memories and how he fir...

TMS does the IPL: Mumbai win a fifth title

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

England all-rounder Ben Stokes scored a brilliant unbeaten 100 to keep the qualification hopes of Rajasthan Royals alive. In an exclusive interview St...