Test Match Special

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Test Match Special

Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.

  1. 5 HR AGO

    What next for England after crushing WAshes defeat?

    Mark Chapman is joined by Ebony Rainford-Brent and Michael Vaughan to discuss the biggest stories this week in cricket. Tammy Beaumont joins the podcast to reflect on England’s Women’s Ashes campaign and what comes next. They discuss the disappointing series and what the future looks like for England’s women. Plus, after the Brendon McCullum white ball era started with two losses for England, hear from Mark Wood. And with Big Bash League success for Mitchell Owen and Hobart Hurrianes, Greg Tattersall from his former cricket club Norden drops by too.

    54 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Women’s Ashes: Mooney eclipses England as whitewash dread continues

    Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England"s sixth successive defeat in the Women"s Ashes. They discuss just how far Australia are above England, and what the inquest might look like when the squad returns from Australia. England head coach Jon Lewis speak to Henry about his position as head coach, and responds his criticism of his sides" fitness. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The third T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Saturday 25th January!

    41 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Women’s Ashes: Rain defies England as Aus officially win

    Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England remaining winless this series Australia winning the Women’s Ashes. England captain Heather Knight gives her reaction, as does Australia’s Grace Harris. They discuss what positives England can take from their ‘best performance’ of the tour. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The third T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Saturday 25th January!

    26 min

  4. 20 JAN

    Women’s Ashes: England pain as Australia retain urn

    Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to Australia retaining the Women’s Ashes. England captain Heather Knight gives her reaction, as does Australia’s captain on-the-day Tahlia McGrath. They discuss what England need to do to get closer to Australia in all areas of the game. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The second T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Thursday 23rd January.

    25 min

  5. 17 JAN

    Women’s Ashes: Gardner defies gravity in wicked Aus win

    Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England’s third ODI defeat to Australia as England go 6-0 down and Heather Knight’s Ashes hopes hang in the balance. Alex hailed Ash Gardner’s catch as the “greatest in Women’s cricket” as Australia took hold of this Ashes series. Hear from the allrounder, plus England’s Nat Sciver Brunt reflects on a tough loss. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The first T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Monday 20th January!

    31 min

  6. 14 JAN

    Women’s Ashes: England ‘lack edge’ in loss

    Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England’s defeat to Australia in the second ODI of the Women’s Ashes in Melbourne. They discuss the “bravery” needed from England as they fail to win despite limiting Australia to 180, as well as the task of winning the Ashes being tougher now the home side have a 4-0 lead. Plus, Afghanistan women"s cricketer Firooza Amiri speaks to Henry about her hopes for the Afghanistan women’s team and wanting more support from the ICC. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The third ODI starts at 10:45pm Thursday evening!

    42 min

  7. 12 JAN

    Women’s Ashes: Opening day defeat for England

    Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England’s defeat to Australia in the first ODI of the Women’s Ashes in Sydney. They discuss the game being closer than the scorecard suggests, England not taking their chances, and Australia’s Alana King also reacts to the result. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The second ODI starts at 10:45pm Monday evening!

    25 min

  8. 10 JAN

    No Balls: WAshes stage is set

    Alex Hartley & Kate Cross have a final catch-up before the Women’s Ashes get underway. Kate gives an injury update with the first game right around the corner, and they discuss why women should play more Test cricket. Vote for No Balls in the Sport Podcast Awards 2025 – we’re nominated for THREE categories, and it only takes a minute to vote: Best Cricket Podcast https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/ Best Sports Comedy Podcast https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-sports-comedy-podcast/ Diverse Voices Award https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/sports-diverse-voices-award/ Listen to every ball of the Women’s Ashes from Australia on BBC Sounds, or via the BBC Sport website or app. The first ODI starts at 11:30pm on Saturday 11th January.

    39 min
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Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.

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    BBC Radio 5 Live
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2025
  • Episodes
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