Test Match Special
Podcast insight, analysis and reaction from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 545
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Simon Jones: The 2005 Ashes and me
Simon Jones remembers England’s 2005 Ashes glory, in what could be the most iconic and influential summer in English cricketing history.
Watch How To Win The Ashes on BBC iPlayer right now. The docume…
The rise of women's cricket in India with Mithali Raj
Alison Mitchell speaks to former India women's captain Mithali Raj about how much women's cricket has evolved in India. Raj tells us about her journey into the sport, how the media coverage of women'…
No Balls: India ODIs in sight as the Lord’s Test ends in village fashion
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross gauge the mood in the England camp ahead of their ODI series against India. They look at the England team being in transition as Charlotte Edwards’ side look to bounce back …
England v India: "Inspirational" Stokes and Archer's Test determination
Mark Chapman analyses the key points from England's thrilling third Test win over India at Lord's, in the company of Steven Finn, Alex Hartley and Deep Dasgupta.
They look at the critical contribution…
England v India: England steal staggering Lord’s win
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to England’s dramatic Test victory over India at Lord’s.
Hear the thoughts of England captain Ben Stokes, Joe Root, and Jofra Archer has he hit the ground running in …
England v India: Another late late show sets up final day
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Lord’s where England take late wickets to have the Test in the balance.
England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick gives his thoughts on the day’s play, as does I…
No Balls: The Grade Cricketer come to play
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross are joined by Sam Perry and Ian Higgins, who you will know better as The Grade Cricketer.
The globally known podcasters join Alex & Crossy to discuss the Women's Ashes, how t…
England v India: Late Lord’s drama sets up day 4
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the third day’s play from Lord’s where late wickets meant the scores were level after both first innings.
India’s century-hitter KL Rahul looks back on the day, an…
England v India: Archer’s back with a bang as Root’s a record breaker
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Lord’s from where Jofra Archer returned to the Test side with a wicket in his first over and Joe Root breaks yet another record, becoming the highest ever non-wi…
Joe Root - the World’s greatest catcher
Stephan Shemilt speaks to Joe Root after he becomes the record catch-taker in Test cricket, surpassing Rahul Dravid’s 710 catches. He discusses his methods in the slip cordon, what’s mentally require…
England v India: Root & Stokes provide stability on day 1
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the first day’s play at Lord’s. Ollie Pope looks back at a challenging day with the day.
England bowler Mark Wood, former England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Mic…
England v India: Jofra returns
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn and BBC Sport writer Matt Henry to discuss Jofra Archer’s return to the England Test side. England captain Ben Stokes explains the decisio…
View from the Boundary – Paul Sinha
Jonathan Agnew takes a View from the Boundary with comedian and professional quizzer Paul Sinha. Best known as the “Sinnerman” from TV quiz programme “The Chase”, Sinha shares his love of cricket inc…
Shubman Gill, The Prince
We profile India’s new test captain Shubman Gill who could become one of cricket’s superstars. Simon Mann is joined by Cheteshwar Pujara, Deep DasGupta, Michael Vaughan, Prakash Wakankar and Andy Za…
The King of Spain and I – Ashley Giles
Jonathan Agnew talks to former Warwickshire and England spinner Ashley Giles about his life and career. Giles has been an England player, coach, selector and managing director and has experienced hig…
England v India: England hammered in first India win at Edgbaston
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to England’s loss to India in the second Test at Edgbaston. Captain Ben Stokes reflects on the defeat and head coach Brendon McCullum admits England were second best …
England v India: Mountain to climb on final day
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the fourth day’s play at Edgbaston where India took late wickets to pile the pressure on England in the second Test.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes w…
TMS meets superfan Ravi
Jonathan Agnew welcomes TMS superfan Ravi into the TMS commentary box. Ravi is visually impaired and plays as part of the Lord’s Taverners supers 1s competition. In two days across England’s Tests ag…
England v India: Smith keeps England alive at Edgbaston
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to day three at Edgbaston. Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day’s play.
Harry Bro…
England v India: Super Shubman leads India charge
Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the second day’s play at the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and comme…