Test Match Special
Episodes
Explosive England seal T20 series against Sri Lanka
David Milne and Simon Jordan analyze England’s T20 success, praising the squad’s depth and Kevin Pietersen’s mentorship.
View from the Boundary - Count Binface aka Jon Harvey.
John Harvey, the comedy writer and performer behind Count Binface, joins the TMS Podcast to discuss his surprising 27% vote share in the Clacton by-election.
McCullum – I want to be challenged by KP.
The TMS podcast panel reflects on a chaotic England Test summer, debating the impact of the keeper-standing-up tactic and the dominance of medium-paced bowlers like Ollie Robinson.
What have we learnt about England?
The TMS panel assesses England’s chaotic summer, marked by the Rex Rooms scandal, Ben Stokes’ retirement, and the appointment of Joe Root as Test captain.
Cox and Root guide England to clean sweep despite Edgbaston scare.
England secured a 3-0 series victory over Pakistan, with Joe Root and Jordan Cox hitting crucial half-centuries in the final match.
Remarkable Razaullah raises Pakistan spirits on extraordinary day at Edgbaston
England faces a daunting 130-run target after Pakistan’s stunning day-four resistance at Edgbaston, headlined by debutant Raza Ullah’s explosive 81.
Dominant England set target for Pakistan at Edgbaston
The TMS panel analyzes England's dominant performance against Pakistan, noting that despite a late fightback by Azan and Shamas, the hosts are poised for a 3-0 series victory.
England lead 'embarrassing' Pakistan
England dominated the first day of the third Test against Pakistan, bowling them out for 133 as Josh Tongue took four wickets.
KP’s back, Jofra Archer and more Pakistan chaos
TMS discusses Kevin Pietersen's return to England cricket as a white-ball mentor, analyzing the dynamics of the new coaching setup under Brendon McCullum and Stephen Fleming.
TMS Top 10: Pakistan players
This TMS podcast episode features Ramiz Raja, Atif Nawaz, and Vic Marks debating the top 10 players in Pakistan cricket history.
The Cartel - with Steven Finn & Mark Wood
In this Test Match Special episode, Mark Wood and Stephen Finn discuss their fast bowling inspirations, including Steve Harmar and Glenn McGrath, and…
View from the Boundary - Colson Smith
Ask the umpire - Trees, Sunhats and Clicky Ponting
Victor Oram joins the TMS podcast to answer listener questions on cricket laws and umpiring dilemmas.
The Summer of Acrimony England v Pakistan 1992
This TMS podcast revisits the contentious 1992 Pakistan tour of England, featuring guests Ramiz Raja and Atif Nawaz.
Broad & Anderson immortalised in the Long Room at Lord's
This episode celebrates the unveiling of a double portrait of James Anderson and Stuart Broad at Lord’s, the first commissioned by the MCC.
Big changes for Pakistan ahead of the third Test
Hosts Mark Ramprakash, Matt Prior, and Ramiz Raja analyze England’s ruthless victory over Pakistan, praising Joe Root’s leadership and the…
Clinical England power to series win over Pakistan
The TMS podcast reviews England’s dominant 2-0 series lead over Pakistan, highlighting Ollie Robinson’s exceptional bowling and Joe Root’s leadership.
View from the Boundary: Jon Sopel
John Sopel joins Test Match Special from Lord’s, discussing the recent Johnny Bairstow controversy and his childhood cricket memories.
England in pole position for a series win
The TMS podcast reviews the truncated third day of the England vs Pakistan second Test at Lord’s, highlighting Dan Lawrence’s unbeaten 50 and the challenging pitch conditions.
Pakistan crumble as England seamers assemble
The TMS podcast reviews Day 2 of the England vs Pakistan Test at Lord’s, where England dominated with a 261-run lead.
Abbas masterclass as Smith stars on day 1
Test Match Special analyzes England’s recovery to 248/9 against Pakistan at Lord’s, with guests Ramiz Raja, Michael Vaughan, and Jonathan Agnew…
What are the greatest ever Lord's moments?
TMS hosts Michael Atherton, Jonathan Agnew, and Phil Tufnell reflect on iconic Lord’s moments, from Tufnell’s five-wicket haul to the 2019 World Cup final.
England drop Carse after nightclub incident & Pakistan's struggles
The TMS panel discusses Brydon Kars' removal from the England squad after being handcuffed in Derby, highlighting a pattern of off-field misconduct involving eight centrally contracted players.
England's Men: The state of the nation
Former England captains Alistair Cook and Michael Vaughan, alongside Jonathan Agnew, analyze the team's reset under new coach Stephen Fleming and captain Joe Root.
A rout for Root in first Test back as skipper
England secured a dominant innings victory over Pakistan at Headingley, marking Joe Root’s successful return as captain.
England lead grows at a gloomy Headingley
The TMS podcast reviews day two of the Headingley Test, where England built a 195-run lead despite a late collapse to Ali Usman’s five-wicket haul.
Mark Wood on injury, Ashes, and Stephen Fleming
Steve Finn and Mark Wood discuss their injury struggles and the recent Ashes tour.
5 a piece for Tongue & Robinson
The TMS Podcast reviews England’s dominant opening day against Pakistan at Headingley, where Robinson and Tong each took five wickets to dismiss Pakistan for 171.
Root wants England to be “good role models”
Joe Root discusses his return as England Test captain, emphasizing a shift away from "Bazball" toward adaptable, traditional cricket.
Australia embarrassed, Brook opens up and Hundred reflections
The episode analyzes Bangladesh’s historic Test victory over Australia, with guests discussing Australia’s technical failures and selection issues.
Harry Brook reflects on the last year
This episode features an in-depth interview with England cricketer Haseeb Hameed, who reflects on his journey from childhood dreams to professional success.
History for Bangladesh as they beat Australia in Darwin
This episode covers Bangladesh’s historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin, described as one of Test cricket’s greatest upsets.
Has year six of the The Hundred been a success?
Host Henry Moran interviews ECB CEO Richard Gould and tournament director Vikram Banerjee about the T20 Blast’s sixth year, discussing franchise…
Has The Hundred changed?
Henry Moran is joined by Stephen Finn and Jake Lintott to review the T20 Blast group stage, discussing new franchise investments and kit changes.
Have England picked the right players for Pakistan?
The TMS Podcast analyzes England’s 16-man Test squad for the Pakistan series, featuring insights from national selector Marcus North and pundits David Miller, Tamim Iqbal, and others.
Is Buttler England's greatest white-ball player?
This Test Match Special podcast celebrates Jos Buttler becoming the all-time leading run-scorer in T20 cricket, surpassing Kieron Pollard.
Key: 'England have not wasted summer'
Henry Moran interviews ECB Director Rob Key on the appointments of Stephen Fleming as Test coach and Joe Root as captain.
Fleming & Root to lead England Test team
The TMS podcast analyzes the seismic appointment of Stephen Fleming as England’s new Test head coach and Joe Root’s return as captain.
Flazball incoming? Fleming set to be Test head coach
The TMS podcast discusses reports that Stephen Fleming is set to become England’s new Test coach, starting with the South Africa series.
Should Root be captain? Behind-the-scenes at The Hundred
Host Ardiff Nawaz interviews TMS regulars and guests at Trent Bridge about Joe Root’s potential as England’s next Test captain.
What is the greatest cricket book?
Hosted by Dan Roan, this TMS podcast episode celebrates cricket literature with guests Simon Wilde, Annie Chave, and Jim Wallace.
Did Bazball work? Behind-the-scenes at The Hundred
This TMS Podcast episode evaluates the legacy of "Baz Ball" four years after its inception, as England faces Pakistan without a captain or head coach.
England continue hunt for new head coach & The Hundred preview
The TMS Podcast analyzes England’s Test cricket leadership vacuum following Ben Stokes’ retirement and Brendon McCullum’s departure from the Test role.
England seal series with record Lord's ODI total
England secured a 2-1 ODI series win over India, highlighted by Ben Duckett’s record-breaking century and Sam Curran’s four-wicket haul.
View from the Boundary: Red Roses World Cup winner Sarah Bern.
Sarah Byrne, England rugby’s World Cup-winning prop, joins Test Match Special for a boundary view at Lord’s.
Root's 99 not out helps England beat India to level ODI series
England leveled their ODI series against India 1-1 with a four-wicket victory in Cardiff, highlighted by Joe Root’s selfless 99 not out and Gus Atkinson’s bowling.
England's one-day woes continue with India defeat
The TMS Podcast analyzes India’s sixth consecutive ODI win over England, highlighting India’s disciplined approach versus England’s struggles in the 50-over format.
England outclassed at Lord's as McCullum speaks for first time since sacking
India defeated England by 270 runs in the historic first women's Test match at Lord's, with Kranti Gaud and Jastika Bhatia etching their names on the Honours Board.
Knight bows out at Lord's
Heather Knight announces her retirement from international cricket following England’s T20 World Cup victory, where she scored a historic century.
McCullum sacked as Test coach
The ECB has sacked Brendan McCullum as England’s Test coach following poor results and off-field disciplinary issues, though he retains his white-ball role.