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Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team - including interviews with top players and special features.
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Alex recounts a chaotic trip to the capital in the latest episode of No Balls, while Kate has some fascinating insight on playing in two close encounters for Thunder in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. And we've plenty of listener messages and emails.
12 months after that dramatic Ashes summer, Australian spin bowler Nathan Lyon is back in the UK with Lancashire in the County Championship.He spoke to BBC Sport’s Stephan Shemilt about experiencing life in the North West, having to leave the 2023 Ashes early through injury, and how he has changed as a person throughout his career.And he offers an intriguing prediction as to how last summer's Ashes would have gone if he'd played all five matches.
Nikesh Rughani, BBC Cricket reporter Henry Moeran and former England wicketkeeper James Foster bring you the latest from the Indian Premier League.They ask if Rajasthan Royals should be concerned after losing top spot following back-to-back defeats. And after Sanju Samson once again impressed with the bat, could he force his way into India’s World T20 side?There’s also a focus on new leaders Kolkata Knight Riders, with James giving an insight into what it’s like to be involved with the franchise.And the team also look at why Mumbai Indians have struggled, despite having some of the leading Indian talent at their disposal.
Kevin Howells, Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor debate the PCA's survey calling for a reduction in County Cricket.Chair of Sussex County Cricket Club, Jon Filby, rejects calls for fewer matches to be played in the County Cricket season.Jason Kerr, Head Coach of Somerset County Cricket Club, tells us what it's like to be in a demanding schedule.Plus, Will MacPherson of the Telegraph outlines the main areas of debate and attempts to find answers quickly.
After time away in the Lake District with her England teammates, Kate Cross tells Alex Hartley all about a fun - and tough - few days. Plus, plenty of emails to get through!
Kevin Howells, Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor talk to Essex & South Africa batter Dean Elgar, Durham head coach Ryan Campbell, and South East Stars all-rounder Ryana MacDonald-Gay.Elgar talks about settling into this season with Essex, whilst Campbell talks about what he’s seen from Ben Stokes in training and updates us on the England men’s captain’s bowling. MacDonald-Gay talks about her incredible start to the season with South East Stars.Plus, the drive for modern day cricket to attract the best athletes.
Nikesh Rughani, Steven Finn and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala react to the news Jofra Archer has been included in the England T20 World Cup squad, his first international call-up in more than a year. They also look at favourites India's squad, with Rishabh Pant returning after recovering from injuries sustained in a serious car accident.And with the IPL heading towards the end of the group stage, the panel look at the fascinating battle to make the top four, with five teams currently separated by just two points.TIMECODES
00:50 England's World T20 squad
03:00 Jofra Archer's return
08:00 Tom Hartley and England's spin options
15:10 The scrap for the IPL's top four
17:00 Can Sanju Samson take his IPL form into the World Cup?
With April being Autism Awareness Month, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are joined by Thunder teammate Olivia Thomas to learn about her experiences of living with autism and ADHD.
Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills and Emily Windsor to discuss this week's big stories coming out of the County Championship.They react to the eight women's teams which have been awarded tier one status from 2025 onwards.Warwickshire Men's captain and current highest run scorer in Division One Alex Davies joins them to talk about his great form so far this season, despite his struggles turning half-centuries into centuries. Also how he manages his bowlers who don't won't to be taken off and tales of Pakistan international Hassan Ali - the prankster.Plus, Ben Bloom, the author of Batting For Time, talks about the future of the domestic game.
Why can't RCB find form despite the heroics of Virat Kohli? And can Rajasthan Royals continue their brilliant season? Nikesh Rughani and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala discuss it all.
1Kate Cross and Alex Hartley give their thoughts on the new women's domestic set-up and have tales of their winter adventures. Plus, Alex is becoming a golf person...
Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor to bring you all the huge stories from the County Championship this week.They speak to Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson about the impact the Kookaburra ball has had on the competition and whether it's a good or bad thing for English cricket.They discuss the pressures of a player proving themself when moving to a new team and how can you put a stop to a batting collapse.Plus, Kevin speaks to the editor of Wisden, Lawrence Booth, about the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2024.
Tymal Mills and Steven Finn join Nikesh Rughani to discuss Jos Buttler's latest heroics after another dramatic week in the IPL. Plus, we hear from Punjab Kings' Kagiso Rabada.
Steve Crossman, Tymal Mills, Mark Ramprakash and Georgia Elwiss assess the key issues from the opening weeks of the County Championship season.Vic Marks joins the team to reflect on the death of England's most prolific spin bowler Derek Underwood.The team also look at whether using the Kookaburra ball is making it harder to take wickets and get results in the County Championship. And Georgia looks at England women's tour of New Zealand. TIMECODES
03:50 - Vic Marks on Derek Underwood
14:52 - Start of the County Championship season
33:12 - Kookaburra ball v Dukes ball
43:59 - England women's white ball tour of New Zealand.
Simon Mann, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Nikesh Rughani talk through some Buttler and Kohli brilliance, and we've got an exclusive interview with Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan.
England bowler Kate Cross is fresh off the field at the end of the tour to New Zealand. Kate, Alex Hartley and former New Zealand wicket-keeper Katey Martin discuss the action.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley react to England Women's successful T20 series in New Zealand and preview the upcoming ODIs. Plus, a full analysis of Alex's first round of golf!
Simon Mann is with former England and IPL star Ravi Bopara as well as Aatif Nawaz to discuss tight finishes, captaincy conundrums and English performances at the start of the IPL.
As the 2024 Indian Premier League gets underway Henry Moeran, Simon Mann and former IPL star Abhishek Jhunjhunwala look ahead to all of the excitement of this year's competition.
Royal Challengers Bangalore are WPL champions and Kate Cross has the inside story. Meanwhile, Alex Hartley's Multan Sultans come so close to winning the PSL in last-ball drama.
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