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Podcast insight, analysis and reaction from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.

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Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Daniel Norcross for reaction to England’s hard-fought win over Bangladesh in Guwahati. They discuss England’s batting depth and what Charlotte Edwards will learn from her side having been under huge pressure for much of the second innings.Plus, Heather Knight speaks to BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne, and both captains give their thoughts on the match.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss England's World Cup win over South Africa and Alex's first week in Guwahati for Test Match Special. Plus, they answer your World Cup-related questions!
Henry Moeran is alongside England 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Daniel Norcross for reaction to England's tournament opening TEN wicket victory over South Africa, bowling the Proteas all-out for just 69. Ffion Wynne speaks to England bowler Linsey Smith after she took 3 wickets for just 7 runs. Plus, both captains, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Laura Wolvaardt, give their thoughts on the match.
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley, TMS commentator Daniel Norcross, and BBC Sport Cricket writer Ffion Wynne as they travel to the ACA Stadium for the first time in the 2025 Women's World Cup. They discuss England's chances in the tournament ahead of their first match against South Africa on Friday. Plus, how big a boost is it for captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to be bowling in the competition?
Kate Cross & Alex Hartley actually talk cricket as they look ahead to the 2025 Women’s World Cup.They discuss Alex’s not-so-smooth journey to India, why this World Cup could be the closest ever, and why Australia are still Alex’s pick to win the competition. Plus, how Emma Lamb’s “frightening” form can help England on their way to challenge for the title.Also, Crossy challenges Alex in ‘How well does Hartley remember her World Cup win?’
Steve Crossman is alongside England Ashes winner Steven Finn, 2017 World Cup winner Dani Hazell, and the BBC's Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to discuss England's chances at the 2025 Women's World Cup in India.England Head Coach Charlotte Edwards looks ahead to the tournament saying her side should reach the semi-finals 'at a bare minimum' as she leads the team in a major competition for the first time. Former captain Heather Knight talks about her return to the England squad after a hamstring injury ruled her out for much of the home summer.They react to the news that Chris Woakes retires from international cricket and ask the question - is the nicest man in cricket also the most underrated?Plus, international commentator Andrew Leonard talks about Nepal's SHOCK T20 series win over the West Indies in Dubai.
Aatif Nawaz and Nikesh Rughani look back at the 2025 Asia Cup as India beat Pakistan in the final. They discuss Tilak Varma’s match-winning innings, as well as how both sides reached the final. Plus, who was their player of the tournament?
Kevin Howells is alongside Dave Bracegirdle at Trent Bridge for reaction to Nottinghamshire win the Division One title. Captain Haseeb Hameed gives his thoughts on the season.Plus, the Professional Cricketers’ Association chief executive Daryl Mitchell doesn’t rule out strike action from players as clubs reject a notion to lower the amount of games from next season. ECB Managing Director of competitions and major events Neil Snowball tells us his thoughts on the matter, as well as the ECB’s involvement in the process.
Henry Moeran is alongside former England Ashes stars Steven Finn & Dawid Malan, and the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to discuss Will Jacks' inclusion in the England Ashes squad. Jacks tells us how he found out he was in the squad. They also debate what Harry Brook taking over as vice-captain could mean for Ollie Pope. Plus, where does this set of England’s bowlers rank as the ‘most explosive’ to go to Australia?
Alex Hartley is alongside Kate Cross to discuss Crossy's England future as she announces that her England contract hasn't been renewed. They also talk about Crossy's domestic dominance as she wins her THIRD trophy of the season as Lancashire win the One Day Cup.
Alison Mitchell is alongside former England Ashes batter Dawid Malan and England World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent to discuss the pressure England players are put under when playing in the Ashes down under.What do Australia do on the pitch to press England, how can England’s less-experienced players cope, and what did Dawid find intimidating during his time batting for England in Australia? Dawid tells all about the media waiting for players as they come off the plane and being grilled by his batting heroes who would interview him after a game.
Nikesh Rughani and Aatif Nawaz discuss all the latest stories from the 2025 Asia Cup. They discuss the further drama around Pakistan which saw them play their final group match against the UAE, despite the fixture looking in jeopardy following on from the handshake incident after their fixture against India.Plus, Mark Machado joins them to discuss Sri Lanka’s strength in depth as they qualify for the Super 4s stage of the competition.
Kate Cross & Alex Hartley discuss the trials and tribulations of playing cricket towards the end of the season. They have their say on the awful abuse umpire Sue Redfern received after the T20 Blast Finals Day. Plus, Alex tells Crossy what a ‘productive day’ looks like in the Hartley household.
Nikesh Rughani and Aatif Nawaz discuss all the latest stories from the 2025 Asia Cup.They talk about the events after India's win over Pakistan in Dubai, after India had beaten Pakistan by seven wickets.There's reaction from India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson. Plus, how have Bangladesh started the competition?
Daniel Norcross is alongside former England Ashes bowler Steven Finn & batter Michael Carberry, as well as Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt to rate England’s home summer. Who heads home with an A* and who could do better?They look at the form of Jacob Bethell, Ollie Pope, Shoaib Bashir, and many more.
Baztalks

Baztalks

2025-09-1427:45

England coach Brendon McCullum joins Daniel Norcross, Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt and former England bowler Steven Finn to review the international summer and look ahead to the winter – including the much anticipated Ashes.
Alison Mitchell presents reaction from Old Trafford to England becoming the first Test-playing nation to hit 300 in a T20 international.Phil Salt reflects on his record-breaking knock of 141 from just 60 balls, which is also the fastest T20 hundred for England at just 39 balls. Plus, England captain Harry Brook gives his thoughts on the performance.England World Cup winners Dawid Malan and Alex Hartley analyse the victory, which saw England hit 48 boundaries in their innings.
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross record an emergency pod as Crossy wins The Hundred with the Northern Superchargers!
Henry Moeran is alongside Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, World Cup winner Alex Hartley, and TMS commentator Alison Mitchell to award the unofficial 2025 TMS Hundred Awards.Which batter hit the best innings of the tournament? Who had the best bowling spell? What is the shot of the competition? And who took the best catch?
No Balls: Alana King & I

No Balls: Alana King & I

2025-08-2748:361

One of Australia’s finest ever leg-spinners, Alana King, joins Kate Cross & Alex Hartley following her lengthy stint in the UK with Lancashire Thunder and Trent Rockets in The Hundred.They discuss Alana’s heroes growing up, including Shane Warne & Kristen Beams, as well as choosing between tennis and cricket at a younger age and why she ended up in the back of a police car on the M6 on the way to a match for Lancashire.
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