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Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.
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Alex Hartley and Kate Cross have a festive catch up after Kate’s return from South Africa.They discuss Kate’s back injury which meant she hardly played in South Africa and the road to recovery ahead of next month’s Ashes series in Australia. They also reflect on England’s success in all formats across the series which served as good preparation before heading down under.Plus, what do they both want for Christmas?
Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winners Alex Hartley & Lydia Greenway for reaction to the one-off Test match in Bloemfontein, where England have won convincingly by 286 runs. We hear from England captain Heather Knight on the controversy from the game, takeaways from the tour and preparation for the Ashes in early 2025. We also get the thoughts of Player of the Match Lauren Bell who picked up 8 wickets.
Elly Oldroyd is joined by former England bowler Steven Finn & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day 4 of the 3rd and final Test between England and New Zealand. We hear from England captain Ben Stokes, who reflects on the tour and the year, and we also get the thoughts of Head Coach Brendon Mccullum too, who looks ahead to 2025.They discuss Jacob Bethell’s impressive performances, Will O’Rourke’s fiery display with the ball and Steven tells us about his good friend Tim Southee, after he bows out of Test cricket on a high.
Elly Oldroyd is joined by former England batter Mark Ramprakash & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day 3 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand. England Assistant Coach Marcus Trescothick gives his thoughts on the day’s play and the injury to captain Ben Stokes.They discuss what that injury could mean moving forwards, New Zealand’s decision to not declare and Zak Crawley’s never-ending struggles against Matt Henry. Mark also reminisces on the time he spent giving Kane Williamson batting tips when he was playing in England at the start of his career.They also touch on England Women’s impressive day with the bat on Day 1 of their Test against South Africa.Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.
Simon Mann is joined by former England fast bowler Steven Finn & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day two of the third and final Test between England New Zealand. England assistant coach Paul Collingwood gives his thoughts on the day’s play.They discuss Zak Crawley’s series and his struggles against New Zealand quick Matt Henry, the fielding tactics used against the Kiwi’s tail, and England’s trend of finishing Test series poorly.Plus, after Henry’s success over Crawley, who did Steven have similar dominance over?Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.
Henry Moeran is joined by the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for a bonus podcast.Stephan chats with ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould about the ongoing row with the PCA over The Hundred salaries and no-objection certificates. What’s the latest with the sale of the eight Hundred teams? Will the Champions Trophy take place?You can find out on this bonus episode.Don’t forget, there’s live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand available on the BBC Sport website & app.
Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winner Alex Hartley & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to the Third and final Test between New Zealand and England. They discuss future selection headaches with the form of Jacob Bethell and why Matthew Potts replaces Chris Woakes for this Test. We hear from captain Ben Stokes on England's 17th and final Test of 2024.Plus, which New Zealander is nicknamed the sexy camel?And Alex gives the lowdown as England women prepare for their Test match against South Africa on Sunday. Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.
Mark Chapman (not to be confused with New Zealand batter, Mark Chapman) is alongside former England spinner Phil Tufnell, 2009 World Cup winner and England batter Lydia Greenway, and the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to discuss England Men’s Test tour in New Zealand. They look ahead to the final Test in Hamilton after what’s already been a great series for Ben Stokes’ side, as well as the success of the bowling attack.They analyse England Women’s tour of South Africa and ask if fast bowler Lauren Filer is the fastest in the world? Plus, Charlie Dean’s incredible hat-trick.
3Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside former England fast bowler Steven Finn & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to England victory over New Zealand in the second Test of the series in Wellington.Harry Brook looks back on his “best” century for England which saved the side in the first innings.England captain Ben Stokes hails his “exceptional” bowlers.They also discuss England’s bowling attack and the influence of Jimmy Anderson in the dressing room, whether Jacob Bethell will keep his place for the third Test of the series, and Australia’s hammering of India in Adelaide. Plus, which Director of Cricket banned football as a warm up which annoyed Steven?Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.
Henry Moeran is alongside ex-England batter Mark Ramprakash & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day 2 of England’s 2nd Test against New Zealand in Wellington, having won the first in Christchurch by 8 wickets.We hear from Gus Atkinson who took a hat-trick as England seized control on the second Test against New Zealand after two days in Wellington.They also discuss Jacob Bethell’s highest first-class score, the continuing struggles of Zak Crawley and New Zealand’s struggles.Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.
It’s been 10 years since the death of former Australia player Phillip Hughes. The 25 year old passed away after being struck on the neck by a short ball during a Sheffield Shield match.It was a tragedy which sent shock waves across the cricketing world and the anniversary is being marked with commemorations throughout Australia.In a special tribute ABC commentator Andrew Moore speaks with Tom Cooper who was Hughes’s batting partner that fateful day, legendary fast bowler Glenn McGrath and former Australia coach Darren Lehmann who reveals Hughes was set to be told about an international recall the day he died.
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross discuss England’s dominant displays in England’s T20 series win against South Africa Women, and how the tour is great preparation ahead of the Women’s Ashes next month. Plus, they ask you for your best cricketing look-alikes after Jacob Bethell was likened to… Pat Butcher.noballspodcast@bbc.co.ukListen to every game of England's tour of South Africa on BBC Sounds, with commentary of the first ODI in Kimberley at 11:45am on Wednesday 4th December.
Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell, Steven Finn and Stephan Shemilt to discuss Brydon Carse and Jacob Bethell’s impressive performances in England’s opening Test victory in New Zealand.The panel also discuss Zak Crawley’s poor run of form with the bat and where Ollie Pope’s natural position is within England’s batting order.New Zealand sports journalist Alex Chapman joins the panel to analyse the home side’s state of mind ahead of the upcoming second test in Wellington on Thursday.
Henry Moeran is alongside former England spinner Phil Tufnell & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to England victory over New Zealand in the first Test of the series in Christchurch.Brydon Carse reflects on a match which saw him take 10 wickets overseas, an achievement neither James Anderson nor Stuart Broad have done. England captain Ben Stokes looks back on the dominant win in the town of his birth.They also discuss Carse’s work ethic, the confidence debutant Jacob Bethell will take from his half century which got England over the line, and the problems New Zealand will need to put right to bounce back in the second Test.Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.
Henry Moeran is alongside the BBC’s Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew and the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to England’s brilliant performance on day three of the Test against New Zealand which has the away side set for victory.Harry Brook discusses his innings of 171 as England built a first innings lead.They discuss Harry Brook, whose knock means he now has more overseas centuries than David Warner, as well as Chris Woakes’ brilliant day with the ball and Brydon Carse’s effect on England’s bowling attack.Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.
Henry Moeran is alongside former England batter Mark Ramprakash & Stephan Shemilt to review the second day of England’s first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch. England vice-captain Ollie Pope, who scored 77, speaks to Stephan about bouncing back after a disappointing series in Pakistan. They also discuss Harry Brook's fortuitous yet typical innings, how New Zealand will be ‘kicking themselves’ with six dropped catches despite Glenn Phillips’ "worldy" of a catch. Where does Jofra Archer fit into England's new-look bowling attack? Plus, Mark remembers the 2002 Test in Christchurch where the late great Graham Thorpe scored an unbeaten 200.Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.
Henry Moeran is alongside former England bowler Phil Tufnell & Stephan Shemilt to review the first day of England’s first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.England spinner Shoaib Bashir speaks to Stephan after his four-wicket haul and unexpected standout performance on a green wicket which had lots of movement and bounce.They also discuss the England fight back after New Zealand built partnerships early on in the day and how Jacob Bethell will be feeling before he bats for England for the first time.Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.
Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew & Stephan Shemilt to preview England’s first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.England captain Ben Stokes speaks to Stephan as England look to win a series in New Zealand for the first time since 2008, whilst Joe Root reacts to former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann’s comment that Root ‘isn’t one of the greats’.They discuss the “messy” plans behind Jacob Bethell making his debut at number three and Ollie Pope having to keep wicket, as well as New Zealand’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship. Plus, the 13-year-old who has become the youngest ever player to get an IPL deal in the Rajasthan Royals.Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.
Alistair Bruce Ball, Phil Tufnell, Lydia Greenway and Stephan Shemilt preview England’s Test with New Zealand. They look at how England will bounce back after series defeat to Pakistan and how a new wicket keeper will fit into the squad.They also reflect on the first Test between India and Australia – what next for Australia after their defeat?Plus, following England’s women’s first win since World Cup disappointment, hear from Nat Sciver-Brunt after her half-century helped secure victory in the first T20 against South Africa.And the panel react to the IPL auction after 13 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi was selected, with 42 year old James Anderson missing out.
Henry Moeran brings a round-up from Perth as India dominate against Australia. Plus, all the news from England's men in New Zealand and a win for England's Women in South Africa.
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You both made me cry with this one 😭 what a career, Alex, the cricket world loves you so much!!
50 old? There's loads of people offended Ms Hartley.
Not to be cruel, but was such a relief listening to Pakistani TV discuss team in disarray and that team wasn't England. 🏏
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Why would any person watch any episode of EastEnders?
TMS falling over themselves to kick Australia. this isn't journalism.
Aggers is right. Wider cricket fans do have long memories, particularly when the English media will happily criticise opposition players whilst ignoring their own players frailties. For example Ben Stokes who violently assaulted two people in the street, and received an OBE for his efforts. TMS should look in their own back yard every now and again. Why do Australian media outlets allow journalists like Mitchell to provide her opinions based on zero playing experience. We've got more than enough second rate journalists of our own without importing more.
I like this podcast. It's informative and gives me the lowdown on the day's play without devolving into opinionated hosts trying to outdo one another with silly little anecdotes. 👍
Curious at how even Test Match Special continue to laud this violent thug because he wears an England shirt, which appears to be more important than a violent assault on a member of the public which was recorded on CCTV. #kiwi
this is a rugby podcast
Stokes comes on.......podcast goes off #thug
Smith's demons were cricket related, stokes wasn't.
weird line of questioning from Agnew to Smith. "you've exorcised some demons", "do you feel like you've put a few things behind you". Why not ask Stokes those exact same questions ? It's as if he didn't violently assault a person in the middle of the street bizarre
Great pod until the insufferable New Zealand ginger thug came on to talk us through his innings. Hero my arse, he should be in prison.
Immediate response to England winning the World Cup
67 all out, get tuffers in as a batting coach, we wouldn't do any worse, bloody useless.
Must Tuffers heavy breathe into the mic!!
After listening to Mitchell Johnson I think the song should be changed... HE BOWLS TO THE LEFT, HE BOWLS TO THE RIGHT, THAT MITCHELL JOHNSON HE SEEMS ALRIGHT! He seems like a top bloke.