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What does Australia's white-ball captain Mitchell Marsh have to say about Usman Khawaja's ball-tampering revelations? How have the stories been talked about in the Aussie camp? Plus, what does England captain Harry Brook have to say on it? Henry Moeran is at the Perth Stadium ahead of the first ODI between Australia and England to discuss all the latest backlash from Khawaja's book release. He speaks to the ABC's Tom Wildie about just how big the story is in Australia. Also, the AP's Rory Dollard says what it was like in the press conference room during Marsh's intense exchanges with the media.

What does England's Test captain Joe Root make of Usman Khawaja's ball-tampering revelations? Will the story go away? And how long is Jacob Bethell going to be out of action for? Henry Moeran talks to Joe Root at the Perth Stadium to discuss the continued fall-out from Usman Khawaja's sandpapergate comments, as well as the latest on the fitness of Jacob Bethell, and how he reflects on his career as he will reach 200 ODI caps for England. Plus, the PA's Rory Dollard gives Henry his thoughts on Khawaja, Bethell, and what England will want from this white-ball series.

Usman Khawaja has claimed the entire Australian team knew about the use of sandpaper to tamper with the ball during their 2018 test match against South Africa in Cape Town. He also claims the team used sandpaper in the test match before that too. This was all revealed in extracts from his new autobiography. Mark Chapman is joined by Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and Jason Gillespie to discuss what the fallout from this is, what the reaction in Australia is, and what the impact on the team will be. The team also discuss Australia’s 2-1 test defeat in South Africa and, the England squad for their test in South Africa in December, which includes uncapped spinner Liam Patterson-White.

Jonathan Agnew speaks with England’s white ball coach as they prepare to play Australia in 3 ODIs and 5 T20s. McCullum reflects on lessons learnt from the tri-series in Pakistan and assesses how the team looks with a year to go to the 50 Over World Cup. Aggers also joins Henry Moeran plus World Cup winner Alex Hartley and multiple Ashes winner Steven Finn to discuss the return to Australia and what England are looking to get out of the tour. Test Match Special will have full commentary of England in Australia starting on Friday 13th November on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds with regular podcasts during the tour.

How does England’s ODI side look off the back of this tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka? Having only won one match, how did Harry Brook perform as captain of a side? And should the team be performing better in ODIs considering their T20 record? Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Alex Hartley to discuss all that. Plus, Ben Duckett reflects on the match where he scored 167, as well as the tournament as a whole. Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis looks back at his side’s defeat ahead of the tri-series final on Saturday. English umpire Richard Kettleborough reflects on his umpiring career as he stands in his 100th Test match in the game between South Africa and Australia at Newlands.

Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Alex Hartley to dissect just HOW England lost to Pakistan - after a last-wicket partnership of 89 got the home side over the line, thanks to an incredible innings of 113 by Shadab Khan. Hear the thoughts of England head coach Brendon McCullum, as well as Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf who hit the winning runs.

Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Alex Hartley to react to England losing to Sri Lanka - despite setting a target of 430 runs. Hear the thoughts of Harry Brook, after becoming the first Englishman to score a double hundred in an ODI (even if it was in a losing cause), as well as Sri Lanka’s captain Kusal Mendis.

Henry Moeran is alongside Steven Finn, Jonathan Agnew, and Stephan Shemilt to react to the news that Lancashire won't be offering the legendary Jimmy Anderson a new contract, ending his 26 year professional career with the club. Hear from Anderson, when he was talking about his Lancashire future in August 2026, as well as long-time teammate Chris Woakes.

Henry Moeran is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn and Alex Hartley. We review events in Rawalpindi as Pakistan won by 87 runs in England’s opening match of the winter. We also hear from the two captains Harry Brook and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell, Steven Finn, and Stephan Shemilt to speak to the new England head coach Stephen Fleming. Fleming speaks about preparations for the three-match series in South Africa in December, ambitions for England, how he wants his team to look and his relationship with Brendan McCullum.

Will Sonny Baker feature in England's Test matches against South Africa? How close will England be to a 'full strength' squad in Australia thanks to the returns of Jofra Archer and Jacob Bethell? What goes into building a squad? And who GRILLS Marcus about his selection picks? The England selector joins Henry Moeran and cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt on the TMS Podcast to discuss how he's settled into life as part of the England setup, and how he looks forward to returning to home soil with England.

Does Rob think Brydon Carse will play for England again? How do central contracts work? Why has Henry Crocombe received a deal when he hasn’t played for England yet? And what of the changes to the coaching setups of the red and white-ball teams? Henry Moeran is alongside cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt and former England opener Dawid Malan to speak to England’s managing director of men’s cricket Rob Key about all things England. Plus, they talk about the Afghanistan Premier League as Key and Malan differ on views whether England players should participate in the franchise league.

Cricket correspondant Stephan Shemilt is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Andy Zaltzman to debate the biggest scandals to rock the cricketing world. From Pakistan's spot-fixing, to Hansie Cronje's match-fixing. Australia's sandpapergate in South Africa, to Michael Atherton's 'dirt in the pocket'. We reveal the biggest cricket scandal - as voted for by YOU.

Stephan Shemilt speaks to the winners and special guests at the end of season celebration held in West London. We hear from the Somerset duo who took home the main prizes Craig Overton and Sophie Luff. We also chat with young player of the year Sonny Baker plus two other bowlers trying to establish themselves in the full England side Sam Cook and Henry Crocombe. We’re also joined by England spinner Charlie Dean who found herself leading the team for much of hugely significant summer for the women’s side and Kate Cross who was one of those players honoured at the awards for her contribution to the game And we hear from Blaze treble winners Kirstie Gordon & Georgia Elwiss & Oliver Hannon-Dalby who was part of the County Championship winning Warwickshire side and is also PCA President.

The TMS team look back at a sometimes chaotic English cricket season. Henry Moeran is joined by fellow TMS commentator Simon Mann, World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent and Matt Henry from the BBC website to discuss the themes of the summer. From the dramatic demise of Bazball to the rise of the men’s T20 side. From a home Women’s World Cup to the revamped Hundred.