Test Match Special

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305 episodes
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Date created
2006/11/17
Average duration
38 min.
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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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England defeated in Ranchi to lose series
2024/02/26
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Michael Vaughan and Mark Ramprakash for reaction to England's defeat to India in Ranchi. They discuss how England's performance with the bat has let them down at times, plus how Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley have played out in India. Ben Stokes gives his thoughts to Stephan Shemilt after the day's play, and Stephan also speaks to former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik on how India will reflect on their win.
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England face huge battle with the ball to keep series alive
2024/02/25
Henry Moeran is alongside Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan for reaction to England's collapse with the bat on day three at Ranchi. They discuss England's chances of pulling off a miracle, whilst also looking at the issues and narrative around the use of DRS in the series. Plus, hear from Shoaib Bashir who fancies England's chances to win and keep the series alive. Also, Stephan Shemilt speaks to former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik about the performance of Dhruv Jurel both with the bat and behind the stumps.
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Bashir's brilliant & Jack Leach joins the podcast
2024/02/24
Daniel Norcross is joined by Michael Vaughan and Jack Leach to reflect on day two of the fourth test in Ranchi. They hear from Joe Root who tells Stephan Shemilt why ‘Bazball’ is misunderstood and about how he’s dealt with criticism during the series. Leach reacts to an incredible day for his Somerset teammate Shoaib Bashir and talks about the injury that curtailed his tour of India.
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Root raises game for Ranchi
2024/02/23
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan for reaction to Joe Root's 31st test century on day one at Ranchi. They discuss just how well Root played and how the pitch will affect where this test is won and lost. Also, England opener Zak Crawley speaks to Stephan Shemilt at stumps. Plus, they talk about Rehan Ahmed's series following the news that he has travelled home because of an urgent family matter. Stephan also speaks to Dinesh Karthik about the pitch at Ranchi and Akash Deep, who picked up 3 wickets on his debut.
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Can England bounce back?
2024/02/22
Stephan Shemilt is in Ranchi on the eve of the fourth Test between England and India. Will Stokes bowl? How big an absence is Bumrah? Stephan gets the thoughts of ESPNcricinfo writer Vithushan Ehantharajah and hears from the England captain. Dinesh Karthik has his say on India and there’s an exclusive chat with the star of the series so far – Yashasvi Jaiswal! Plus, TMS statistician Phil Long continues his epic journey across the country.
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - PSL and WPL time baby!
2024/02/21
The India and Pakistan adventures have begun for Kate and Alex, and they’ve got the latest from the PSL and WPL camps. Including team songs, learning Hindi and nocturnal Alex. Look out for some special emails, too!
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Cook remembers the brilliant tour of 2012
2024/02/21
England were the last team to beat India in a Test series at home. Sir Alastair Cook talks through a special tour in 2012 as England beat Tendulkar and co.
Does ‘Bazball’ need to evolve?
2024/02/20
Mark Chapman is joined by England batter Tammy Beaumont, former opener Michael Carberry and Sussex Head Coach Paul Farbrace to discuss where it went wrong for England in the third Test against India. You’ll hear Test head coach Brendan McCullum’s thoughts on England’s defeat and their style of play while we analyse the success and longevity of ‘Bazball’. We also look ahead to how England can approach their next Test in Ranchi.
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Can England better their batting?
2024/02/19
Daniel Norcross is alongside Phil Tufnell, Ebony Rainford-Brent, and our reporter out in India Stephan Shemilt to discuss the current narrative around the England team and the attitudes towards 'Bazball'. Hear the thoughts of England head coach Bredon McCullum following the heavy defeat to India in Rajkot. Dan, Phil, Ebony and Stephan analyse the current level of England's batting standards, whether 'Bazball' has gone as far as it can, and how the likes of Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow can improve their form for the rest of the series in India. Plus, they look at what bowling changes could be made before the fourth test in Ranchi.
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England thrashed by India
2024/02/18
Jonathan Agnew is alongside Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan for reaction to England's defeat in the third test to India in Rajkot. Hear Ben Stokes' thoughts on the crumbling defeat on day four, plus he tells Stephan Shemilt about his frustration with some of the DRS decisions in the series so far. Stephan gets the India perspective from former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik who was keen to heap praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan who starred with the bat in this third test. Also, Jonathan, Phil and Michael talk about Mike Procter after the South African great died at the age of 77.
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The worst day of England’s new era?
2024/02/17
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan & Phil Tufnell to reflect on a dismal day three for England against India in Rajkot. They hear from England’s Ben Duckett who says “the more the better” when asked about how many they can chase down in their second innings. Plus Stephan Shemilt speaks to former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik about how the hosts dominated despite the absence of Ravichandran Ashwin.
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Swashbuckling Duckett leads England fightback
2024/02/16
One of the great centuries in India? Ben Duckett’s unbeaten hundred led a breathtaking England counter-attack on the second day at Rajkot. He became the fastest English batter to reach a ton against India, from only 88 balls. England end the second day 207-2, trailing by 238. Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell discuss Duckett’s remarkable knock and hear from Mark Wood. Plus, they reflect on Ravichandran Ashwin reaching 500 Test wickets.
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4.4 out of 5
120 reviews
vijay572 2019/06/17
Zaltzs cricket mania
Andy Zaltzman can make a lamp post interesting imagine what he will make of cricket , stats and chance to create cricket based theme park :) Andy all ...
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EJ2)3!&;,: 2023/12/28
Uncomfortable
Simon Mann comes across rather overtly sexist.
ToneMalone76 2023/04/22
Not Test Match Special
Why is my feed being overwhelmed by games that are not Test Matches?
C. Thomas Mitchell 2023/01/13
No Balls podcast
Please separate off the crude and self-indulgent No Balls podcast from the actual TMS one. Or, better yet, have a proper podcast focusing on women’s ...
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Caspivs 2022/01/15
Calypso Collapso
With the departure of their best commentators in the space of just a couple years, TMS seems an increasingly threadbare production. Experienced, cogen...
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Shyam Sundararaman 2019/05/31
Outstanding listen
Great listen especially during this summer with the world cup and the ashes. Andy zaltsman is so informative and entertaining.
spanneru2 2018/07/19
Never miss an episode
Living over here in the US I love my fix of what’s going on with the English cricket team !!! Never miss a podcast , keep up the great work .
Husky58 2019/01/27
Norcross
Get rid of Daniel Norcross. Very annoying.
Clover beech 2019/01/24
Too many ridiculous stats
Love the usual bits of the podcast but please , MUCH fewer of the irrelevant stats. Seems like you’re just trying to use up time
Chfytg 2018/11/26
Why change the format
Who are the two idiots on TMS now??!! Just stick with Aggers and Co out in Sri Lanka. You are ruining a normally great Pod
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