PodcastsCricketTest Match Special

Test Match Special

BBC Radio 5 Live
Test Match Special
Latest episode

761 episodes

  • Test Match Special

    Knight bows out at Lord's

    12/07/2026 | 38 mins.
    Isa Guha speaks to England's record-appearance-holder Heather Knight as she retires from international cricket.
    Alison Mitchell speaks Isa, as well as former team-mates Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Alex Hartley about her legacy as an England great, the impact she's had on, and off, the field, and where her nickname 'Trev' comes from.
  • Test Match Special

    McCullum sacked as Test coach

    12/07/2026 | 40 mins.
    Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Brendon McCullum losing his job as England Men's red-ball head coach. They discuss how we got here, and who could take over?
    Plus, Alison Mitchell speaks to ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould.
  • Test Match Special

    Buttler blasts England to victory & India pile on pressure in Test

    11/07/2026 | 47 mins.
    Simon Mann is alongside former England batter Michael Carberry and former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta for reaction to England’s 4-0 thrashing of India in the five match T20 series. Hear from Jos Buttler who scored 131 for England, as well as England captain Harry Brook who hit an unbeaten 95. Plus, India captain Shreyas Iyer reflects on a tough series for the tourists.
    Also, Alison Mitchell is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and Indian cricket journalist Annesha Ghosh, and TMS statistician Phil Long to discuss the second day of the four-day Test between England and India at Lord’s. Amy Jones gives her reaction to a long day for England, despite the wicketkeeper hitting a half-century. India bowler Sneh Rana looks back on a great day for her side.
  • Test Match Special

    Ecclestone landmark on an historic day at Lord’s

    10/07/2026 | 46 mins.
    Alison Mitchell is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, Indian cricket journalist Annesha Ghosh, and Ashes-winning bowler Steven Finn for reaction to an historic day at Lord’s where Sophie Ecclestone became England’s leading wicket-taker as the stadium hosts its first ever Test match.
    Hear from Ecclestone, as well as Smriti Mandhana who scored 83 for India on the first day of the Test.
    Plus, Alison speaks to some of England’s past greats.
  • Test Match Special

    England inflict record defeat on India

    07/07/2026 | 16 mins.
    England beat World Champions India by 125 runs at Trent Bridge to go two up in the T20 series. It’s India’s heaviest T20 defeat. England made 201/5 and then bowled out India for only 76.

    Simon Mann is joined by former England bowler Steven Finn and ex India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta. Plus, Henry Moeran speaks with the two captains Harry Brook and Shreyas Iyer.

    The 4th T20 is on Thursday with commentary on 5 Sports Extra from 5.15pm.
More Cricket podcasts
About Test Match Special
The Test Match Special team bring you the very best cricket reaction, insight & analysis.Plus the No Balls podcast with Kate Cross and Alex Hartley brings a fine balance of nonsense and cricket as they welcome some of the biggest names in the sport.
Podcast website

Listen to Test Match Special, No Balls: The Cricket Podcast and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app

  • Stations and podcasts to bookmark
  • Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Supports Carplay & Android Auto
  • Many other app features
Test Match Special: Podcasts in Family