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BBC Radio 5 Live

Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.

Test Match Special

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.

NZ v England: Bethell & Atkinson give England complete control

Eleanor 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 warmup which annoyed Steven?

Live text commentary of England’s Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

NZ v England: Stokes completes series win in Wellington

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.

Cross-continent success for England

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.

NZ v England: Can England complete a clean sweep?

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.

In conversation with ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould

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.

NZ v England: Dismal day in Hamilton

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?

No Balls: Christmas Special

2024 is going to be a memorable year for Joe Root. He became England’s highest ever run scorer, and overtook Sir Alastair Cook’s Test century record for England too, but how did that feel and how did he get there?

In his own words, along with England captain Ben Stokes and friend & longtime teammate Jimmy Anderson, he talks us through his incredible year, and how he came to be one of England’s greats.

Joe’s route to success

Henry Moeran is alongside commentator Dan Norcross & TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman pick their global cricketing awards for 2024 - the Full Tosscars. Which India bowler has had an incredible year? Which English batter(s) gets nominated for worst shot of the year? And which side goes home with the best win of the year?

The 2024 TMS Awards

Test Match Special brings you an in-depth interview with England's leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson, as he opens up to Simon Hughes about his career.

Simon Hughes talks to James Anderson

The day before the World Cup starts, Jonathan Agnew speaks to Eoin Morgan at the Oval about expectations, performing, and what he’ll say to the Queen. 

South Africa coach Ottis Gibson answers whether he’d be interested in the England job after Trevor Bayliss, plus Natalie Germanos and Dean Wilson give their thoughts on the World Cup opener.

Then Aggers heads off to the World Cup launch party, and speaks to the great and good of world cricket, including Sir Viv Richards, Mahela Jayawardene, Azhar Ali, Jacques Kallis and Kevin Pietersen.

CWC 1 day to go: It’s time!

CWC 1 day to go: It’s time!

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