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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

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

Henry Moeran is alongside the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman to look ahead to England’s Men’s 2025. With a home Test series against India and the Ashes down under at the end of the year, it could prove to be a pivotal year for Ben Stokes as captain.

Red ball rivalries & white ball worries

We review another absorbing Test as Australia won by six wickets at the SCG to take the series against India 3-1 and reclaim the Border Gavaskar series for the first time in over a decade.

We get analysis from Alison Mitchell, former Australia coach Darren Lehmann and former Australia bowler Stuart Clark. 

Isa Guha speaks with player of the match Scott Boland plus captains Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah and we also hear from Australian opener Usman Khawja.

Australia reclaim Border Gavaskar Trophy

Well, well, well, Pakistan stun England in a major tournament once again. You'll hear from Michael Vaughan, Joe Root and Wahab Riaz on where the match was won and lost. 

Were there nerves in the England ranks? Sir Viv Richards drops by to explain what it's like to handle the pressure of being pre-tournament favourites. And Graeme Swann and Fazeer Mohammed have a bit of a ding dong over Mankadding.

CWC Day 5: Big game Pakistan flip the script to beat England

CWC Day 5: Big game Pakistan flip the script to beat England

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