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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

Elly Oldroyd is joined by former England bowler Steven Finn & the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Day 4 of the 3rd and final Test between England and New Zealand. 

We hear from England captain Ben Stokes, who reflects on the tour and the year, and we also get the thoughts of Head Coach Brendon Mccullum too, who looks ahead to 2025.

They discuss Jacob Bethell’s impressive performances, Will O’Rourke’s fiery display with the ball and Steven tells us about his good friend Tim Southee, after he bows out of Test cricket on a high.

NZ v England: England hammered in final Test of 2024

Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winners Alex Hartley & Lydia Greenway for reaction to the one-off Test match in Bloemfontein, where England have won convincingly by 286 runs. 

We hear from England captain Heather Knight on the controversy from the game, takeaways from the tour and preparation for the Ashes in early 2025. 

We also get the thoughts of Player of the Match Lauren Bell who picked up 8 wickets.

England Women hammer South Africa to finish 2024 on a high

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

Kevin Howells and Andy Zaltzman begin their look back on the four men's World Cup tournaments previously held in the UK and their impact on the game. 

They start with the first event held in 1975 won by a brilliant West Indies side. Guests include winning captain Clive Lloyd, first tournament centurion Dennis Amiss plus finalists Ian Chappell and Deryck Murray.

The World Cup Years: 1975

The World Cup Years: 1975

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