Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.
Elly Oldroyd is alongside former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta, England Ashes winner Steven Finn, commentator Isa Guha, and BBC Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to England’s first Test against India at Headingley.
What are captain Ben Stokes’ thoughts ahead of the match? How will Shubman Gill prepare for his first Test series as captain of India? And what are Jimmy Anderson & Sachin Tendulkar’s thoughts on the new trophy honouring them?
Henry Moeran is joined by Jonathan Agnew and Stephan Shemilt to talk through the England side to face India at Headingley. Plus, we hear from home-Test debutant Brydon Carse.
Mark Chapman is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan, former England spinner Phil Tufnell, and former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta to look ahead to the Test Series between England and India starting on Friday at Headingley.
Simon Mann is joined by author and cricket journalist Tim Wigmore, BBC sport writer Tim Abraham and lead commentator Jonathan Agnew to reflect on how Test Cricket has evolved and what the future could look like. They debate the calendar, competition of other formats and the influence that India have on the game. Plus the team assess the financial situation on the viability of the game.
Full reaction as South Africa finally win their first ever major global tournament, beating Australia at Lord’s by 5 wickets. We hear from player of the match Aiden Markram, as well as captain Temba Bavuma, an emotional Keshav Maharaj, as well as South Africa legend Graeme Smith.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn, Firdose Moonda and Jim Maxwell as South Africa stand just 69 runs short of their first ever major ICC global title. We hear from South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince, as well as Australian all rounder Beau Webster.
Jonathan Agnew is joined by Sir Alastair Cook, Firdose Moonda and Jim Maxwell after the second day of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. 14 wickets fell for the second day in a row to leave the contest in the balance. We hear from Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc as well as South African bowler Lungi Ngidi.
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross speak to Richmond Cricket Club chairman Chris Goldie after THAT viral innings which saw his side bowled all out for two. Exclusively to No Balls, he reveals all that went on during the game, the circumstances behind the result, and the media attention the club received after it.
Plus, they discuss Crossy reaching 100 ODI wickets in her 100th England appearance - becoming the second fastest England woman to do so. And, does Kate still have her appendix?
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Jonathan Agnew is joined by Sir Alastair Cook, Firdose Moonda and Jim Maxwell after the first day of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. 14 wickets fell on a dramatic day – we hear from Australia top scorer Beau Webster, as well as South African fast bowler Marco Jansen.
Henry Moeran presents reaction from Southampton to England beating the West Indies to win the T20 series 3-0. West Indies World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite & England World Cup and Ashes winner Ebony Rainford-Brent look at the big hitting from Harry Brook’s team.
Hear the thoughts of player of the series Jos Buttler, captain Harry Brook, and head coach Brendon McCullum as England recover from a tough winter in the white-ball game. West Indies captain Shai Hope reflects on what his side can take from the tour.
Plus, TMS commentator Fazeer Mohammed reacts to the shock news that West Indies star Nicholas Pooran retires from international cricket at the age of 29 and what the implications are for the international game.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma opens up to Alison Mitchell ahead of South Africa’s World Test Championship final against Australia. They talk about his position as captain and role model, especially as the first black African to score a Test century for South Africa, but also talk about how they take inspiration from the Springboks, his desire to play more Test cricket, his relationship with his coach, his advocacy for stem cell research, and what it’ll be like working with Stuart Broad ahead of the final…