Test Match Special

Henry Moeran is alongside former England Ashes stars Steven Finn & Dawid Malan, and the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to discuss Will Jacks' inclusion in the England Ashes squad. Jacks tells us how he found out he was in the squad. They also debate what Harry Brook taking over as vice-captain could mean for Ollie Pope. Plus, where does this set of England’s bowlers rank as the ‘most explosive’ to go to Australia?

Alex Hartley is alongside Kate Cross to discuss Crossy's England future as she announce that her England contract hasn't been renewed. They also talk about Crossy's domestic dominance as she wins her THIRD trophy of the season as Lancashire win the One Day Cup.

Alison Mitchell is alongside former England Ashes batter Dawid Malan and England World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent to discuss the pressure England players are put under when playing in the Ashes down under. What do Australia do on the pitch to press England, how can England’s less-experienced players cope, and what did Dawid find intimidating during his time batting for England in Australia? Dawid tells all about the media waiting for players as they come off the plane and being grilled by his batting heroes who would interview him after a game.

Nikesh Rughani and Aatif Nawaz discuss all the latest stories from the 2025 Asia Cup. They discuss the further drama around Pakistan which saw them play their final group match against the UAE, despite the fixture looking in jeopardy following on from the handshake incident after their fixture against India. Plus, Mark Machado joins them to discuss Sri Lanka’s strength in depth as they qualify for the Super 4s stage of the competition.

Kate Cross & Alex Hartley discuss the trials and tribulations of playing cricket towards the end of the season. They have their say on the awful abuse umpire Sue Redfern received after the T20 Blast Finals Day. Plus, Alex tells Crossy what a ‘productive day’ looks like in the Hartley household.

Nikesh Rughani and Aatif Nawaz discuss all the latest stories from the 2025 Asia Cup. They talk about the events after India's win over Pakistan in Dubai, after India had beaten Pakistan by seven wickets. There's reaction from India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson. Plus, how have Bangladesh started the competition?

Daniel Norcross is alongside former England Ashes bowler Steven Finn & batter Michael Carberry, as well as Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt to rate England’s home summer. Who heads home with an A* and who could do better? They look at the form of Jacob Bethell, Ollie Pope, Shoaib Bashir, and many more.

England coach Brendon McCullum joins Daniel Norcross, Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt and former England bowler Steven Finn to review the international summer and look ahead to the winter – including the much anticipated Ashes.

Alison Mitchell presents reaction from Old Trafford to England becoming the first Test-playing nation to hit 300 in a T20 international. Phil Salt reflects on his record-breaking knock of 141 from just 60 balls, which is also the fastest T20 hundred for England at just 39 balls. Plus, England captain Harry Brook gives his thoughts on the performance. England World Cup winners Dawid Malan and Alex Hartley analyse the victory, which saw England hit 48 boundaries in their innings.

Alison Mitchell, Phil Tufnell, Michael Carberry and Ryan Campbell look ahead to this winter’s Ashes. Will Ben Stokes be fit and firing, does McCullum stick with the regular top seven and will there be any wildcard choices from either side. Plus, we hear the latest on Ben Stokes and Mark Wood’s fitness, consider Australia’s batting choices and discuss the reception England can expect down under.

TMS commentators Aatif Nawaz & Nikesh Rughani are alongside Rousham Alam from The Bangla Cricket Podcast to tell you all you need to know ahead of the Asia Cup. They discuss India’s chances of retaining the title, as well as what hopes Afghanistan will have in the tournament, and who the surprise package could be. Plus, which players will be key to taking their teams through the competition?

Simon Mann presents reaction from Southampton where Jacob Bethell scored his first ever professional hundred in a record-breaking England victory over South Africa. Bethell gives his thoughts on the milestone and Jofra Archer reflects on an electric spell with the ball which saw him take four wickets. Also, both captains, Harry Brook and Temba Bavuma, look back on the series. Plus, ESPN CricInfo’s South Africa cricket correspondent Firdose Moonda talks about South Africa’s re-emergence as a global cricketing power.

Alison Mitchell presents reaction from Lord’s as England lose a close encounter to South Africa which seals the World Test Champions a first series win in England since 1998. Captains Harry Brook and Temba Bavuma give their thoughts on the game which came down to the last ball. Plus, former England captain Sir Alastair Cook and England World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent analyse the loss. Also, Alastair, England T20 bowler Tymal Mills and Jonathan Agnew look at Australia’s bowling options as captain Pat Cummins is an injury concern for the Ashes just over two months away.

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross record an emergency pod as Crossy wins The Hundred with the Northern Superchargers!

Henry Moeran is alongside Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, World Cup winner Alex Hartley, and TMS commentator Alison Mitchell to award the unofficial 2025 TMS Hundred Awards. Which batter hit the best innings of the tournament? Who had the best bowling spell? What is the shot of the competition? And who took the best catch?

One of Australia’s finest ever leg-spinners, Alana King, joins Kate Cross & Alex Hartley following her lengthy stint in the UK with Lancashire Thunder and Trent Rockets in The Hundred. They discuss Alana’s heroes growing up, including Shane Warne & Kristen Beams, as well as choosing between tennis and cricket at a younger age and why she ended up in the back of a police car on the M6 on the way to a match for Lancashire.

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross discuss Crossy's omission from England's World Cup squad for the tournament in India & Sri Lanka next month. Crossy talks about the tough call from head coach Charlotte Edwards, as well as how she's coming to terms with the decision and how she's processed it whilst being in the middle of The Hundred with the Northern Superchargers.

Manchester Originals and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker is set for an England debut after being called up for the squads to face South Africa and Ireland in September by head coach Brendon McCullum. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Baker discusses learning from Sir Jimmy Anderson at the Originals, his notebook full of analysis of batters he has bowled at, being a “fast-bowling nerd”, and why he’s such a big fan of bone broth.

Steven Finn speaks to former England white-ball captain Jos Buttler, who reflects on his time in charge of the national side. Buttler discusses the highs of winning the T20 World Cup in 2022, as well as the lows of the ODI World Cup 12 months later, and his departure after this year's Champions Trophy. Buttler also talks about feeling "unfulfilled" in his Test career, and his hopes for the rest of his cricketing career.

Henry Moeran is alongside Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn and former England batter Michael Carberry to discuss the decision to make 22-year-old Jacob Bethell captain for England's T20 series in Ireland in September. Bethell gives his reaction to receiving the call from Brendon McCullum. Plus, Sonny Baker speaks to the BBC's Matt Henry about getting his first England T20 call-up for both series against South Africa and Ireland. Steven Finn tells Henry what it's like entering the side as a young fast bowler.