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Test Match Special

BBC Radio 5 Live

The Test Match Special team bring you the very best cricket reaction, insight & analysis.Plus the No Balls podcast with Kate Cross and Alex Hartley brings a fine balance of nonsense and cricket as they welcome some of the biggest names in the sport.

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36:08

View from the Boundary - Tony Banks

Test Match Special ·

2024/09/07

Jonathan Agnew speaks to musician, and founding member of Genesis, Tony Banks in the TMS commentary box at The Oval.Tony discusses having Allan Lamb invite him to England's dressing room, his classical music work, and having to swap shirts with a stranger to gain access to the MCG.

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37:02

England v Sri Lanka: Pope puts on a show despite...

Test Match Special ·

2024/09/06

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to the first day's play of the final test at The Oval. They discuss Pope's innings, as well as Sri Lanka's performance with the ball and Ben Duckett falling short of a century.Duckett speaks to Henry Moeran, saying that the reason he fell short of a century was also the reason he also scored as many runs as he did.Plus, Team GB Paralympic swimmers Eliza & Scarlett Humphrey

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41:54

"I think we'll be in Pakistan" Rob Key

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2024/09/06

Jonathan Agnew talks to the managing director of the England Men's Cricket, Rob Key.Key discusses his latest understanding of the situation ahead of England's test series in Pakistan, plus Brendon McCullum's new role taking charge of the men's white ball sides as well as the test side and how Jimmy Anderson "seems to be loving" and will continue his role as fast-bowling mentor for England.

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51:10

Can England make it six from six?

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2024/09/05

Henry Moeran is joined by BBC Cricket Correspondent Jonathan Agnew and Chief Cricket Writer Stephan Shemilt to preview England’s final Test of the summer at the Oval. We’ll hear from England head coach Brendon Mccullum, after agreeing to take over both the Test and white-ball teams. We’ll also hear from captain Ollie Pope, who tells us what it’s like to face debutant Josh Hull.

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32:32

No Balls: Captaincy & Keyrings

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2024/09/03

Kate and Alex are back to reflect on Crossy being England captain for their upcoming tour to Ireland. We also respond to plenty of listener emails, and we find a new word that Alex can’t pronounce correctly.

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32:14

The Changing of the Guard - England’s future stars

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2024/09/02

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Steven Finn & Kevin Howells to discuss which young players could become England stars in the future. Following England’s white ball squad announcement, 5 uncapped players have been called up with Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali the big names to miss out. They look at Essex batter Jordan Cox, Hampshire seamer John Turner and Leicestershire left-arm bowler Josh Hull. Whilst also focussing on Warwickshire’s Dan Mousley and Jacob Bethell.

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30:14

England v Sri Lanka: England seal series win

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2024/09/01

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold on the Lord's outfield for reaction to England beating Sri Lanka on day four and sealing the series victory with a test to play. Player of the match Gus Atkinson tells Jonathan that it was "incredibly special" to get his first century at Lord's whilst also starring with the ball and taking 5 wickets in Sri Lanka's second innings. Captain Ollie Pope looks back on his recent form with the bat

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27:49

The price is right? The cost of Test Cricket

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2024/09/01

Jonathan is joined by The Guardian's Ali Martin, Wisden Editor & Daily Mail journalist Lawrence Booth, the BBC's Chief Cricket Writer Stephan Shemilt, and Rex Clementine from The Island newspaper over from Sri Lanka to discuss the money involved in watching test cricket. They discuss the price of tickets, as well as the context of England men's test schedule and how low attendances reflect on test cricket in general.

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29:24

England v Sri Lanka: Root reaches history

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2024/08/31

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan at Lord's for reaction to Joe Root hitting his 34th hundred, taking him past Cook's record, and helping England take control of the second test against Sri Lanka. They discuss Root, Ollie Pope's management of the game situation with bad light stopping play, and how test cricket can adapt to be able to keep playing in darker conditions.Root says he's "still got a lot of work to do" despite hitting his record 34th century.Plus, Isa Guha,

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36:42

View from the Boundary - Ben Willbond

Test Match Special ·

2024/08/31

Jonathan Agnew speaks to actor and screenwriter Ben Willbond.Known for his role in the BBC sitcom Ghosts, Ben discusses the success of the series, as well as his work on Horrible Histories and Ben having a visit from Geoffrey Boycott while he was at school.

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36:39

England v Sri Lanka: Glorious Gus stars on day two

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2024/08/30

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, Steven Finn & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to day two of the test from Lord’s where Gus Atkinson’s maiden test century has helped England take control. They discuss Atkinson’s incredible start to his England test career, Ollie Stone’s return to the test side, and Dan Lawrence’s performances this series.Atkinson says seeing his name on the boards at Lord’s is “incredible” and a “very surreal” day.Plus, we hear

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36:15

The first time Sri Lanka came to town

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2024/08/30

Simon Mann looks back to 1984, when Sri Lanka played their first ever test in England. At Lord's, England captain David Gower chose to bowl after winning the toss on a warm late summer's day, much to the delight of one of England's bowlers at the time - Jonathan Agnew. Sri Lankan batter Sidath Wettimuny gave Aggers, and the rest of England's bowlers, grief scoring 190 in his first innings on the way to leading the experienced side to draw. The three of them recall the first time Sri Lanka came to

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33:52

England v Sri Lanka: Root & Atkinson rescue England

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2024/08/29

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan for reaction to Joe Root’s record equalling 33rd hundred for England which saved the side from a potential collapse on day one against Sri Lanka. They discuss Root’s innings, as well as Ollie Pope’s batting record. Also, Andy Zaltzman gives a stat breakdown of the day.Root says that he's "in a good place" when talking about his recent batting form.Plus, Henry Moeran speaks to England head coach Jon Lewis and captain Heather Knight looking

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45:37

England look to win the series

Test Match Special ·

2024/08/28

Henry Moeran is joined by BBC Cricket Correspondent Jonathan Agnew and Chief Cricket Writer Stephan Shemilt to preview England’s second Test against Sri Lanka at Lords. England are 1-0 up in the series. We hear from captain Ollie Pope, off the back of his first game in the role at Old Trafford, and from fast bowler Olly Stone, who’s last Test was back in 2021.

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21:19

England v Sri Lanka: Steady England see off Sri Lanka

Test Match Special ·

2024/08/24

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to England’s win over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford, which sees them lead the 3 test series 1-0.England captain Ollie Pope, covering for the injured Ben Stokes, “enjoyed the challenge” captaining the side and has his fingers crossed that Mark Wood will be fit for the second test at Lord’s. Player of the match Jamie Smith reflects on the “relief” he felt getting the win over the line and achieving his

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35:28

England v Sri Lanka: Smith century puts England on top

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2024/08/23

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, Vic Marks & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to day four at Old Trafford where Sri Lanka have a slender advantage. They discuss Jamie Smith becoming the youngest wicketkeeper to score a century for England, Angelo Mathews’ insubmissive innings for Sri Lanka, and the drops that dampened the day.Jamie Smith describes the “incredible feeling” making his maiden test century for England.Plus, Daniel Norcross speaks to

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34:58

View from the Boundary - Stuart Maconie

Test Match Special ·

2024/08/23

Jonathan Agnew talks to BBC 6Music presenter, writer & music journalist Stuart Maconie.They discuss Stuart starting to work in radio via NME, his experiences fell-walking, and the briefest of encounters Stuart had with Prince.

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26:58

England v Sri Lanka: Smith stars as England lead

Test Match Special ·

2024/08/22

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to England’s batters getting them ahead of Sri Lanka’s first innings total on day two at Old Trafford.They discuss what total England will want from their first innings, and how the pitch may help Sri Lanka’s fightback on day three. Plus England’s assistant coach gives his thoughts on the day’s play.

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45:00

Ask The Umpire - with John Holder

Test Match Special ·

2024/08/22

Former international umpire John Holder joins Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks for answers to your cricketing predicaments.What if the ball hits a pigeon? How big does an animal have to be to stop play? And can a question 50 years in the making be answered?Plus, John has an announcement to make...

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31:47

England v Sri Lanka: Pope captains England to...

Test Match Special ·

2024/08/21

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Michael Vaughan, Vic Marks and former Sri Lanka batter Russel Arnold for reaction to England bowling out Sri Lanka on day one at Old Trafford. They discuss England’s bowling attack, Sri Lanka’s lack of preparation for the test series, and the Old Trafford pitch misbehaving on only the first day of the test match.Plus, Chris Woakes discusses the bowling conditions throughout the day and how Ollie Pope has captained the side standing in for the injured Ben Stokes.

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