Test Match Special

Elly Oldroyd is alongside former England captain Sir Alastair Cook, former England spinner & Question of Sport team captain Phil Tufnell and Sussex T20 captain Tymal Mills to discuss what it takes to captain England. Harry Brook has been appointed England Men’s white-ball captain, and the ECB are in the process of selecting a successor for Heather Knight in the Women’s team. Yorkshire captain Lauren Winfield-Hill looks ahead to leading her side into a ‘new era’ of Women’s domestic cricket and gives her thoughts on Charlotte Edwards’ England prospects. Plus, how difficult is it for a player to continue playing in a side after stepping down as captain?

Henry Moeran is alongside the BBC’s Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew and former Ashes-winning England bowler Steven Finn for reaction to Harry Brook being named as England’s white-ball captain. They discuss how Brook will balance the role with his Test commitments, as well as the knock-on effects it could have on England’s red-ball side, and he’s been given the role too early by the ECB. Plus, they discuss whether there were any other realistic options within England’s current white-ball squad.

We bring you a special episode from Lords, where the TMS team had the honour of hosting the 2025 MCC Cowdrey Lecture. In this second part, Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Ebony Rainford-Brent to discuss what the Spirit of Cricket means to them and their memories of TMS. There’s also chat around who will be England’s next white-ball captain, as well as a look ahead to a big year for both the England men’s and women’s teams. Make sure you’re subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts, so you don’t miss any episodes over the summer.

We bring you a special episode from Lords, where the TMS team had the honour of hosting the 2025 MMC Cowdrey Lecture. In this first part, Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan to discuss what the Spirit of Cricket means to them, reflecting on moments from their playing careers. They also talk about the changing landscape of the sport & Michael shares his ideas for how to further modernise County Cricket. Part 2 will be out soon. Make sure you’re subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts, so you don’t miss any episodes over the summer.

Henry Moeran is alongside Yorkshire batter Emily Windsor & BBC Sport journalist Ffion Wynne as Charlotte Edwards is unveiled as the new England Women’s head coach. In a full interview with the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt, Edwards speaks about how England must be “accountable” for their fitness and the “hard work” needed by the squad to create a new culture. The ECB’s Director of Women’s Cricket Clare Connor also tells Stephan that she’s “confident” the team is being built for success. Plus, Emily discusses Edwards’ coaching style after playing under her for eight years and analyses what characteristics could make her successful in the role.

Chris Woakes and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala join Mark Chapman to discuss the IPL – where does it stand right now? Hear from Australian, Aaron Hardie, as he talks about his experience of playing for Punjab Kings. They also discuss the lack of English involvement – only 10 English players will feature – the lowest since 2020. Jofra Archer has also had an eventful start for the Rajasthan Royals, having taken the first maiden of the tournament, but also scoring a record 76 in four overs. Following Eoin Morgan’s comments on England’s white-ball captaincy, could Ben Stokes take the role? Also, hear from Jonny Bairstow, new captain of Yorkshire as the County Championship returns. And Somerset’s Will Smeed joins the podcast as he comes out of red ball retirement… at the age of 23!

Daniel Norcross is alongside former England batter Lydia Greenway and BBC Sport journalist Ffion Wynne to discuss where England go from here, with Jon Lewis and Heather Knight vacating the head coach and captain positions respectively. They discuss Charlotte Edwards’ managerial resume as calls for her to take the role grow louder. Plus, after nearly nine years under Knight’s reign, are England unprepared for selecting a new captain? Also, England World Cup winner Alex Hartley gives her thoughts on the position the England team find themselves in.

Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Jimmy Anderson and England men’s managing director Rob Key. They talk about where England’s men’s cricket is at the moment – what’s next? How will England look to change the picture across the board? And what will the process be to replace Jos Buttler as white-ball captain?

Simon Mann presents reaction to India beating New Zealand and winning the 2025 Champions Trophy. He’s alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley, the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew & Indian commentator Prakash Wakankar. Hear from India’s winning captain Rohit Sharma, as well as Virat Kohli. Plus, player of the tournament New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra. Also, the managing director of England Men’s Cricket Rob Key looks back on England’s poor Champions Trophy performance and gives an insight into the process for selecting the next white ball captain after Jos Buttler’s resignation.

Simon Mann presents reaction to New Zealand beating South Africa to reach the Champions Trophy final. He’s alongside former England allrounder Vic Marks and the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for analysis of New Zealand’s win in Lahore. Hear from both captains, Temba Mavuma & Mitchell Santner, as well as player of the match, Rachin Ravindra. Simon, Jonathan, and Vic Marks look ahead to the final between New Zealand and India in Dubai. Former New Zealand bowler, and now commentator, Simon Doull talks about what type of game the final might be on the Dubai pitch. Full coverage of the Champions Trophy final between New Zealand and India starts on Sunday at 8:45am on BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra & the BBC Sport app and website.

Henry Moeran presents reaction to India beating Australia to reach the Champions Trophy final. He’s alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz for analysis of India’s win in Dubai. Former Australia ODI & T20 captain Aaron Finch gives his thoughts on the Aussies’ loss. Hear from both captains, Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith, as well as player of the match, Virat Kohli. Plus, Simon Mann, Jonathan Agnew, and Vic Marks are in Lahore as they look ahead to the second semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa. Full coverage of New Zealand against South Africa starts on Wednesday at 8:45am on BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra & the BBC Sport app and website.

Simon Mann presents reaction to England’s defeat to South Africa from Karachi which means their Champions Trophy campaign ends without them winning a game. For the final time as England captain, Jos Buttler gives his thoughts on the loss. As does South Africa captain Aiden Markram. England bowler Chris Woakes, former England allrounder Vic Marks, and the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew analyse the match, and where the England side go from here. Plus, Brendan McCullum talks about who the next captain might be. Full coverage of New Zealand against India starts on Sunday at 8:45am on BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra & the BBC Sport app and website.

As Jos Buttler steps down as England limited overs captain, we hear from him and coach Brendon McCullum. Plus, Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks, who has known Buttler since he was a teenager.

As Jos Buttler steps down as England limited overs captain, we hear from him and coach Brendon McCullum. Plus, Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks, who has known Buttler since he was a teenager.

After England crash out of the Champions Trophy, Henry Moeran and the TMS team ask just what’s going wrong at the moment. Across the men’s and women’s teams, England have lost 16 out of the 17 games they’ve played in 2025. Is it an attitude problem? An image problem? Captaincy? Or is there more to it than that? Henry is joined by World Cup winner Alex Hartley, and TMS colleagues Aatif Nawaz and Daniel Norcross

Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks to analyse England’s group stage exit from the Champions Trophy, after losing to Afghanistan by 8 runs in Lahore. We’ll hear from England captain Jos Buttler, Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott, as well as player of the match Ibrahim Zadran. Make sure you’re subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts - we’ll have regular episodes around the Champions Trophy

Jonathan Agnew presents a special episode looking at the ongoing off-field controversy surrounding Afghanistan cricket. We’ll hear from England captain Jos Buttler, Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott and director of the MCC Foundation Sarah Fane. We’ll also hear from the BBC’s Jo Currie, who’s made a documentary on Afghanistan’s women’s cricketers who have fled the country. Make sure you’re subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts - we’ll have regular episodes around the Champions Trophy.

Henry Moeran presents reaction as Virat Kohli hits his fifty-first ODI century as India pile pressure on Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, with the host nation’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages dangling by a thread. In Lahore, Jonathan Agnew and Simon Mann assess England’s tournament hopes after a defeat to Australia in their first game. England allrounder Liam Livingstone evaluates the game with Aggers too. Aatif Nawaz and England World Cup winner Alex Hartley are alongside Henry in Dubai as they analyse India’s chances of going all the way in the competition. Full coverage of Bangladesh against New Zealand starts on Monday at 8:45am on BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra & the BBC Sport app and website.

Simon Mann is former England allrounder Vic Marks, the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and former England batter Dawid Malan for reaction to England's defeat to Australia in their Champions Trophy opener in Lahore. England captain Jos Buttler gives his thoughts on the loss, as does Ben Duckett despite a record-breaking innings of 165. Australia's Leeds-born game-winner Josh Ingris reflects on the win and captain Steve Smith analyses his side's win. Plus, Henry Moeran is in Dubai to look ahead to Pakistan's game against India. Full coverage of Pakistan against India starts on Sunday at 8:45am on BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra & the BBC Sport app and website.

Mark Chapman is joined by former England international Steven Finn, and the Southern Brave and Sussex fast bowler Tymal Mills to preview the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai. They look at England’s form coming into the tournament and the criticism Brendan McCullum’s side have received over the amount of training they did in India. We also get the view from Pakistan with TMS’s Henry Moeran and Aatif Nawaz in Karachi, and look at who could be the main challengers to win the title.