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- 3 days ago46 min
Behind the scenes at the PCA Awards
Stephan Shemilt speaks to the winners and special guests at the end of season celebration held in West London.We hear from the Somerset duo who took home the main prizes Craig Overton and Sophie Luff.We also chat with young player of the year Sonny Baker plus two other bowlers trying to establish themselves in the full England side Sam Cook and Henry Crocombe.We’re also joined by England spinner Charlie Dean who found herself leading the team for much of hugely significant summer for the women’s side and Kate Cross who was one of those players honoured at the awards for her contribution to the gameAnd we hear from Blaze treble winners Kirstie Gordon & Georgia Elwiss & Oliver Hannon-Dalby who was part of the County Championship winning Warwickshire side and is also PCA President.
- 6 days ago28 min
2026 – A tumultuous summer
The TMS team look back at a sometimes chaotic English cricket season.Henry Moeran is joined by fellow TMS commentator Simon Mann, World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent and Matt Henry from the BBC website to discuss the themes of the summer. From the dramatic demise of Bazball to the rise of the men’s T20 side. From a home Women’s World Cup to the revamped Hundred.
- 6 days ago33 min
Banton blasts England to series win
England thrashed Sri Lanka at the Oval to finish the summer with a series victory.Simon Mann is joined by Phil Tufnell, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Russel Arnold and Andy Zaltzman to review the Sri Lanka series and the limited overs summer and ask how strong England’s white ball unit looks going into the winter.Plus, we hear from England captain Harry Brook, Player of the match Tom Banton, Player of series Will Jacks, Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis and England white ball coach Brendon McCullum.
- 1 weeks ago20 min
Kevin Pietersen - back in England colours
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen is back on England duty, this time as a mentor, and tells Henry Moeran he's "absolutely loving" his time working with the side.
- 1 weeks ago26 min
Mark Wood's greatest hits
Simon Mann is alongside former England fast bowler Mark Wood in the week he announces his retirement from international cricket.Wood discuss is favourite moments in an England shirt, including *that* Usman Khawaja dismissal in the 2023 Ashes.
- 1 weeks ago24 min
Fast, furious, and finished - Mark Wood retires
Mark Wood tells Henry Moeran why now is the right time to make the decision, and talks about his memories in an England shirt. Plus, Simon Mann is alongside former England opener, and teammate of Mark Wood, Dawid Malan, as well as BBC Sport journalist Matt Henry to discuss Wood’s career after the bowler announced his retirement from international cricket.
- 1 weeks ago57 min
Fleming’s first interview & County Championship finale
Mark Chapman is joined by cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt, former England captain Sir Alastair Cook and former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior. We hear from England’s new Test head coach Stephen Fleming for the first time. The former New Zealand captain was appointed on the 30th July but only arrived in England last week. Fleming talks about his relationship with Brendon McCullum, his coaching style, and his thoughts on England’s discipline issues and his love for English cricket.There’s also a look ahead to the final round of the County Championship. Warwickshire captain Ed Barnard will join the panel with his side leading the way. The panel also talk about Leicestershire’s points deduction and what that might mean for the relegation battle.
- 2 weeks ago34 min
“Beat the Aussies” is goal for Fleming
Stephen Fleming gives his first interview since becoming England Test coach. He discusses his style of leadership with cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt, his attitude towards discipline and how he shares the English obsession with the Ashes. Fleming also reveals his thoughts about a possible Ben Stokes comeback after visiting him in Durham and he talks about his relationship with white ball coach Brendon McCullum. There’s also analysis from Test Match Special commentator Alison Mitchell & former Test player Dawid Malan.
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