Test Match Special

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.

Henry Moeran is joined by Test Match Special commentators Daniel Norcross and Aatif Nawaz to review the last Champions Trophy, hosted in England and Wales in 2017. We look back at the tournament as a whole, exploring the memorable moments and best performances. Plus, we deep dive into that incredible final between Pakistan and India. Make sure you’re subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts - we’ll have regular episodes around the Champions Trophy, as well as full audio and text commentary on every game.

Henry Moeran is joined by Test Match Special commentators Daniel Norcross and Aatif Nawaz to preview the Champions Trophy. We examine England’s recent ODI series in India and their chances for the tournament. We also break down how the competition is going to work with a hybrid model being used, and also have a look at how all the other squads are shaping up as well. Make sure you’re subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts - we’ll have regular episodes around the Champions Trophy, including a look back on the last edition in 2017.

Henry Moeran is joined by the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt, and also the BBC’s Sport Editor Dan Roan. We hear from Nikesh Arora, the leader the consortium of tech billionaires who has agreed the vast fee of £145 million pounds for a 49% share of the London Spirit. We’ll also get into the details of the two latest sales as well; the Trent Rockets to a group involving Chelsea owner Todd Boehly, and Southern Brave to the Hampshire owners, the GMR group, who also own Delhi Capitals. This, therefore, effectively gives them full control of the Brave. Make sure you’re subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts - we’ll have regular podcasts around the Champions Trophy, including a look back on the last edition in 2017.

Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by the BBC’s Sports Editor Dan Roan, Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt & TMS commentator Daniel Norcross to analyse ‘The Hundred’ team sales. We’ll hear from ECB Director of Business Operations Vikram Banerjee, as well as Southern Brave & Sussex fast bowler Tymal Mills. We’ll also be answering some of the questions you sent in to the BBC Sport website.

Henry Moeran speaks to the ECB's Clare Connor to discuss England Women's awful Ashes showing. Plus, the thoughts of BBC Sport's Ffion Wynne and Isabelle Westbury.

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne to discuss Australia’s dismantling of England in the Women’s Ashes. England captain Heather Knight tells Henry she’ll take time to see “what’s best for the team” regarding her role in the side. They analyse whether Knight stepping down as captain is right for England, whether the same goes for head coach Jon Lewis, and England’s ability to perform in high pressure moments. Plus, Cricket Her editor Raf Nicholson analyses how deep England’s issues might go.

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to day two of the only Women’s Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Lauren Filer tells Henry the team will “keep on fighting” as England face a whitewash in Australia. They discuss England’s ‘worst day of the series’ and difficulties in the field with seven catches dropped on day two. Also, Annabel Sutherland reacts to her innings of 163. Plus, former Australia international Louise Broadfoot talks about the Women’s match between an Afghanistan 11 and Cricket Without Borders at Junction Oval. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. Day 2 at the Test starts at 3:30am on Friday!

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to day one of the only Women’s Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Lauren Bell reacts to a tiresome day which reaped some reward for her, whilst Darcie Brown looks back on a positive day for the home side. They discuss England struggling against the spin of Alana King again this series, as well as Lauren Bell’s good individual performances despite the team struggling. Plus, former England Men’s white-ball coach and former Australia Women’s coach Matthew Mott says “never say never” with links to the England role should Jon Lewis vacate the position. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. Day 2 at the Test starts at 3:30am on Friday!

Henry Moeran, Alex Hartley, Ffion Wynne and Isabelle Westbury talk through all of the elements that have built Australia Women's dominance, and why England struggle in comparison.

Mark Chapman is joined by Ebony Rainford-Brent and Michael Vaughan to discuss the biggest stories this week in cricket. Tammy Beaumont joins the podcast to reflect on England’s Women’s Ashes campaign and what comes next. They discuss the disappointing series and what the future looks like for England’s women. Plus, after the Brendon McCullum white ball era started with two losses for England, hear from Mark Wood. And with Big Bash League success for Mitchell Owen and Hobart Hurrianes, Greg Tattersall from his former cricket club Norden drops by too.

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England's sixth successive defeat in the Women's Ashes. They discuss just how far Australia are above England, and what the inquest might look like when the squad returns from Australia. England head coach Jon Lewis speak to Henry about his position as head coach, and responds his criticism of his sides' fitness. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The third T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Saturday 25th January!

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England remaining winless this series Australia winning the Women’s Ashes. England captain Heather Knight gives her reaction, as does Australia’s Grace Harris. They discuss what positives England can take from their ‘best performance’ of the tour. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The third T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Saturday 25th January!

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to Australia retaining the Women’s Ashes. England captain Heather Knight gives her reaction, as does Australia’s captain on-the-day Tahlia McGrath. They discuss what England need to do to get closer to Australia in all areas of the game. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The second T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Thursday 23rd January.

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England’s third ODI defeat to Australia as England go 6-0 down and Heather Knight’s Ashes hopes hang in the balance. Alex hailed Ash Gardner’s catch as the “greatest in Women’s cricket” as Australia took hold of this Ashes series. Hear from the allrounder, plus England’s Nat Sciver Brunt reflects on a tough loss. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The first T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Monday 20th January!

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England’s defeat to Australia in the second ODI of the Women’s Ashes in Melbourne. They discuss the “bravery” needed from England as they fail to win despite limiting Australia to 180, as well as the task of winning the Ashes being tougher now the home side have a 4-0 lead. Plus, Afghanistan women's cricketer Firooza Amiri speaks to Henry about her hopes for the Afghanistan women’s team and wanting more support from the ICC. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The third ODI starts at 10:45pm Thursday evening!

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England’s defeat to Australia in the first ODI of the Women’s Ashes in Sydney. They discuss the game being closer than the scorecard suggests, England not taking their chances, and Australia’s Alana King also reacts to the result. Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The second ODI starts at 10:45pm Monday evening!

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross have a final catch-up before the Women’s Ashes get underway. Kate gives an injury update with the first game right around the corner, and they discuss why women should play more Test cricket. Vote for No Balls in the Sport Podcast Awards 2025 – we’re nominated for THREE categories, and it only takes a minute to vote: Best Cricket Podcast https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-cricket-podcast/ Best Sports Comedy Podcast https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-sports-comedy-podcast/ Diverse Voices Award https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/sports-diverse-voices-award/ Listen to every ball of the Women’s Ashes from Australia on BBC Sounds, or via the BBC Sport website or app. The first ODI starts at 11:30pm on Saturday 11th January.