Episodes 607
Avg. Duration 38m
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Apple Rating 4.4 (133)
Since Aug 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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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No assurances Stokes to stay as captain, says Rob Key

Jun 11, 2026 51m

The ECB's Managing Director of Men's Cricket Rob Key says there remains uncertainty over the future of Ben Stokes. Plus we hear from Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook.

Women's T20 World Cup Preview

Jun 08, 2026 49m

Alison Mitchell is joined by World Cup winner Isa Guha and former New Zealand wicket-keeper Katey Martin to look ahead to the Women's T20 World Cup. We also hear from many of the captains speaking to…

England beat Black Caps in bowler's paradise at Lord's

Jun 07, 2026 33m

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell for reaction to England's win over New Zealand at Lord's in the first Test of the series.Hear from England captain Ben Stokes, head coach…

Robinson rout continues as Sooryavanshi surges to international stage

Jun 06, 2026 32m

Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan and Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the third day's play at Lord's where England are in a dominant position…

View from the Boundary: Richard Moore

Jun 06, 2026 47m

Jonathan Agnew speaks to former Chief of MI6 Richard Moore. They discuss some of the secrets and myths around MI6, his substitute appearance for Oxford University, and some of the decisions he had to…

Wickets galore but Gay stands tall

Jun 05, 2026 26m

Simon Mann is alongside the BBC's Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew, former England captain Michael Vaughan and TMS stats guru Andy Zaltzman to review the second day of the First Test between…

England v New Zealand: Sensational day for seamers as wickets tumble

Jun 04, 2026 43m

Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew, and former New Zealand allrounder Jeremy Coney for reaction to sixteen wickets falling on a…

Stokes says 'no need for massive change' ahead of first Test

Jun 03, 2026 46m

Simon Mann is alongside BBC Cricket correspondant Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to England's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. Hear from England captain Ben Stokes, head coach Brendon…

England in the groove ahead of the T20 World Cup

Jun 02, 2026 30m

Ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup, Henry Moeran is joined by Alex Hartley and Ffion Wynne to look ahead to the tournament and what team England will settle on as they attempt to win on home soil…

England’s Summer preview

Jun 01, 2026 54m

Mark Chapman is joined by three men who all played for England, former captain Sir Alastair Cook, former batter Mark Ramprakash and former fast bowler Steven Finn. Not many England coaches survive a…

IPL 2026 Awards: Magic Moments and Big Surprises

May 30, 2026 34m

Content creator and cricket fan Henry.vr joins Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor and Amber Sandhu in the Strategic Timeout studio to look back on this year’s IPL tournament as they pick their magic…

Leading England's Attack: Josh Tongue looks ahead after Ashes

May 27, 2026 54m

Mark Chapman is alongside former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior, former England fast bowler Steven Finn and the BBC’s cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt as they talk to Josh Tongue about his…

County Championship: Joe Root talks Yorkshire's rout of Surrey

May 19, 2026 49m

Kevin Howells presents the best of the conversations around this week's County Championship results.He talks to England's record run-scorer Joe Root following Yorkshire's huge win over Surrey, and…

Strategic Timeout: Chris Green talks IPL, Brendon McCullum & Shubman Gill

May 17, 2026 41m

Australia all-rounder Chris Green joins Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor and Amber Sandhu to discuss the biggest stories in the IPL as well as discussing his career in franchise cricket and playing…

Robinson returns & Gay gets the nod

May 13, 2026 44m

Henry Moeran is alongside World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent & BBC Cricket Correspondent Stephan Shemilt for reaction to England Men's Test squad.They discuss Ollie Robinson getting recalled…

"It's Cricket's turn now": all eyes on the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup

May 12, 2026 25m

Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winners Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Alex Hartley as they look ahead to a huge summer of cricket for England's women, with the target of winning the T20…

Strategic Timeout: Mark Wood on the IPL, England & the pressure of playing

May 02, 2026 38m

Watch Strategic Timeout on the BBC Sport Youtube channel and on BBC iPlayer.England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor and Amber Sandhu to discuss the biggest stories in the…

England's T20 World Cup Squad

Apr 30, 2026 24m

England have announced their squad for this summer’s T20 World Cup. Kevin Howells speaks with Isabelle Duncan about the squad and we hear from head coach Charlotte Edwards as well as 18 year old…

The art of spin bowling

Apr 27, 2026 47m

Mark Chapman, Sir Alastair Cook, Jack Leach and, Phil Tufnell discuss the attitude towards spinners in England, how franchise cricket has affected the art of spin and whether England know what they…

Strategic Timeout: Sooryavanshi Continues to Stun the IPL

Apr 24, 2026 27m

Indian prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues his meteorological rise in the IPL for the Rajasthan Royals. The batter, who has only just turned 15 stars with the bat yet again for his side, has made…

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