Test Match Special

Mark Chapman, Alex Hartley, Raf Nicholson and Kirstie Gordon are joined by England Head Coach Charlotte Edwards to preview a big year for England's women.Is the domestic game hampering the International team? How important could a home tournament be for the game? Have England's fitness issues been addressed? What's it like being part of The Hundred Auction?

Amber Samdhu looks ahead to the IPL 2026 with The Traitor's (and cricketer) Faraaz Noor and former IPL star Abhishek Jhunjhunwala.

Sir Alistair Cook, former England captain and batting great; Michael Vaughan, ex-captain and blunt analyst; Stefan Shemilt, cricket correspondent and critic; Rob Key, MD overseeing England men’s strategy. They react to the Ashes review, debate whether the current leadership should stay, discuss planned changes to preparation, selection and county links, and what fans might see this summer.

A landmark sporting auction reshaped team lineups across men's and women's Hundred cricket. Discussion covers big-money signings, youth talent and auction tactics. Debate on how investment affects pay, squad building and the future balance between short formats and Test cricket. Coaching perspectives and recruitment strategies from top international figures are also highlighted.

Prakash Wakankar, cricket analyst and commentator known for tactical and historical insight, breaks down the 2026 T20 World Cup aftermath. He dissects India’s dominant final and tournament resurgence. He analyses New Zealand’s near-misses, England’s semis run, standout innings and fielding horrors. He also debates format quirks, global growth and scheduling headaches.

Prakash Wakankar, vivid on-field commentator capturing stadium scenes. Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, former IPL batter turned analyst on batting and tournament context. Stephen Finn, ex-England fast bowler offering bowling and tactics analysis. They discuss India’s World Cup triumph, roaring crowds and presentation spectacle. Conversations cover pressure at home, squad depth, leadership moments and the tournament’s global growth.

A breathless recap of a 250-plus run shootout in Mumbai and the narrow finish that decided a World Cup semi-final. Conversations cover a stunning century from a young English batter and a blistering 89 that swung momentum. Panelists dissect game-changing fielding moments, the flood of boundaries, tactical captaincy and a quick look ahead to the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup.

Sam Curran, England all-rounder reflecting on Mumbai, his roles and semi-final prep. Prakash Wakankar, Indian commentator giving Holi context and local insights plus analysis of India’s selection and conditions. They discuss the Wankhede atmosphere, spin matchups, Toss and pitch questions. Short, lively chat set against Holi celebrations in the city.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss everything we can take away from the Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. We look at discuss England's ability to 'solve problems' in an untypically 'crickety' conversation. Plus, Crossy talks us through the winter training programme at Lancashire after she signed a new one-year deal.

With the 2026 T20 World Cup being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka we look back at the first ICC World T20 to be held in Asia 14 years ago.The 2012 tournament took place In Sri Lanka with their team defeated in a extraordinary final by the West Indies who claimed their first title which was celebrated in iconic style.We look back at the event with Steven Finn who was the leading wicket taker for an England side who went into the competition as defending champions and TMS commentators Henry Moeran and Prakash Wakankar.