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Podcast insight, analysis and reaction from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.

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Podcast insight, analysis and reaction from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.

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English


Episodes
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Record breaking India shock Australia to reach Women’s World Cup Final

10/30/2025
India beat holders Australia by 5 wickets in a thrilling World Cup semi-final. Analysis by Melissa Story, Nikesh Rughani, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Steven Finn plus reaction from player of the match Jemimah Rodrigues and captains Alyssa Healy and Harmanpreet Kaur.

Duration:00:32:49

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How England won the 1993 Women’s World Cup

10/30/2025
Alison Mitchell is alongside cricket journalist and historian Raf Nicholson to look back at England’s second World Cup title, which they won on home soil in 1993.

Duration:00:27:07

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Women’s World Cup: England head home hammered by South Africa

10/29/2025
Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Daniel Norcross for analysis of England’s thumping defeat to South Africa in the semi-final of the Women’s World Cup. Hear reaction from England head coach Charlotte Edwards, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and player of the match Laura Wolvaardt.

Duration:00:40:12

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Women's World Cup: England set for semi-final showdown with South Africa

10/28/2025
Henry Moeran is with Alex Hartley, Daniel Norcross and Ffion Wynne to look ahead to the ICC Women's World Cup semi-finals. Plus, we hear from England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Duration:00:42:42

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From The Ashes: Michael Vaughan

10/28/2025
The BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt speaks to Michael Vaughan about the 2002/03 Ashes in Australia, and how that prepared him for the infamous 2005 Ashes series. Vaughan talks about what was behind his incredible form down under in 02/03, learning from Australia legend Steve Waugh before becoming England captain, and some incredible stories away from pitch during the series.

Duration:00:55:29

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Why is it so hard to win the Ashes in Australia?

10/27/2025
Steven Finn, Jim Maxwell and Jack Leach join Mark Chapman to continue build-up to the Ashes series down under. How bad is Pat Cummins injury? Is Ollie Pope secure at three? Has Marnus Labuschagne played himself into the Australia side? Plus, why is it so hard to win down under and Alice Davidson-Richards on ICC Women's World Cup Semi-Finals.

Duration:00:49:44

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How Australia won the 1997 Women's World Cup

10/27/2025
Alison Mitchell looks back at the 1997 Women's World Cup, with Australia sealing their fourth title at the tournament held in India. New Zealand World Cup winner Debbie Hockley talks of her memories of the competiton, winning player of the match in the final despite being on the losing side in 1997.

Duration:00:31:30

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No Balls: The amazing Alyssa Healy

10/27/2025
Australia captain Alyssa Healy joins Kate Cross and Alex Hartley on the podcast. They discuss her Desert Island teammates, her sadness around the rain-affected World Cup fixtures, the smallest item she could hit a 6 with, and why she had to quit her job at KFC.

Duration:00:48:46

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Women’s World Cup: England finish on a high as Devine departs

10/26/2025
Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Alex Hartley for reaction to England’s thumping victory over New Zealand in their last group stage game of the World Cup. Hear the thoughts of Heather Knight, who discusses Sophie Ecclestone’s injury fears, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones, and retiring New Zealand captain Sophie Devine.

Duration:00:32:56

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How New Zealand won the 2000 Women's World Cup

10/25/2025
Alison Mitchell is alongside New Zealand World Cup winner Debbie Hockley to discuss her side's route to winning the 2000 Women's World Cup at home in 2000.

Duration:00:31:26

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How Australia won the 2005 Women's World Cup

10/24/2025
Alison Mitchell speaks to Australia's World Cup winning wicketkeeper Julia Price about her memories of winning the tournament in South Africa in 2005.

Duration:00:27:57

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How England won the 2009 Women’s World Cup

10/23/2025
Alison Mitchell speaks to ICC Media Rights Manager Aarti Dabas as they look back at England’s third World Cup title, their first overseas.

Duration:00:34:48

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Women's World Cup: England suffer first tournament defeat to Australia

10/22/2025
Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Daniel Norcross for reaction to England's defeat by Australia at Indore. England opener Tammy Beaumont and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt give their thoughts on the result. Plus, Australia's stand-in skipper Tahlia McGrath and Annabel Sutherland react to the match.

Duration:00:24:46

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No Balls: England march on & Crossy's magic-mania

10/21/2025
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss England's win over India in the World Cup, confirming their place in the tournament's semi-finals. Plus, why did Crossy's obession of magic make her week away even more exciting?

Duration:00:37:08

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Building a combined Ashes XI

10/20/2025
One month until the Ashes begins down under. Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Glenn McGrath share their combined Ashes XI. Smith or Root? Duckett or Khawaja? Brook or Head? Wood or Starc? the panel discuss some tricky choices.

Duration:00:53:32

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From The Ashes: Stuart Broad

10/20/2025
The BBC's Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt speaks to Stuart Broad about his incredible Ashes career. Broad looks back from winning The Ashes in 2009, to his 8-15 at Trent Bridge in 2015, his career's finale at The Oval in 2023, and THAT moment he didn't walk at Trent Bridge in 2013.

Duration:00:54:03

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Women’s World Cup: England win classic against India

10/19/2025
Henry Moeran is in Indore alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, TMS commentator Daniel Norcross, and TMS statistician Phil Long for reaction as England beat India in a thriller to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals. Plus, here the thoughts of player-of-the-match Heather Knight after her knock of 109, and both captains Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur give their analysis of the match.

Duration:00:26:40

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How Australia won the 2013 Women's World Cup

10/18/2025
Alison Mitchell is alongside Australia all-rounder Lisa Sthalekar to look back at Australia's sixth World Cup title, beating the West Indies in the final in India. Sthalekar retired on top having announced her decision to step away from the game after the tournament and discusses her sides route to the final.

Duration:00:27:22

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How England won the 2017 Women's World Cup

10/17/2025
Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, 2009 World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent, and TMS statistician Phil Long for a look back at how England won the 2017 Women's World Cup in England. They discuss England's journey to the final, the iconic moment Anya Shrubsole hit a boundary from her first ball to win the semi-final, and THAT glorious day at Lord's where Heather Knight lifted the trophy after England beat India.

Duration:00:47:16

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How Australia won the 2022 Women's World Cup

10/16/2025
Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 England World Cup winner Alex Hartley and BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne to look back at the 2022 Women's World Cup. They look at Australia's journey to beating England in the final and what other shocks happened during the tournament which took place as the world was still tackling the Covid-19 pandemic.

Duration:00:21:50