County Cricket: 'Fit for purpose'? Reaction to players' calls for less cricket
Test Match Special
by BBC Radio 5 Live
2d ago
Kevin Howells, Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor debate the PCA's survey calling for a reduction in County Cricket. Chair of Sussex County Cricket Club, Jon Filby, rejects calls for fewer matches to be played in the County Cricket season. Jason Kerr, Head Coach of Somerset County Cricket Club, tells us what it's like to be in a demanding schedule. Plus, Will MacPherson of the Telegraph outlines the main areas of debate and attempts to find answers quickly ..read more
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Kate's been team-building, Alex has been buying golf clubs
Test Match Special
by BBC Radio 5 Live
1w ago
After time away in the Lake District with her England teammates, Kate Cross tells Alex Hartley all about a fun - and tough - few days. Plus, plenty of emails to get through ..read more
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County Cricket: Elgar on Essex & Durham eye Stokes’ return
Test Match Special
by BBC Radio 5 Live
1w ago
Kevin Howells, Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor talk to Essex & South Africa batter Dean Elgar, Durham head coach Ryan Campbell, and South East Stars all-rounder Ryana MacDonald-Gay. Elgar talks about settling into this season with Essex, whilst Campbell talks about what he’s seen from Ben Stokes in training and updates us on the England men’s captain’s bowling. MacDonald-Gay talks about her incredible start to the season with South East Stars. Plus, the drive for modern day cricket to attract the best athletes ..read more
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The IPL - Archer's England return and the IPL play-off race heats up
Test Match Special
by BBC Radio 5 Live
1w ago
Nikesh Rughani, Steven Finn and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala react to the news Jofra Archer has been included in the England T20 World Cup squad, his first international call-up in more than a year. They also look at favourites India's squad, with Rishabh Pant returning after recovering from injuries sustained in a serious car accident. And with the IPL heading towards the end of the group stage, the panel look at the fascinating battle to make the top four, with five teams currently separated by just two points. TIMECODES 00:50 England's World T20 squad 03:00 Jofra Archer's return 08:00 Tom Hartley ..read more
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No Balls: The Cricket Podcast - Thunder teammate Olivia Thomas on autism, friendship and the power of cricket
Test Match Special
by BBC Radio 5 Live
1w ago
With April being Autism Awareness Month, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are joined by Thunder teammate Olivia Thomas to learn about her experiences of living with autism and ADHD ..read more
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County Cricket: How do you manage games as a captain?
Test Match Special
by BBC Radio 5 Live
2w ago
Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills and Emily Windsor to discuss this week's big stories coming out of the County Championship. They react to the eight women's teams which have been awarded tier one status from 2025 onwards. Warwickshire Men's captain and current highest run scorer in Division One Alex Davies joins them to talk about his great form so far this season, despite his struggles turning half-centuries into centuries. Also how he manages his bowlers who don't won't to be taken off and tales of Pakistan international Hassan Ali - the prankster. Plus, Ben Bloom, the author of Battin ..read more
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The IPL - Rajasthan still rampant, RCB continue to struggle
Test Match Special
by BBC Radio 5 Live
2w ago
Why can't RCB find form despite the heroics of Virat Kohli? And can Rajasthan Royals continue their brilliant season? Nikesh Rughani and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala discuss it all ..read more
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County Cricket: Should Kookaburra be here to stay?
Test Match Special
by BBC Radio 5 Live
3w ago
Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills & Emily Windsor to bring you all the huge stories from the County Championship this week. They speak to Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson about the impact the Kookaburra ball has had on the competition and whether it's a good or bad thing for English cricket. They discuss the pressures of a player proving themself when moving to a new team and how can you put a stop to a batting collapse. Plus, Kevin speaks to the editor of Wisden, Lawrence Booth, about the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2024 ..read more
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The IPL - Brilliant Buttler does it again!
Test Match Special
by BBC Radio 5 Live
3w ago
Tymal Mills and Steven Finn join Nikesh Rughani to discuss Jos Buttler's latest heroics after another dramatic week in the IPL. Plus, we hear from Punjab Kings' Kagiso Rabada ..read more
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County Cricket: Runs in all directions as Northeast breaks Lord’s record
Test Match Special
by BBC Radio 5 Live
1M ago
Kevin Howells is alongside Tymal Mills to bring you all the huge stories from the opening round of County Championship fixtures. They speak to Sam Northeast who hit an unbeaten 335 for Glamorgan against Middlesex at Lord’s, which is now the highest first class score recorded at the ground - overtaking Graham Gooch’s 333 for England against India in 1990. Sam Cook reflects on his season opener for Essex as he took 10 wickets in the match, leading Essex to beat Nottinghamshire by 254 runs. Also, Kashif Ali talks to Kevin and Tymal about his journey to playing for Worcestershire and hitting two c ..read more
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