Best Ipl 2022 Podcasts (2025)

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Who next for India after Rohit steps down? 23:09

7h ago23:09

23:09

After Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket just a month away from India’s Test tour of England, Henry Moeran is joined by former IPL player Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and commentator Nikesh Rughani. They look back on Rohit’s Test career, find out a bit more about him, and ask who is likely to lead India in England.…

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Buttler bounces back in the IPL 44:24

1d ago44:24

44:24

Henry Moeran is alongside Test Match Special’s Daniel Norcross & Nikesh Rughani to discuss how Jos Buttler has returned to form for Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Is he more confident now the pressure of the England captaincy isn’t there? How can his form help the Titans go for IPL glory? What’s been the response to Jacob Bethell’s 28-ball 50 for Royal…

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Sciver-Brunt named captain as Lord’s hosts 2026 World Cup Final 37:42

8d ago37:42

37:42

Henry Moeran is alongside BBC Sport Cricket writer Ffion Wynne at Lord’s as the ECB & the ICC launch the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, as it’s announced that the venue will host the final of the tournament. After it was announced that Nat Sciver-Brunt would replace Heather Knight as England captain, what kind of captain would the all-rounder be? Char…

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14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi stuns the IPL 28:43

10d ago28:43

28:43

After 14 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed record after record en route to his 35-ball hundred, Henry Moeran is joined by former IPL batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and commentator Matt Floyd to find out more about the teenage superstar. We learn more about his back story, how he’s been managed, and how Rajasthan Royals – and Indian Cricket – can l…

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How do you captain England? 53:36

25d ago53:36

53:36

Elly Oldroyd is alongside former England captain Sir Alastair Cook, former England spinner & Question of Sport team captain Phil Tufnell and Sussex T20 captain Tymal Mills to discuss what it takes to captain England. Harry Brook has been appointed England Men’s white-ball captain, and the ECB are in the process of selecting a successor for Heather …

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The Cowdrey Lecture Pt 2: What does TMS mean to you? 31:26

1M ago31:26

31:26

We bring you a special episode from Lords, where the TMS team had the honour of hosting the 2025 MCC Cowdrey Lecture. In this second part, Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Ebony Rainford-Brent to discuss what the Spirit of Cricket means to them and their memories of TMS. There’s also chat around who will be England’s ne…

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The Cowdrey Lecture Pt 1: What is the Spirit of Cricket? 34:20

1M ago34:20

34:20

We bring you a special episode from Lords, where the TMS team had the honour of hosting the 2025 MCC Cowdrey Lecture. In this first part, Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan to discuss what the Spirit of Cricket means to them, reflecting on moments from their playing careers. They also talk about the changing landscap…

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Rob Key on England’s Men’s Cricket 52:04

2M ago52:04

52:04

Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Jimmy Anderson and England men’s managing director Rob Key. They talk about where England’s men’s cricket is at the moment – what’s next? How will England look to change the picture across the board? And what will the process be to replace Jos Buttler as white-ball captain?…

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What’s going wrong with English cricket? 54:00

2M ago54:00

54:00

After England crash out of the Champions Trophy, Henry Moeran and the TMS team ask just what’s going wrong at the moment. Across the men’s and women’s teams, England have lost 16 out of the 17 games they’ve played in 2025. Is it an attitude problem? An image problem? Captaincy? Or is there more to it than that? Henry is joined by World Cup winner A…

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‘The Hundred’ sales: What does it all mean? 56:50

3M ago56:50

56:50

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 yo…

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No Balls: WAshes stage is set 39:07

4M ago39:07

39:07

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 …

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No Balls: The WAshes await 36:07

4M ago36:07

36:07

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross look ahead to the Women’s Ashes which starts in Sydney which week. They discuss who the star performers might be, and what the mentality is inside the England camp after a dominant tour in South Africa. Plus, Alex has some WAshes predictions. Listen to every ball of the Women’s Ashes from Australia on BBC Sounds, or via th…

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Australia reclaim Border Gavaskar Trophy 36:10

4M ago36:10

36:10

We review another absorbing Test as Australia won by six wickets at the SCG to take the series against India 3-1 and reclaim the Border Gavaskar series for the first time in over a decade. We get analysis from Alison Mitchell, former Australia coach Darren Lehmann and former Australia bowler Stuart Clark. Isa Guha speaks with player of the match Sc…

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Red ball rivalries & white ball worries 49:23

4M ago49:23

49:23

Henry Moeran is alongside the BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman to look ahead to England’s Men’s 2025. With a home Test series against India and the Ashes down under at the end of the year, it could prove to be a pivotal year for Ben Stokes as captain.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The 2024 TMS Awards 54:52

4M ago54:52

54:52

Henry Moeran is alongside commentator Dan Norcross & TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman pick their global cricketing awards for 2024 - the Full Tosscars. Which India bowler has had an incredible year? Which English batter(s) gets nominated for worst shot of the year? And which side goes home with the best win of the year?…

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Joe’s route to success 35:37

5M ago35:37

35:37

2024 is going to be a memorable year for Joe Root. He became England’s highest ever run scorer, and overtook Sir Alastair Cook’s Test century record for England too, but how did that feel and how did he get there? In his own words, along with England captain Ben Stokes and friend & longtime teammate Jimmy Anderson, he talks us through his incredibl…

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No Balls: Christmas Special 34:33

5M ago34:33

34:33

Alex Hartley and Kate Cross have a festive catch up after Kate’s return from South Africa. They discuss Kate’s back injury which meant she hardly played in South Africa and the road to recovery ahead of next month’s Ashes series in Australia. They also reflect on England’s success in all formats across the series which served as good preparation be…

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Phillip Hughes - 10 years on 21:47

5M ago21:47

21:47

It’s been 10 years since the death of former Australia player Phillip Hughes. The 25 year old passed away after being struck on the neck by a short ball during a Sheffield Shield match. It was a tragedy which sent shock waves across the cricketing world and the anniversary is being marked with commemorations throughout Australia. In a special tribu…

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No Balls: Kate on tour! 33:59

5M ago33:59

33:59

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross discuss England’s dominant displays in England’s T20 series win against South Africa Women, and how the tour is great preparation ahead of the Women’s Ashes next month. Plus, they ask you for your best cricketing look-alikes after Jacob Bethell was likened to… Pat Butcher. [email protected] Listen to every game of E…

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No Balls: Kates & Dogs 35:28

6M ago35:28

35:28

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross look ahead to England’s tour of South Africa with Kate in the ODI and Test squad. She discusses how she’s been preparing for the series having had six weeks away from cricket. They speak to a listener who has named their puppy after one of them, and have you named a pet after someone famous? [email protected]…

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No Balls: South Africa awaits 32:23

6M ago32:23

32:23

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross talk about how Kate’s preparation has gone as she gets ready to head to South Africa for England’s ODIs and Test. They discuss the tent which has been built at England’s High Performance Centre to help players acclimatise to pitch conditions around the world, as well as more of your stories on naming pets after sport stars…

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Urooj Mumtaz: from bowlers to molars 33:28

7M ago33:28

33:28

Jonathan Agnew speaks to former Pakistan captain Urooj Mumtaz. Now splitting her time between cricket commentary and dentistry, Mumtaz talks about the struggles of not being allowed to play cricket as a child, the opportunities for women in cricket now compared to when she was growing up, and how she'll be straight back to her dental practice once …

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South Africa or New Zealand - who'll win the Women's T20 World Cup? 37:59

7M ago37:59

37:59

Henry Moeran is joined by England bowler Tash Farrant and Daniel Norcross to look ahead to the Women's T20 World Cup Final between South Africa and New Zealand in Dubai.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Alec Stewart looks back on success with Surrey 44:03

7M ago44:03

44:03

Kevin Howells is alongside Surrey correspondent Mark Church to speak to former Surrey Director of Cricket Alec Stewart. They discuss Stewart’s legacy as he moves into a new role with Surrey, as well as his thoughts on the long-term future of the County Championship and howDan Worrall was his “best signing” at the club…

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England’s historic 2022 win in Pakistan 34:14

7M ago34:14

34:14

Jonathan Agnew and the TMS team share memories of the astonishing England tour to Pakistan in 2022. England won the first series they’d played in Pakistan in 17 years, becoming the first side to complete a 3 nil victory with some record breaking batting and outstanding bowling. Aggers is joined by Simon Mann, Andy Zaltzman, Aatif Nawaz and Alex Har…

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No Balls: The Golf Day 37:32

8M ago37:32

37:32

It's finally here! Kate and Alex take on umpires Anna Harris and Sue Redfern in the first No Balls Players-Umpires golf day. But who will come out on top? Kate also tells us about second part of England's white-ball tour of Ireland and her feelings now her stint as captain has finished.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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In at the deep end - the psychology of test cricket 1:10:10

8M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Simon Mann is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell & Russel Arnold to discuss the pressures of test cricket. From trying to settle in as a debutant to controlling the anxiety of a batter, they tell all as to what was needed to face the challenges at the highest level and where they found their strengths in tough moments. Opening u…

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No Balls: Kate Cross's Barmy Army 33:00

8M ago33:00

33:00

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are in Belfast after Kate secured her first series win as England captain. She tells us she is enjoying the responsibility of captaincy after taking six wickets in the opening match at the weekend. And we're joined by record-breaking batter Tammy Beaumont, after her latest ODI century.…

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View from the Boundary - Tony Banks 36:08

8M ago36:08

36:08

Jonathan Agnew speaks to musician, and founding member of Genesis, Tony Banks in the TMS commentary box at The Oval. Tony discusses having Allan Lamb invite him to England's dressing room, his classical music work, and having to swap shirts with a stranger to gain access to the MCG.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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No Balls: Captaincy & Keyrings 32:01

8M ago32:01

32:01

Kate and Alex are back to reflect on Crossy being England captain for their upcoming tour to Ireland. We also respond to plenty of listener emails, and we find a new word that Alex can’t pronounce correctly.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The price is right? The cost of Test Cricket 27:49

8M ago27:49

27:49

Jonathan is joined by The Guardian's Ali Martin, Wisden Editor & Daily Mail journalist Lawrence Booth, the BBC's Chief Cricket Writer Stephan Shemilt, and Rex Clementine from The Island newspaper over from Sri Lanka to discuss the money involved in watching test cricket. They discuss the price of tickets, as well as the context of England men's tes…

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View from the Boundary - Ben Willbond 36:42

8M ago36:42

36:42

Jonathan Agnew speaks to actor and screenwriter Ben Willbond. Known for his role in the BBC sitcom Ghosts, Ben discusses the success of the series, as well as his work on Horrible Histories and Ben having a visit from Geoffrey Boycott while he was at school.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The first time Sri Lanka came to town 36:15

8M ago36:15

36:15

Simon Mann looks back to 1984, when Sri Lanka played their first ever test in England. At Lord's, England captain David Gower chose to bowl after winning the toss on a warm late summer's day, much to the delight of one of England's bowlers at the time - Jonathan Agnew. Sri Lankan batter Sidath Wettimuny gave Aggers, and the rest of England's bowler…

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View from the Boundary - Stuart Maconie 34:58

9M ago34:58

34:58

Jonathan Agnew talks to BBC 6Music presenter, writer & music journalist Stuart Maconie. They discuss Stuart starting to work in radio via NME, his experiences fell-walking, and the briefest of encounters Stuart had with Prince.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Ask The Umpire - with John Holder 45:00

9M ago45:00

45:00

Former international umpire John Holder joins Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks for answers to your cricketing predicaments. What if the ball hits a pigeon? How big does an animal have to be to stop play? And can a question 50 years in the making be answered? Plus, John has an announcement to make...By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Remembering Graham Thorpe 36:24

9M ago36:24

36:24

Jonathan Agnew looks back on Graham Thorpe's life with Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell, and Thorpe's former captain Michael Vaughan. Thorpe’s former PE teacher Simon Sherborne, who gave him his first opportunity for representative cricket with Surrey, remembers meeting Graham as a promising 11 year old, and Mark Ramprakash discusses the life of his chi…

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No Balls: Holidays and the Hundred finals 34:51

9M ago34:51

34:51

Kate and Alex are back to reflect on the Hundred and victories for Oval Invincibles' men and London Spirit's women. Spirit bowler Tara Norris joins the pod to reveal what went on in the dressing room during and after her side's victory in the final. Kate also tells us about her French holiday with some of the Hundred's leading names. And we have th…

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No Balls: Hundred success and presenting mishaps 30:28

9M ago30:28

30:28

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley return, and Kate is loving life as the Northern Superchargers enjoy a strong campaign in the Hundred. She tells us all about that and why teammate Annabel Sutherland could become one of the game's best players. Alex has tales, good and bad, from her presenting exploits. And we've got plenty of time for listeners' questio…

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No Balls: Strawberries, pigeons and The Hundred 32:43

9M ago32:43

32:43

Kate is in London as the Northern Superchargers continue their Hundred campaign. She tells us about their dramatic draw with Southern Brave and the competition so far. Alex is babysitting a pigeon and tells us about her new role, presenting the Hundred coverage. And we find out who's got the best-looking bowling action in the game.…

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Brain surgeries, stress fractures and aviation: the Ricky Ellcock story 32:57

9M ago32:57

32:57

Simon Mann sits down with former England bowler Ricky Ellcock to take a look back at his extraordinary life. Ricky discusses the FOUR life-saving brain surgeries he went through, having to prematurely retire from cricket because of SIX stress fractures in his back, and switching is focus to aviation and becoming the first black captain of Virgin At…

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View from the Boundary - Samantha Bond 36:26

10M ago36:26

36:26

Jonathan Agnew talks to actor Samantha Bond from the TMS commentary box at Edgbaston. Known for her roles as Miss Moneypenny during the Piers Brosnan era of James Bond, Downton Abbey, and The Marlow Murder Club, Samantha talks about knowing Bob Willis (on Blue for Bob day at Edgbaston), her experiences of stage fright, and having to kiss Piers Bros…

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Ask The Umpire - with John Holder 37:09

10M ago37:09

37:09

Former international umpire John Holder joins Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks to rid you of your cricketing quandaries. A six or a dead ball? A no ball or a wicket? And can you clean a cricket ball with your beard?By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Clinton comes to the cricket! 31:30

10M ago31:30

31:30

Jonathan Agnew welcomes former Crystal Palace and Birmingham striker Clinton Morrison to the TMS commentary box. The 5Live football pundit discusses his friendship with former England bowler Alex Tudor, how he dealt with the pressure of developing through youth football, and the differences between captaining a cricket team to a football team. Plus…

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View from the Boundary - Dr Adam Rutherford 35:06

10M ago35:06

35:06

Jonathan Agnew talks to Dr Adam Rutherford. The scientist, educator and author regularly appearing on television and radio, and along with Dr Hannah Fry hosts the hugely successful BBC Sounds podcast “The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry”. From the TMS commentary box at Trent Bridge they discuss Adam's style when playing cricket, the lack of scien…

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Antigua Cricket Knights 32:13

10M ago32:13

32:13

Daniel Norcross gathers together four legendary West Indies players who have all been Knighted for their services to cricket and who all come from the same island. Antigua may be only 14 miles long and just 11 miles wide, with a population 550 times smaller than the UK – but it has produced an incredible number of great cricketers. Norcross has bee…

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James Anderson: Gone well 35:29

10M ago35:29

35:29

Jonathan Agnew speaks to Michael Anderson, Jimmy’s father, to learn more about the legendary bowler away from the cricket pitch. They discuss him developing as a youngster at Lancashire, playing snooker, and when the family began to believe Jimmy could make it as a professional cricketer. Plus, Anderson’s Tailenders co-hosts Greg James, Felix White…

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Break-down of World Champions India's World Cup Journey 22:22

10M ago22:22

22:22

As Team India scripts a famous T20 World Cup win after 17 years, we at Cricbaazi podcast looks at the performance of the side and the legacy of key individuals. Score summary - South Africa vs India India 176-7 from 20 overs: Virat Kohli (76 off 59), Axar Patel (47 off 31), Shivam Dube (27 off 16); Keshav Maharaj (2-23), Anrich Nortje (2-26), Kagis…

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Into the World Cup Finals: India vs South Africa 19:58

11M ago19:58

19:58

The final countdown is upon us as the stage is set for the T20 World Cup Final between India and South Africa. Both teams have been unbeaten this tournament, but only one will take home the Cup!Ready to cheer for the Men in Blue? Hosts Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney discuss India's World Cup 2024 campaign till now and prays for not getting choked i…

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T20 World Cup: England humbled by brilliant India 30:13

11M ago30:13

30:13

England's World Cup defence is over as India thrash them by 68 runs to book their place in the final. Henry Moeran is joined by Steve Finn, Alex Hartley and Phil Tufnell to dissect where it went wrong for England. There's reaction from captains Jos Buttler and Rohit Sharma. Plus, we look ahead to Saturday's final between South Africa and India.…

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Indian Cricket Team ke naye coach Gautam Gambhir! ki kya hai demands? 13:20

11M ago13:20

13:20

The word is pretty solid about Gautam Gambhir taking the handover from Rahul Dravid after the T20 World Cup 2024 and there is insider news as well about him demanding certain things from the board. What are they and to what extent the agreement has come? The hosts also pick up on why BCCI did not have their buffet to pick from and what the chronolo…

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