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England in pole position for a series win

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Aug 29, 202636:06

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Daniel Norcross is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja and the BBC's chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew to look back at day three of the Second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's.

Hear from Dan Lawrence who hit an unbeaten 50, his second half-century in as many Tests on a day where less than 25 overs were bowled.

We also speak to England's fielding coach Sarah Taylor.

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When was this episode published?: August 29, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 36 min.
What podcast is this from?: Test Match Special. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Test Match Special covers cricket. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of Test Match Special?

"England in pole position for a series win" is an episode of Test Match Special. Runtime 36 min. Published August 29, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Test Match Special page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. Test Match Special ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: August 29, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 36 min.
What podcast is this from?: Test Match Special. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Test Match Special covers cricket. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

Sources

Episode context

Listen

Keep going with Test Match Special.

Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.

Episode Notes

Daniel Norcross is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja and the BBC's chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew to look back at day three of the Second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's.

Hear from Dan Lawrence who hit an unbeaten 50, his second half-century in as many Tests on a day where less than 25 overs were bowled.

We also speak to England's fielding coach Sarah Taylor.

Next listen

All from Test Match Special →

Next listen

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