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Cricket
Test Match Special
BBC Radio 5 Live
The Test Match Special team bring you the very best cricket reaction, insight & analysis. Plus the No Balls podcast with Kate Cross and Alex Hartley brings a fine balance of nonsense and cricket as they welcome some of the biggest names in the sport.
Episodes
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Today • 36 min
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Yesterday • 34 min
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August 27, 2026 • 34 min
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August 26, 2026 • 45 min
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August 24, 2026 • 55 min
England drop Carse after nightclub incident & Pakistan's struggles
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August 23, 2026 • 1 hr 10 min
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August 21, 2026 • 37 min
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August 20, 2026 • 26 min
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August 20, 2026 • 1 hr 0 min
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August 19, 2026 • 27 min
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Test Match Special is a cricket podcast from BBC Radio 5 Live. Hit play on the latest episode above, or follow the show to get a heads-up when a new one drops.
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Quick FAQ
- Where can I listen to Test Match Special?
- Tap any episode above to play it right here. For background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads, get the free Spot Sports app — it streams Test Match Special alongside scores and clips. Test Match Special also ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts work too.
- What is Test Match Special about?
- Test Match Special covers cricket news, analysis, and conversations from BBC Radio 5 Live.
