Test Match Special

From The Ashes: Michael Vaughan

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.

55 min

How Australia won the 1997 Women's World Cup

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.

32 min

How New Zealand won the 2000 Women's World Cup

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.

31 min

How Australia won the 2005 Women's World Cup

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

28 min

How England won the 2009 Women’s World Cup

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

35 min

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

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?

37 min

From The Ashes: Stuart Broad

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.

54 min

How Australia won the 2013 Women's World Cup

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.

27 min

How England won the 2017 Women's World Cup

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.

47 min

How Australia won the 2022 Women's World Cup

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.

22 min

Women’s World Cup: Review of the tournament at the halfway stage

Daniel Norcross is joined by World Cup winner Alex Hartley and Sri Lanka cricket journalist Estelle Vasudevan to reflect on the ups and downs of the World Cup so far. They debate Australia’s heroics, England’s spin bowling, India’s frailties and how Bangladesh have been the surprise package of the competition.

48 min

No Balls: A truly DEVINE episode

Kate Cross & Alex Hartley speak to New Zealand's legendary captain Sophie Devine as she plays in her last ODI World Cup before retirement. They discuss the timing of her decision to announce that she was retiring from the 50 over format, what she'll do next, and the state she's leaving the White Ferns ODI squad in. Plus, as is No Balls tradition, she tells Crossy & Al what animal she can catch.Alex and Kate also discuss England's strong start to the World Cup, after they made it 3 wins from 3 beating Sri Lanka.

48 min

Women’s World Cup: England make it three from three against Sri Lanka

Daniel Norcross is joined by World Cup winners Alex Hartley and Lisa Sthalekar to look back on England's 89-run win over Sri Lanka. Plus, we hear from centurion Nat Sciver-Brunt.

27 min

No Balls: Victory for England & a World Cup Q&A

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss England's World Cup win over South Africa and Alex's first week in Guwahati for Test Match Special. Plus, they answer your World Cup-related questions!

32 min

No Balls: Alex arrives in India with World Cup fever!

Kate Cross & Alex Hartley actually talk cricket as they look ahead to the 2025 Women’s World Cup.They discuss Alex’s not-so-smooth journey to India, why this World Cup could be the closest ever, and why Australia are still Alex’s pick to win the competition. Plus, how Emma Lamb’s “frightening” form can help England on their way to challenge for the title.Also, Crossy challenges Alex in ‘How well does Hartley remember her World Cup win?’

37 min

No Balls: A trio of trophies & Crossy's England future...

Alex Hartley is alongside Kate Cross to discuss Crossy's England future as she announces that her England contract hasn't been renewed. They also talk about Crossy's domestic dominance as she wins her THIRD trophy of the season as Lancashire win the One Day Cup.

39 min

What is it like to enter the Australian Ashes cauldron?

Alison Mitchell is alongside former England Ashes batter Dawid Malan and England World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent to discuss the pressure England players are put under when playing in the Ashes down under.What do Australia do on the pitch to press England, how can England’s less-experienced players cope, and what did Dawid find intimidating during his time batting for England in Australia? Dawid tells all about the media waiting for players as they come off the plane and being grilled by his batting heroes who would interview him after a game.

39 min

No Balls: Crossy’s back to County Cricket after The Hundred

Kate Cross & Alex Hartley discuss the trials and tribulations of playing cricket towards the end of the season. They have their say on the awful abuse umpire Sue Redfern received after the T20 Blast Finals Day. Plus, Alex tells Crossy what a ‘productive day’ looks like in the Hartley household.

34 min

Baztalks

England coach Brendon McCullum joins Daniel Norcross, Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt and former England bowler Steven Finn to review the international summer and look ahead to the winter – including the much anticipated Ashes.

27 min

No Balls: EMERGENCY - Crossy’s won The Hundred!

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross record an emergency pod as Crossy wins The Hundred with the Northern Superchargers!

32 min

Episodes

From The Ashes: Michael Vaughan

How Australia won the 1997 Women's World Cup

How New Zealand won the 2000 Women's World Cup

How Australia won the 2005 Women's World Cup

How England won the 2009 Women’s World Cup

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

From The Ashes: Stuart Broad

How Australia won the 2013 Women's World Cup

How England won the 2017 Women's World Cup

How Australia won the 2022 Women's World Cup

Women’s World Cup: Review of the tournament at the halfway stage

No Balls: A truly DEVINE episode

Women’s World Cup: England make it three from three against Sri Lanka

No Balls: Victory for England & a World Cup Q&A

No Balls: Alex arrives in India with World Cup fever!

No Balls: A trio of trophies & Crossy's England future...

What is it like to enter the Australian Ashes cauldron?

No Balls: Crossy’s back to County Cricket after The Hundred

Baztalks

No Balls: EMERGENCY - Crossy’s won The Hundred!

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Episodes

From The Ashes: Michael Vaughan

How Australia won the 1997 Women's World Cup

How New Zealand won the 2000 Women's World Cup

How Australia won the 2005 Women's World Cup

How England won the 2009 Women’s World Cup

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

From The Ashes: Stuart Broad

How Australia won the 2013 Women's World Cup

How England won the 2017 Women's World Cup

How Australia won the 2022 Women's World Cup

Women’s World Cup: Review of the tournament at the halfway stage

No Balls: A truly DEVINE episode

Women’s World Cup: England make it three from three against Sri Lanka

No Balls: Victory for England & a World Cup Q&A

No Balls: Alex arrives in India with World Cup fever!

No Balls: A trio of trophies & Crossy's England future...

What is it like to enter the Australian Ashes cauldron?

No Balls: Crossy’s back to County Cricket after The Hundred

Baztalks

No Balls: EMERGENCY - Crossy’s won The Hundred!

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