Test Match Special

Test Match Special

BBC Radio 5 Live

Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team, including interviews with top players.

Categories: Sports & Recreation

Listen to the last episode:

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by World Cup winner Lauren Winfield-Hill, the former England assistant coach Paul Farbrace and the England wicketkeeper Sam Billings. The panel discuss Ollie Pope's place in the England batting line-up following his disappointing series against Pakistan, how England can prepare better for spinning conditions and Aatif Nawaz explains what the series win means for Pakistan. And with the first ODI against West Indies beginning on Thursday, former captain Jason Holder helps look ahead to the series.

00:20 - England's struggle against spin 06:23 - Ollie Pope's place under threat? 16:01 - Aatif Nawaz and the panel talk Pakistan 25:15 - West Indies' Jason Holder helps look ahead to the ODI and T20 series.

Previous episodes

  • 1965 - Pressure on Pope and promise for Pakistan 
    Tue, 29 Oct 2024
  • 1961 - Saud and Sajid steal the show 
    Fri, 25 Oct 2024
  • 1959 - It’s a series decider in Rawalpindi 
    Wed, 23 Oct 2024
  • 1958 - Identity, faith and Urdu: Bashir and Ahmed in Pakistan 
    Tue, 22 Oct 2024
  • 1957 - Jack Leach's revival and New Zealand's history-makers 
    Tue, 22 Oct 2024
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