Test Match Special

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. Plus, they play a game to get Kate ready for her trip

As the top two teams in Test cricket prepare for a five-match series, ABC Radio’s Ed Cowan and Corbin Middlemas ask which team is under pressure more – Australia, who have lost the last four Border-Gavaskar Trophies, or India, who have just lost 3-0 at home to New Zealand?

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? noballspodcast@bbc.co.uk

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.

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn, Alex Hartley, Aatif Nawaz and Andy Zaltzman, looking back at Day 2 of the 3rd Test in Rawalpindi, where Pakistan are well on top. We’ll hear from England’s Rehan Ahmed, who took 4 wickets, and Pakistan’s centurion Saud Shakeel. Plus, Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar - who took 178 Test wickets and is famous for bowling the first ball clocked at over 100mph – talks candidly about Pakistani cricket with Aatif Nawaz.

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn, Stephan Shemilt & Aatif Nawaz to preview England’s third and final Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, with the series stood at 1-all. Hear from England captain Ben Stokes, as he reflects on the previous Test in Multan, and tells us how the England camp are preparing for the series decider. Plus, you can hear a snippet from Aatif’s chat with England duo Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir, talking about their British Pakistani identity and their faith. You can listen to the full conversation in the TMS podcast feed.

England spinners Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed talk to Aatif Nawaz about British Pakistani identity, touring Pakistan, their faith, cricket and much more. We hear how they’ve been invited to Friday prayers with the Pakistan team, how Mohammed Rizwan changes to sledging in Pashtu when Bashir is at the crease, and split allegiances with some family members supporting Pakistan, and some supporting England.

Mark Chapman is joined by England internationals Lauren Winfield-Hill and Tymal Mills, as well as former England spinner Phil Tufnell. We hear from Jack Leach about his return to the England fold ahead of the 3rd and decisive Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi which begins on Thursday. The panel also discuss the balance of England's bowling attack for that match. And we hear from New Zealand writer and broadcaster Alex Chapman after New Zealand won their first ever Women's T20 World Cup. You can listen to ball-by-ball commentary of the 3rd Test between England and Pakistan from 6am on Sports Extra and BBC Sounds on Thursday. 02:03 - England's defeat in the second Test vs Pakistan 06:56 - Jack Leach talks to Simon Mann 14:41 - The panel discuss Jack Leach's return to the side 28:06 - The balance of England's attack for the 3rd Test 30:32 - New Zealand Women's T20 World Cup triumph

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 England's tour of Pakistan is over.

Henry Moeran is joined by Tash Farrant, Daniel Norcross and Firdose Moonda, bringing reaction from Dubai, as New Zealand Women win their first ever T20 World Cup, beating South Africa by 32 runs. We’ll hear from player of the match, and the tournament, Melie Kerr, as well as Suzie Bates. Later in the episode, we’ll also hear from Sir Alastair Cook, who was at the game, after being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

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.

Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England bowler Steven Finn, former Pakistan batter Ramiz Raja, Aatif Nawaz and Andy Zaltzman for reaction to England’s defeat to Pakistan in Multan. England captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum give their thoughts on the defeat to Simon Mann, and Pakistan captain Shan Masood reflects on his win as Pakistan captain. We'll also hear from Henry Moeran and the team in the UAE, reacting to New Zealand beating West Indies by 8 runs in the second semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup. They'll face South Africa in the final on Sunday.

Alex and Kate are back from their sabbatical to discuss England's T20 World Cup exit in Dubai, as they both reveal the shock of watching the team lose to the West Indies in England's final group stage game. Plus, Kate talks about just how quickly a team leaves the host country once being eliminated from a tournament.

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Steven Finn and Andy Zaltzman for reaction to the second day's play of the second Test between England & Pakistan in Multan. They discuss how the pitch, which was also used in the first test of the series, has started to favour the bowlers, and where England might be without Ben Duckett's century. Duckett gives his thoughts on the state of play to Simon Mann. ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould discusses the publication of the Ashes fixtures, the latest on the Hundred team sales and location of the Champions Trophy, as well as England's disappointing exit in the Women's T20 World Cup. World Cup winner Alex Hartley gives her thoughts on the exit too.

Henry Moeran is joined by Tash Farrant, Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Daniel Norcross in Dubai, bringing reaction to England Women crashing out of the tournament, after West Indies beat them by 6 wickets. We’ll hear from both captains, Heather Knight and Hayley Matthews.

Jonathan Agnew, Alex Hartley, Steven Finn & Aatif Nawaz preview England’s Second Test against Pakistan. Hear from captain Ben Stokes as he returns to the England team ahead of their Second Test against Pakistan in Multan. Jonathan and the team preview the Test and look at the changes to the team and the decision to play on the same pitch as the previous Test. Plus, Aatif Nawaz previews the Pakistan team ahead of a raft of changes in Multan.

Henry Moeran is joined by Tash Farrant, Kirstie Gordon and Katherine Sciver-Brunt to reflect on England Women’s 10-wicket win over Scotland, to make it 3 wins from 3 games. We’ll hear from both captains, as well as Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who made 51 not out. Plus, we’ll be heading to the England Men’s camp in Pakistan, ahead of their second Test match in Multan.

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 how Dan Worrall was his “best signing” at the club

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Steven Finn & Aatif Nawaz for reaction to England’s victory in the first Test against Pakistan at Multan. They discuss whether Ben Stokes will return for the second Test in the series and how Pakistan let England back into the game from a strong position . Hear from the captains, Ollie Pope and Shan Masood, as well as debutant Brydon Carse who took four wickets for England.

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn and Andy Zaltzman to review another unforgettable day in Multan, where England posted the fourth highest Test score ever. You’ll hear from England triple centurion Harry Brook and double centurion Joe Root, who, together, put on England’s highest ever partnership in Tests. You’ll also hear from one of Brook’s childhood coaches, who takes us back to when he first picked up a bat!