Jonathan Agnew speaks to broadcaster Mark Nicholas following the death of his friend and former Hampshire team-mate Robin Smith. 'The Judge', who died on 1st December aged 62, scored more than 4,000 Test runs for England. Plus, we hear an interview from Smith back in 2019 where he spoke about his struggles away from the pitch.

Friend and former team-mate Mark Nicholas shares stories of the late great Robin Smith.

Remembering 'The Judge', Robin Smith

From playing against Brian Lara and Brendon McCullum to starring in 'Married at First Sight', John Aiken's story is extraordinary. He tells Stephan Shemilt how it all happened.

The remarkable story of John Aiken. Once a cricketer, now a globally famous TV star.

The Ashes: John Aiken - from first-class cricketer to 'Married at First Sight' love guru

Kate Cross &amp; Alex Hartley catch up with Australia World Cup winning captain Aaron Finch. He gives them his thoughts on England's Ashes hopes down under, as well as trying to build a culture during his time as Australia's white-ball captain and (obviously) what's the biggest animal he could catch? All that, plus how he's settling into life as a pundit since retirement.

Australia World Cup winning captain Aaron Finch gives Alex & Crossy his take on the Ashes

No Balls: The Finch Who Stole Christmas

While England and Australia rest up after the second Test, Eleanor Oldroyd brings the latest from the tour and learns more about the famous Adelaide Oval.

Eleanor Oldroyd, Phil Tufnell and Bharat Sunderasan take a stroll to Adelaide Oval.

The Ashes: Welcome to Adelaide!

Kelly Cates is joined by England batter Dawid Malan to react to the news that England bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes series - before former England bowlers Isa Guha and Steven Finn and Durham head coach Ryan Campbell join Mark Chapman to discuss England's defeat in the 2nd Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Mark Wood is ruled out and England are 2-0 down.

Wood ruled out and Stokes throws down the gauntlet

Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You might want to take it away, share in your group chats and challenge your friends. Andy will reveal the answer the following day.Test Match Special has live commentary on BBC Sounds with a team including Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann and Jim Maxwell. England's 2005 Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan, legendary Australia seamer Glenn McGrath and ex-England spinners Phil Tufnell and Alex Hartley will be part of the punditry team.

Comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses a daily cricket conundrum about the Ashes.

Daily Ashes Quiz: Longest winless runs

England finally show some fight, but Australia take two nil Ashes lead.There’s an astonishing interview with England captain Ben Stokes, we hear from coach Brendon McCullum and there’s reaction from Australia captain Steve Smith and player of the match Mitchell Starc. And there’s analysis by Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath, Michael Vaughan, Phi Tufnell, Simon Mann and Andy Zaltzman,

England finally show some fight, but Australia take two nil Ashes lead.

The Ashes: Wounded Stokes says no place for weak men.

All the reaction to a dominant day for Australia in Brisbane as England stare at a 2-0 series deficit. Coach Marcus Trescothick talks to the pod, and defends England’s approach and preparation.

Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Jonathan Agnew look back at a brutal day at the Gabba.

The Ashes: England on the brink in Brisbane

Reaction to a second day in Brisbane that saw England miss out on putting heat on the hostsMichael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Jonathan Agnew join Simon Mann to discuss a frustrating day for England in Brisbane. Plus, we hear from Joe Root after this first Ashes century in Australia.

Reaction to a 2nd day in Brisbane that saw England miss out on putting heat on the hosts

The Ashes: Wasteful England hand Australia the initiative at the Gabba

Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath, Phil Tufnell and Andy Zaltzman to review an absorbing opening day at the Gabba where Joe Root was the star.We also hear from Zak Crawley who made 76 plus Australia’s wicketkeeper Alex Carey.

Reaction to an absorbing opening day at the Gabba where Joe Root was the star.

The Ashes: Root scores first hundred in Australia.

Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside Jonathan Agnew and ABC’s Corbin Middlemas to look ahead to the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. They discuss England’s preparation on the eve of the day-night Test match, as well as the boost Australia could get by bringing back their captain Pat Cummins.

England captain Ben Stokes talks to TMS ahead of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

Stokes speaks to TMS as Cummins could return

England have made one change to their side for the second Test, and we hear from batter Ollie Pope. Plus, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell bring their pre-Test predictions.

Ollie Pope speaks to Test Match Special & reaction to England’s team ahead of 2nd Test.

Pope talks to TMS & Jacks in for Wood for Gabba Test

Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Melinda Farrell join Mark Chapman to preview the second Test of the Ashes in Brisbane. Is this now or never for bazball? Can England adapt to the pink ball? How do both sides bowling attacks look? Could England turn to a spinner? Australia have had staggering pink ball success but their only day-night loss came at the Gabba. Plus, Mitchell Starc is just three wickets away from surpassing Wasim Akram as the most successful left-arm quick in the history of the game.

Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Melinda Farrell preview the second Test of the Ashes.

Glenn McGrath: “if England go to Adelaide 2-0 down it's game over”

Daily Ashes Quiz: Fastest scoring team

From Stuart Broad to Ben Stokes, Shane Warne to Steve Waugh, Freddie Flintoff to Ian Botham. Who is the ultimate Ashes character? Whose personalities have shone on the pitch in the most high pressure games? Isa Guha, Sir Alastair Cook, and Jonathan Agnew debate their top 10 Ashes characters from players across England and Australia.

Isa Guha, Sir Alastair Cook, and Jonathan Agnew debate their top 10 Ashes characters.

TMS Top 10: Ashes Characters

Joe Root tells Stephan Shemilt that the Ashes doesn't need a pink-ball Test match. Australia's first Test centurion Travis Head responds by telling Stephan "Pink ball, white ball, red ball - who really cares?".As the pair differ on views ahead of the Test between England and Australia at The Gabba, Eleanor Oldroyd sits in a cafe just outside the iconic venue with Andy Zaltzman and Henry Moeran to look ahead to the second match of the Ashes. Plus, former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine discusses what the pink-ball offers under the lights in Brisbane.

Joe Root tells Test Match Special he doesn't think the Ashes needs a pink-ball Test.

Joe Root: 'Ashes doesn't need pink-ball Test'

Henry Moeran is joined by Stephan Shemilt and Vithushan Ehantharajah and we hear from England captain Ben Stokes, fresh from accusations of "arrogance" from Australian media.

Captain Ben Stokes gives a revealing interview as England return to training.

The Ashes: "Don't call us arrogant" says Stokes as England begin preparations in Brisbane

Exactly 15 years on from Sir Alastair Cook’s 235 not-out at the Gabba, the BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt speaks to Cook about one of his best individual series for England, which saw England win the Ashes in Australia in 2010/11. They discuss Cook’s incredible batting throughout the series, including his 235 not-out at The Gabba, the moments he was speaking to Chris Tremlett before the bowler infamously got Mitchell Johnson for a duck, and his time out in the middle with Sir Andrew Strauss and Jonathan Trott.

Exactly 15 years on, Sir Alastair Cook looks back at how England won the 2010/11 Ashes.

England’s 2010/11 Ashes win, according to Sir Alastair Cook

We hear from former captain Alec Stewart who thinks England are right not to send batters for an additional warm-up match. Plus, Steven Finn reveals the experience of the Gabba.

Eleanor Oldroyd and guests bring the latest from Brisbane as England prepare for Gabba.

The Ashes: England right to stick to Plan A with batters' prep, says Alec Stewart

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley chat all things Ashes after England's dramatic two-day defeat in the first Ashes Test in Perth. They wonder whether England's batters should have gone to play in England's tour match in Canberra, plus Crossy remembers her time in Perth on England debut at the WACA.

Al & Crossy catch their breath after a frantic first Ashes Test in Perth.

No Balls: Hartley heads down under!

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