Test Match Special

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are busy playing and coaching overseas and have much news to bring. Plus, Alex’s coaching buddy Cath Dalton drops in to talk through the PSL so far.

In the third of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Prakash Wakankar and Jonathan Agnew to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85.This episode begins in Chennai (formerly Madras) with the test series between England and India finely poised at 1-1 with two to play. Can England complete the turnaround and go down in history as the first side to come from behind to win a test series in India? With Vic and Aggers with the England squad, they relive the moments of watching on as the David Gower-lead side attempt the feat.Plus, they all look back on the legacy of this England squad and what comes next for them.

In the second of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Peter Baxter, Prakash Wakankar and Jonathan Agnew to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85.This episode begins at the end of England's first test against India in Wankhede, but 3rd December 1984 is remembered for a very different reason. The Bhopal disaster occurred. They discuss what is was like to be close to such a catastrophic event and how it affected the atmosphere inside the stadiums when playing cricket.Switching focus back to the cricket, Vic recalls the beginning of England's fight-back in the second test of the series in Delhi.

In the first of a three episode mini-series, Daniel Norcross is alongside Vic Marks, Peter Baxter and Prakash Wakankar to look back at England's turbulent tour of India in 1984/85. Just hours after the England team had arrived India's prime minister, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated. What did this mean for the England team? What was it like to be in New Delhi? They discuss everything from restlessly staying in their hotels, to where they were when they were told the news, and whether this meant that any cricket would be played at all.Hear the first person accounts of Vic Marks who was part of the England squad, Peter Baxter who was producing TMS from India, and Prakash Wakankar who was celebrating his birthday in Pune.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are experiencing the thrill of WPL/PSL franchise cricket and tell all from behind-the-scenes. Plus, we're joined by one of the stars of the WPL so far.

Former Hampshire and England offspinner Shaun Udal joins Daniel Norcross to talk about England’s tour of India in 2006, including the famous “Ring of Fire” win in Mumbai. Plus they discuss how his life has changed since he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2019.

The India and Pakistan adventures have begun for Kate and Alex, and they’ve got the latest from the PSL and WPL camps.Including team songs, learning Hindi and nocturnal Alex.Look out for some special emails, too!

Your two favourite Red Roses - Kate Cross and Alex Hartley - team up with the Tailenders team to talk all things Valentine's Day. Stand by for some truly cringeworthy stories...

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are both set for cricketing adventures - Alex is off to coach in Pakistan, Kate's heading to the Women's Premier League. Plus, more animal quandaries.

Daniel Norcross talks to Alastair Cook about what it takes to play cricket in India. Cook captained England to a test series victory in India in 2012, which is still the last time a visiting team won a test series there. Alastair talks about what England do differently to other nations visiting India, where Alastair ranks India as the toughest place to go, and being in a hotel overlooking the Himalayas with 2000 waiting outside for the team.

Kevin Pietersen looks back to November 2012 and his inredible innings of 186 against India in Mumbai. The 2012 series was the last time a touring team won a test series in India. The innings has since been compared to the recent heroics of Ollie Pope following his 196 against India which helped England to win the first match of a five test series.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley give their low-down on the England and West Indies men's wins over the weekend, and Alex has the latest from her first skiing trip in 15 years.

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Stephan Shemilt and Prakash Wakankar to preview England's Tests in India. Plus, Ben Stokes on how his side will approach this toughest of challenges.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley look at the big cricketing issues of the week (at least some of the time). There's India chat, Hundred money discussions and Alex has a new car.

Cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley talk through another week in their lives in cricket. There's a remarkable story about directions, and Kate remembers a joke gone wrong...

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are together to look back on Alex's bed-bound Christmas, plus a look-ahead to the New Year with some resolutions from your favourite cricketing duo.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley talk through what went wrong in the Test versus India, and after months of promises it's time to hear from BBC commentary legend Jonathan Agnew.

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley reflect on the T20s between England and India, and there's a look ahead to the Test match. There are also emails, games and non-existent spin classes.

Immediate reaction from Kate Cross who has been picked up in the Women's Premier League draft to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Alex Hartley, RCB's biggest fan, is excited!

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are together again, with Kate in Oman playing a lot of golf and Alex recovering from a *truly* horrible journey. Plus, lots of emails and DMs!