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28 FEB 2023 · England and New Zealand shared the 2 match Test series; tied one apiece, after an enthralling match at the Basin Reserve. England just failed to get across the line and New Zealand won the match after being forced to follow on, which is something that has only happened three times before in Test cricket. Jonathan Agnew tells the outstanding story of the final day with contributions from BBC chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt and former England bowler Steven Finn. We also hear from England captain Ben Stokes, England coach Brendon McCullum and New Zealand bowler Neil Wagner. We also have time to hear from Isle of Man international Joe Burrows after they were bowled out for just 10 runs, the lowest ever score in men’s t20 cricket.
27 FEB 2023 · Kate Cross and Alex Hartley look back on the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup as Australia win for a sixth time. Plus, Kate tells us about a truly horrible paint colour.
27 FEB 2023 · Jonathan Agnew, Former England bowler Steve Finn and Chief Cricket Writer, Stephan Shemilt discuss whether England can wrap up a win and the series in New Zealand. Kane Williamson became the highest run scorer in test cricket for the home side whilst making 132, before he lost his wicket to Harry Brook, which signalled a collapse. We also hear from Jack Leach who took 5 wickets. On top of that we get a review from South Africa on the women's world T20 tournament and an interview with a member of the winning Australian side, Ash Gardner.
26 FEB 2023 · New Zealand will start the 4th day of the second test in Wellington following on with a score of 202-3, still 24 runs behind. Despite a blistering knock from New Zealand captain Tim Southee, at the start of day three, England were able to make them bat again. First innings total of 209 was 226 runs behind. But a follow on fight back led by openers Devon Conway and Tom Latham, frustrated England and although they finally got their breakthrough in the final session they still have a lot of work to do in order to win the test. Correspondent Jonathan Agnew, Chief Cricket Writer Stephan Shemilt and former England bowler Steven Finn look back at the day. We also hear from the coach of England’s women team, Jon Lewis after their semifinal defeat in the World T20 in South Africa.
25 FEB 2023 · Joe Root made an unbeaten 153 as England declared their first innings before lunch on the second day of the second test in Wellington. They made 435 for 8 and then reduced New Zealand to 138-7 by the close. Correspondent Jonathan Agnew, former England bowler Steve Finn and Chief Cricket writer Stephan Shemilt talk about England again totally dominating a rain reduced day at the Basin Reserve. They discuss how the home side are struggling to cope with Ben Stoke’s team. Joe Root explains how important it was for him to score a big innings again whilst in South Africa, captain Heather Knight talks to us after England were knocked out of the women’s t20 World Cup, losing to the hosts in the semi-final.
24 FEB 2023 · Harry Brook and Joe Root led England to another excellent day as the second test against New Zealand got underway in Wellington. Despite being put into bat and being 21-3, the Yorkshire pair have dominated the home side's bowling attack, both scoring unbeaten centuries at the Basin Reserve to close on 315-3. Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn and Stephan Shemilt have the story of the day. We hear from Harry Brook on what he’s achieved so far and the next personal record he now has his eyes firmly set on. Plus Katherine and Nat Sciver-Brunt from the England women’s camp ahead of their world t20 cup semi-final.
22 FEB 2023 · Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss record-breaking scores, breakout stars and the T20 World Cup semi-finals! Plus, more reflections on the franchise opportunities coming up.
20 FEB 2023 · Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell and Steven Finn to discuss the latest success for England’s men’s Test team and women’s T20 World Cup team. They hear from Harry Brook who reflects on England men’s Test win against New Zealand. Alice Davidson-Richards drops by to talk about the encouraging start to the women’s T20 World Cup and Sophie Ecclestone talks about the confidence within the team. They also speak to Isa Guha who explains how Australia are looking ahead of the Ashes this summer.
19 FEB 2023 · The Stokes/McCullum domination continues as England needed less than a session to go 1-0 up in the two-Test series. Jimmy Anderson rattled through the tail, to seal a tenth win in eleven Tests and a first on New Zealand soil in 15 years. Jonathan Agnew, Steve Finn and Stephan Shemilt have all the reaction. We hear from skipper Ben Stokes, player of the match Harry Brook and Tim Southee. Plus Nat Sciver-Brunt on England's unbeaten streak continuing at the T20 World Cup after beating India.
18 FEB 2023 · Trent Bridge '15. Johannesburg '16. Now you can add Mount Manganui '23 to magical Stuart Broad spells. Jonathan Agnew, Steve Finn and Stephan Shemilt reflect as Stuart Broad takes 4-21 to move England five wickets away from a tenth win in eleven tests. New Zealand are in tatters as they end 63-5 in pursuit of 394 after more destructive batting put England out of sight. We hear from Broad as him and Jimmy Anderson became the most successful bowling duo in Test cricket, overtaking Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne. Plus Sofia Dunkley looks ahead to England's crunch match with India at the T20 World Cup.
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