Stuart Broad retired after dramatically taking the last two wickets in the 2023 Ashes series. Broad had no doubts that he’d picked the perfect moment to call it a day. But how do players decide the right time to retire? Daniel Norcross is joined by Sir Alastair Cook who scored a century in his last Test also at the Oval and Michael Vaughan who retired in 2009 following injury problems.

Cook and Vaughan on the right time to retire

Daniel Norcross is joined by a selection panel of Sir Alastair Cook, TMS stats guru Andy Zaltzman and the chief cricket writer of the BBC Sport website Stephan Shemilt to try and predict what England’s Ashes line-up could look like when the series is next played in England. Will Ben Stokes still be leading the team in 4 years, who will be the replacements for Broad and Anderson and which current young county players could be Ashes series starters in 2027.

England’s Ashes squad 2027

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley reflect on an amazing end to the MAshes and WAshes summer and discuss whether Stuart Broad’s bail tricks will catch on. And they look ahead to the start of the Hundred and offer their predictions on which team will win and whether Kate or Alex will take more wickets!

Kate Cross and Alex Hartley reflect on an amazing end to the MAshes and WAshes summer and discuss whether Stuart Broad’s bail tricks will catch on. And they look ahead to the start of the Hundred and offer their predictions on which team will win and whether Kate or Alex will take more wickets!

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast – Broad’s bail tricks and Hundred hopes

Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook, Glenn McGrath &amp; Andy Zaltzman react to the Men’s Ashes being drawn as England win on the final day at the Oval. Hear from Stuart Broad, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood &amp; Brendon McCullum. Plus, get the Australia perspective from captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.

Ashes Daily: Ashes drawn as Broad bows out

Jonathan Agnew brings together one of the greatest Ashes rivalries for a catch up.Michael Atherton and Glenn McGrath join Aggers in the Test Match Special commentary box at The Oval. They discuss the battles they used to have on the pitch and McGrath getting the wicket of Atherton 19 times in Ashes cricket.

Jonathan Agnew brings together one of the greatest Ashes rivalries for a catch up. Michael Atherton and Glenn McGrath join Aggers in the Test Match Special commentary box at The Oval. They discuss the battles they used to have on the pitch and McGrath getting the wicket of Atherton 19 times in Ashes cricket.

Ashes Daily: Atherton catches up with McGrath

Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook &amp; Glenn McGrath react to day four of the final Men’s Ashes test at The Oval. England coach Marcus Trescothick gives his thoughts on the day’s play and talks about Stuart Broad’s retirement. Plus, Alastair Cook speaks to Daniel Norcross about what it's like to retire from international cricket.

Ashes Daily: Aussie openers frustrate England

Jonathan Agnew presents a look back on the life and career of Stuart Broad. Hear from Stuart's father, former England opener Chris Broad, his mother Carole, and teammate Steven Finn on his experiences with Broad.

Ashes Daily: The Stuart Broad story

Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook, Glenn McGrath &amp; Andy Zaltzman react to Stuart Broad retiring from cricket and also give thoughts on the third day of the fifth Men’s Ashes test at The Oval. Broad talks about his reasoning and timing of his announcement that this final Ashes test will be his last. Plus, Broad's fiance, Radio 1 presenter Mollie King, spoke to Jonathan Agnew in the TMS commentary box before the news came out.

Ashes Daily: Broad announces retirement after Ashes

Stephen Mangan

Jonathan Agnew talks to actor, comedian, presenter and writer Stephen Mangan in the TMS commentary box at The Oval.Mangan recalls memories of following England around the world, watching cricket while in geography lessons at school, and meeting Robert De Niro.

Jonathan Agnew talks to actor, comedian, presenter and writer Stephen Mangan in the TMS commentary box at The Oval. Mangan recalls memories of following England around the world, watching cricket while in geography lessons at school, and meeting Robert De Niro.

Ashes Daily: View from the Boundary - Stephen Mangan

Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, Steven Finn &amp; Andy Zaltzman react to the second day of the fifth Men’s Ashes test at The Oval. Hear from Jimmy Anderson after he took the wicket of Mitchell Marsh on day two, and also Steve Smith who scored 71 in Australia’s first innings.

Ashes Daily: Final test in the balance as England fight back

Insight and analysis from the Test Match Special team – including interviews with some of the biggest names in the game, PLUS Alex Hartley and Kate Cross’ ‘No Balls’.

Eddie Hearn

Daniel Norcross talks to promoter, chairman of Matchroom Sport, the Professional Darts Corporation and presenter of 5Live’s No Passion No Point podcast, Eddie Hearn for his views on the game of cricket.Hearn discuss whether the result outweighs the result in sport, how personalities helps cricket grow, and how cricket was the only sport he played growing up.

Daniel Norcross talks to promoter, chairman of Matchroom Sport, the Professional Darts Corporation and presenter of 5Live’s No Passion No Point podcast, Eddie Hearn for his views on the game of cricket. Hearn discuss whether the result outweighs the result in sport, how personalities helps cricket grow, and how cricket was the only sport he played growing up.

Ashes Daily: View from the Boundary - Eddie Hearn

Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, Steven Finn &amp; Andy Zaltzman react to the first day of the fifth Men’s Ashes test at The Oval. Hear from Harry Brook after his 85 helped England reach 283, and also Australia spinner Todd Murphy who took 2 wickets on day one. Plus, listen to Phil Tufnell’s memories of The Oval test of the 1997 Ashes series.

Ashes Daily: Australia on top on day 1

Henry Moeran is joined by the BBC's Chief Cricket Writer Stephan Shemilt and Australian journalist Geoff Lemon to preview the fifth and final Test. Plus, we hear from Harry Brook.

Ashes Daily: All eyes turn to the Oval

John Holder

Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks ask former international umpire John Holder your questions on the laws of cricket

Ashes Daily: Ask The Umpire - with John Holder

Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, Stephan Shemilt and Andy Zaltzman join Jonathan Agnew to look back on the sliding doors moments of the Men's Ashes series so far.

Ashes Daily: The turning points of the Men's Ashes

Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath &amp; Andy Zaltzman react to Australia retaining the Ashes at Old Trafford. England captain Ben Stokes gives his thoughts on the draw, as does Australia captain Pat Cummins. Also, player of the match Zak Crawley talks about his innings of 189 and the Ashes series as a whole. Plus, hear the funny moments from inside the TMS Commentary box at Old Trafford.

Ashes Daily: Australia retain Ashes, but Vaughan says England were “better team”

Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath &amp; Andy Zaltzman react to day four of the fourth test at Old Trafford. England coach Marcus Trescothick gives his views on the state of the match and Marnus Labuschagne talks about his innings of 111. Plus, former Australia captain Mark Taylor talks about his memories of Shane Warne's 'ball of the century' and Alison Mitchell speaks to Phil Tufnell &amp; Alex Hartley about both sides' spin bowlers with Jack Leach and Nathan Lyon missing.

Ashes Daily: Labuschagne frustrates England as Ashes hopes hang in the balance

Jonathan Agnew, Mike Gatting, Mark Taylor, Glenn McGrath, Michael Vaughan &amp; Isa Guha look back on *that* ball from Shane Warne, and share stories of the late Australian. Hear the moment Mike Gatting faced a recreation of the ball from a bowling machine and former Australia captain Mark Taylor finally apologises to Jonathan Agnew for blocking his view of the ball.

Ashes Daily: Ball of the century - 30 years on

Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, Vic Marks &amp; Andy Zaltzman react to day three of the fourth test at Old Trafford. Hear from Jonny Bairstow after his explosive 99 not-out and also Josh Hazlewood after he took five wickets for Australia.

Ashes Daily: Bairstow brilliance as England take control

Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, Vic Marks &amp; Andy Zaltzman react to day two of the fourth Men's Ashes test at Old Trafford. Hear from Zak Crawley after his sensational innings of 189 and also Australia coach Andrew McDonald.

Ashes Daily: Cracking Crawley puts Australia to the sword

Nothing better than TMS to round the day off. Glad it&#39;s back on iTunes.

Nothing better

Top class, always a pleasure to listen to Aggers and Boycott.

Great Poscast! Love it.

Test Match Special

Bob Willis

Eleanor Oldroyd pays tribute to former England captain Bob Willis, who has died at the age of 70. His teammates Mike Brearley, Vic Marks and David Gower share their memories of him, including Willis' memorable performance during 1981 Ashes series at Headingley.

Bob Willis 1949-2019

Mark Chapman brings you the first Tuffers and Vaughan of 2020. With Michael away, Graham Onions stands in to help Phil preview England’s third test. Plus, England opener Dom Sibley talks about life as a Test opener and we look at how Jimmy Anderson keeps himself going at the age of 37.

Tuffers and Vaughan: Third Test Preview

We hear from Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes and Steve Smith after England's 135-run win at The Oval meant a drawn Ashes series for the first time in 47 years. Michael Vaughan has his say on why this result will be significant for Root's leadership of the side going forward, Alec Stewart says Ashley Giles has big decisions to make in the post Trevor Bayliss, and Glenn McGrath gets the final word on the pod as the urn heads back to Australia.

The Oval day 4: What a summer

Mark Chapman, Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan bring you the latest on when we may get some live cricket. West Indies chief executive Johnny Grave joins the discussion. Plus, they look back 10 years to England’s World T20 win and debate the best commentator XI.

Tuffers and Vaughan: “We’re a long way off confirming West Indies tour”

A special programme from 2015 as Michael Vaughan shares his memories of the 2005 Edgbaston Ashes Test. Plus, we hear from listeners telling us where they were when England won.

Remembering Edgbaston 2005

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