This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
BBC Test Match special
Fri, June 28 2019
Vic Marks on England’s 1984-85 tour to India, his TMS debut in Delhi, a World Cup record and his memoir
A beloved commentator and cricket writer, it was in India that Marks' time with TMS began.
Wed, July 11 2018
Geoff Boycott recovering after quadruple heart bypass surgery
Geoff Boycott, 77, had the procedure in Leeds on June 27. He then spent 10 days in critical care.
Fri, June 23 2017
Legendary commentator Henry Blofeld announces retirement
Henry Blofeld will commentate next month on the 2 Tests against South Africa and his farewell will be at Lord’s.
Sun, September 14 2014
Deceived by Flight: Inspector Morse solves a cricket mystery
Cricket and murder are involved in the TV series Inspector Morse, episode Deceived by Flight.
Wed, September 02 2015
Henry Blofeld: Mellow voice, infectious joy and curious idiosyncrasies
Henry Blofeld, born September 23, 1939, is one of the most beloved voices on Test Match Special. He offers more than cricket, largely inconsequential details in and outside the ground find their way into the descriptions and somehow it works wonders on the listeners.
Tue, February 09 2016
Fred Trueman: England’s greatest-ever fast bowler and a colourful character
Fred Trueman was arguably the greatest fast bowler and undeniably the most colourful character produced by England.
Thu, February 25 2016
Commentators in cricket history – 4: John Arlott – the master
John Arlott was a policeman, poet, wine-connoisseur, author, part time politician, anti-apartheid spokesperson and renowned host of dinner parties, all rolled into one.
Sun, May 15 2016
The birth of ball-by-ball cricket commentary on BBC
It all started with Reverend Frank Gillingham being summoned to provide commentary on air.