Podcast appearances and mentions of Jonathan Agnew

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to England's dramatic Test victory over India at Lord's. Hear the thoughts of England captain Ben Stokes, Joe Root, and Jofra Archer has he hit the ground running in his red-ball return. India captain Shubman Gill also looks back on the loss.Former England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, Prakash Wakankar, and Andy Zaltzman analyse the performances of both sides.Plus, the BBC's chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt, The Times' Simon Wilde, and ESPN Cricinfo's Sidharth Monga discuss the needle between England & India.

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Lord's where England take late wickets to have the Test in the balance.England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick gives his thoughts on the day's play, as does India allrounder Washington Sundar who took four wickets in England's second innings.Former England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day's play.Wheelchair tennis star Andy Lapthorne talks about his love of cricket as he visits Lord's. Plus, we delve into the BBC archives to hear John Arlott's iconic “freaker” commentary on its 50th anniversary.

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the third day's play from Lord's where late wickets meant the scores were level after both first innings. India's century-hitter KL Rahul looks back on the day, and England bowling consultant Tim Southee reflects on the state of play.Former England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day's play.Plus, British & Irish Lions full back Elliot Daly joins Simon Mann in the TMS commentary box after he left the Lions tour of Australia through injury.

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Lord's from where Jofra Archer returned to the Test side with a wicket in his first over and Joe Root breaks yet another record, becoming the highest ever non-wicketkeeping catch-taker in Test cricket.Root gives his thoughts on where England are after day two at Lord's. Jasprit Bumrah reflects on yet another five-wicket haul. Former England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day's play. We also talk about everyone's favourite topic - over rates.Plus, Andrew Strauss returns to the TMS commentary box as Lord's turns Red for Ruth.

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the first day's play at Lord's. Ollie Pope looks back at a challenging day with the day.England bowler Mark Wood, former England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day's play.Sachin Tendulkar reacts to his portrait being put in the Lord's museum and Stuart Broad relives his golden duck record.

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn and BBC Sport writer Matt Henry to discuss Jofra Archer's return to the England Test side. England captain Ben Stokes explains the decision. Plus, we hear from his teammates Chris Woakes and Saqib Mahmood, and former New Zealand bowler Shane Bond - who is Archer's bowling coach at Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.

Jonathan Agnew takes a View from the Boundary with comedian and professional quizzer Paul Sinha. Best known as the “Sinnerman” from TV quiz programme “The Chase”, Sinha shares his love of cricket including memories of watching India win the 1983 World Cup Final and his own batting performances as a medical student.

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to England's loss to India in the second Test at Edgbaston. Captain Ben Stokes reflects on the defeat and head coach Brendon McCullum admits England were second best on all five days. India captain and player-of-the-match Shubman Gill looks back on an incredible week.Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day's play.Plus, what changes to England make ahead of the third Test at Lord's?

Jonathan Agnew talks to former Warwickshire and England spinner Ashley Giles about his life and career. Giles has been an England player, coach, selector and managing director and has experienced highs and lows in all those roles. They talk the iconic 2005 Ashes series and some of the challenges he's faced with his mental health.

Jonathan Agnew welcomes TMS superfan Ravi into the TMS commentary box. Ravi is visually impaired and plays as part of the Lord's Taverners supers 1s competition. In two days across England's Tests against India at Headingley and Edgbaston, Ravi meets Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Phil Tufnell and Ebony Rainford-Brent. Plus, his favourite player Yashasvi Jaiswal visits him.

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the fourth day's play at Edgbaston where India took late wickets to pile the pressure on England in the second Test.Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day's play. England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick gives his thoughts on where India have bettered England so far.Plus, TMS superfan Ravi returns with visits from Joe Root, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Jofra Archer.

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to day three at Edgbaston. Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day's play.Harry Brook gives us his thoughts on his knock of 158.Plus, Jonathan speaks to his former captain David Gower about his innings of 215 at Edgbaston in the 1985 Ashes.

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the second day's play at the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston.Former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day's play.India captain Shubman Gill gives his thoughts on his first Test double century and England assistant coach Jeetan Patel gives an injury update on England's bowlers.

Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar for reaction to day one of the second Test at Edgbaston between England and India. Chris Woakes reacts to a day which could have been more fruitful for England with the ball. Plus, Sam Perry and Ian Higgins from The Grade Cricketer return to the TMS commentary box.

Author Joanne Harris speaks to Jonathan Agnew as she tells the story of her career at her first day at a Test match. She reveals some amazing details of the process of writing a novel and her life growing up in Yorkshire.

Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, Cheteshwar Pujara and Sir Alastair Cook debate whether India's brilliant Jasprit Bumrah is the most complete fast-bowler in cricket history.

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Headingley where England win late on in a dramatic day of Test cricket.Hear analysis of the day's play from former England captains Michael Vaughan & Sir Alastair Cook, as well as Andy Zaltzman.England captain Ben Stokes reflects on the momentous win, and century-hitter Ben Duckett gives his thoughts on the game. Plus, India captain Shubman Gill looks back on his first Test as captain.Former England coach, and now Nottinghamshire head coach, Peter Moores about the rise of Ben Duckett. And, should Test cricket be cut down to four days?

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Headingley where England require 350 runs to beat India on the final day of the first Test.Hear analysis of the day's play from former England captains Michael Vaughan & Sir Alastair Cook, as well as England Ashes winner Steven Finn and commentator Prakash Wakankar.Hear from bowler Josh Tongie who helped England rattle through India's lower order. Plus, Jofra Archer discusses his return to first class cricket.

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Headingley as India steadily build a lead, despite England's great efforts to get close to India's first innings total.Hear analysis of the day's play from former England captains Michael Vaughan & Sir Alastair Cook, and commentator Prakash Wakankar.Ollie Pope gives his thoughts on the state of play after his century and Jasprit Bumrah looks back on his five wickets in England's first innings.Plus, TMS remembers the late great David ‘Syd' Lawrence with his friend and author Dean Wilson.

Jonathan Agnew hears from Sir Clive Lloyd, Dickie Bird and more to remember the West Indies' thrilling win against Australia to lift the first Men's World Cup in 1975.

Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan & Sir Alastair Cook, and commentator Prakash Wakankar for reaction of the second day's play at Headingley between England and India. They discuss Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance with the ball and England's temperament with the bat.Ben Duckett gives his thoughts on the day after hitting 62.Plus, TMS superfan and Lord's Taverners Super 1s player Ravi is surprised with a trip to the TMS commentary box.

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction from Headingley where India start well against England despite being put in to bat by Ben Stokes.Hear analysis from former England captain Michael Vaughan, Ashes winner Steven Finn, former India opener Cheteshwar Pujara, and commentator Prakash Wakankar. Plus, India's century-hitter Yashasvi Jaiswal & England bowling consultant Tim Southee give their thoughts on the first day's play.Also, former England captain and current Yorkshire President Dr Jane Powell talks about her time as President of Yorkshire and memories of her tour of India in 1981.

Henry Moeran is joined by Jonathan Agnew and Stephan Shemilt to talk through the England side to face India at Headingley. Plus, we hear from home-Test debutant Brydon Carse.

Simon Mann is joined by author and cricket journalist Tim Wigmore, BBC sport writer Tim Abraham and lead commentator Jonathan Agnew to reflect on how Test Cricket has evolved and what the future could look like. They debate the calendar, competition of other formats and the influence that India have on the game. Plus the team assess the financial situation on the viability of the game.

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn, Firdose Moonda and Jim Maxwell as South Africa stand just 69 runs short of their first ever major ICC global title. We hear from South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince, as well as Australian all rounder Beau Webster.

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Sir Alastair Cook, Firdose Moonda and Jim Maxwell after the second day of the World Test Championship Final at Lord's. 14 wickets fell for the second day in a row to leave the contest in the balance. We hear from Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc as well as South African bowler Lungi Ngidi.

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Sir Alastair Cook, Firdose Moonda and Jim Maxwell after the first day of the World Test Championship Final at Lord's. 14 wickets fell on a dramatic day – we hear from Australia top scorer Beau Webster, as well as South African fast bowler Marco Jansen.

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn and Carlos Brathwaite to discuss England's 238 run win at Edgbaston in Harry Brook's opening match as full time white ball captain.We hear from Brook plus player of the match Jacob Bethell and West Indies captain Shai Hope. Also we reflect on Blue for Bob day in memory of Bob Willis hearing from former Prime Minister Sir John Major and Aggers takes a medical test live on air!

Comedian & writer Geoff Norcott joins Jonathan Agnew is the TMS commentary box at Trent Bridge.He tells Aggers about his love for cricket starting when revising for exams in 1993, coaching his son's team, and being 6 not-out after batting for two hours.

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to England's victory by an innings against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.Ashes winning captain Michael Vaughan, and former Zimbabwe bowler Henry Olonga discuss the test for England's bowlers with Zimbabwe putting up stern resistance with the bat.England captain Ben Stokes and player of the match Shoaib Bashir give their thoughts on the win, as Zimbabwe captain Craig Irvine looks at the positives his side can take from the defeat.Former England players Phil Tufnell and Vic Marks look at Bashir's performance as he picked up nine wickets across the match.Plus, Henry Olonga sings the podcast out from the middle at Trent Bridge.

Alison Mitchell speaks to Former Zimbabwe bowler Henry Olonga and former England captain Nasser Hussain about the black armband protest which caused Olonga and team-mate Andy Flower to flee Zimbabwe.Hussain & Olonga speak for the first time since 2003 when the England captain met with Olonga to understand to situation in Zimbabwe. Plus, Jonathan Agnew recalls covering the story as the BBC's Cricket Correspondent.

Jonathan Agnew is joined by England Ashes winner Michael Vaughan, former England spinner Phil Tufnell, and former Zimbabwe fast bowler Henry Olonga for reaction to day two of the Test at Trent Bridge between England and Zimbabwe. Is Test cricket Shoaib Bashir's happy place? How does it feel to be Zimbabwe's youngest ever Test Centurion? And how do England's selectors put together the bowling attack for the rest of the year?

Jonathan Agnew is joined by England Ashes winner Michael Vaughan, former England all-rounder Vic Marks, and former Zimbabwe fast bowler Henry Olonga for reaction to day one of the Test at Trent Bridge between England and Zimbabwe. How does Zak Crawley look back on his innings of 124? What will England's top order look like against India in June? When could an England declaration come? And how does Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza look back at a tough day in the field for his side?Plus, England's Sam & Tom Curran talk about a “special” day watching their younger brother Ben play Test cricket for Zimbabwe.

We bring you a special episode from Lords, where the TMS team had the honour of hosting the 2025 MCC Cowdrey Lecture. In this second part, Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Ebony Rainford-Brent to discuss what the Spirit of Cricket means to them and their memories of TMS.There's also chat around who will be England's next white-ball captain, as well as a look ahead to a big year for both the England men's and women's teams.Make sure you're subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts, so you don't miss any episodes over the summer.

We bring you a special episode from Lords, where the TMS team had the honour of hosting the 2025 MMC Cowdrey Lecture. In this first part, Jonathan Agnew is joined by former England captain Michael Vaughan to discuss what the Spirit of Cricket means to them, reflecting on moments from their playing careers.They also talk about the changing landscape of the sport & Michael shares his ideas for how to further modernise County Cricket.Part 2 will be out soon. Make sure you're subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts, so you don't miss any episodes over the summer.

Simon Mann presents reaction to India beating New Zealand and winning the 2025 Champions Trophy. He's alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley, the BBC's chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew & Indian commentator Prakash Wakankar.Hear from India's winning captain Rohit Sharma, as well as Virat Kohli. Plus, player of the tournament New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra.Also, the managing director of England Men's Cricket Rob Key looks back on England's poor Champions Trophy performance and gives an insight into the process for selecting the next white ball captain after Jos Buttler's resignation.

Simon Mann presents reaction to New Zealand beating South Africa to reach the Champions Trophy final. He's alongside former England allrounder Vic Marks and the BBC's chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for analysis of New Zealand's win in Lahore.Hear from both captains, Temba Mavuma & Mitchell Santner, as well as player of the match, Rachin Ravindra. Simon, Jonathan, and Vic Marks look ahead to the final between New Zealand and India in Dubai. Former New Zealand bowler, and now commentator, Simon Doull talks about what type of game the final might be on the Dubai pitch.Full coverage of the Champions Trophy final between New Zealand and India starts on Sunday at 8:45am on BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra & the BBC Sport app and website.

Henry Moeran presents reaction to India beating Australia to reach the Champions Trophy final. He's alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Aatif Nawaz for analysis of India's win in Dubai.Former Australia ODI & T20 captain Aaron Finch gives his thoughts on the Aussies' loss.Hear from both captains, Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith, as well as player of the match, Virat Kohli. Plus, Simon Mann, Jonathan Agnew, and Vic Marks are in Lahore as they look ahead to the second semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa.Full coverage of New Zealand against South Africa starts on Wednesday at 8:45am on BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra & the BBC Sport app and website.

Simon Mann presents reaction to England's defeat to South Africa from Karachi which means their Champions Trophy campaign ends without them winning a game.For the final time as England captain, Jos Buttler gives his thoughts on the loss. As does South Africa captain Aiden Markram.England bowler Chris Woakes, former England allrounder Vic Marks, and the BBC's chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew analyse the match, and where the England side go from here.Plus, Brendan McCullum talks about who the next captain might be.Full coverage of New Zealand against India starts on Sunday at 8:45am on BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra & the BBC Sport app and website.

As Jos Buttler steps down as England limited overs captain, we hear from him and coach Brendon McCullum. Plus, Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks, who has known Buttler since he was a teenager.

Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks to analyse England's group stage exit from the Champions Trophy, after losing to Afghanistan by 8 runs in Lahore. We'll hear from England captain Jos Buttler, Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott, as well as player of the match Ibrahim Zadran.Make sure you're subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts - we'll have regular episodes around the Champions Trophy

Jonathan Agnew presents a special episode looking at the ongoing off-field controversy surrounding Afghanistan cricket.We'll hear from England captain Jos Buttler, Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott and director of the MCC Foundation Sarah Fane. We'll also hear from the BBC's Jo Currie, who's made a documentary on Afghanistan's women's cricketers who have fled the country.Make sure you're subscribed to TMS wherever you listen to your podcasts - we'll have regular episodes around the Champions Trophy.

Henry Moeran presents reaction as Virat Kohli hits his fifty-first ODI century as India pile pressure on Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, with the host nation's hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages dangling by a thread.In Lahore, Jonathan Agnew and Simon Mann assess England's tournament hopes after a defeat to Australia in their first game. England allrounder Liam Livingstone evaluates the game with Aggers too.Aatif Nawaz and England World Cup winner Alex Hartley are alongside Henry in Dubai as they analyse India's chances of going all the way in the competition.Full coverage of Bangladesh against New Zealand starts on Monday at 8:45am on BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra & the BBC Sport app and website.

Simon Mann is former England allrounder Vic Marks, the BBC's chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and former England batter Dawid Malan for reaction to England's defeat to Australia in their Champions Trophy opener in Lahore.England captain Jos Buttler gives his thoughts on the loss, as does Ben Duckett despite a record-breaking innings of 165.Australia's Leeds-born game-winner Josh Ingris reflects on the win and captain Steve Smith analyses his side's win.Plus, Henry Moeran is in Dubai to look ahead to Pakistan's game against India.Full coverage of Pakistan against India starts on Sunday at 8:45am on BBC Sounds, 5 Sports Extra & the BBC Sport app and website.

BBC commentator Jonathan Agnew chats to Quentin Hull about the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, the relevance of fifty over cricket and what the English are thinking of Sam Konstas ahead of The Ashes.

Henry Moeran is alongside the BBC's chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman to look ahead to England's Men's 2025. With a home Test series against India and the Ashes down under at the end of the year, it could prove to be a pivotal year for Ben Stokes as captain.

Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew & the BBC's Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt, to preview England's 2nd Test against New Zealand in Wellington, having won the first in Christchurch by 8 wickets.England captain Ben Stokes looks back on that dominant performance, as England look to win a series in New Zealand for the first time since 2008. He also reflects on the epic Test match at this ground 18 months ago, which New Zealand won by just 1 run.They also discuss Brydon Carse and how he's better suited to international cricket, Zak Crawley's dismal record and the problems New Zealand will need to put right to bounce back. Plus, hear from England Women's captain Heather Knight after her side lost their first ODI against South Africa.Live text commentary of England's Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

Henry Moeran is alongside Jonathan Agnew & Stephan Shemilt to preview England's first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.England captain Ben Stokes speaks to Stephan as England look to win a series in New Zealand for the first time since 2008, whilst Joe Root reacts to former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann's comment that Root ‘isn't one of the greats'.They discuss the “messy” plans behind Jacob Bethell making his debut at number three and Ollie Pope having to keep wicket, as well as New Zealand's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship. Plus, the 13-year-old who has become the youngest ever player to get an IPL deal in the Rajasthan Royals.Live text commentary of England's Test series against New Zealand is available on the BBC Sport website & app.

Season 17, Episode 9: A career total of just 10 Test Matches belies the imprint made on the game by Alex Tudor. A quick bowler who burst onto the scene in an Ashes series and made his presence felt right away, he was always good enough to mix it with the best. Injuries curtailed his international career, but his love for cricket – and continued involvement in it – has never ceased. He spoke with Adam and gave a feel for the lovely company he will be on Ambassador's Cricket Legends Cruise in December along with Graham Gooch, Jonathan Agnew and Henry Blofeld. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Go Ambassador cruising with Goochy, Aggers, Blowers and Alex Tudor from December 12-19! Pick up 10% off with finalword10 at checkout here - www.ambassadorcruiseline.com Sort your super with CBUS on their 40th birthday And please hyperlink over ‘sort you super out with CBUS' with this: https://www.cbussuper.com.au/ Find all our links at linktr.ee/thefinalword Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Agnew reflects on his 33 years as BBC Cricket Correspondent with Simon Mann. He talks about all the big stories he's covered and some of his favourite interviews. Jonathan will still be on Test Match Special as Chief Commentator for at least another 4 years.