Test Match Special
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<p>The Test Match Special team bring you the very best cricket reaction, insight & analysis.</p><p>Plus the No Balls podcast with Kate Cross and Alex Hartley brings a fine balance of nonsense and cricket as they welcome some of the biggest names in the sport.</p>
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- What is Test Match Special?
<p>The Test Match Special team bring you the very best cricket reaction, insight & analysis.</p><p>Plus the No Balls podcast with Kate Cross and Alex Hartley brings a fine balance of nonsense and cricket as they welcome some of the biggest names in the sport.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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