The new episode of the Test Match Special Podcast, broadcast December 2, 2025 on Radio 5 Live. In this 30-minute program, former cricketers Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell shared their insights and predictions ahead of the highly anticipated second Test match. Note: Our listeners can listen to this episode for 29 days after its release. This window will all but ensure that it remains an indispensable guide for any cricket fan.
In a highly entertaining hour-long session, Vaughan and Tufnell shared their specialist knowledge to assess England’s chances going into Saturday’s World Cup Quarter Final. In addition to their guest speaker Q&A, their discussion featured a debriefing of the squad’s recent outings and tactical changes. And then England would go on to make one of their most important lineup changes. Batter Ollie Pope has been added, and he’s hoped to be a lynchpin of the contest.
Ollie Pope’s inclusion is a huge boost as the team look to build some much-needed momentum in the series. While his batting talents have been most heralded over the years, his contributions may be crucial to determining how this game plays out. The podcast provided an excellent opportunity for fans to get a little more personal with Pope’s dialogue. He shared some ideas about the unique challenge ahead and explained how he’s prepared for it.
The Test Match Special Podcast podcast series has featured some of the most colourful, passionate and honest commentary and pre-series prognostications that has made the sport so appealing. With Vaughan and Tufnell at the helm, listeners are treated to a blend of analysis and personal anecdotes that enrich their understanding of the sport.
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