Former England spinner Phil Tufnell, London Spirit bowler Tymal Mills, and Durham coach Ryan Campbell sit down with Henry Moeran for the latest episode of the Test Match Special Podcast. The conversation focuses on England’s ongoing search for a new Test head coach and captain as the team readies for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan. With Brendon McCullum dismissed as Test coach but still leading England’s white‑ball side, the panel discusses the qualities required of the next Test head coach, weighs the leading candidates, and reflects on McCullum’s recent 2‑1 ODI series win over India and his continued influence on the national setup.
The 2026 edition of The Hundred will launch with a host of significant changes from previous years. Vikram Banerjee, managing director of The Hundred, outlines the new formats and explains what they mean for teams and fans. The episode also features Mark Rhydderch‑Roberts, chair of Glamorgan, and Sanjay Govil, co‑owner of Welsh Fire, who discuss the commercial side of the tournament and the future of the franchise model.
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TIME CODES:
00:00 Intro
01:00 England’s hunt for a head coach
10:00 Should it be a short‑term appointment?
13:45 The search for a captain
29:20 Ben Stokes and Durham
32:45 A new era for The Hundred and managing director Vikram Banerjee
42:00 Is The Hundred different?
45:46 Mark Rhydderch‑Roberts and co-owner of Welsh Fire Sanjay Govil
49:00 The business behind a team
53:34 Tymal and Tuffers ahead of the tournament
