Episode

A Baker's couple on day one at The Oval

Podcast: Test Match Special
Published: Jun 17, 2026
Duration seconds: 1538
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Summary

Simon Mann is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan and chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew for reaction to the first day's plat at The Oval between England and New Zealand. Hear from the wicket-taking debutant Sonny Baker, as well as New Zealand's Tom Blundell who scored a half-century for the Black Caps.