Episode

'Stokes will return as captain' - McCullum

Podcast: Test Match Special
Published: Jun 21, 2026
Duration seconds: 2068
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Summary

Jonathan Agnew is alongside former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook, as well as former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney at The Oval for reaction to England's defeat to New Zealand, which levels the series 1-1. Hear from Brendon McCullum and Joe Root after a choatic two weeks for England, plus New Zealand captain Tom Latham and Matt Henry who took 11 wickets in the match.