The 2025 TMS Awards: A Year in Review of Cricket's Most Memorable Moments

The Test Match Special podcast hosted by Andy Zaltzman is back with its annual awards show, bringing together the crème de la crème of cricket personalities to reminisce about the highs and lows of the past year. This time around, the focus was on 2025, a year that saw several moments that will be remembered for years to come. From the stunning comeback wins to the heartbreaking defeats, the TMS team delved into the most memorable moments in cricket during the last twelve months. The awards were given out across various categories, including the “Comeback of the Year”, the “Most Dramatic Collapse”, and the “Player of the Year”. The winner of the “Comeback of the Year” award went to none other than Joe Root, who led England to a thrilling comeback victory in the Ashes series against Australia. The Three Lions’ captain had been struggling at the crease all series long, but he pulled off an incredible innings to turn the tide in their favor. In the “Most Dramatic Collapse” category, the TMS team voted for New Zealand’s heartbreaking loss to Pakistan in the World Test Championship final. The Kiwis were on top of the game, only to see their innings collapse spectacularly, handing the trophy to their arch-rivals. The “Player of the Year” award was given to India’s young guns, who dominated the cricket world with their exceptional batting and bowling skills. Led by the likes of Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah, Team India roared to victory in every competition they entered. Throughout the awards show, Andy Zaltzman and his team also shared some hilarious anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories from their travels to various cricket grounds around the world. From silly mistakes made by players on camera to the absurdity of fan behaviour, it was clear that TMS had a field day covering all things cricket in 2025. As the awards show came to a close, Andy Zaltzman reflected on another incredible year in cricket and looked forward to what the future holds for the sport. With its trademark wit, charm, and love for the game, the TMS Awards will surely be remembered as one of the highlights of the cricket calendar for years to come. The TMS team expressed their gratitude to everyone who tuned in to listen to this year’s awards show, and promised to bring more fun, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of cricket in the coming months. With that, the curtain closed on another unforgettable Test Match Special podcast, leaving listeners eagerly anticipating what’s in store for them next year.