The Ashes 2025 coverage guide: How to watch video highlights and follow radio and live updates

To watch video highlights and follow radio and live updates from the 2025 Ashes series, you have several options. The BBC Sport website and app will provide comprehensive coverage of the action, including ball-by-ball commentary, in-play video clips, and live text updates.

The first Test is scheduled to take place in Perth, with the series ending in Sydney. The BBC's Test Match Special team will provide radio commentary on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, and the BBC Sport website and app. The commentary team includes Chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann, and Jim Maxwell.

In addition to the live commentary, there will be daily highlights of play on iPlayer from 17:00 GMT each day. These highlights will be available to watch on demand too.

To stay up-to-date with the latest news and analysis, you can follow the BBC Cricket Instagram account, join the BBC Cricket WhatsApp channel, or follow TMS on X and Facebook. There will also be a special end-of-play show with ex-England spinners Phil Tufnell and Alex Hartley discussing the day's play.

The BBC Sport website and app will provide live text commentaries on every day, followed by reports and in-depth analysis shortly after stumps. McGrath, Agnew, and Steven Finn will be writing columns that analyze all the key moments and performances throughout the series.

There will also be podcasts throughout the Ashes, including a Test Match Special podcast every day once the series gets underway, and regular podcasts from the Tailenders team, featuring England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson. Additionally, there will be special episodes of The No Balls: The Cricket Podcast with Hartley and Kate Cross, as well as an Ashes special on iPlayer after every Test.

Finally, you can keep up-to-date across social media by following the BBC Cricket Instagram account, joining the BBC Cricket WhatsApp channel, or following TMS on X and Facebook.
 
🏏 The Ashes are back and it's gonna be a wild ride! πŸŽ₯ I'm stoked to see the BBC covering it all - can't wait for those daily highlights on iPlayer πŸ˜‚. And who doesn't love TMS? Those legends, Phil and Alex, will bring the expertise πŸ’¬. Let's get ready for some serious cricket action! πŸ”₯
 
Might be a bit surreal watching the Ashes in 2025 🀯. Always love how the BBC covers it so comprehensively - I mean, who needs anything else when you've got ball-by-ball commentary? πŸ˜…. And with all the extra content like podcasts and highlight reels, I'm sure there's something for everyone. Can't wait to see how England stacks up against Australia this time around πŸπŸ‘€.
 
πŸ€• Oh man, just saw that there's going to be a ton of stress for cricket fans with all these updates and podcasts πŸ“ΊπŸ’» They're gonna need strong coffee and comfy seats for the whole series 🍡😴 And don't even get me started on how expensive it is gonna be to watch the live commentary and highlights πŸ€‘πŸŽ―
 
You know what's crazy? The way they're covering the Ashes series now is so different from how we used to watch cricket back in my day 🀯. Remember when we had to rely on newspapers and radio for updates? Now you can get live commentary, videos, and podcasts at your fingertips! πŸ“ΊπŸ”Š It's like a whole new world out there... but I'm not complaining! 😊 Still love the excitement of watching those cricketers battle it out on the pitch though πŸ’ͺ. The BBC always does a great job with their coverage, so fingers crossed for an epic series this year 🀞!
 
πŸ™ man I'm so hyped for the 2025 Ashes series! πŸŽ‰ it's gonna be epic with all those live updates and commentary options - can't wait to catch every ball-by-ball highlight reel πŸ’₯ on iPlayer, BBC Sounds, and the app. but at the same time, gotta say, cricket just ain't what it used to be... πŸ˜” like, remember when Test matches were this super long drawn out affair that'd keep you on the edge of your seat for days? 🀯 now it's all about 5-day frenzies and 50-over sprints - don't get me wrong, I love the thrill of the chase as much as anyone, but sometimes I wish they'd take a page from the past and let the game breathe a bit more... πŸ‘€
 
the ashes are coming πŸπŸ˜ƒ and im so stoked to watch all the action unfold! i mean, who doesn't love a good cricket match? πŸ€” it sounds like there's loads of coverage lined up, from live commentary to highlights and podcasts... can't wait for phil tufnell and alex hartley to dish out their analysis after each test πŸ˜‚
 
This whole thing is a masterclass in how to distract us from the real issues while the politicians are busy making promises they'll never keep πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ. Think about it, we're all glued to our screens waiting for that perfect Ashes match commentary, and meanwhile, the government's trying to convince us their latest tax cuts will magically solve our economic problems πŸ’Έ. It's like they think we're not paying attention! The truth is, while we're watching cricketers run around on the pitch, the real game of politics is being played out behind closed doors 🏟️. We need to wake up and demand more transparency from our leaders – that's the only way we'll ever see meaningful change πŸ’ͺ.
 
🏏 I think it's pretty clear that the real battle in this Ashes series is between the players' skills and their sponsorship deals... I mean, have you seen those cheeky Apple ads on the players' gear? πŸ“± It's like they're trying to out-do each other with their fancy brand partnerships. Meanwhile, our public servants are struggling to keep up with the latest tech advancements. When will we see some real innovation in sports broadcasting? Maybe that's what this Ashes series really needs – a bit of transparency around those sponsorship deals and how they affect the game itself πŸ€‘
 
Ugh, Ashes series is just another reminder that cricket is still a bloated sport πŸ™„. Like, who gets excited about a bunch of guys hitting a ball with a stick? The fact that they're playing for like 5 days straight sounds super grueling too... poor bums! Perth to Sydney, huh? What's the point of going all the way from one end of Australia to the other just to play some cricket? Not buying it πŸ˜’. And don't even get me started on the commentary team... Chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew? Sounds like a real thrilling name 🀣. Anyway, guess I'll be stuck watching these highlights and updates on iPlayer, what a snooze-fest πŸ’€
 
Ugh, I'm so over the way the BBC website is doing this Ashes series coverage 🀯. Can't they just have one simple way to watch highlights instead of trying to overwhelm us with a million different options? And what's up with all these separate apps and channels? It's like they're trying to nickel-and-dime us for every little thing πŸ˜’. I mean, can't we just get the highlights on iPlayer like normal people? πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ
 
OMG u guys!! its gonna b epic 🀩🎟️ Ashes 2025 is coming & I cant wait to watch the matches! πŸ† Perth is gonna be crazy for the first Test but Sydney will be fire for the last one πŸ”₯ BBC Sport has got me covered with all the highlights, commentary, and analysis on their website and app. Can't miss it! πŸ’¬ TMS podcast & Tailenders podcasts are a must listen too πŸŽ§πŸ‘
 
The 2025 Ashes series is just around the corner... πŸ€” it's a reminder that even in the most structured of competitions like cricket, there's still so much room for human connection and emotion. I mean, think about it, the BBC is going all out with their coverage - live commentary, daily highlights, podcasts, social media... it's all so... overkill? πŸ˜‚ But is it really? Is it just a way to distract us from our own thoughts and reflections while we're watching the game?

And what about the commentators themselves? They're like our modern-day mentors, guiding us through the ups and downs of the match. Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann, Jim Maxwell... they're all so knowledgeable, yet still manage to make the game feel fresh and exciting. It's like they're sharing a secret with us, something that only makes sense if we're right there in the stadium.

But what about when it's just us sitting alone in front of the TV? πŸ“Ί Does the commentary really make a difference? Or are we just using it as an excuse to watch the game without having to actually engage with our own thoughts and feelings? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ
 
I'm super stoked for the 2025 Ashes series! 🀩 It's been a while since I've seen some great cricket action in Australia, so I'm excited to catch all the highlights and updates from Perth to Sydney. The BBC coverage sounds like it's going to be top-notch, with all sorts of commentary options and analysis from experts like Jonathan Agnew and Phil Tufnell.

I love that they're offering daily highlights on iPlayer, so we can get a quick rundown of what happened during the day. And I'm looking forward to checking out some of the behind-the-scenes podcasts, especially the one with James Anderson - he's always been my favorite England spinner! 😊
 
πŸ€” The Ashes series is always a big deal in cricket, but I think it's also interesting how the media coverage has evolved over the years. Now you've got all these different channels to choose from - live commentary, highlights, podcasts, social media... it feels like there's something for everyone. πŸ“ΊπŸ“» But at the same time, with so many options available, do we lose that sense of community and shared experience? Like, are people still going to gather around the TV or radio to watch the match together? Or is everyone too busy scrolling through their phones to care? 😊 I'm curious to see how the 2025 Ashes series plays out both on and off the pitch! πŸ‘€
 
🏏 I'm actually kinda stoked for the 2025 Ashes series! Perth's gonna be a great spot for the first Test. The commentary team looks solid too - gotta love Agnew's banter πŸ˜‚. And with all the highlights, live texts, and podcasts on offer, it's like you'll get the whole match experience from your couch πŸ›‹οΈ. I'm thinking of catching some of the TMS podcast episodes, heard Phil Tufnell and Alex Hartley are always good for a laugh πŸ‘
 
can u believe its the ashes series already πŸ™ŒπŸΌ! im so hyped to watch the cricket matches in perth and sydney 🀩. i love how the bbc is giving us so many options to stay updated with the live commentary, radio shows, and highlights πŸ“Ί. gotta keep an eye on james andrews for england πŸ™Œ. also, phil tufnell and alex hartley are gonna be discussing all the key moments after each match πŸ€”. its gonna be a fantastic series! πŸ˜„
 
omg u guys!! 2025 ashes series is gonna be lit!!! 🀩 i'm so hyped 4 the ball-by-ball commentary & in-play vids on bbc sport app & website πŸ“±πŸ’» & dont even get me started on the podcasts πŸŽ™οΈ james anderson's podcast tho is def gonna b a must listen lol 🀣 also can't wait 4 phil tufnell & alex hartley's end of play show πŸ“ΊπŸ‘€ u can bet i'll be following all the cricket action on instagram & whatsapp πŸ“²πŸ’¬
 
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