Willow Talk Cricket Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Brad Haddin joins Jack Heverin to look at India’s historic World Cup win over NZ. We look at the standout Indian batsmen, Bumrah’s bowling, and the Singh–Mitchell moment. We preview the IPL as Hadds is about to head over there. We farewell the great Alyssa Healy after her final cricket match and look back at her epic career. Plus, we head to sundries as Brett Randell took five wickets in five balls and Hadds might have a new job!
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Australia's greatest off-spinner of all time, Nathan Lyon, joins Brad Haddin, Jack Heverin and you to chat about his injury rehab, "disappointing" Ashes summer, England not meeting his expectations, the brilliance of Mitch Starc and Travis Head, and passing the song to Alex Carey. Then they guys chat T20 World Cup ahead of the final between New Zealand and India, Alyssa Healy's final matches in the green and gold before finishing with questions from the Secret Cricket Club.
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Brad Haddin and Jack Heverin are in for the Willow Talk World Cup wrap, and the Super 8s are slowly locking in the semi-finalists. We look at South Africa's dominant defeat of India and just how good Marco Jansen could be. Hadds praises the South African side, as well as the West Indies and their 2016-esque vibes from this tournament. How can India respond after their shock loss? Hadds looks at Australia's tough road to the 2028 Olympics. We get your questions for a World Cup edition of 'Ask Hadds'. Plus, with the upcoming Australian series in South Africa, we look back at some of the good (and bad) tour stories over there and finish with Healy's 50 and Mitch Starc's commentary!
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Jack Heverin joins Brad Haddin for Willow Talk's World Cup wrap, and it's not the result Australian fans were looking for. We dive into Australia's failed campaign and Hadds backs the preparation of the squad. We look at the generational change in the squad and just how good Cummo, Starc and Hazlewood have been, and Hadds believes Australia shouldn't pick Steve Smith now. Plus, we look at the rest of the tournament and the standout nations thus far, India and Pakistan's campaigns, and finish with sundries!
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Enjoy some of our best guests of the summer, featuring great yarns from Siddle, Lyon, Khawaja, Healy, Gilly, Stuart Broad and more!
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Mitch Owen joins Adam Peacock to chat about the new age T20 power hitting styles, who some of the best big hitters he has played with are, how good Tim David is, what he has been doing in the last few months and his IPL 2026 return!
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Enjoy some of the best guests of the 25/26 Willow Talk summer, featuring some brilliant stories from Broady, Pietersen, Shastri, Marnus, Haydos & Gilly!
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Jhye Richardson joins Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock to chat about his comeback into the Australian side after multiple injuries. He shares some of the worst ways he’s been injured, Starc and Boland’s incredible stamina, and his Boxing Day Ashes dream. Plus, Adam Zampa joins the show to share the best T20 XI he’s ever played with - featuring legends such as Kohli, de Villiers, Gayle, Mitch Marsh and more!
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Matthew Hayden joins Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin to look at England’s missed opportunity in the recent Ashes. Was Stuart Broad right when he said this was the worst Australian team? Where to now for Bazball? Haydos also talks about some of the players he thinks could do well in the coming years in the Baggy Green. Plus, he runs us through the best XI he ever played against, including some great yarns about legends like Lara, Sachin, Kallis, Akram, Murali and more!
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Alyssa Healy, Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock are in and Heals has a huge announcement! We look back at Heals’ best career moments, her favourite knocks, memorable highlights and World Cup wins, plus more. Australia wrapped up the 2025/26 Ashes 4–1 last week, and we do a full series review. Does Australia need to look to the future? What went so wrong for England? Are Baz and Stokes safe? We also run through the best moments of the series and review our predictions in the Ashes awards. Finally, we head to Sundries to look at Virat’s MOTM knock for India, touch on the WPL, and do the rounds of the Big Bash!
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Mitch Starc joins Adam Peacock and Alyssa Healy after Australia’s 4-1 Ashes victory in Sydney. He talks about keeping receipts, being Player of the Series, bouncing back from Melbourne and almost having to get his pads on today! Plus, Hadds joins to bask in the Ashes glory, and we chat with Glenn McGrath about the success of the Pink Test during the Ashes in Sydney
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Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock are outside the SCG to wrap up an entertaining day of Test cricket in Sydney. Why was Heals mad with Kerry O’Keeffe? We look at Bethell’s brilliant batting, which kept England alive, Boland and the rest of the Aussie quicks’ heroics as they kept charging in after five Tests, Steve Smith’s taunting of the Barmy Army, and Beau Webster’s day out with bat and ball. Plus, we look at Uzzy’s potential fairytale ending and head to the SCC questions - could Michael Vaughan coach England?
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Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock join you from out the front of the SCG to recap Day Three of the SCG Test. It was a dominant day for Australia as Head and Smudge made huge tons, Australia lost only five wickets, and England burnt in the sun. We look at Smudge’s brilliance, Green’s missed opportunity, Potts’ tough day out and Stokes’ average captaincy. Plus, we preview Day Four, Heals finds a watermelon, and we head to the SCC questions, where Joe Root’s budgie smugglers, Steve Smith’s washing and Heals’ commentary prep are answered!
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Brad Haddin joins Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock to wrap up the second day of the Sydney Test, where Australia have bounced back! We look at Joe Root’s superb batting, Jamie Smith’s ordinary decision-making, Marnus’ fiery clash with Ben Stokes, Travis Head’s demolition of the English bowling, Weatherald’s similar dismissal, and why Josh Tongue didn’t open. Plus, we head to the SCC questions and chat about Slug’s nickname, slower balls, and preview Day Three!
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Alyssa Healy joins Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin to wrap up a rain-affected day at the SCG. It’s the first time since 1888 that Australia haven’t played a spinner in Sydney - what’s happening with spin bowling? Is the SCG wicket changing? We look at Mitch Starc’s new spot in the batting lineup, England’s shaky start but strong finish to the day, and Brook and Root’s classy play. Plus, we chat about whether Lyon would’ve played today and answer all of your SCC questions!
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Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock join you to preview the final 2025/26 Ashes Test in Sydney. We look back at Usman’s career, with Hadds and Heals sharing some of their best memories from his time in the game. We also examine the likely Australian squad for Sydney and how the pitch is expected to play. Is Cam Green safe in the side? Will Murphy and/or Webster get a chance? And could we see Usman back at the top of the order?
Plus, Travis Head joins us to chat about his favourite Khawaja memory, eating prawns on Christmas, and how this Ashes series has been a friendly affair. We finish with Sundries and chat about the upcoming T20 World Cup squad, the Big Bash, and a few updates from the WPL.
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Usman Khawaja joins Adam Peacock for his best Test XI. Khawaja chats about his close relationship with David Warner, Phil Hughes’ special talent, his dream debut with Ricky Ponting, Smudge’s brilliance, plus more great yarns about the best team he ever played with!
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Graeme Swann joins Adam Peacock and Alyssa Healy after England’s historic win at the MCG. Heals chats about Root and Stokes’ first win in Australia, Australia’s poor batting, the possibility of selection changes before Sydney, England’s outstanding bowling and what this result means for Test cricket. Plus, Graeme Swann is back doing the sprinkler for the Barmy Army! He praises the bowlers and Bethell, England’s team song, the weaknesses of the wicket, and we head to the Secret Cricket Club for some questions from you!
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Graeme Swann joins Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock from the MCG after a chaotic day of Boxing Day Test cricket! We chat about 20 wickets, the lottery of a pitch, nightwatchmen, in-between-innings hat-tricks, Brook’s madness at the crease and Swanny’s take on the English side. Plus, we head to the Secret Cricket Club and ask if Swann has ever been to Noosa, whether the pitch is fair, if the Test will make it to Day Three, and our mates from Napa Valley have given us a hat!
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Boof Lehmann joins Adam Peacock after a historic South Australian win in the Ashes. Boof chats about Head and Carey’s excellence, building statues at the Adelaide Oval, the work he is doing with the Shane Warne Legacy at the MCG, his best memories with Warnie, his view on the state of English cricket, why Bazball hasn’t worked, and we preview the Boxing Day Test and how the squad will look without Cummins or Lyon.
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Alyssa Healy joins Adam Peacock the day after Australia win the 2025/26 Ashes. We chat Ronball, look back at the great moments of the Test, Marnus’ excellent fielding throughout the series, and ask why England pushed out ex-players who could have helped them win. What went so wrong for the touring nation? With Nathan Lyon injured, we look at who could replace him for the rest of the series. Will Pat Cummins play? Piers Morgan has licked his wounds, and the Secret Cricket Club weighs in with some Pommy bashing!
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Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock join you outside Adelaide Oval to wrap up Day Four of the Third Test. Hadds and Heals are fired up, and you can feel the second hand slowly coming onto the Urn. Heals nailed her prediction, Nathan Lyon was on fire, Harry Brook once again gave up his most important wicket with a poor shot, Cummo is back, Marnus was electric in the field, and we have special guests Stuart Clark and Adam Gilchrist crashing the podcast! Plus, we finish with your Secret Cricket Club questions!
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Alyssa Healy and Brad Haddin join Adam Peacock to wrap up another excellent day of Test cricket at Adelaide Oval. Head & Carey have done it again - how many can they get tomorrow? Jofra was good, but he and Stokes didn’t bowl for hours. Is the captain injured? And can England save the Test? We chat about why Trav is so good in SA, Hadds drops some big predictions for tomorrow, and we answer your questions from the SCC!
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Alyssa Healy, Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock are on the ground at Adelaide Oval to review Day Two of the Ashes, where Australia asserted their dominance. We talk about the high-pressure, relentless nature of Australia, Ben Stokes’ leading-from-the-front mentality, Lyon and Cummins’ epic returns, Herald calls Bazball a myth, Snicko drama, Marnus’ stump mic, and we answer your SCC questions!
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Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock join you live from Adelaide Oval, where Alex Carey owned the first day of the third Ashes Test for Australia. We talk about Carey’s phenomenal knock, Steve Smith’s omission from the Test, Jofra Archer’s bounce-back, Stokes bowling with the new ball, Lyon’s huge role in the next few days, and we answer all your questions from the Secret Cricket Club!
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Alyssa Healy, Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock are in to preview the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Will Usman Khawaja play? We chat about what the Australian squad might look like. England have named one change, but their dicey top seven remains the same - is the pressure rising in their camp? Their security also had another run-in with the Australian media. Plus, South Australian legend and Australian keeper Alex Carey joins the show to reveal his best Test XI. We finish with Sundries as the WBBL wraps up, the BBL gets underway and the IPL auction is this week!
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Adam Gilchrist joins Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock for a special episode of WillowTalk. We talk about the phone call Gilly made to Hadds to announce his retirement, what it was like keeping to Warnie, when the Australian Prime Minister wanted Gilly to stay, the Ashes series he played in — including 2001 and the famous 2005 series - his brand-new tequila brand El Arquero, Alex Carey’s excellent keeping, and his favourite knock of all time!
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Travis Head joins Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock to chat about the first two Tests of the Ashes. We discuss “Travball,” his amazing innings in Perth, opening with his mate Weatherald, Steve Smith's fiery captaincy and confrontation with Archer, what it means to get Stokes and Root out, Pat Cummins returning, and the importance of the Adelaide Test. Plus, we cover the latest Ashes news as Wood and Hazlewood are out, Hadds dives into the English prep, and the BBL is starting this weekend - who should you watch out for?
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Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock join you to review the second Ashes Test from the Gabba. We chat about Smith vs Archer - and one of the greatest Ashes quotes, Starc’s incredible form at the ripe age of 35, Smith’s captaincy and the tactics that put Australia in such a strong position, the difficult spot Bazball has England in, who is going to take accountability, what Stokes needs to change, and Alex Carey’s clinic with the gloves. Plus, we look at Healy’s WBBL win, discuss the England Lions match, and finish with your questions from the Secret Cricket Club!
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Callum Ferguson joins Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock to recap another dominant day for Australia in the Ashes. We chat about Starc's tenacious batting, England's shocking bowling, the pressure building on Stokes, England’s failure to learn from Perth, Carey’s outstanding wicketkeeping, England’s lack of batting intent, and a near-perfect display from the Australian side. Plus, we head to the Secret Cricket Club questions as Hadds and Ferg dive into their storybook for a few Ashes classics!
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Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock join you from Brisbane to recap Day Two of the second Ashes Test. We discuss England’s shocking catching performance, how Jamie Smith can bounce back tomorrow, Australia’s solid batting display, Green’s interesting shot selection, and Weatherald’s maiden Test fifty. See you back tomorrow!
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Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock join you from the Gabba in Brisbane to recap a solid day of Ashes Test cricket. Joe Root finally broke his drought of scoring a hundred in Australia (Haydos must be happy). Alex Carey was excellent with the gloves, Starc collected ANOTHER six-wicket haul, and will Australia miss Nathan Lyon in this Test?
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Stuart Broad joins Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock to chat about some of his greatest Ashes moments. We talk about the Trent Bridge 2013 incident, Bairstow’s stumping in 2023, the spirit of the Ashes, what made Broady an ‘actor’ on the cricket field, the best spell Hadds ever faced, Warner vs Broad, and Hadds vs Ben Stokes. Plus, we preview the 2nd Ashes Test at the Gabba, how England can bounce back, and our mates in the Secret Cricket Club have a few questions for Broady!
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Peter Siddle joins Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock in the week of the 15-year anniversary of his legendary hat-trick at the Gabba. Sids chats about his memories from that day, playing for the PM’s XI this week against the Lions, why the English batsmen don’t want to face him, his thoughts on the current bowling line-ups, and a few Ashes war stories featuring him and Hadds! Plus, we chat with Code Sports journo Dan Cherny, who gives us the inside scoop on the latest stories around the Ashes - will Uzzy be fit? Is Cummo a chance? And does Nathan Lyon fit into the Gabba squad? We finish with India vs South Africa, and the Secret Cricket Club goes hard on the Poms!
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Alyssa Healy, Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock join you for the fallout from the first Ashes Test. We look back at Head's historic Ashes knock - and Hadds thinks it won’t be his last this series. We cover the moments you might have missed: Smith's tactical genius and how he outplayed Ben Stokes, Hadds’ praise (and fair bit of critique) for the English side, Khawaja's situation, and Renshaw and Inglis’s tons in First-Class matches. We also discuss England's preparation for the next Test at the Gabba. Plus, we wrap up with WBBL chat - should Meg Lanning be in the Australian side? And we take a look at India vs South Africa.
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Mitch Starc joins Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock off the back of one of the most memorable Ashes matches! Mitch talks through Head's incredible knock, snagging 10 wickets, one of the great catches, what turned the match around, and the Ben Stokes matchup, as well as Boland's comeback. Plus, Hadds breaks down the English tactics, Weatherald's debut, Marnus's knock, and we answer your questions from the Secret Cricket Club!
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Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock join you from Optus Stadium in Perth to wrap one of the most action-packed Ashes days of all time. We look at Starc’s exceptional bowling performance, the ‘Bazball with no brains’ approach England took when batting, the drama of Khawaja being off the field, the outstanding English pace attack, what happened with the Australian top six, and Ben Stokes’s class. Join us back here tomorrow for another daily wrap of the Perth Ashes Test!
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Travis Head joins Willow Talk from Perth ahead of the first Ashes Test. Head discusses the final prep, what the pitch is looking like, how he reacts to the media, the reception from the WA locals and how he plans on facing the English bowlers. He provides an update on Pat Cummins which will make a lot of Australians happy, and talks about Smith's captaincy and the possibility of a debut for Doggett and Weatherald. He also discusses his 2026 IPL retention and reflects on two years since the 2023 World Cup win.
Plus, Heals and Hadds give their Ashes predictions, we chat alter-egos and help Peacock prepare for his big tour!
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Brad Haddin joins Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock for our ultimate Ashes preview! Hazlewood is out, we chat about the next bowler who will make their Test debut, Starc's reaction to the Hazlewood news, the most important bowler in the Australian side, Smith's captaincy tactics, and Hadds has a red-hot crack at Monty Panesar. We look at the English preparation, their most important bowler, Root's century, Stokes's 6-fa of half-trackers, and Peacock asks the question, “Is Perth England's Test to lose?”
Plus, we play Ashes bingo - one of the great yearly segments, dive into the India vs South Africa Test match, and Heals gives us a WBBL update.
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Matthew Hayden joins Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock eight days out from the Ashes to chat about some of his greatest memories. Haydos shares his favourite moment from cricket - when Andrew Symonds scored a ton at the MCG in 2006 - recalls when Nasser chose to bowl at the Gabba, gives his thoughts on the Australian top order, and discusses whether he’ll walk the MCG nude and the time he was accused of sledging a child. Plus, we look at all the action in the Sheffield Shield, cover the latest Ashes news, and Sundries is all go - with a team getting rolled for seven and Russell Crowe declaring his love for Test cricket!
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Ben Duckett joins Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock ahead of next week’s Ashes to chat about the preparation of the English side. Duckett describes the intense training and the “beast mode” that Ben Stokes is currently in, how Brendon McCullum has made him feel comfortable in the side, and the reaction when they found out about Cummins, as well as the fiery series between India and England. Plus, Heals names her XI for next week in Perth with a few big calls, we look at the first round of the WBBL, and Heals has to respond to a few pot shots from Harris and Devine!
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The band is back together! Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Alyssa Healy join you for a bumper episode of Willow Talk to chat about Australia's first Ashes Test squad and the inclusion of uncapped opener Jake Weatherald, Ben Stokes's hostile welcome by the West Australian newspaper, the T20 series between the Aussies and India, Heals's World Cup wounds and Ravi Ashwin being ruled out of the BBL.
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Ian Higgins and Sam Perry from The Grade Cricketer join Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock for a special edition of Willow Talk. The Grade Cricketer guys share some of their best stories from grade cricket, interviewing Mark Waugh, Haddin’s own experiences in grade cricket, what it means to be a senior player, and a great story about Phil Jaques making Pez untuck his socks. Plus, we chat defining Ashes moments, when Hadds first met the English crowd, and TGC reveals their “Best Alpha XI.”
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Adam Peacock joins Alana King off the back of her record-breaking 7–18 in the Women's World Cup against South Africa. King chats about the tournament so far, playing with this dominant Australian side, and the comparisons to Shane Warne with her leg-spin. She also previews the remainder of the tournament. Plus, Josh Inglis talks about his English roots, the importance of the Ashes, his dream to further represent Australia, having a Kevin Pietersen haircut, and playing under Hadds and Punter!
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Brad Haddin joins Adam Peacock and Code Sports cricket writer Ben Horne to discuss what the Australian side does next following the news that Pat Cummins is out of the first Ashes Test. We look at the possibilities for who comes in, Marnus and Konstas’s chances to make the side, and reflect on two great knocks from Sharma and Kohli as India got the job done in Sydney. Plus, we chat about the big stories of the summer, the Australian women's dominant win, and England’s poor result in their Ashes preparation after a full noise top-order collapse!
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Adam Peacock joins Brad Haddin and you to look at the current India vs Australia ODI series. We chat about the first ODI in Perth, Kohli’s duck and the top-order collapse, Mitch Marsh’s rich vein of form, and Steve Smith’s return to the country, where he’s addressed the media. Smith speaks about how proud he is of Marnus, Konstas’s current form, and the role he’ll play with Pat Cummins injured. Alyssa Healy has gone down with an injury - we provide an update on her and praise Heals’s epic form at the moment. Marnus Labuschagne also joins the show to chat about the best Test XI he has played with, sharing great stories about playing alongside Smudge, Warner, and more.
We finish with some Ashes chat, as the BBC has named their best XI. We look at Jamie Smith, and Hadds fires back at Broady and Steven Finn after their latest podcast remarks!
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Kevin Pietersen joins Brad Haddin, Adam Peacock and you for a special edition of English Willow Talk. Kevin chats about why he never feared Australia on the field, the off-field battles he faced with the Australian public, playing in the BBL and falling in love with Melbourne, winning the greatest Test series of all time in 2005, preparing for Mitch Johnson in 2013/14, and the moment he knew he had to retire. He also discusses franchise cricket, the challenges Test cricket will face, and playing golf with Warne and Punter. Plus, KP reflects on his match-winning knock in the 2005 Ashes, the best Australian bowler he faced, and his prediction for the 2025/26 Ashes!
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Indian legend Ravi Shastri joins Brad Haddin, you, and Adam Peacock to preview the upcoming India-Australia white-ball series. Ravi chats about the current Indian squad, Gill’s outstanding start to his captaincy, Kohli and Sharma’s potential last tour, Kohli’s second-to-none work ethic, stories of a young Sachin Tendulkar, being Shane Warne’s first Test wicket, commentating with legends of the game, Ashwin’s impact on the BBL and franchise cricket, and the unmatched potential of Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Plus, Ravi previews the Ashes series, shares great stories about Skull and the Australian commentators, and recalls some of his best memories on tour!
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Alyssa Healy joins you and Adam Peacock from India, just hours after her match-winning 142 against the host nation. Healy shares how her “grumpiness” drove her to the superb knock, how she battled through full-body cramps, Perry’s courageous innings, and Sutherland’s five-wicket haul. Heals also talks about the rest of the campaign for the women’s side and what her next ten days look like.
Plus, Australian men’s captain Pat Cummins shares an update on his back injury, how his wife will be assisting him, and he runs through the greatest Test XI he’s ever played with. Pat talks about the surreal nature of playing with Ricky Ponting, what Davey Warner was like before a Test match, Michael Clarke’s rich vein of form in 2012, and some of his great memories alongside the Australian bowling lineup.
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Brad Haddin joins you and Adam Peacock, and we have a few questions from Haydos and Lyon for Hadds. We look at the upcoming T20 and ODI series between India and Australia, which could be Virat Kohli’s last ever tour for India. Hadds raves about Abishek Sharma, the Indian opening batter, and we discuss the $10 million offer that Head and Cummins received to stop playing for Australia - Hadds explains the importance of the Baggy Green and what it means to him. Plus, former Australian opener and current Victoria coach Chris Rogers joins the show to chat about their domestic season. Rogers talks about the incredible talent he sees in Ollie Peake and how Scott Boland is preparing for the Ashes, and he and Hadds look back on some great Ashes memories.
We finish with horror hat-trick drop stories, and Hadds blind ranks the best fast bowlers he ever faced!
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Adam Peacock joins you and Brad Haddin to look at the latest in the world of cricket. We chat about the NZ vs AUS T20 series, Mitch Marsh’s dominant display of power hitting, the Women’s World Cup, and the first round of the Australian bat-off (Sheffield Shield), where Marnus, Uzzy, Weatherald and a few others were among the runs. We catch up with Harjas Singh, the Australian batsman who scored 314 off 141 balls in NSW Premier Cricket. Plus, Nathan Lyon joins Willow Talk to share his best Test XI, including some legendary stories featuring Ponting, Hussey and Smudge - and the million-dollar question: is Haddin the best keeper he’s played with?
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Brad Haddin joins you and Adam Peacock to preview the upcoming T20 series between Australia and New Zealand. Glenn Maxwell and Rachin Ravindra won’t be playing after freak training injuries -Hadds shares some of the strangest training mishaps he’s seen. England has named their Ashes squad, and Hadds breaks it down player by player - is there a major weakness in the side? We also look at the Women’s World Cup opener and preview the Australian Women’s clash with New Zealand.
Plus, Tom Decent from the Sydney Morning Herald joins the show to chat about the biggest storylines this summer: Who will win the Ashes? Will Pakistan allow their players to feature in the BBL? Will we see Virat and Rohit in Australia again? And is it actually good for Australia if England win a couple of Tests?!
Check out Tom Decent's latest article here: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/lyon-warns-england-not-to-snub-spinner-for-ashes-20251001-p5mz5b.html
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Phoebe Litchfield and Megan Schutt join you and Adam Peacock to preview the Women's World Cup. We chat about Australia's dominance in the women's game, the 'Litch Switch', Phoebe's time in The Hundred, her inspiration from David Warner growing up, and watching the iconic 2005 Ashes with her brother. Schutt shares her favourite memories with Alyssa Healy, and we discuss the fierce competition in the Sharks–Dolphins Australian warm-up game. Plus, we look at how Australia can win the Women's World Cup!
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Ross Taylor joins Alyssa Healy, you, and Adam Peacock to chat about his move to play for Samoa in cricket. Ross shares the reasons behind his decision to come out of retirement and explains the qualifying process the country must go through to make it to the T20 World Cup. We chat about Ross's incredible record in Australia, including scoring 290 at the WACA, facing Starc's 160.4kph delivery, and the heartbreak for New Zealand in the 2015 and 2019 World Cup finals. Plus, Heals joins us from India as the Australian Women's side prepares for the World Cup. She talks about the pitch she played on against India in the warm-up match, Dickie Bird's sad passing, Ravi Ashwin joining the Sydney Thunder, and England's Ashes squad announcement.
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Brad Haddin is back to join and Adam Peacock and he has an update on his health. We look at the runs scored in the Australian ODI Cup by Marnus, Wade, Maxi and Hugh Weibgen, as well as the efforts of Konstas, Philippe and Kellaway on the Australia A tour. India have defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup, and Hadds has high praise for Abhishek Sharma’s efforts. The wonder kid Vaibhav Suryavanshi is playing in Australia and is back among the runs. The Australian Women’s side has defeated India in an ODI series for the 11th straight time, and we also look at how crucial Jofra Archer is for England in the upcoming Ashes series.
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Sam Konstas joins you and Adam Peacock for his introduction to Willow Talk. He reflects on the 2024/25 India series and his incredible debut at the MCG, where he ramped Jasprit Bumrah on multiple occasions and even bumped shoulders with Virat Kohli. Sam also discusses the tough West Indies series he recently endured, where runs were hard to come by and what it’s like facing Australian legends Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood, and Boland in the nets. He opens up about the challenges that come with that, his Greek heritage, his goals for the 2025/26 season, and shares a few Ashes memories that might just make you feel old!
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Jason Gillespie joins you and Adam Peacock to chat all things cricket. We look at the West Indies tour party he recently led, Matty Hayden saying he’ll get naked if Root doesn’t score a hundred this summer, Pat Cummins’ injury, the fast-bowling depth in Australia, Dizzy’s early days with the Australian side, and some great stories about Mark Taylor and Shane Warne. We also dive into the fierce India - Pakistan rivalry and Australia Women’s victory over India. Plus, Dizzy names the best Test XI he ever played with - a superb lineup featuring some of the greats from Australian cricket in the late 1990s and 2000s!
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Adam Peacock joins you and Jake Weatherald to look at Weatherald's career to date. We talk about Jake’s transition from South Australia to Tasmania, his run-scoring form, taking one of the great catches in the BBL, the Sheffield Shield bat-off, the challenges and mental stresses that come with being a professional athlete, and what he thought when George Bailey mentioned he was on his radar.
Plus, Grace Harris from the Australian women’s team joins us for one of the funniest chats we’ve had so far on Willow Talk! Ahead of their World Cup preparations, Grace talks about her impressive donut eating feats, sauna sessions to acclimatise for India, her favourite cricketing moments, and why she names her bats after her favourite burgers!
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Brad Haddin joins you and Adam Peacock to name the greatest Test XI he ever played with, featuring some of the biggest names in cricket, one of the strongest middle orders you’ll ever see, fiery bowlers and a top-class 12th man! Plus, Sam Ferris jumps on to cover the latest news in world cricket. What went wrong for England in their ODI series? Is Ravi Ashwin heading to the BBL? Will Kohli and Sharma turn out for India A? And is Marnus a genuine threat with the ball after claiming a T20 hat-trick?
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Brad Haddin joins you and Adam Peacock to look at the big week of news from Australian cricket. Mitch Starc has retired from T20 Internationals with Australia and we look back at his brilliant career. Pat Cummins has revealed a lumbar bone injury in his back and it is a little more serious than first thought - will he miss the Ashes? Hadds weighs in. Plus, Cam Green is missing the upcoming white ball series due to Sheffield Shield selection to get his bowling right.
Ask Heals is back and Alyssa Healy has some good advice for aspiring cricketers around the globe!
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Brad Haddin joins you and Adam Peacock to look at the next pool of fast bowling options in the Australian Test side. Hadds goes over the players he can see pulling on the Baggy Green in the next few years, especially now with Pat Cummins' back issue. We look at the amazing Ashes record Steve Smith has and how he can have his greatest Ashes series of all time. Hadds tells the stories of when he was Smith's throw down man and a cracker story from when Australia got rolled for 47. We finish with sundries, and Sunil Gavaskar isn't happy with foreign pundits weighing in on India's selections, Kevin Pietersen wants to get a new rule in cricket and Don Bradman's Baggy Green sold for a HUGE amount of money!
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ICC Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar joins Alyssa Healy, you and Adam Peacock to chat all things cricket. Lisa shares her memories of a young Alyssa Healy and how she helped her through the NSW pathways. We preview the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup and rate Australia’s chances. Lisa also talks about her Around The Wickets tour group that she is taking over to India, and whether Alyssa Healy will be able to emulate her feats of the 2022 World Cup. Plus, we preview Ben Duckett’s impact in the upcoming Ashes series, look at his record against Australia, and finish with a few predictions from Lisa!
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Alyssa Healy joins you and Adam Peacock to review the ODI series between Australia and South Africa. Should Australia be disappointed with the series performance? We look at the success of the top-order in the third match, where Marnus Labuschagne's position stands in the side, the importance of strong fielding and the sad news for fast bowler Lance Morris. We look at the career and toughness of Pujara as he has retired from all forms of the game. Plus, we finish with a special edition of Ask Heals. What are her most embarrassing career moments? Does Mitch Starc have bad habits? And does Heals believe in aliens?
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Brad Haddin joins you, Adam Peacock and Alyssa Healy in studio to look at the white-ball series between Australia and South Africa, Brevis’s brilliance, the flaws in the Australian team, Head’s skill with the ball, Mitch Marsh’s decision to always bowl first and we also preview the next two matches in the series. Heals scored some big runs over the weekend and much to her enjoyment, we spoke about her success on the podcast! We reflect on the passing of Australian legend Bob Simpson and the impact he had on our game. We spotlight Nathan Lyon and his importance to the Australian side in the upcoming Ashes. Plus, we finish with sundries, and Hadds has a bit of fun at New Zealand’s expense.
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Ashley Giles joins you and Adam Peacock for a special edition of English Willow Talk. Giles shares some of his best memories from the 2005 Ashes series, why he was labelled “The King of Spain,” his battles facing Murali and Warne, bowling against and dismissing Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Harmison breaking his arm, and what it was like in the 2005 English dressing room.
Plus, we look at some of the challenges Ashley Giles faced in and around the game, with mental health battles and when Brett Lee was bowling so fast it felt like he was “trying to kill him,” and we preview the upcoming 2025/26 Ashes series.
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Former Australian fast bowler John Hastings joins Brad Haddin, you, and Adam Peacock to talk about his unfortunate 18-ball over in the recent World Champions League. Hastings chats about his days playing in the Australian side, his debut in Ponting's last Test where he dismissed AB de Villiers, partying at Yuvraj Singh's house, when Steve Smith fell off a tuk-tuk, and what it was like when he bowled the horror over. Plus, John weighs in on the Ashes, shares his thoughts on the current Australian side, and finishes with a cracker IPL story!
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Brad Haddin joins you and Adam Peacock to look at Australia’s T20 win over South Africa. We discuss Tim David’s striking masterclass, Maxwell’s consistent catching, Hazlewood’s overachieving with the white ball, and one of the greatest crowd catches cricket has ever seen. Heals is back playing cricket and has some handy runs under her belt in the Australia A series. We’re 15 weeks out from the Ashes, and we’ll be spotlighting a player each week. This week, Harry Brook is under the lights - just how important is Brook to this English side?
We wrap up with some cricket “would you rather” questions: would Hadds choose the ’05 bowling attack or the current Australian one?
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Adam Peacock joins you and Alyssa Healy to catch up as she plays professional cricket for Australia A in Northern Queensland this week. We talk to Heals about what it’s like getting back into the game after a six-month break and how the body is feeling. Heals gives her thoughts on the India vs England series and all the drama that unfolded over the past couple of months, and shares her thoughts on Steve Smith's 2028 Olympic dream - could she be joining him?
Plus, we catch up with Australian Test all-rounder Beau Webster after his off-season in England and the West Indies. He shares his thoughts on the brand-new Gray-Nicolls Fusion bat, the Sheffield Shield bat-off, and just some good old Tasmania chat!
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Brad Haddin joins you and Adam Peacock to break down some of the greatest 25 days of Test cricket we have seen in a long time. Hadds reviews the fifth Test, Siraj's impact on the series, Woakes's courageous moment, England's dependency on Stokes, and the strengths and weaknesses of the England side. We catch up with Hadds after his West Indies trip, as he shares his thoughts on the state of the game over there and how the Australian T20 side is looking. Plus, would you rather face prime Mitch Johnson or prime Shoaib Akhtar?
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Adam Peacock is joined by you and Sam Ferris to preview the final Test between India and England. Gautam Gambhir was unhappy with the Surrey groundsman, Nathan Lyon has backed India, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant are out and we look at outcomes and reactions if England can't win the last Test.
We then welcome Nathan McSweeney, fresh off a successful Australia A tour ahead of an exciting summer of cricket. Where does he want to bat? What does he think about the upcoming “Bat‑Off”? And can South Australia build a dynasty?
Plus, we look at Australia’s T20 squad for the South Africa series and in Sundries, John Hastings bowled 12 wides in an over...
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Brad Haddin joins you and Adam Peacock live from the West Indies to review Australia’s convincing series win over the West Indies in T20s. We look at Tim David and the rest of the batting lineup’s firepower, Cam Green and Josh Inglis’s form, Andre Russell’s retirement gift, and Mitch Owen’s impressive debut series. Plus, we cover another epic Test between India and England and Hadds doesn’t hold back on his thoughts about Stokes and the rest of the English side!
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20 years ago this week, the greatest Test series of all time took place in England - the 2005 Ashes. We dive into chats with Brett Lee, Steve Harmison, Michael Kasprowicz, and Brad Hodge to hear some of their best stories from the series. Lee talks about the ‘Spirit of Cricket’ photo, getting hit on the gloves, and a spray from Punter. Hodge shares what it was like getting sledged while sub fielding, Hadds recalls facing Tait in the nets, Kaspa reflects on being part of a legendary bowling attack, and we finish with Steve Harmison’s recollection of life inside the English camp as they retained the urn.
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Adam Peacock is joined by The Guardian cricket correspondent Ali Martin to explore life as a cricket journalist in England. They discuss the biggest stories of the English summer so far: is Bazball dead, or are England just refining it for this series? What is Ben Stokes like to work with from a media perspective? Can Jacob Bethell break into the English XI? How impressive was Jofra Archer's return? And what exactly is going on with the Dukes ball in England at the moment?
Plus, they look ahead to the upcoming Ashes series, with Ali outlining how England can beat Australia and naming a few players to watch this summer.
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Adam Peacock joins you and Brad Haddin live from Jamaica to review the red-ball series between Australia and the West Indies. Hadds shares his thoughts on Konstas, the predictable result, Seales' death-wish send-off to Starcy, Boland vs Hazlewood, and where to now for the West Indies in Test cricket.
Plus, we look ahead to the upcoming fourth Test between India and England, Jofra's return, and finish with Italian captain Joe Burns, as he shares his journey of captaining Italy to the World Cup and his thoughts on the current Australian squad.
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Adam Peacock and Alyssa Healy join you to talk about just how good Test cricket is! We look at the historic Australian win in Jamaica - Starc and Boland couldn't miss, Cam Green had a solid series, and the race is on this spring to find Australia’s next opening batsman. We also dive into India vs England and a fiery third Test. Jofra Archer is back, the sledging between the two teams was wild, and Ben Stokes proved once again he’s a warrior. Did India miss Kohli? Was Shubman Gill rattled? We finish with Italy’s World Cup qualification and Heals shares her biggest blow-up.
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Ahead of his 100th Test, Mitch Starc joins you, Adam Peacock and Alyssa Healy for a special edition of Willow Talk. We look back at Mitch's career and the incredible achievement of playing 100 Tests for Australia, touch on some of Starcy's favourite (and least favourite) memories from his time in the Baggy Green, chat about the West Indies tour, Carey's first go as song-master, debuting alongside David Warner, getting dropped before the Boxing day Test and Heals shares some heartfelt memories from Mitch's Test debut. Plus, Starcy gives us his thoughts on England vs India, Shubman Gill, and declaring on 367.
We finish with some incredible indoor cricket stats, Sundries, and more great stories from Heals about a young Mitch Starc!
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Adam Peacock joins you, Brad Haddin & Alyssa Healy to review two tense Test match finishes between Australia and the West Indies, and India and England. We look at the top-order challenges Australia has faced, Cam Green's knock at three, Alex Carey's class in the middle order, and how 'clutch' he and Beau Webster have been. We also touch on Starcy's upcoming 100-Test milestone and discuss West Indies cricket - will we ever see another West Indian player reach 100 Tests?
After an average first Test, India have bounced back in sublime form. Shubman Gill is chasing Bradman's record, Bumrah is back, Siraj and Deep are on fire, and there are holes in the English team, with Stokes and the bowlers struggling.
We finish with sundries - Heals weighs in on the WT20 series between India and England, Suryavanshi is back scoring runs, and South Africa are on fire!
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Adam Peacock joins you, Brad Haddin and Alyssa Healy to look at the upcoming second Test between Australia and the West Indies. Is Steve Smith's best position in the line-up number three? What do we want from the top order, and will Konstas make runs? After the news of Lyon handing over the songmaster title to Alex Carey, we look at the greatest eras of the Australian team song. Plus, we preview the upcoming second Test between India and England. We finish with Jason Sangha from the Australia A side, and he gives us the rundown on McSweeney's leadership and Josh Philippe's new lid!
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Adam Peacock joins Alyssa Healy and Brad Haddin to unpack three days of Test cricket between the West Indies and Australia. Just how good are the Australian bowlers? We're backing the Australian top order for the bigger picture. Steve Smith is back for the second Test, and Shane Lee has weighed in on the Konstas situation.
We preview the upcoming Test between England and India. Jofra Archer is back in the England squad, and in a world first - Brad Haddin is complimenting England's style, referring to it as 'Bazball with brains'.
Plus, we head to sundries as Mitch Owen takes a five-fa, and we've got some great Test cricket facts to end with.
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Adam Peacock joins you, Alyssa Healy and Brad Haddin to go through one of the greatest Test matches in recent times - England vs India. We look back at the telling cliché "catches win matches" and where it went wrong for India in defeat. The English batting line-up is looking good - will they trouble Australia in the Ashes?
The Australian tour of the West Indies is underway, and we go through our quick-fire predictions. Hadds and Healy share their great memories of the Caribbean, and Peacock names his greatest West Indies XI of all time.
We finish with sundries, a random snake story from Hadds, and some of the best Test cricket facts from you, the listener!
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Adam Peacock joins you, Brad Haddin & Alyssa Healy to unravel the latest changes to Australia's Test squad and decide their order for the new-look top six. We chat about Inglis's journey into the Test side, where Nathan McSweeney could fit in, and Mitch Starc's 100th game that is looming on the horizon. Brad Haddin shares his great memories of playing in the Caribbean, along with a wild story featuring Heals at the World Cup. Plus, we look at India vs England and the first three days of the Test - Bumrah is shining once again, Shubman Gill has led his team to a good position, and Harry Brook is as lucky as ever.
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Adam Peacock joins you and Brad Haddin for another episode of Willow Talk, where we address your feedback from the WTC final review. Could we see a potential move up the order for Travis Head? Is Inglis ready for the top side? Steyn vs Rabada - who’s better?
Plus, in a special edition of Ask Hadds, we preview the India vs England Test series starting this week and answer your questions: Will England be able to handle Bumrah? Is Shubman Gill up to the leadership task? Will Jacob Bethell make the side, and where do the strengths and weaknesses lie in both teams? We finish with Sundries, Babar Azam is coming to the BBL, the Aussies are scoring runs for fun in the MLC tournament and Maxi has hit another ton!
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Adam Peacock joins you and Brad Haddin to look at what went wrong for Australia in the WTC final. Haddin commends Aiden Markram's historic innings for the Proteas, ranks Rabada among the top three bowlers in Test cricket, and discusses the Australian Test side for the upcoming West Indies series, sharing the changes that will help moving forward. Haddin also shares his thoughts on the team's preparation and we look at a few players on the fringe of the Australian squad who could be close to a call-up.
Plus, in sundries, we give our thoughts on the upcoming India v England series, touch on a new rule set to be implemented for boundary catches, and Jake Fraser-McGurk is back in the runs over in America.
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Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine joins Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and you for another feature episode of Willow Talk. Paine is currently coaching the Adelaide Strikers BBL side and shares their plans for the upcoming BBL draft, as well as which international players he thinks would fit well in the squad.
The WTC final is underway in England and Paine shares his thoughts on the current state of the Australian side. He also doubles down on his views regarding the Kagiso Rabada incident, which he was vocal about earlier in the year.
Plus, we dive back into Painey's playing days as he shares memories of captaining the Test side, his debut alongside Steve Smith and his rivalries with the likes of Pant, Kohli and Root. And of course, Painey and Hadds share some of their greatest tour stories - you’ll want to hear these!
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Adam Peacock joins you and Brad Haddin back in the studio to preview the World Test Championship Final, which starts tomorrow. Hadds shares some of his greatest memories against South Africa. We look at the potential lineup for Australia, Hadds runs us through the danger men of South Africa, shares his thoughts on the preparation of the Australian side, and looks at Pat Cummins’ interview with Willow Talk ahead of the match.
Plus, Hadds shares his thoughts on the 2025 IPL, how he and the rest of Punjab felt after their finals loss, who some of the best players from the tournament were, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s absolute brilliance throughout the campaign, and whether Virat was pushed out of the Test side too soon.
We finish with sundries and celebrate Matthew Hayden and the other players inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.
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Adam Peacock, Alyssa Healy and you are joined by Mark 'Tubby' Taylor to go over some of his greatest battles against South Africa. Tubby shares his most memorable moments, including losing the "unloseable" match in 1994, Allan Border's last Test match, Ian Healy winning the game at the Wanderers, Shane Warne vs Daryll Cullinan, playing against Hansie Cronje, his first match as captain, and more.
Plus, Taylor shares his thoughts on the IPL final, tells a cracking story about when he first met Virat Kohli, reveals who he thinks should open the batting for Australia at the WTC final, and gives his prediction for the upcoming Ashes series.
We finish with a few questions from the Secret Cricket Club, and Tubby talks all things air conditioning, commentating diving at the Olympics, his favourite Test innings, and the most gifted player he ever played with.
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Adam Peacock joins Alyssa Healy to preview the upcoming IPL final between Hadds' Kings and RCB. They discuss Shreyas Iyer's match-winning knock, the pressure facing Virat Kohli and RCB, and debate what the Willow Talk crew's win bonus should be if Punjab secures victory.
The episode also touches on Glenn Maxwell's ODI career (with a deeper dive promised in Thursday's episode) and celebrates the special date of June 2, marking the birthdays of Steve and Mark Waugh, as well as Steve Smith. We share some of their greatest Waugh memories.
Plus, Australian fast bowler Brendan Doggett talks his World Test Championship final squad call-up, South Australia's Sheffield Shield victory, triathlons, dismissing Kevin Pietersen, and playing under Brendon McCullum.
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Brad Haddin joins Adam Peacock live from India ahead of the Punjab Kings' qualifier final against RCB tonight. Hadds talks us through the Australian movement ahead of the WTC final, Josh Inglis's comparison to Jos Buttler, Mitch Marsh's superb form, and the talented young openers currently with Punjab.
Plus, Hadds shares why he thinks Rishabh Pant will be the best keeper-batsman India has ever seen, Tim David's efficient work rate in the IPL, Harry Brook's first challenge as England's white-ball leader, and some of his favourite stories from cricket camp and his best memory of the great Steve Harmison!
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Adam Peacock is joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison for the second edition of English Willow Talk. Harmison discusses all things Ashes, from his first series in 2002/03 - when he toured Australia and faced some of the game's greats - to his interactions with legends such as David Boon, Rod Marsh, and Steve Waugh. He reflects on the greatest player he ever played against, Ricky Ponting, and shares some of the best sledges he received from Australian crowds.
Harmison delves into the greatest Test series of all time - the 2005 Ashes - when England secured a 2-1 victory. He discusses the preparation that went into the series, his deliveries that struck Ponting and Hayden, and taking the final wicket of Michael Kasprowicz in the second Test at Edgbaston. Harmison also shares what it was like to play alongside and against legends such as Andrew Flintoff, Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting, Kevin Pietersen, and many more. Of course, we also asked him about his moment to forget in 2006, when he bowled a wide to second slip in the first Test of the Ashes.
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Adam Peacock, Alyssa Healy, and Brad Haddin are back to look ahead to the upcoming WTC Final in England. Haddin names his XI and reveals who he thinks should be opening the batting. Is there a world where Nathan Lyon misses out due to four seamers? Marnus has had two misses in County cricket, and Cam Green is absolutely flying.
We look at the IPL, as Hadds' Kings are on a roll heading into the playoffs, while Delhi can't buy a wicket without Mitchell Starc. Plus, we head to Sundries to check out Steve Smith's New York holiday, and Heals gives us an insight into the Australian women's team camp in Darwin next week.
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Alyssa Healy & Adam Peacock are joined by Alex Carey ahead of Australia's World Test Championship final match against South Africa. We talk to Carey about his prep for the fixture, who he thinks should open the batting for Australia, what playing with Sam Konstas is like and how he feels the reception at Lord's will be after the Bairstow incident. Carey talks about the remarkable effort of the South Australian cricket side in their successful 2024/25 season, whether they can turn this into a dynasty and who the teams best celebrators were. Plus, Carey talks about his battles against batsmen such as Kohli & Marnus, facing bowlers like Bumrah, playing under Pat Cummins and gives some great advice for an aspiring 12-year-old keeper.
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Alyssa Healy joins Adam Peacock to look at the 15-man Australian squad named ahead of the World Test Championship Final. Healy names her best XI, and we preview the South African squad along with the danger men in their team and bowling attack.
Off the back of Virat Kohli's retirement, we look at the best moments and memories of his career. Healy shares her experiences interacting with Kohli, and Peacock has a special 'Kohli Quiz.'
We also look at the newly scheduled IPL — will Starc and the rest of the Aussies return? Plus, we head to Sundries to check out some shocking wicketkeeping in the Bangladesh vs NZ A game, and we look back at the life of Andrew Symonds, three years on from his passing.
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After an early flight home from India, Alyssa Healy is back with Adam Peacock to share her stories from the 2025 IPL, what went down in Dharamshala when Delhi vs Punjab got called off early, the 'scare' they had with a firework and will Starc and the rest of the Australians return for the remainder of the tournament. We look at Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket, are Shubman Gill & Pant ready to lead India. Plus, Marcus Harris can't stop scoring runs in England, Marnus is heading to Wales and we talk about the English man who is running marathons in full cricket gear for a good cause!
**Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the announcement of Kohli's retirement.
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All three of us are back! Adam Peacock is joined by Brad Haddin and Alyssa Healy, live from Dharamshala, India, to talk about the inaugural Willow Talk Trophy match between Delhi and Punjab. We discuss who the key players are, how Maxwell is going, Mitch Owen's last-minute call-up, Jake Fraser-McGurk's struggles, Chahal being a 'pest', and who makes the IPL playoffs. Plus, we give all of the Australians in the IPL a report card and look at England's unusual rise in the ICC Test rankings.
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Adam Peacock and Sam Ferris join you to discuss the latest from the IPL, including wins to Hadds' Punjab Kings XI and thrilling wins by KKR and RCB. The guys then run through the top Aussie performers in county cricket before you hear from Fergus O'Neill, the Vic quick who dominated in his shirt stint with Notts. After the break, Sam puts Adam (and you) through an overdue performance review before finishing with Sundries and a look at Kagiso Rabada's recreational drug ban, Virat Kohli's unintentional viral moment and an iPhone faux pas.
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Adam Peacock is joined by Daily Telegraph and Code Sports cricket journalist Ben Horne to talk about then brilliance of Vaibhav Suryavanshi the 14-year-old wonder kid in the IPL who's just hit a 35 ball century, we talk about the Australians in the IPL, Hazlewood's success with the ball and Starc's almost Hat-Trick. Plus, we look at the five biggest headlines for cricket this winter, how England can win The Ashes, the headache George Bailey and Andrew McDonald are facing and Horne's run in with the Indian media over a Trump-Kohli comparison!
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Adam Peacock joins Alyssa Healy live from Delhi, India to catch up on all of the latest cricket action from around the globe. Heals share insight on what it's like inside the Delhi camp at the moment, Hazlewood and RCB have rocketed to the top of the ladder, Bumrah is back and Mumbai are looking good, KL Rahul vs Kohli and the Sunrisers holiday. Plus, Ask Heals: IPL 2025 edition where we open the floor up to the listener and get questions from "What's your favourite IPL match" top "What's your favourite Indian food." And Fergus O'neill and the Australians are making their presence felt in the County cricket.
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Adam Peacock joins Brad Haddin live from Kolkata, India to give us an update on the 2025 IPL season thus far, Hadds talks about the trends in the competition he has seen, the poor fielding, some of his favourite stories to come from the IPL, KL Rahul's class, what's happening with the Sunrisers and how the Australians have fit in with the local and other international players at the Kings, Hadds shares his thoughts on Gill, Iyer and Jansen and the class they bring to the game. Plus, in a special edition of Ask Hadds, the Willow Talk followers have reached out with a wide range for Bradley Haddin, including "Which player would he bring from the IPL to Shield cricket in Australia."
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Leading into the 2025/26 Ashes series we present our brand new "English Willow Talk" Series. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin are joined by English legend Graeme Swann to talk about his greatest Ashes moments, Swann dives into the '09 physio story, Broad at The Oval in '09, Peter Siddle's Hat-trick, the iconic sprinkler, Stuart Broad's edge. Plus, Hadds and Swann share their greatest memories from the 13/14 Ashes series.
Let us know who you want us to chat to next on English Willow Talk series.
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Adam Peacock joins Alyssa Healy live from Delhi to chat about one of the greatest IPL matches of all time where the Punjab Kings defeated KKR in a thriller (thankfully Hadds was on the winning side), we chat MS Dhoni and the crazy feats he is still achieving, Heals shares what a day in the life at the IPL is like (including a cheeky appearance from Mitch Starc). Plus, we are joined by Tasmanian big hitter Mitch Owen to chat about his time over in Pakistan in the PSL, some of his summer highlights, winning the Big Bash and scoring centuries for fun!
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin join you to discuss the debate around Nathan McSweeney's selection as Australia's new Test opener, India coach Gautam Gambhir and Test legend Ricky Ponting in a war of words and the T20 series between Australia and Pakistan. Then, Mitch Marsh has a chat with Adam about how to hit a six. Finally, the guys return for Sundries for a look at the WBBL, Alex Carey's rich form, an Olympic-sized wicket celebration and Jimmy Anderson's new book.
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Former Australia captain Aaron Finch joins Brad Haddin, Sam Ferris and you to discuss Australia's first Test squad to face India in Perth, Nathan McSweeney's rise to new Test opener, where the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be won and lost, Pakistan's emphatic ODI series win over Australia, whether the Aussies should have rested all their Test stars for the decider and Finchy's commentary career so far with Channel 7. Then Finchy answers Secret Cricket Club questions before Sundries rounds out a bumper episode!
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin join you to discuss Australia's nervy two-wicket win over Pakistan in the first ODI at the MCG, Nathan McSweeney's rise to the cusp of a Baggy Green, Sheffield Shield and WBBL results, New Zealand's shocking series clean sweep of India in India, Australia's new men's ODI and T20 captain and the huge names nominated for the IPL mega auction. Also in there, Australia men's captain Pat Cummins has a chat with Adam about how he stays cool in a run chase and hits the winning runs.
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Legendary fast bowler Brett Lee joins Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and you to have a chat about his Test debut 25 years ago, quickest spells, favourite wickets, how to bowl faster, why speeds have declined, the 2005 Ashes, bouncing Piers Morgan, how India changed his life, his pace race with Shoaib Akhtar, origins of the chainsaw celebration, his Mount Rushmore of fast bowlers and more!
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Join Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin to have a chat about Australia's narrowing search for a Test opener and a new men's T20 captain, teenage heroics in the WBBL, WA catastrophic one-day collapse, New Zealand snapping India's unbeaten winning streak at home, Pakistan beating Bazball/England, Hadds' new IPL boss, David Warner's leadership ban being revoked and Starcy's snake! Speaking of Starcy, he pops in to talk about the art of the yorker.
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On this special episode of Willow Talk, Australia allrounder Glenn Maxwell joins Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and you to discuss his new book 'The Showman', which is out tomorrow, October 30, in all good bookstores and online. Maxi talks about playing against Hadds, sledging Aaron Finch in the same team, getting blocked by Virat Kohli on Instagram, his Test hopes and the upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan before answer some tricky questions from the Secret Cricket Club.
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On a bumper edition of Willow Talk, Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Alyssa Healy join you to discuss Australia's ongoing search for a Test opener, David Warner's offer to the national selectors, New Zealand's remarkable T20 World Cup win, Midge's foot and return date from injury, the Black Caps rolling India for 46, Pakistan spinning out England on a nine-day pitch, Kagiso Rabada's rapid milestone and we finish with our sundries and a brilliant yarn about Queensland great Jimmy Maher.
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Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster joins Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and you to discuss his incredible purple patch over the past three seasons which has seen him vault into Test contention ahead of the Test summer against India, his hometown of Snug, playing abroad with David Warner and Chris Lynn before he's stitched up by some listener questions.
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin join you to discuss Australia's selection conundrum following the summer-ending injury to Cameron Green, the opening batter pecking order, and the Australia A and ODI squads. Then join Producer Sam Ferris as he chats with Australia captain Alyssa Healy ahead of Australia's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa and her prospects of playing after suffering a foot injury. Finally, Adam and Hadds do a wrap of the first round of the Sheffield Shield, England's unbelievable win over Pakistan in the first Test and Sundries, which includes the new scent from an international umpire!
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Former Australia fast bowler and international umpire Paul 'Blocker' Wilson joins Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and you to discuss Blocker's playing days as a bustling fast bowler, sledging Matthew Hayden, his maiden Test cap, playing for Australia A v Australia, his ODI career, switching states, Justin Langer v Doug Bollinger, his transition from player to umpire, diffusing heated moments on the field, calls he'd like back, the DRS and what exactly is the Spirit of Cricket.
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin join you to discuss Australia's winning start to the Women's T20 World Cup and Alyssa's Healy's cheeky sledge that brought a wicket, Cameron Green's injury setback and the Shield contenders who could take his place and Sam Konstas's stunning maiden Sheffield Shield century. Then Ales Carey chats with Adam about all things wicketkeeping. Finally, Adam and Brad are back for Sundries and a quick trip home for an England bowler so he can attend a special day.
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Brad Haddin answers your questions ahead of a monsters summer, chatting with Adam Peacock and you about replacing Adam Gilchrist, his all-time NSW XI, dealing with head noise, Glenn Maxwell's chances of the Sri Lanka Test tour, his favourite keeping gloves and best of enemies!
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin join you to discuss Australia's ODI series win over England, Cameron Green's injury and what it means for the Test XI, India's blazing win over Bangladesh, Kamindu Mendis smashing records and New Zealand's new Test captain. Then Producer Sam Ferris sits down with Aussie allrounder Ellyse Perry to get deep and meaningful ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup in the UAE. Finally, Adam and Brad round out the show with a look at a special cause, new IPL auction rules, a dropped hat-trick and a dog on the field!
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Former Australia and Victoria batter Brad Hodge joins Brad Haddin, Adam Peacock and you to discuss his new book, 'Brad Hodge's Top Knocks' - the 20 best innings by an Aussie in the past 50 years. The guys then chat about his career, from teenage days with Victoria, to finally cracking the Test team and life as a coach.
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Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock join you to discuss Australia's men's ODI tour of the UK, Australia's women's T20 series win over New Zealand and the start of the men's domestic season. Then Brad and Adam chat to South Australia head coach Ryan Harris and his side's thrilling two-run win over Western Australia in Sydney. The show ends with Sundries, including the stunning Test return of Rishabh Pant and David Warner spotted filming a Bollywood film?
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Victoria fast bowler Peter Siddle joins Brad Haddin, Sam Ferris and you to discuss his 20th and final season playing professional cricket, his domestic cricket in Australia and England, bouncing Brett Lee as a youngster, signing England legend Alastair Cook to Tasmania, his Test career, fierce battles with Dale Steyn and South Africa, wild celebrations, bouncers, bowling fast and winning!
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Adam Peacock returns to join Brad Haddin and you to discuss Australia's five-match ODI series against England, Mahli Beardman's shock selection, Australia's women's team against New Zealand and Canberra's BBL push. Then Adam sits down with Glenn Maxwell for part two of our 'Deep Points' series focussing on how to play the reverse sweep. Finally, Adam and Hadds are back with Sundries including a look at The Scoop, the iconic cricket bat from Gray-Nicolls which turns 50 this summer.
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Australia off-spinner and prolific six-hitter Nathan Lyon joins Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy, Sam Ferris and you to discuss his county cricket stint with Lancashire, the upcoming Test series against India and to answer questions from the Secret Cricket Club.
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Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Sam Ferris join you to discuss Australia's emphatic 3-0 series win over Scotland, the upcoming T20 series against England, England's shock Test loss to Sri Lanka, the Women's T20 World Cup in the UAE, Rishabh Pant's Test return, listener feedback and fight in village cricket!
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NSW batter Nic Maddinson joins Adam Peacock, Alyssa Healy and you to discuss his move back to NSW from Victoria, his mental struggles after a whirlwind Test debut, his time at RCB with Virat Kohli, eating toasties on the field, imitating Jasprit Bumrah, facing Mitch Starc in the nets and his goal of getting back in Australia's Test team.
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Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Sam Ferris join you to discuss Australia's upcoming T20 series against Scotland, Joe Root's incredible form, debate who of the Fab Four is the best, review the WBBL and BBL overseas player drafts, throw up some names for the men's domestic one-day cup and share pre-season boot camp stories.
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Australia allrounder Cameron Green is this week's special guest on Willow Talk, joining Adam Peacock, Sam Ferris and you to discuss his whirlwind international career, batting at No.4 in the Test XI, playing with Virat Kohli in the IPL, dealing with expectation, a famous on-field battle with Marnus Labuschagne, his favourite catches, commentators and net battles and questions from our Secret Cricket Club on Instagram.
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Adam Peacock and Alyssa Healy join you to discuss Australia's Women's T20 World Cup squad and the key players to watch out for in the upcoming men's white-ball tour of the UK. Then Adam sits down with Aussie middle-order batter Marnus Labuschagne to talk all things cricket bats (and we mean alllllll things cricket bats). Finally, Adam and Alyssa go through a long list of sundries, including England riding their luck with another helpful ball change.
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Former Australia & NSW fast bowler, Sydney Thunder general manager and Network Seven cricket expert Trent Copeland and Adam Peacock join you to discuss Copes' remarkable Test and first-class career, the letter he received from Justin Langer ahead of his Test debut, meeting Ricky Ponting, managing the rosters of the Sydney Thunder as its General Manager and commentating with Network Seven.
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Alyssa Healy, Dan Christian and Adam Peacock join you to have a chat about the Paris Olympics and what the Aussie teams might look like in four years' time. Then we talk about DC's recent tournament of legends in the UK, answer a handful of Secret Cricket Club questions and finish with Sundries, including a major injury to Ben Stokes.
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Former Australia captain Mark Taylor joins current Australia captain Alyssa Healy and Willow Talk skipper Adam Peacock to discuss the art of captaincy plus random highlights from Tubby's brilliant career.
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Strap yourself in for a wild chat with former Australia fast bowler Mike Whitney, who joins Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock to discuss his colourful career on and off the field.
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Australia superstar Phoebe Litchfield joins Alyssa Healy, Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock to discuss or rapid rise to the national team, how her dad developed her batting technique, batting with Brian Lara in the Bushfire Appeal game, her debuts in all formats and being run out for a diamond duck!
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Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock join you to discuss the latest cricket news, including Australia's white-ball teams to the UK, Jimmy Anderson's farewell Test match, Ricky Ponting leaving Delhi and Heals answering questions from the Secret Cricket Club.
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Australia fast bowler Mitch Starc and Willow Talk hosts Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock join you to discuss Australia's exit from the T20 World Cup, getting dropped, his best deliveries, Jimmy Anderson, technique changes, what Moises Henriques was really doing on the laptop and the Secret Cricket Club.
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Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock join you to discuss India winning/South Africa losing the T20 World Cup final, England's new-look Test squad to face the West Indies, Play It or Leave It: Jimmy Anderson edition & new opinions on the Carey-Bairstow stumping 12 months on.
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Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock discuss Australia's T20 World Cup campaign, where to next for the aging squad, the Proteas powering into the final with a comprehensive win over Afghanistan, the best of David Warner's international career, Ollie Robinson getting smashed for FORTY-THREE from one over and a "filthy" run-out attempt in the UK.
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Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock review Australia's 24-run loss to India where more sloppy fielding, a Rohit Sharma special and a freakish catch by Axar Patel put Australia on the brink of elimination.
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Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock recap Afghanistan's stunning 21-run win over Australia to leave the Aussie hopes of a T20 World Cup title hanging by a thread.
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Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock recap Australia's 28-run DLS win over Bangladesh to keep their perfect T20 World Cup record intact. Mitch Starc became the highest wicket-taker across all men's World Cups, Pat Cummins became the 4th Aussie bowler to take a men's T20I hat-trick and David Warner smashed his way to an unbeaten half-century and deliver Australia the win as rain cut short the match.
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Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock review Australia's T20 World Cup campaign as the tournament enters the Super Eight stage, discuss who will make the semi-finals, debate the team of the tournament so far, attempt a new segment called Play It or Leave It and finish by analysing more club cricket chaos!
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Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock recap Australia's five-wicket win over Scotland in St Lucia where a sloppy fielding and bowling performance from Australia let Scotland post 5-180. The Aussies were in strife until Marcus Stoinis and Travis Head combined for a match-turning partnership, with Tim David seeing the Aussies home. It means England scrape through to the Super Eight stage, just!
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Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock Australia's nine-wicket thumping of Namibia in Antigua, where Adam Zampa starred again with 4-12 from four overs. The crew then look ahead to the final group game against Scotland and what it could mean for England.
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Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock wrap up Australia's comprehensive 36-run win over England in their Group B clash in Barbados. Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis and David Warner starred as every player contributed to leave England's T20 World Cup destiny out of their hands.
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Dan Christian and Adam Peacock review Australia's 39-run win over Oman at the T20 World Cup in Barbados. Marcus Stoinis was player of the match for his 67no and 3-19, while David Warner, Adam Zampa and Mitch Starc contributed.
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Brad Haddin is back in the flesh with Adam Peacock to preview the T20 World Cup, Australia's chances at lifting the trophy, fallout from the IPL and the strangest stuff seen on a team bus.
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Twenty-five years on from perhaps the greatest men's 50-over Cricket World Cup, Willow Talk revisits the one-day showpiece with a special three-part series featuring Aussie squad members Brendon Julian and Shane Lee and Willow Talk host Adam Peacock. In part three, Australia face South Africa in the final match of the Super Six stage where Herschelle Gibbs drops Steve Waugh and the title of this podcast is (allegedly) born, then the semi-final and all the drama with it before the final at Lord's against Pakistan and the celebrations that followed.
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Aussie Test opener and Prime Video ambassador Usman Khawaja joins Willow Talk host Adam Peacock to talk about the T20 World Cup, season three of The Test documentary, his playing future, who he would pick to bat to save his life, and the first time he met Adam Gilchrist.
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Twenty-five years on from perhaps the greatest men's 50-over Cricket World Cup, Willow Talk revisits the one-day showpiece with a special three-part series featuring Aussie squad members Brendon Julian and Shane Lee and Willow Talk host Adam Peacock. In part two, Australia build momentum with impressive wins over the West Indies, India and Zimbabwe, all must-win games through the Super Sixes heading towards the unforgettable showdowns against South Africa.
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On a special episode of Willow Talk, former Aussie allrounder and Foxtel pundit Brendon Julian talks through is remarkable seven-Test career with more memorable moments than some who have played 50 matches. BJ talks through his Test debut, which happened to feature the Ball of the Century, his four Tests on the 1995 West Indies tour, his final match (and Ricky Ponting's debut) and touring with the Aussies in 1997 to the Ashes. If this episode doesn't leave you in tears from laughter not much will!
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Twenty-five years on from perhaps the greatest men's 50-over Cricket World Cup, Willow Talk revisits the one-day showpiece with a special three-part series featuring Aussie squad members Brendon Julian and Shane Lee. The pair join Willow Talk host Adam Peacock to go behind the scenes on Australia's improbable win, which began with a limp victory over Scotland followed by two defeats to New Zealand and Pakistan. Part One: The No Regrets Tour looks back at the early stages of the tournament, those losses and how the group had to band together to win seven straight games, well, almost.
Part Two (May 23) and Part Three (May 30) drop soon!
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Former Australia and Victoria captain Cameron White joins the show to talk his career, captaincy, coaching, throwing Chuck Berry under the bus, Shane Warne's influence, dismissing Sachin Tendulkar (twice) and days with the Vics. Then Adam Peacock and Sam Ferris go over Jimmy Anderson's big decision to retire from international cricket.
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South Africa superstar Kagiso Rabada joins Willow Talk host Adam Peacock to chat all things cricket, including bowling the IPL run-fest, his mentors, net battles with AB de Villiers, why Test cricket is the pinnacle, the best fast bowlers in his eyes, hardest batters to bowl to, bouncing other quicks and the Punjab parties that result in shirts coming off!
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Explosive young batter Jake Fraser-McGurk joins Willow Talk host Adam Peacock to discuss his wild 18 months, time at the IPL, advice from Ricky Ponting and David Warner, being overlooked for Australia's men's T20 World Cup squad, his move from Victoria to South Australia, Christmas gifts and being scratched in the face by a monkey!
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Australia's T20 World Cup squad is in! Adam Peacock and Sam Ferris run through the Aussie squad and the big inclusions from other nations before Adam sits down with bash brothers Ollie and Josh Davies.
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Dan Christian and Adam Peacock join you to talk about Australia's T20 World Cup squad which is set to be named on Wednesday, whether boom batter Jake Fraser-McGurk can force his way to the Caribbean, if the run-fest in the IPL is a good thing, what it's like switching states and ours sundries to cap it all off.
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Two-time World Cup winner and former Australia captain Aaron Finch joins Willow Talk host Adam Peacock to discuss the state of the IPL and the controversial impact player, Australia's T20 World Cup squad, retirement, net battles with Mitch Starc, the potential of rising star Jake Fraser-McGurk, his Test career and a blow up in club cricket from his younger days!
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Australia and Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Mitch Starc is today's guest on Willow Talk, joining host Adam Peacock to discuss his mixed start to his IPL return, banter among Aussie opponents, Glenn Maxwell opting to take a break from the IPL, young Indian speedster Mayank Yadav, being named one of Wisden's five cricketers of 2023, the upcoming T20 World Cup and much more.
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Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock discuss the big talking points from the IPL, Australia's rolling T20 World Cup squad, the big questions facing Australia's six domestic men's teams and the Aussies heading to Major League Cricket in the US of A.
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Today's special guest is Australia white-ball spinner Adam Zampa, who joins Willow Talk host Adam Peacock from the middle of Queensland to talk about his decision to withdraw from the IPL, winning the ODI World Cup, preparing for the T20 World Cup, possible tattoo additions, messy teammates, his Test cricket hopes and much more.
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Australia women's captain Alyssa Healy returns to Willow Talk after a monster summer all over the world, joining Adam Peacock and NSW & Sydney Sixers quick Maitlan Brown to discuss the women's tour of Bangladesh, where the women's game is going, Maitlan's career and hidden talents before finishing with a look at the IPL and other matters around the cricket world.
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Adam Peacock and Dan Christian join you today to talk about raw Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav, the Australian women's team's perfect tour of Bangladesh, Ben Stokes omission from the T20 World Cup and what the County Championship is all about. Then Adam chats to WA coach Adam Voges from India about his coaching career, memories of the Cricket Academy under Rod Marsh and his historic Test batting average. Finally, Adam and Dan finish the show with a few extras, including the possible return of the Champions League T20!
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Australia men's Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey joins Adam Peacock and Dan Christian to discuss his epic 98no in Christchurch, getting dropped from the World Cup after only one match, whether the Johnny Bairstow incident played on his mind throughout the summer, the hardest of the Aussie quicks to face in the nets and plans for the offseason. Then DC tells some wild stories of the some of his big-name IPL teammates. The MS Dhoni yarn is a belter!
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Brad Haddin files a special report from India where he's working as an assistant coach at Punjab Kings XI. Hadds, Adam Peacock and Dan Christian review the first week of the IPL, how the Aussies are faring and how the fixture is finally settled. Then the team unpack the 2024-25 summer fixture announcement which includes five Tests against India, a Women's Ashes Test at the MCG and a hole in the calendar for the BBL.
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Australia's greatest off-spinner of all time Nathan Lyon (aka the GOAT!) joins Willow Talk host Adam Peacock on a special episode to discuss the Aussie Test summer, his angst at returning from injury, where he sees the current Test team, how many players he expects to retire in the next 12 months, his evaluation of England’s spinners in the Test series against India and how he went about bowling to some of the best in the business like Sachin Tendulkar and Kevin Pietersen.
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The Indian Premier League is back bigger and better than ever. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin take you behind the scenes of how the IPL machine works before looking at each club and picking one player to watch.
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The end of the domestic summer is upon us with Western Australia hosting Tasmania in the final of the Sheffield Shield, starting Thursday. To preview the match, Willow Talk host Adam Peacock sits down with Shield leading wicket-taker Chris Tremain to get his thoughts and chat about his season, career and state of the game at domestic level. Then Adam chats to WA off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli from Perth on the final, keys to beating Tassie and the stressful group assignment that's due this week. The show finishes with Producer Sam Ferris jumping in with Adam to talk Risers and Fallers.
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On a special end-of-summer edition of Ask Hadds, Hadds answers your questions like what does Hadds bowl? Is India better under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli? Where does he rate Mark Waugh the batter? And what does he bowl? Plus Hadds gives good tips to all aspiring wicketkeepers.
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin are smiling from ear to ear as they recap Australia's nervy three-wicket win in Christchurch and reviewing India's dominant fifth Test win over England before Adam and Producer Sam Ferris chat to Tasmania veteran Matthew Wade about the Tigers' Shield success, his career evolution, reveals the real Tim David and the fastest bowlers he's kept to. Then Adam and Brad finish with Risers and Fallers.
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Strap yourselves in for a wild hour with Australia legend and godfather of the Willow Talk podcast, Matthew Hayden. Haydos, Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock chat Australia-New Zealand 2nd Test, 4th Test between India and England and bulk war stories, including a classic Shane Warne story.
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Brad Haddin survived the first Test in Wellington where Australia beat New Zealand by 172 runs to go 1-nil up and retain the Trans-Tasman Trophy. Hadds joins Adam Peacock to chat about Cameron Green's player-of-the-match performance, Nathan Lyon's record-breaking 10-wicket haul, the struggles of Marnus Labuschagne and touch a wee bit on the Kiwis. The guys finish by chatting about the domestic scene - including Will Pucovoski's latest concussion setback - and their Risers and Fallers of the week.
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The Test summer is not over with Australia and New Zealand set to lock horns in a two-Test series starting Thursday, 29 February in Wellington. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin preview the series and discuss the key storylines before chatting with former Australia and Queensland fast bowler Michael Kasprowicz about his career, bowling to Laxman and Dravid for a whole day, his friendly rivalry with Brett Lee and the Mumbai Mumbler!
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Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Dan Christian discuss Australia's 3-0 men's T20 series sweep over New Zealand, pick their rolling T20 World Cup squads, unpack India's series-clinching win over England in the fourth Test at Ranchi, recap the one-day domestic finals won by Western Australia (men) and Tasmania (women) and finish with our Risers and Fallers.
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Cometh the hour, cometh the man! Tim David's last-ball boundary sealed a thrilling six-wicket win over New Zealand in the first T20I in Wellington. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin break that all done, plus preview the fourth Test between India and England and go over Hadds's history playing the Kiwis.
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The summer of cricket is not over yet! On this episode of Willow Talk, Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and News Corp chief cricket writer Ben Horne discuss Australia's opening men's T20I against New Zealand in Wellington, the financial issues facing the game's smaller nations, Australia's huge win over South Africa in the women's Test in Perth, India's record-breaking win over England in the third Test in Rajkot and the top performers in domestic cricket back home.
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin are with you to recap Australia's men's T20I series against the West Indies, Hadds shares his first take on his rolling Aussie T20 World Cup XI and then boys discuss Michael Atherton's column with Hadds clearing a few things up. Former Australia allrounder Dan Christian joins for a chat about his globe-trotting career, ODI hat-trick and memories from the 2002 Under-19 World Cup win. We finish with our Risers and Fallers for the week.
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin review Australia's men's T20I win over West Indies and Glenn Maxwell's stunning century; Australia's women's victory over South Africa and Beth Mooney's match-winning knock; and Australia's win in the Under-19 World Cup final over India.
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Former Australia batter and Victoria coach Chris Rogers is today's special guest, talking to Adam Peacock about Nic Maddinson's return to Sheffield Shield cricket, the rise of fast bowler Fergus O'Neill, the character of Will Sutherland and running out Justin Langer and the death stare he copped in return. Then Adam and Sam Ferris wrap up Australia's men's ODI series and demolition job in the third ODI in Canberra, India's defeated of England in the second Test, Ricky Ponting's new coaching assignment and the official verdict on the Chris Green obstructing the field incident.
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Adam Peacock, Alyssa Healy and Callum Ferguson look at Australia's dominance over the West Indies in men's cricket and South Africa in the women's game, go inside the Australian Cricket Awards and who was the MVP of the after party, debate two very contentious obstructing the field calls and hear from Aussie quick Lance Morris and his spooky beliefs!
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It's awards season so Willow Talk has staged its own ceremony with help from the listeners. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin roll out the red carpet while also speaking to Travis Head ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies and his new ring for winning the World Cup and World Test Championship final before finishing with England's upset win over India!
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin are in the Willow Talk studio to discuss Australia's shock loss to the West Indies at the Gabba, Shamar Joseph's incredible spell of fast bowling, the unanswered questions out of the Test summer and a look a head to the Australian Cricket Awards with our picks!
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Seven wickets for Shamar Joseph with a busted toe, 91 not out for Steve Smith carrying his bat, the West Indies win their first Test against Australia in 20 years. Brad Haddin and Dan Ginnane chat to Shamar and Smudge immediately after their heroics in a famous Test at the Gabba.
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Is Josh Hazlewood bowling better than he ever has? Now he's the leading wicket taker this summer, he faces the questions from Mark Taylor and Gus Worland on Triple M as Australia wrap the day 2/60, 156 runs away from the West Indies' target of 216.
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The Test is delicately poised heading into day three between Australia and the West Indies, with the Windies 35 runs ahead with nine wickets in hand. Callum Ferguson and Dan Ginnane spoke to two of the stars of day two - Alex Carey (65 off 49) and Kevin Sinclair (1x backflip) to take us through the day.
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The West Indies put together their best day of the summer with 8/266 against Australia, after losing five wickets early. Man of the moment Kavem Hodge talks to Brad Haddin and Gus Worland after his career best 79 before Nathan Lyon joins his good mate in Hadds to talk through the "hacky sack" that was the pink ball.
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On a bumper episode of Willow Talk, Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Alyssa Healy preview the second Test between Australia and West Indies at the Gabba, chat to Travis Head about recovering from COVID-19 just in time for day one, the Brisbane Heat's BBL|13 win over the Sydney Sixers, Alyssa's tour tales from India and the results of our Test series predictions and BBL|13 Draft competition!
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin are back for another episode of Willow Talk where a fan tells Australia Test captain Patty Cummins to go fetch, Australia crush the West Indies by 10-wickets, Hadds picks his three standout players from the BBL, the boys discuss the time Andrew Johns played for the NSW Blues (in cricket) and finish with our Risers and Fallers.
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It's Australia taking a 1-0 series lead over the West Indies in Adelaide, winning by 10 wickets. Travis Head and Mitch Starc jumped on the mic to chat to Gus Worland, Mark Taylor and Jack Heverin about the win - and where Trav's heading post-play.
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Can Josh Hazlewood do something he's never done before? He faces the music from Dan Ginnane, Mark Taylor and Merv Hughes on Triple M after Australia left the West Indies 6/73, thanks to Hazlewood's work with the ball and another stunning Travis Head century.
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Australia ended day one 2/59 against the West Indies in Adelaide, dismissing them for 188 after sending them in to bat. Two of the stars of Adelaide Oval - Nathan Lyon who leads the Test wicket takers here and Shamar Joseph who dismissed Steve Smith with his very first delivery - wrapped things up with Gus Worland and Callum Ferguson on Triple M Cricket.
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Australia superstar batter Travis Head joins Willow Talk's Sam Ferris to preview the first Test between Australia and the West Indies at the Adelaide Oval. Travis chats about the vibe around the camp without David Warner, preparing to play the Windies by watching his 175 from last summer, Steve Smith's move to opener, random ticket requests and how Test cricketers wash their whites.
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Former Australia batter and Victoria one-day captain Peter Handscomb joins Willow Talk hosts Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin to preview the first Test between Australia and West Indies in Adelaide, the Windies players to watch for this summer, the national selection process, Pete's own game, his Test aspirations and favourite memories of the retiring Aaron Finch. Hadds and Adam then finish off the show with their Risers and Fallers and the best and worst of joke of the day!
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Australia's Test XI has been revealed with Steve Smith to replace David Warner as Test opener, with Cameron Green to return at No.4*. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin look over Australia's Test squad for the two-Test series against the West Indies, Hadds remembers his battles with the Windies, Jackson Bird swoops in to talk BBL and the Sydney Smash this Friday and our Risers and Fallers with a shout out to our very own Alyssa Healy!
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Australia farewelled David Warner in style with an impressive eight-wicket win in Sydney to defeat a gutsy Pakistan side 3-0. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin recap the series, Australia's star performers and what's to come against the West Indies. Then Travis Head joins the show to share his insight on Warner's farewell, his own form and who should take Warner's place at the top of the Test order. Finally, Adam and Hadds share their Risers and Fallers of the week!
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David Warner said goodbye to Test cricket at the SCG as Australia took the Benaud-Qadir Trophy in a 3-0 series win over Pakistan. Warner joined Brad Haddin on the field post-play as did man of the series and skipper Pat Cummins to talk it all through!
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11 wickets fell in the final session between Australia and Pakistan, with Josh Hazlewood and Aamir Jamal among the stars. Emma Lawrence and Brad Haddin wrapped the day's play from the Triple M Cricket commentary box before Steve Smith joined us on the boundary.
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Rain cut short an intriguing battle between Australia and Pakistan on day two, with David Warner falling short of a fairytale fist innings and leaving the Test match delicately poised. Brad Haddin and Sam Ferris wrapped the day's play from the commentary box.
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Back-to-back-to-back five-wicket hauls for Pat Cummins helped bowl Pakistan out - but not without some drama, thanks to a rearguard 10th-wicket partnership as well as six balls of chaos from David Warner at the end. Dan Ginnane, Merv Hughes and Mitch Marsh wrap the day up from the Triple M commentary box.
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Australia vice-captain Travis Head joins Adam Peacock on the first episode of Willow Talk for 2024 to discuss the fantastic Boxing Day Test, his ruined birthday plans, his own form, farewelling David Warner, what the team will miss when Warner departs & supporting the McGrath Foundation for the Sydney Pink Test against Pakistan at the SCG.
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Pat Cummins was the hero with ten wickets in the match as Australia took a 2-0 series lead against a valiant Pakistan side. Mitch Starc joined the lads from Triple M straight after the result, featuring Brad Haddin, Mark Taylor, Jack Heverin and Callum Ferguson.
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Australia ended day three 6/187, with Steve Smith falling on the last ball for a gritty 50 and Mitch Marsh falling just short of a fourth Test century, making 96. Jack Heverin, Callum Ferguson, Merv Hughes wrapped the play before Nathan Lyon joined us on the boundary for a classic Gaz chat.
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A tough day of Test cricket saw Pakistan end the day 6/194, 124 runs behind Australia's first innings total of 318. Jack Heverin, Merv Hughes and Ethan Meldrum wrapped the day's play before Josh Hazlewood joined the lads from the boundary after a big last session from the Aussies.
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A rain-interrupted day of Test cricket left Australia 3/187 after being sent in to bat against Pakistan. During the day we were lucky enough to be joined by Summer, Jackson and Brooke Warne, who sat down with Mark Taylor out the back of the Triple M commentary box to reminisce about Warnie as well as the Shane Warne Legacy.
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On a huge episode of Willow Talk, Mitch Starc joins hosts Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin less than 24 hours after becoming the highest-paid player in Indian Premier League history for $4.4m to the Kolkata Knight Riders. Adam then speaks to Australian women's team captain Alyssa Healy ahead of the women's Test against India, before Hadds answers listener questions for the final time in 2023!
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Australia middle-order batter and vice-captain Travis Head chats to Willow Talk's Adam Peacock about Australia's impressive first Test win over Pakistan, his over form, stealing the thunder from Nathan Lyon's 500th wicket, actually helping out Lyon, life as vice-captain, birthday plans and his controversial Secret Santa gift for David Warner!
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Australia are 1-nil up against Pakistan after a 360-run demolition job in Perth. Nathan Lyon reached wicket No.500, David Warner silenced his critics with a century, Mitch Marsh clobbered sixes and took a big wicket while Usman Khawaja kept scoring runs and the fast bowlers kept taking wickets. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin review all the action from Perth and share their Risers and Fallers.
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Nathan Lyon became the eighth men's Test cricketer to 500 wickets, Mitch Marsh scored his first ever man of the match and Australia went 1-0 against Pakistan. The GOAT joins Brad Haddin + Mark Taylor before Gus Worland, Callum Ferguson, Lord Ian Botham and Ethan Meldrum break down a comprehensive win.
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He's done it! Nathan Lyon claimed his 500th Test wicket on day four of the first Test against Pakistan in Perth. The master off-spinner sat down with Willow Talk's Adam Peacock ahead of the summer to pick his brain about how he mastered his craft.
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Nathan Lyon came agonisingly short of becoming the eighth men's Test cricketer to 500 wickets, before Australia battled through a spicy Optus Stadium pitch to extend their lead to 300. Dan Ginnane, Mitch Johnson and Ethan Meldrum wrap the day's play from the Triple M commentary box.
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Mitch Marsh came so, so close to a fourth Test century on his return to Test cricket in his home town, before Pakistan rallied hard late in the day to get themselves to 2/132. Gus Worland, Callum Ferguson and Ethan Meldrum from the Triple M box review the day's play.
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It was the David Warner show on day 1 in Perth between Australia and Pakistan! Brad Haddin and Jack Heverin - despite a rude interruption from Nathan Lyon - break down the day's play, Warner's form, how Pakistan bounced back from being under pressure, a few missed chances and a few missed opportunities.
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Australia Test batter and newly-appointed vice-captain Travis Head chats to Willow Talk host Adam Peacock ahead of the first Test against Pakistan in Perth. Head talks about his preparation, World Cup heroics, his batting process and (hopefully) returning to the IPL next year. Then Adam and producer Sam Ferris rank their top five favourite opening Tests of the Aussie summer. Tell us yours by getting in touch with the show on social media!
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Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Australia's newly-appointed full-time women's captain Alyssa Healy are with you previewing the first men's Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth, making their bold series predictions, quizzing Alyssa on how she got the top job and how she'd handle certain scenarios as skipper before ending the show with our Risers, Fallers and ... Stayers of the week!
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With you today is Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Alyssa Healy to preview the upcoming season of the BBL, going team by team and making some bold predictions. Then Hadds and Heals face up for another draft, this time picking their ultimate BBL team from this season's contracted players. Finally, the crew recap the Adelaide Strikers' thrilling WBBL Final victory over the Brisbane Heat.
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Former Australia allrounder Shane Watson is today's guest on Willow Talk. Watto joins Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Alyssa Healy to discuss Australia's first Test squad, Mitchell Johnson's comments about David Warner and George Bailey, Australia's T20 series loss to India, Watto's career highlights including THAT really tight shirt at the World Cup and his favourite T20 franchises and his work on the mental side of the game and what's learned along the way.
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Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Ben Horne are with you to discuss Glenn Maxwell's incredible century in India... again! Then they guys go over the storylines of the upcoming summer, rank Australia's best Test series of the 21st century and finish with Risers and Fallers.
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Brad Haddin and Alyssa Healy join Adam Peacock to discuss Australia's 2-nil hole in the ongoing T20 series in India, if Josh Inglis could replace Alex Carey in the Test side, the big guns starting the BBL season, the losses that still sting, the WBBL Finals, the IPL player auction and who won between Team Healy v Team Haddin!
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Former Australia batter Chris Rogers joins Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock to re-live the 2013-14 Ashes on the 10-year anniversary of the first Test, his coaching evolution with Victoria, where Australia's next crop of cricketers are coming from, an update on Will Pucovski's progression and the time he stitched up Shane Watson.
Then Adam and Brad answer a fan question, float ideas to speed up the game and finish with out Village King/Queen.
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Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Alyssa Healy are with you breaking down Australia's remarkable men's ODI World Cup win, the legacy of Pat Cummins, unreal form of Travis Head and the future of ODI cricket. Then Hadds and Heals compete in the World Cup Team of the Tournament player draft before finishing with our Risers and Fallers and look back at Hadds' pre-tournament predictions.
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Australia are six-time men's ODI World Cup champions after a comprehensive six-wicket win over India in the final. Travis Head was player of the match for his brilliant 137 chasing 241 after Pat Cummins and Mitch Starc spearheaded Australia's attack. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin recap all the action for you!
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Australia do it again, and will now face India in the ICC World Cup final! Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock discuss why the Proteas can't shake their reputation for choking, Australia's batting performance and how Australia can take advantage of India in the final!
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin unpack India's win over New Zealand by 70 runs. They discuss the flawlessness of the current Indian team, and what New Zealand have proved across the tournament. Hadds explains the pitch issues in the lead up to the match and why he's concerned for Australia as they get set to face South Africa.
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin are joined by Alyssa Healy with a special announcement for her and the show as the World Cup semi finals roll around. We preview Australia vs. South Africa and India vs. New Zealand before we reunite Alyssa with Mitchell Starc. That plus Meg Lanning's retirement, how to sledge Quinton de Kock, Australia's selection dilemma, a local legend who took six wickets in six balls and much more!
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Australia beat Bangladesh and glide into the World Cup semis! Mitch Marsh returns to India with a bang. Marnus Labuschagne puts up a big statement to be in the final team. A change of attitude see's the Aussies all coming together to peak at the right time... Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin recap all the action for you!
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin are joined by Australian of the Year nominee Gus Worland to bask in the glory of Glenn Maxwell’s outrageous World Cup innings against Afghanistan. Mark Howard shares his insights from the ground in India. Hadds reveals the top three craziest innings he’s seen, the boys talk timed out dismissals, net run rates, Sheffield Shield cricket and more!
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A hobbled, cramping Glenn Maxwell pulled off what is probably the greatest ODI knock of all time to rescue Australia from several hopeless positions to pull off a miraculous win against Afghanistan and locked the Aussies into another World Cup semi final! Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin recap all the madcap action from this morning, and once you've listened do yourself a favour - watch the innings!
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Adam Peacock is in with Brad Haddin as the guys react to India's dominant win over South Africa, we look at the Aussies' selection headaches & we discuss the strangest things we've seen at the cricket!
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Australia beat England by 33 runs as selection squeeze looms. Adam Zampa shot to the top of the World Cup’s leading wicket-taker table and does some handy work to help out after a shaky start for the Aussies. Pressure expected to mount on Mott as we discuss what exactly went wrong for England. Adam Peacock and Alyssa Healy recap all the World Cup action for you!
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Australia captain Alyssa Healy joins Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin to discuss the men's ODI World Cup in India, where the Aussies play England this weekend. The crew also talk about Alyssa's World Cup success and the current state of the WBBL before Hadds and Alyssa take part in the Keeper Quiz!
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Former Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris joins Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin to discuss Australia's success at the World Cup, England's dire campaign, the state of domestic cricket in Australia and shares his side of the story after weeks of classic Ryno yarns from the perspectives of Hadds and Mitchell Johnson.
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Australia beat New Zealand by just five runs in a World Cup thriller! Travis Head and David Warner went berserk, with Head posting his maiden World Cup century in his return from injury. Having conceded 388, New Zealand shot out of the blocks but it was a brilliant century by Rachin Ravindra that kept the Kiwis in it. In the end, it came down to Jimmy Neesham against Mitch Starc, with the Aussie's holding their nerve! Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin recap all the action for you.
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The Big Show! Glenn Maxwell scored a 40-ball century - the fastest at a men's World Cup and fastest by an Australian - as Australia racked up 8-399 against the Netherlands. Then the Aussies ripped apart the Dutch batting to bowl them out for 90 to win by 309 runs, the biggest win in World Cup history. Oh, and David Warner scored another century and Adam Zampa matched Warnie with another impressive haul! Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin recap all the action for you.
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Australia allrounder and Brisbane Heat superstar Jess Jonassen sits down with Willow Talk's Sam Ferris to chat about her career, pre-game rituals, possibly playing in India later this year and the WBBL season.
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin are with you previewing Australia's next World Cup match against the Netherlands, what's happened to England, picking their Team of the Tournament at the halfway stage, answering listener questions and celebrating Grace Harris' record-breaking WBBL century!
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Australia's 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is officially back on track with a 62-run win over Pakistan in Bangalore. Centuries to David Warner and Mitch propelled Australia to a mammoth 9-367, but an impressive opening stand of 135 put Pakistan in a position to chase down the target. Australia needed a breakthrough it was delivered by Marcus Stoinis, who struck twice in his first two overs, with Adam Zampa taking four wickets to secure the win. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin review all the action for you.
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Former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson is today's special guest on Willow Talk with regulars Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin. Together the trio talk about the ongoing World Cup, Australia's chances after an important win over Pakistan, wild tour stories involving needles and angry wives, memories of the 2015 World Cup and 2013-14 Ashes series and the movers and shakers on the domestic circuit, including the start of the WBBL!
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On the eve of the WBBL|09 season, Melbourne Stars gun Meg Lanning sits down with Sam Ferris to talk about her cricket comeback, passion for the game after more than a decade at the top level and defends accusations of having the messiest locker in Australian cricket!
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Australia's World Cup campaign has finally clicked into gear with an impressive five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Lucknow. Things weren't looking great for Australia with Sri Lanka 1-157, but a collapse of 9-52 left the Aussies needing only 210 to win, which they chased down easily thanks to half-centuries from Mitch Marsh and Josh Inglis. Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa starred with the ball to lift Australia off the bottom of the points table. Recapping all the action for you is Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin.
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Australia suffered their worst World Cup defeat at the hands of South Africa to slip to 0-2 and near the bottom of the table. Australia dropped Alex Carey, put down six catches and slipped up with that bat to lose by 134 runs. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin recap the match and where to next for the Aussies.
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin preview Australia's crucial ICC Men's World Cup match against South Africa in Lucknow, cover the big talking points in world cricket including cricket's likely return to the LA Olympic Games and chat to star Queensland paceman Gurinder Sandhu, who along with Kane Richardson put on the highest 10th-wicket partnership in Marsh Cup history to beat the Blues.
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Australia fast bowler Darcie Brown sits down with Willow Talk's Sam Ferris to discuss a diverse range of topics including childhood idols, Uber ratings, pre-game pump-up songs and WBBL danger players.
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As Australia's men's team pick dust themselves off after a first-up defeat to India, Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Ben Horne forensically analyse where it went wrong in Chennai and how it can be fixed ahead of game two against South Africa on Thursday night. Then the crew play a game of 'yes, no, waiting' before chatting about the success of the Australian women's team and the fastest 50-over century ever by South Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk.
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Australia lost its ICC Men's World Cup opener to India by six wickets after the hosts spinners ripped through the Aussies' middle order on a turning track in Chennai. Australia had India 3-2 in reply, but a costly dropped catch by Mitch Marsh let Virat Kohli off the hook and the rest was history. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin break it all down for you.
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Brad Haddin, Mike Hussey and Sam Ferris preview the upcoming ICC Men's ODI World Cup in India by taking a deep dive into Australia's squad and schedule before going over every team and making their predictions!
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Australia leg-spinner Alana King sits down with Willow Talk producer Sam Ferris to discuss her journey to the top level, her allergy to avocados, memories of Shane Warne, her love of tennis, her favourite ways to get a batter out and who to watch out for in the WBBL this summer.
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Ahead of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup starting this week in India, Willow Talk host Adam Peacock caught up with Australia's top-ranked ODI bowler Josh Hazlewood to talk about the World Cup campaign, bowling to India legend Virat Kohli, his career goals, battling with injury, Australia's end-of-season tour to New Zealand and a tale about David Warner.
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Brad Haddin chats to Sam Ferris from India where Australia defeated India in the third ODI in Rajkot for a consolation win before naming their World Cup squad with one key change ahead of their first game against India on October 8.
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Ahead of the upcoming limited-overs series between the Australian women's cricket team and West Indies, Aussie captain Alyssa Healy chats to Willow Talk producer Sam Ferris about how captaincy has changed and/or matured her, when she's thinking of calling it quits, how she plays with pain, whether she's still chirpy on the field and the multi-format series in India later this year.
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Brad Haddin chats to Sam Ferris from India where he's witnessed Australia get thumped not once but twice by India, which has caused all kinds of selection headaches with only three matches to go before the World Cup starts next week. Haddin and Ferris discuss Australia's batting order, India's incredible in-form players, one-day pitches and vegetarian restaurants - all the normal stuff.
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Brad Haddin is over in India so Adam Peacock and Sam Ferris are with you talking about India resting their big guns like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the first couple of ODIs against Australia, some of the backyard cricket setups sent in by fans from around the world and then Adam sits down with Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey.
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin review Australia's 3-2 ODI series loss to South Africa and look ahead to the World Cup with a focus on the injury to Travis Head and who might replace him. Then the guys chat to Brendan Scott, co-founder of WCG Backyard Cricket - the ultimate backyard cricket setup in the country, maybe even the world! Finally, Adam and Brad nominate their risers and fallers for the week with some good and bad news for Sri Lanka fans.
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Australia's 35th men's Test captain Greg Chappell is today's guest on Willow Talk. GC joins Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin to discuss Australia's 111-run loss in the third ODI against South Africa, David Warner's path to the Australian team, how T20 cricket is changing the game globally, his time coaching India, memories of Richie Benaud, Dennis Lillee, Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting and how The Chappell Foundation has helped young homeless Australians off the streets.
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Australia is still undefeated in the Mitch Marsh era thanks to two impressive, yet very different, ODI victories over South Africa. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin recap the first two ODIs, preview the upcoming three, discuss the good form of David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne, debate Tim David's pathway to the Australian one-day team, submit the Risers and Fallers for another week and hear from Ashton Agar on the World Cup, his Test axing and the BBL.
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Australia fast bowler Mitch Starc joins Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin to chat about the drawn Ashes campaign, upcoming one-day World Cup in India, receiving his Baggy Green from Richie Benaud, his desire to return to the IPL, a classic David Warner story and much more!
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Australia swept/thumped South Africa 3-0 in the T20I series under new skipper Mitch Marsh. Adam Peacock is joined by former Australia allrounder Greg Blewett to recap the series, preview the upcoming five-match one-day series and talk W/BBL overseas player draft results. Then Adam sits down with Aussie Test No.3 Marnus Labuschagne to talk Ashes, his bromance with Steve Smith and his growing coffee business. Finally, Adam and Greg discuss the MCG hosting a India-Pakistan Test and if India need a new ODI captain.
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The Mitch Marsh era of Australian white-ball cricket has started with a thumping 111-run win over South Africa in the first T20I in Durban. Marsh hit a career-high 92no alongside a rampant Tim David as Australia posted 6-226 before debutant leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha took 4-31 to bowl out the Proteas for 115. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin recap all the action before Adam speaks to Sean Abbott about county cricket, changing formats and the one and only Steve O'Keefe!
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Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Ben Horne preview Australia's three-match T20 series against South Africa, including the players to watch from both sides. Then Brad and Ben rank Australia's Test quicks on the fast-bowling depth chart with a couple of uncapped seamers picked to debut this summer. After the break, Adam speaks to Marcus Stoinis about the upcoming one-day World Cup, cricket in the US of A and his pizza tour around New York City. Finally, the risers and fallers of the week!
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Australia's new T20 and (interim) ODI captain Mitch Marsh sits down with Willow Talk host Adam Peacock to talk about his rise to the captaincy, Australia's World Cup campaign, his unforgettable Ashes century in Leeds, his wedding day (and emotional speech from brother Shuan) and David Warner's tough initiation.
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Australia T20 squad member Matt Short joins Brad Haddin and Sam Ferris to discuss his exploits around T20 leagues like the BBL, IPL and Major League Cricket in the USA. Shorts talks about his rapid rise in the past 12 months and how Greg Chappell and Cameron White have shaped his career, while Hadds takes down the BBL Draft!
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Former Australia batter and Western Australia/Perth Scorchers head coach Adam Voges joins Sam Ferris to talk about the upcoming Australia A series with Voges in charge, the best young quicks to look out for, what to expect from Mitch Marsh as T20 skipper, how Bazball might find its way into Australian domestic cricket and the Scorchers BBL Draft targets plus much more!
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Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin are joined by a special guest today - master bat maker Josh Gavan of JP Gavan Cricket. Josh explains the modern trends of bats, how the process works, what to do and definitely not do when buying and owning a bat and the star player he's got on his books!
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The fans have asked and Brad Haddin has answered 10 curly listener questions with Adam Peacock on this addition of the Willow Talk Cricket Podcast.
Hadds answers:
Why he celebrated like he did
Who was his favourite player in his Comets days
How Steve Smith will go opening the batting
Who was his worst teammate
And what he thinks about Nathan Lyon defecting to the Renegades
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Aussie middle-order superstar Travis Head joins Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin to recap the Ashes, what really happened with the post-series drinks after The Oval, the mystery around the new, old Dukes ball in the 5th Test, Australia's limited-overs teams for tours of South Africa, India and the World Cup, Mitch Marsh as T20 captain, raw quick Spencer Johnson and life as a new dad!
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Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin to review the exhilarating 2023 Ashes series! Is 2-2 a fair result? What could Australia have done better?Did Bazball work? What is the Spirit of Cricket? All those questions and more are answered. Then Hadds picks his combined XI for the Ashes (36:40) before the boys revisit their pre-series predictions with surprising results (48:21)!
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The 2023 Ashes came down to the final session of the final day of the final Test at The Oval, where England defied a gallant Australia and the wet weather to win by 49 runs and level the series 2-2. As usual, there was controversy with Ben Stokes reviewing a catch he dropped and the 'new' old ball having great impact, bit in the end it was Stuart Broad who finished his amazing career with the match-winning wicket. What a series! Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin review all the action on day five.
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Australia require 249 runs to win the fifth Test at The Oval and the series after David Warner and Usman Khawaja combined for an unbeaten stand of 135 on day four to give the visitors a great shot at creating some Ashes history. There was a guard of honour for Stuart Broad, a beamer by James Anderson and some questionable bowling tactics by Ben Stokes. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin wrap it all up for you.
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Australia will need to defy history if they are to win at The Oval and their first Ashes series in the UK since 2001. The Aussies trail England by 377 at stumps on day three, with Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley all making rapid half-centuries, with Mitch Starc taking four wickets. But the big news came at the end of the day when England great Stuart Broad announced this will be his last Test match. Jack Heverin and Sam Ferris take you through all the action.
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The fifth Test at The Oval is in the balance with Australia holding a slender 12-run first-innings lead at stumps on day two. Steve Smith top-scored with 71 while Usman Khawaja, Pat Cummins and Todd Murphy all made key contributions with the bat. Jack Heverin and Sam Ferris recap the day two action.
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"It was a good day but it could have been a great day," says Brad Haddin after Australia finished day one at The Oval on 1-61, 222 runs adrift of England's first innings of 283. It could have been much better had Australia held on to five dropped catches but Pat Cummins' side do take the day one honours having won the toss and elected to bowl. Adam Peacock and Haddin wrap up the day's play for you.
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Aussie superstar Travis Head joins Sam Ferris to preview the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval, where Australia will win the urn outright with a win or draw. Trav talks about Todd Murphy's chances of playing, intense warm-ups, Steve Smith's preparation, England's unchanged XI, tactical changes and if Patty Cummins is easy on the shout!
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Australia has retained the urn but the job is not done yet. Adam Peacock, Callum Ferguson and Ben Horne review the dramatic downpour in Manchester and all the action including the pressure on Aussie captain Pat Cummins. Then the boys preview the fifth Ashes Test at Old Trafford name the players who have had the most impact on the series so far.
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Aussie middle-order superstar Travis Head joins Willow Talk's Adam Peacock to review the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford where Australia drew with England and retained the urn with one match to play.
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Not a ball was bowled on day five at Old Trafford, meaning the match ended in a draw and with it Australia retaining the Ashes holding a 2-1 series lead with one match to play. Hear from both captains Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes as Adam Peacock and Sam Ferris wrap it all up for you.
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Australia are still fighting in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford after Marnus Labuschagne scored 111 - his first Test hundred in England - to defy England and keep the visitors' hopes of a draw alive. Only 30 overs were bowled on day four due to rain but there was plenty of action nonetheless. Jack Heverin and Sam Ferris wrap it all up for you.
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Only rain will save Australia in the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester after another dominant day by England. Jonny Bairstow cut loose, scoring 99 not out off only 81 balls as England posted 592 and a huge lead of 275 runs. Australia batted 41 overs and it was Mark Wood again who again did the damage with three vital wickets to leave the visitors 4-113 at stumps, still trailing by 162 runs. Jack Heverin and Sam Ferris break it all down for you.
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Look away, Aussie fans. Day two at Old Trafford was dominated by England, led by opener Zak Crawley and his magnificent, brutal innings of 189. England lead by 67 runs with six wickets in hand as Pat Cummins and his team had their worst day of the Ashes tour, with an injury scare to Mitch Starc to boot (well, to his shoulder). Adam Peacock and Sam Ferris wrap up all the action and quietly start praying for rain.
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Australia will be ruing not capitalising on starts to almost all their top seven batters on another intriguing day of Ashes cricket. At stumps on day one in Manchester, Australia are 8-299 having had six of their top seven pass doubles figures with only two batters reaching 50 and not much more. Jack Heverin and Sam Ferris dissect the first day's play and begrudgingly praise Stuart Broad for taking his 600th Test wicket!
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Australia superstar Travis Head joins Adam Peacock to preview the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester, recap his time off in Amsterdam, reveal Australia's two changes to their XI, meeting a surprise guest at training and what's doing with his mo!
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For the first time since returning home from England, injured Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon joins Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin to talk about his injury and rehab, his experience at Lord's after the Jonny Bairstow stumping, previews the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford and shares some classic stories from his brilliant career. The boys also discuss Australia's thrilling win at Southampton to retain the Women's Ashes, plus our Risers and Fallers of the week!
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Join Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin as they discuss Hadds' turning up late after a big night on the 2005 Ashes tour, the thrilling third Ashes Test at Headingley and what the teams might look for the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Then Hadds answers a handful of curly listener questions before the boys talk about Major League Cricket in the US of A and the MCC's suggestion to cut back ODI cricket!
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Aussie superstar Travis Head joins Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin to recap the third Ashes Test at Headingley where England won by three wickets to make it 2-1 in favour of the visitors with two matches to play. Travis also shares what it's been like countering Ben Stokes, facing Mark Wood and where the Aussies are headed on their quick break before the fourth Test in Manchester.
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The Ashes is alive! England hold their nerve to secure a three-wicket win at Headingley and make it 2-1 to Australia with two Tests to play. Harry Brook and Chris Woakes were the heroes for England, while Mitch Starc claimed 5-78. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin recap day four.
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England are now the favourites to win the third Ashes Test in Leeds after a terrific day with ball and bat. Ben Stokes' side require a further 224 runs with all 10 second-innings wickets in hand to keep the Ashes series alive. It could have been much worse for Australia had Travis Head not scored a fighting 77. Recapping all the day three action for you is Sam Ferris.
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The third Test is in the balance as momentum shifted throughout day three at Headingley. Pat Cummins picked up six wickets, Ben Stokes went berserk again and Australia's top order wobbled, but at stumps Mitch Marsh and Travis Head guided Australia to 4-116, a lead of 142 runs. Jack Heverin and Sam Ferris recap the action.
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Mitch Marsh marked his return to Test cricket with one of the most brutal centuries in Ashes history, hitting 118 from as many balls to rescue Australia on day one at Headingley. Mark Wood clocked the fastest ball ever in an Ashes contest as he took five wickets to bolw Australia out for 263, but two quick wickets to Pat Cummins and one to Marsh with the Midas touch left England 3-68 at stumps and the match right in the balance. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin recap all the drama for you.
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Aussie superstar Travis Head joins Jack Heverin to preview the third Ashes Test at Headingley, where Steve Smith plays his 100th match in the Baggy Green, where England will field a new-look XI with three changes, where the Aussies are expecting a hostile crowd, and where Trav certain't won't be playing Monopoly Deal in a rain delay!
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Go out into the middle of the most divisive dismissal in Ashes history with Australia batter Travis Head, who shares with you what was said between Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad and the Aussies on day five at Lord’s plus how the Long Room behaved towards the players on that fateful day. Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Ben Horne also review the second Ashes Test, look ahead to the third Test at Headingley and name our risers and fallers for the week.
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Australia are one win away from winning the Ashes after a pulsating 43-run victory at Lord's in the second Test. Ben Stokes threatened to do a Headingley 2019 all over again, scoring 155, but Australia held their nerve to bowl England out in the afternoon session. But the big talking point was the stumping/run out of Johnny Bairstow. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin unpack it all for you.
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Day four at Lord's had it all! Australia get bounced out by England but not before Nathan Lyon bravely comes out to bat, then Mitch Starc and Pat Cummins produce two incredible deliveries to tear through England's top order but just as stumps approached, England get a reprieve when a controversial catch is ruled not out. To recap it all join Jack Heverin and Sam Ferris.
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Australia are on top of the second Ashes Test after a dominant day three at Lord's. It started with Australia breezing through England's final six wickets in the morning session and finished with Usman Khawaja (again!) and Steve Smith walking off the pitch when rain brought about early stumps. Jack Heverin and Sam Ferris talk you through it all.
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What a Test match we have on our hands. After Steve Smith scored his 32nd Test ton, Australia were bowled out for 416. As England cruised to 1-181, things went from bad to worse when Nathan Lyon suffered a calf injury, possibly ruling him out for the series. But the Aussies fought back in the GOAT's absence. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin recap the day's play for you.
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Lord's have mercy! Australia find themselves on top at stumps of day one of the second Test with Steve Smith closing in on Test match century No.32. But there was plenty of drama between the first ball of the day and the last, including dropped catches, DRS decisions, drizzle and pitch invaders! Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin bring you up to speed with all that went down at Lord's.
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Aussie gun Travis Head joins Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin to reveal how the Aussie celebrated the first Test win and who was best on ground, the clashing styles between Australia and England, the second Test pitch, England’s chat, Steve Smith and the Lord’s lunches. Then Adam and Brad preview the second Test at Lord’s and Brad’s memories of the Home of Cricket. Finally, the boys discuss Australia’s awesome win in the one-off Women’s Ashes Test match and the heroic performances from Ash Gardner and Alyssa Healy.
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Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Ben Horne review the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston (3:10), looking into England's tactics and possible problems (5:30), Usman Kahwaja's incredible Test comeback (20:00), what to expect in the second Test at Lord's (23:30), possible changes for both sides (31:15), a look at the Women's Ashes starting tonight (35:05), and we nominate our risers and fallers for the week (39:55).
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Incredible! Australia have won the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston by just two wickets after Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon put on 55 runs for the 9th wicket to chase down the target of 281 on the final day. Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin break down all the drama of day five and how the two camps will be feeling after one of the greatest Ashes Tests ever.
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We've got a Test match on our hands, folks! Australia require 174 more runs with seven wickets in hand on day five to win the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock unpack a wild day four including Joe Root's audacious stroke play, Pat Cummins brilliant yorker and Stuart Broad's double-wicket spell late in the day that may have tipped the scales in favour of England. Hold on to your butts!
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Two wickets in four balls has Australia a nose in front of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston after the visitors got with seven runs on the first innings. Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock break down day three in Birmingham including the ICC fining Moeen Ali 25 per cent of his match fee.
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Usman Khawaja's 15th Test century, along with key contributions from Travis Head, Cameron Green and Alex Carey have kept Australia in the first Test after Stuart Broad struck twice in two balls to leave the Aussies reeling in the opening session. Jack Heverin and Sam Ferris unpack all the key moments from day two of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
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What a start to The Ashes! Jack Heverin and Sam Ferris recap everything from England's astonishing start, Joe Root's brilliant century, the bizarre dismissal of Harry Brook, Ben Stokes' crazy/brave declaration and Mitch Marsh fooling us all!
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The Ashes have arrived! Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Greg Blewett preview the whole series, starting with Australia and who will make the first Test XI (3:27), then England and what happens if 'Bazball' fails (16:34), the players to watch from both teams (25:50), a trip down memory lane revisiting Hadds' and Blewy's Ashes debuts (30:05), the boys answer listener questions (36:15), and finish with series predictions including who might retire! (44:14).
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Champions! Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin break down Australia's 209-run win over India in the World Test Championship Final at The Oval (1:50), dissect Cameron Green's controversial catch (20:50), re-live some of Hads' most memorable celebrations (25:20), and name their Risers and Fallers of the week (31:20).
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Josh Hazlewood is out of the World Test Championship, but who will be his replacement? (2:30) Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin preview the Test Match between Australia and India from the Oval in England which involves some pretty nice prize money for the whoever becomes the World Champs (15:30).
We also continue the countdown to the Ashes, including Jack Leach's "massive" omission (23:00). How big of a blow will it prove to be? And how will it impact their team make-up?
The latest twist in David Warner's career includes his retirement date (16:30) and the media's reaction (17:30). Plus, Brad Haddin's memories of his first interactions with the cocky little fighter who did things his way (21:00).
Plus, we explore the controversial topic of golf bullies (29:00) after the Aussies Longest Drive competition as they settle in to English conditions (28:00).
Catch all the cricket stories and analysis on the eve of one of the most talked about Ashes series' ever.
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It's game on as Australia and India get set to face off in the the World Test Championship next week (11.05),and Hads predicts the Aussie's will be seeking redemption.
As we push towards the Ashes, we discuss nice guys, the sledge (2:45) and Hads has some tactics to get Ben Stokes off his game (3:25). Plus, the impact of Brendan McCullum on English cricket (12:30).
England's preparation involve a clash with Ireland - no better excuse for Hads to take us deep inside an Australia A tour against Ireland (16:30).
We go through the strategy behind the fairytale finish in the IPL (25:30) and discuss how the Australian Women will replace Meg Lanning (32:00).
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The countdown to the Ashes is gaining momentum, we have all the latest rumblings and some unbelievable Ashes Story Time for you.
Is England's bowling depth in trouble? Or is it all just a hoax? (5.35)
We detail the Broad v Warner battle ahead (9:01), including Hads' bold David Warner prediction.
Hads reveals the heart wrenching details behind one of the most interesting innings' in Ashes history (20:30).
It's all a part of Brad Haddin's massive welcome home episode, after two months in India working for the Punjab Kings in the IPL. We wrap up it all up, including three-million dollar man Cam Green's coming of age in the biggest pressure environment on the planet (28:45).
Plus the best of the rest of the bits and bobs in the world of cricket.
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The team dissect the Aussie Summer schedule - and it's different from what we are used to. What will a Day Night Test at the Gabba look like? And how much will we miss it in Adelaide? (6:00) Plus, Hads' take on the New Years Test being at risk of leaving Sydney. (Hint The response is STRONG) (8:30).*
All the headlines out of England, including Jofra Archer out of the Ashes (12:00). The big Bairstow decision which could backfire on the Poms (14:00). And there is no way in the world that Ben Stokes doesn't bowl (18:00).
The boys analyse Steve Smith versus journo Daniel Cherney on Twitter (19:00). Who gets the points?
Hads meets the Dalai Lama (29:00) and the most picturesque ground in the world (31:00).
And is the landscape changing with franchise cricket? (33:30)
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The Howie Games host and IPL commentator Mark "Howie" Howard joins Adam Peacock live from Kolkata for a very special Willow Talk.
Howie takes us behind the scenes as to what it has been like in India for his three weeks commentating the Indian Premier League.
From casual cricket games with the locals, a bamboozling nets session, sharing a gym with Virat Kohli, the billion dollar cricket industry that is the IPL, the big names, dinner with Finchy and life in India itself.
Check out Howie's Podcast here, including his top-line cricket guests including Harsha Bhogle, Aaron Finch, Pat Cummins and more.
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The number two Test batsmen in the world, Steve Smith, will play three games of County Cricket for Sussex in the lead up to the Ashes, and the English media has cracked it (3:30). But, what does it really mean for his Ashes preparation? (8:20).
Plus, all the fiery recollections from Brad Haddins first Ashes Test Match in Cardiff in 2009 (13:30), including some slow play tactics from the Poms.
Hads' latest India Diary entry (18:30) as we head into the business end of the Indian Premier League. Including an Aussie update (21:00).
King Kohli V Gambhir. We go through the history, and their latest on field run in which saw them both fined 100% of their match fee (25:30). And does he need to change? (26:30)
As well as the best bust up Hads has ever seen (27:30).
And... Marnus has taken up off spin (28:00).
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Mr Cricket joins Adam Peacock live from India. The Chennai Super Kings sit atop the IPL table, and we are putting it down to the batting coach, Mike Hussey (1:29).
How long does MS Dhoni have left? (1:55)
Mr Cricket analyses The Australian squad and the selectors strategy as Australia get set to retain the Ashes in England(7:20) and why David Warner deserves first crack in India (10:30), including what Ben Stokes thinks of the Aussie opener.
The England skippers impact on his new environment in India (13:00).
Ashes story time as we start our library of tales around one of the most famous rivalries in the world of sport (17:20).
And when Justin Langer 'met' Justin Langer (20:40)
BBL players big pay day... and what it means for our Australian representatives (23:30).
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Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock have an emergency get together to chat through the Aussie extended squad which has been announced ahead of the Ashes.
The boys go through the strategy, the ins, the outs, the back-ups, the hard luck stories and more.
Find out why Michael Nesar's best opportunity to play a Test Match is to not be in the squad (1:20).
And will David Warner get first crack at the top of the order? (4:00)And Alex Carey's role behind the stumps (4:50).
The blow for Lance Morris (8:00).Plus, why the English are already looking at things that don't exist after trying to say the Aussies are already vulnerable (9:20).
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Join Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock for all your cricket stories and cricket news from around the world, starting with Hads' latest diary entry from India (2:27), which includes jagerbombs and dancing on tables (5:50).
We discuss Sachin Tendulkar's son's IPL debut (14:00), the loss of Rishad Pant for the Delhi Devils(22:30) and have full Aussie updates on Cam Green, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Riley Meredith and Marcus Stoinis (17:00).
Plus, the richest cricket league in the world is gaining serious legs and could change the game of cricket forever (23:20), the who and the why aroundCricket Australia Contracts, the Wisden Players of the Year (32:50).
It's all there to give you some insights, updates and laughs.
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The Indian Premier League is going off again (4:00), and Brad Haddin is on the ground to tell us about the energy this tournament is creating once again (6:00).
We step through all of his tips and tricks for travelling India (3:00) and get a full update on the Aussie's in India, including Nathan Ellis' impressive IPL performances (14:00)David Warner, Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell.
And, we ask Hads just how big is Viral Kohli in India (9:30)? and detail Shikhar Dhawan's private security team.
Plus, the life changing knock from Rinku Singh, who smacked a match winning five sixes in a row (18:00), and as always, we are keeping an eye towards the Ashes (23:00).
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It's a wide ranging cricket conversation for all involved.
We step through how Howie has navigated the opportunity to go and commentate the IPL (11:55). In Hads' absence, the guys go through his schedule and who he will be commentating with (14:20) and what it takes to call the cricket in a new environment (16:00). Plus, what Howie learnt from calling the World Cup (19:00).
Adam and Howie discuss the future of T20 cricket around the world (22:00) and what it could mean for International cricket.
Plus, Howie drops a big name. Greg "The Great White Shark" Norman. Find out why. (25:00).
The boys debate the pros and cons of Australian players going to play in County Cricket in the lead up to the Ashes (29:00).
For those following Howie's work on the Howie Games, take a listen to some of the cricket podcasts mentioned...
a) Howie Games - Episode 65 - Ellyse Healy
b) Howie Games - Artist Series 3 - Kevin Parker
c) Howie Games - Episode 6 - Jack Jones
d) Howie Games - Episode 173 - Pat Cummins
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Brad Haddin joins us live from India to take us deep inside the16th instalment of the Indian Premier League - the preeminent T20 competition in the world. The boys chat through the 'Justin Bieber' like atmosphere in the early days, and discuss the hype around the homecoming after 3-years of the covid impacted competition.
And... what did Callum Ferguson do with his IPL money?
We discuss Western Australia's domestic domination after another Shield victory. Has Cam Bancroft done enough to get himself into the Ashes squad? Plus, the enormity of this cricket off season, and what players do now.
Risers and fallers and the best of the rest from the world of cricket, including a deeper analysis into 'that' cryptic Steve Smith Twitter announcement.
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These are cricket stories that you simply have to hear as we re-dice history with Adam Gilchrist.
Gilly lets rip on the ins and outs of the inaugural IPL (25:30) and goes into detail about his Indian Premier League championship with the Deccan Chargers which includes an ice bath with coach Darren "Boof" Lehmann (33:00).
We wrap Australia's One-Day International series win over India (2:00) and how much the ODI format still means for the players. Adam Gilchrist gives his take on David Warner's return and how hard it is to move into other positions (12:20).
Plus, we get an insight into what is making Western Australia so powerful (17:30), including a rare insight into the coach Adam Voges and his commitment to team building (18:30).
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The Aussies are breathing fire in India, and Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock have all the details! We run through the powerful performance from Mitch Starc and Mitch Marsh (4:00), and not to mention Steve Smith's horizontal catch (5:00).
Plus the hardest hitters of ALL time (7:10).
We detail the first of many encounters as the war of words begins ahead of the Ashes… and Hads has Ollie Robinson in the gun early (18:15)
Where too for New South Wales after a winless Shield season? (29:00)
From keeper to keeper, Brad Haddin pays tribute to Tim Paine as his domestic career comes to a quiet close (22:00).
And a word from Cam Smith – the golfer! (32:00)
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In Brad Haddin's absence, Greg Blewett steps up to the plate. He has the final say of the Test Match Series in India (2:00), and doesn't miss another opportunity to clip the selectors for not playing Travis Head in the first Test.
We preview the One-Day Internationals between Australia and India (4:30), and discuss the importance of the three match series ahead of the World Cup in India at the end of the year.
Glenn Maxwell's return, Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar (6:30).
And we find out what it was really like when Australia took on Australia A in the glory days (16:30).
Plus, one of Blewey's unlikely ex-team mates making bank (8:30).
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Callum Ferguson and Morne Morkel sit down with Adam Peacock to chat the world of cricket and share some stories a long the way.
Virat Kohli sticks to his process and hits his first Test century in 1,205 days (3:30) which leads us to the top three players to NEVER give lip to (4:45).
South Australia will never forgive the Australian selectors for dropping Travis Head for from the first Test in India (10:30) as the guys go on to declare the best Aussie performers in India (11:20).
The lads go through the best players to tour with in history (19:10).
And we go around the world with another epic finish in New Zealand (25:00) and dissect one of the wildest injuries ever (31:10).
Remember to follow us on TikTok and Instagram - @WillowTalk_Podcast and if you want to get involved, send us a question or a voice memo on Instagram and we’ll start to involve you in the show.
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A monster preview of the fourth Test Match between Australia and India with Brad Haddin, Morne Morkel and Adam Peacock.
The wonderful history of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, including an address from Donald Trump (1:44). We step through the intrigue around the pitch (5:00), and the keys for Australia as they attempt to draw the Series (8:10).
The crew discuss how to handle the raucous Indian crowds, including the day Brad Haddin was hit with an apple (11:16) and the most phenomenal stat that you don't know about Nathan Lyon (16:30).
Brad Haddin previews the Marsh Cup in 60-seconds (24:00), and we talk the winning mentality at Western Australia.
Aussie watch in the Women's Premier League with Meg Lanning V Alyssa Healy (27:30).
And the tips that will take your cricket team to the promised land this weekend.
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A full debrief of Australia's historic win in India (3:30), including the nervous run chase (7:00), Nathan Lyon's outstanding record against India (9:44) and Steve Smith the stand in captain (11:11).
Issy Westbury joins the lads from the UK to discuss Englands thrilling and historic one-run loss to England (17:00).Plus, Baz ball taking the world by storm and a look ahead to what we can expect from England in the Ashes (22:00).
Brad Haddin's scathing review of the state of play at New South Wales cricket (30:00).
Plus, we go around the world as the Women's Indian Premier League gets underway.
Even the Raiders get a look in.
Enjoy! AND,follow us on TikTok and Instagram - @WillowTalk_Podcast
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Remembering the Shane Keith Warne.
A very special edition of Willow Talk, in celebration of Shane Warne.
Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin remember the tragic news from one year ago, and step through his biggest and best moments, and celebrate what made him, The King.
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Australian cricket royalty joins Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin.
The relentless Aussie women are champions of the world... AGAIN (1:56),our Willow Talk crew step through the ins and the outs of the T20 World Cup Final, and Huss reminisces about a pre-game address from MS Dhoni (12:00).
A full preview of Australia V India in the Third Test from Indore (15:05),including selection, captaincy, the venue and a left-field debutant suggestion.
The unique Indian experience and how to best spend your time away from the game on tour, including when Huss was swamped in India and had to bolt out of a shopping centre (28:45).
The World Test Championship update (34:00), Baz-ball fad continues to rage, but perhaps it isn't for everyone (36:20).
And, Brad Haddin puts his hand up to take over the Spain national cricket team.
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Insightful, entertaining and well-researched. Steve O'Keefe brings his a-game to Willow Talk. The former Aussie Test spinner, turned spin doctor, student of the game (aka Cricket nuffy) and story teller dives deep into the spinning situation in the sub continent. Including Ashton Agar being out of luck and out of favour and sent home to Australia mid way through the Test series (2:10).
Brad Haddin takes us inside the world of a selectors meeting on tour and the real influence of the captain (13:00).
The biggest batsmen blow ups of all time is seriously unmissable listening! (15:50)
Your question (23:40).
Plus, the number one Test bowler in the world and the frightening signs for the Aussies (26:30).
And why on earth does Hadds want to face off with Dale Steyn again? (30:00).
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The Australian captain has departed India and will return home due to personal reasons in between Test Matches. The journalist who broke the story, Ben Horne, joins Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock to discuss the sensitive story (1:45) and also helps wrap up the disastrous performance in Delhi.
We go through the "where were you moment when Australia lost 9 for 52 in 19.1 overs in 90 minutes" (3:50).
Plus a deep dive into Australia’s questionable preparation ahead of the Indian tour (5:00) as winning in India gets further away from the travelling Aussies.
The interactions from our valued listeners ramp up (24:10).
And the Australian women continue to step up on the world stage, advancing through to the T20 World Cup Semi-Final.. but there are some critical injury concerns (31:00).
And England in frighteningly good form with their first Test Match win in New Zealand in 15 years (36:50).
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It's going to be low and slow and the wicket is going to turn (8:15)... sit back and enjoy a full (and fun) preview of the second Test Match between India and Australia.
Delhi awaits - and be careful of what you eat and drink (9:00) - and should Australia expect wholesale team changes? Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock name their expected teams, with some bold calls (27:50).
Congratulations Cheteshwar Pujara's - a true champion of the game. His powers of concentration could be the best the world has ever seen, so it is no wonder he celebrates his 100th Test Match cap against Australia (24:00).
And our Australian Women World Champions start to get recognised for their international domination with life changing contracts in the Women's Premier League (18:50).
And your questions (15:00).Keep sending them in on Instagram to @WillowTalk_podcast
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South Australian heavyweight Greg Blewett joins Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock to review the Indian cricket teams demolition of Australia in Nagpur, India.
The crew discuss the controversial omission of Travis Head from the starting XI (3:14) - and how Hads saw it coming.
Some famous team selection dramas, including a big blow up from Warnie when Stuart MacGill was selected ahead of him (10:10).
Plus, the best way to break the ice in a cricket change room and who was best at it - win, lose or draw (15:30).
A special guest calls in (24:00).
The Aussie Women's powerful start in the T20 World Cup, and what it means for the rest of the competition (28:50).
A Sheffield Shield wrap, and plenty of fun a long the way.
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Brad Haddin has really opened up his story book today, telling Adam Peacock about getting the last laugh on a match-fixer that wouldn't take no for an answer.
The boys start with a detailed look at the First Test in Nagpur - pitch doctoring, spinning options, the Cameron Green replacement and plenty more (5:57).
We go down memory lane with Pat Cummins' comeback Test match in 2017 (13:05) before Hadds explains how to break Virat Kohli's concentration (18:01), and why you need to take your chances when they're available!
How to spot and catch a match-fixer? Hadds explains how he helped catch someone that approached him at a London hotel (27:16).
In the wake of LeBron James latest achievement the boys discuss which current players could possibly catch Sachin Tendulkar as the all-time leading Test run scorer (29:00).
And we finish with a young Brad Haddin on tour in the under 19s, with the legendary AB as coach, and a story to match the legend.
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Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock get to know a bit more about Aussie Captain Pat Cummins and Hadds makes a startling admission!
Before we get to that, the boys dissect some key injuries for India and Australia heading into the First Test (5:05), plus who the Aussies will target in Nagpur (13:50).
The Big Bash final comes under the microscope and we get a great yarn from Hadds about his worst dropped catch for Australia (16:25) before we find out how much we really know about the current Aussie skipper (26:05).
We have a bit of a Ricky Ponting love-in and Hadds reveals just how much in-demand he was inside the Aussie dressing rooms (32:50), plus our risers and fallers and a whole lot more.
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Jason Gillespie is the latest former Test star to join Hadds and Adam Peacock and he comes out of the gate hard with an aggressive sledge on former teammate Glenn McGrath!
The Pigeon bashing didn't stop there, but Dizzy does take a moment to reflect on the great Australian sides he played on (3:30) including the tactics that delivered success for the first and only time in India, back in 2004.
Inspired by Usman Khawaja, Brad Haddin recalls a time when his visa wasn't in order (10:30), before Dizzy resumes the McGrath takedown and then verifies verbally torturing a young Hadds out in the middle.
The boys go hard at officials & Cricket Australia over those stump-mic fines (15:32), Gillespie takes credit for Chris Lynn's resurgence and then a surprise guest inspires one of the best stories we've ever heard (22:48). Spoiler Alert: It involves a zinger from Glenn McGrath!
We've got evidence Shane Warne had a darker side (26:53), a Jofra Archer report card from South Africa (39:22), and Hadds shocks us all by defending the Proteas for sacking one of their best women players because she was too slow in a 2km time trial.
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Join Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin as they welcome Bharat Sundaresan to the podcast before he jets off to join the Australian cricket team's tour of India.
In this episode, they delve into Australia's spinners camp, begin the hunt for who will take it to Virat Kohli, what it was like taking on Brian Lara... and how Bharat caught the attention of the Indian police.
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Brad Haddin joins Adam Peacock to discuss ICC snubs, private ownership taking over T20 cricket and a bizarre injury taking off your pants.
The boys start with the implications of big money individuals coming into cricket (3:50) and where you'd want to start an American franchise.
Hadds then shocks everyone with his thoughts on Steve Smith's omission from the official list of best cricketers for 2022 (7:48) and he finds a nugget (16:24) in the unofficial Big Bash First XI.
What advantage do the Sixers have over the Scorchers, despite not finishing on top? Find out here (21:18).
And things get spicey with Matthew Hayden taking over kitchens in India (25:40) and how Brad Hodge missed a game after hurt himself taking off his pants(35:50)!
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Brad Haddin is home from Dubbo and hits back at the sledging he got from Gilly last week and explains why Brad Hodge is such a bad footy player.
But he starts by giving Adam Peacock the top three celebrities he's had the chance to meet as a cricketer (3:36) before dipping his toes into the Michael Clarke saga.
Steve Smith is redefining his reputation as a white-ball star and the boys break down his form surge and how the Big Bash finals are shaping up.
We break down episode two of The Test on Amazon (17:27), including Usman Khawaja's decision to wear a SLYTHERIN jumper. The boys nominate which Aussie players would fit the characteristics of Slytherin, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw (19:36).
Jonathan Brown, Andrew Johns and Luke Hodge make Hadds' list of footy players that were better than handy cricketers and we find out which of his teammates were the toughest footy players (24:38). And there's one that will shock you!
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It's Adam Gilchrist like you've never heard him before! Gilly tells Brad Hodge and Adam Peacock how he was shitting himself when Ricky Ponting got injured right before the India series in 2004.
But before that, Gilly runs us through his Gangnam style-inspired celebration after his one and only wicket at any level of cricket, an IPL scalp in his final ever game (4:50).
The boys then pay their respects to the outstanding recent performances from Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield (7:08) before Gilly gives his report card for Alex Carey and Hodgey runs us through Australia's batting stocks heading into the India tour (17:56).
It gets really juicy when we go back in time, as Gilchrist recounts his terror at having to captain the side without Ricky Ponting in 2004 (24:58) and then the festival of fun after the Aussies won the series, punctuated by jet skis off the side of James Packer's boat (32:25).
We've also got our 60 second challenge, the risers and fallers of the week plus questions from our listeners.
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Callum Ferguson joins Adam Peacock as Willow Talk launches its regular Monday episode.
The boys start by debating who would win a fight between two of the smallest men in Aussie cricket, before discussing Adam Zampa's India disappointment (6:45) and Australia's boycott of Afghanistan (10:45).
Marvel Stadium's roof debacle inspires innovative thinking to change the idiotic six-run rule (15:35), and then Ferg reveals an outrageous backyard cricket rule at his place growing up.
Marnus Labuschagne's bizarre toasted sandwich technique headlines our analysis of the first episode of The Test on Amazon (18:44), as does underwear choices and crotch protection!
Brad Haddin also calls in with a question from the road and we pay our respects to Aaron Finch's captaincy prowess.
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Brad Haddin is back and he's throwing a hundred miles an hour.
He tells Adam Peacock (hosting debut) and former teammate Stephen O'Keefe why the Sixers are a certainty to win the Big Bash and how Steve Smith will destroy all-comers.
The man they call SOK has a tremendous yarn on being hit for 199 in a single Test innings (3:20) and how he's the only player ever to LOSE money playing in the IPL (21:34)
Hadds doesn't miss as he questions Ashton Agar's inclusion in the Test squad for India (15:30) and why he thinks the Aussies' chances are boosted by most of the team playing in the BBL (22:45).
The boys also tell us about their most embarrassing dismissals and SOK gives a wonderful impression of Smudge with delhi-belly.
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As the rain pours down in Sydney, Brad Haddin and Gus Worland grab a beer at the SCG Member's bar as Hadds takes us down memory lane for some great change room stories and plenty more.
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Merv Hughes (eventually) joins Stuart Clark and Gus Worland as they wander through the biggest cricket stories of the last week.
The boys talk about Big Bash controversies this week - including THAT catch by Michael Neser (4:22) plus Adam Zampa's mankad dismissal attempt against the Renegades (7:00).
The challenges facing the Aussies on the upcoming tour of India is also on the agenda (13:29) plusTrent Boult's decision to play in the BBL over Test cricket (18:57).
Saving the best for last, Merv opens up about his tongue and Allan Border's ear (22:00) plus the lack of ceremony around his Baggy Green presentation (26:00).
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Willow Talk is back to normal programming as Merv Hughes and Callum Ferguson join Gus Worland for a comprehensive wrap of the Boxing Day Test. A special tip of the cap to the old bull, David Warner who was back at his best in his 100th Test Match (4:12).
Plus a maiden Test Century from one of the best blokes in the business, Alex Carey (12:30). Some injury news and selection suggestions (14:05). And we uncover the fallout of SpiderCam's big mishap (17:45). Plus, what is next for the touring South Africans.
The countdown clock goes through the ups and downs of 2022, including a fitting tribute to Warnie (20:30). All the news out of the Big Bash, including Tim Paine's return (28:10). We go through the latest risers and fallers (30:10). And Merv delivers our Willow Talk New Year wish to bring in 2023 (31:50).
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of the Willow Talk family.
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Mark 'Tubby' Taylor joins Gus Worland after the second Test between Australia and South Africa ended inside two days.
Tubby has his say on the controversial Gabba deck (0:40) and a review of the Australia's bowling performance (3:20) and has Scotty Boland done enough to hold his spot for Boxing Day? (5:50).
Gus and Tubby also discuss the future of Aussie opener David Warner (04:15) after a string of low scores.
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Brad Haddin and Morne Morkel join Gus Worland as the boys heap praise on Adam Gilchrist (4:15), for his emotional openness in the prelude to the Big Bash season.
Hadds gives his take on the keeping blunder that cost the Stars a chance at victory against the Thunder (6:05), before potting Stuart Clarke in a hilarious sub-fielder story on the subcontinent (11:08).
Morne then steps up with a comprehensive preview of the Australia/South Africa Test series before Willow Talk reveals an incredible secret behind the elevation of Steve Smith as Test captain (23:33).
The South African quick also tells the story of dismissing Ricky Ponting on 99 in a Boxing Day Test (27:06), before Hadds calls on Punter to endorse our campaign to get Warnie's 99 upgraded to a century.
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A special Willow Talk episode with all of the reaction to David Warner's decision to withdraw himself from his leadership review. The Aussie opener's hopes of captaining Australia are over after the he announced he was withdrawing his application for a review of his lifetime leadership ban.
Gus Worland and Brad Haddin discuss Warner's crack at Cricket Australia, the intricacies (1:31), the impact and the timing of the decision (4:42) ahead of the Australia and West Indies second Test Match and the response from the public (6:00).
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Willow Talk has begun a 'Justice for Warnie' campaign, and Stuart Clarke, Morne Morkel and Gus Worland are bandying together to have Shane Warne's 99 upgraded to a century.
The boys discuss the bizarre ending to the NSW Sheffield Shield Game against Victoria (2:17), and Clarke rips the Blues' performances apart, even endorsing co-host Morkel as a possible saviour for his former team.
England's record-breaking Test against Pakistan then takes centre stage (9:15), and the question is asked - is Baz-ball sustainable? Our resident quicks then recall some great yarns about bowling on the subcontinent (13:11) before we put our arguments up for Warnie and that century he was robbed of 21 years ago (22:30).
Morkel has some insights into the Proteas' preparation for the Gabba Test, and beyond, (27:10) plus we preview Australia's women's T20 tour of India.
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Mitchell Johnson joins Gus Worland and Brad Haddin in Perth this week and the trio break down the biggest stories heading into a busy Summer of Test cricket, including Pat Cummins' admission that he can't read pitches (8:38).
The boys nominate their all-time favourite West Indies bowlers, Josh Hazlewood pops in to explain why he likes waterfalls more than aeroplanes (14:36) and Mitch Johnson talks us through the best wickets of his career (17:20).
The boys nominate the players they think are the future of Australia's bowling attack (24:21) and Hadds has some brutal feedback on the state of the Windies' batting lineup (32:54).
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Gus Worland and Bradd Haddin welcome Callum Ferguson to the show and the South Australian doesn't disappoint.
The boys give their best food poisoning stories on tour in the wake of England's decision to appoint a food manager for their upcoming tour of the subcontinent (1:54), before Gus tells an incredible suburban cricket story from this past weekend.
Justin Langer's coward comments go under the microscope (7:27), as does David Warner's renewed captaincy hopes (22:01).
We find out if two fast bowlers have ever captained consecutive matches at international level before (27:30), following Josh Hazlewood's cameo, and Hadds has a great yarn from domestic cricket involving a very sporting declaration from Darren Lehmann (32:01).
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We're subbing in Gus Worland for Willow Talk, and he didn't disappoint on his first show, bringing in South Africa's Morne Morkel to give the inside scoop on the Proteas' 2022 failure plus the porn star that derailed their 2015 campaign (23:55).
Old hand Brad Haddin tries to take down England's Mr-Nice-Guy Mike Hussey, but does give a personal confession about an injury he hid from team officials, when his international career nearly ended before it had begun (5:39).
After giving the Poms as little love as possible for their World Cup victory, the boys switch their attention to the red-ball and the upcoming Australia vs South Africa Test series (16:19).
Finally, we give Morne a hard time over South Africa's latest choke job, and get his reflections from every Australians' favourite World Cup moment - the 1999 World Cup semi-final. (26:00).
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On the road with Mark Howard & Brad Haddin. Your daily cricket podcast for news, views and behind the scenes action.
- England win the T20 World Cup!
- Ben Stokes the match winner
- Pakistan show character!
- Sam Curran the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament
- The best fast bowling group in the world
- The blow to the Big Bash League
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- The Final Preview
- Can the Pakistan fast bowlers take down England?
- Which opening pair will create the most damage?
- Jos Buttler's leadership with the bat and with the gloves
- The influence of Matthew Hayden on Pakistan
- Player of the Match and Winner tips.
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Former Australian cricketer, Brad Haddin names his Australian team to take on the world at the 2024 T20 World Cup - it's only 18 months away! With five key talking points.
- Cameron Green's best position
- Tim David and his development in the Australian ranks
- Where to for Matthew Wade?
- Mitchel Starc the gun!
- The surprise packets! and the captain!
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- England dominate India in unbelievable style.
- The complete resurgence of Alex Hales.
- A full Indian review, including a star of the future.
- Hardik Pandya almost heroic with the bat.
- The weather situation for the World Cup Final at the MCG.
- The worst batting totals in history!
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- Against all odds, Pakistan are into the T20 World Cup Final!
- Where the semi final between Pakistan and New Zealand was won and lost!
- Babar and Rizwan's powerful partnership
- Could we see an India V Pakistan re-match at the MCG in the final?
- Special Guest and England Assistant Coach, Mike Hussey
- England v India Preview
- Rishabh Pant MUST be selected!
- Hadd's tip
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- New Zealand v Pakistan semi-final preview
- Brad Haddin on how Pakistan can beat New Zealand.
- Special Guest Tim Southee
- Southee on the New Zealand tactics against Pakistan
- Kane Williamson the leader
- Tim Southee on the pride he has representing New Zealand put themselves in big games!
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Hads' counts down his best moments of the World Cup on Australian shores so far - and there was PLENTY to chose from.
Plus Howie reflects on his time travelling around commentating the World Cup, including his favourite moment.
And, which commentator is the most fun?
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- South Africa's unbelievable shock loss to the Netherlands!
- The fallout for the Proteas stumbling in another critical moment.
- Brad Haddin's take on the mental block for South Africa in big games
- PAKISTAN amazingly through to the SEMI-FINALS!!!
- Daring to dream for Pakistan? Can they make the final?
- India power through to the semi-finals with a packed out passionate MCG
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- England torture Australia and advance through to the semi's with win over Sri Lanka
- The value of the opening partnership (Hales and Butler)
- Beware of Big Ben Stokes! He is Kohli like!
- Semi-final predictions!
- What went right and what went wrong for the Aussies
- We're off to Florida!
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- Rashid Khan sets Adelaide Oval alight
- Australia vs. Afghanistan Review
- Glenn Maxwell's golden moment in the field
- NZ vs. Ireland review
- Sri Lanka Vs. England - Howie reports back about what the big guns are saying in the Comm Box
- Hadds spotted in the Birdcage at the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival. Looking very sharp!
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On the road with Mark Howard as he is joined by Australian great and former Australian Selector, Mark Waugh. Your daily cricket podcast for news, views and behind the scenes action.
- Mark Waugh summarises the World Cup so far.
- What makes Virat Kohli so great.
- Who is the best former player you would transfer to today's T20 cricket?
- Mark Waugh's take on Australia
- Australia v Afghanistan massive Preview
- Mark Waugh's World Cup winner
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On the road with Mark Howard as he is joined by Netherlands Assistant Coach Ryan Campbell to review a historic cricket victory. Your daily cricket podcast for news, views and behind the scenes action.
- Dutch break their Super 12 duck with a special win over Zimbabwe.
- Inside the Netherlands celebrations - including THE SONG!
- The passion of an associate nation and how to grow the game!
- The two best bowling attacks in world cricket about to go at it (Pakistan v South Africa)
- Ryan Campbell's tip to win the World Cup.
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- Jos Buttler heroics set up important England win.
- Sri Lanka still alive in Group 1.
- Everything you need to know for Australia to qualify for the next stage.
- An Aaron Finch update.
- Hadd's preview and tips!
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- Aussie skipper Aaron Finch suffers hamstring injury.
- Brad Haddin names his suggested changes.
- Our controversial review in the paper!
- A preview of England V New Zealand, and what it means for the Aussies.
- What it's like to commentate with Nasser Hussain.
- King Kohli's room controversy.
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- Massive Australia V Ireland Preview!
- An Aussie Statement awaits.
- The Irish match-up for Aaron Finch at the top of the order.
- Don't overlook Paul Sterling because he can be a match-winner.
- Brad Haddin and Mark Howard's rank their Top 3 teams of the World Cup.
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- The Kiwi's powerful win over Sri Lanka. Are they the team to beat?
- Glenn Phillips smashes 104 off 64 deliveries
- The best cramp on the cricket field since Mark Richardson
- A mega Sunday Triple Header Preview - Who wins and why!
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- Melbourne weather & Howie's story about Shane Warne meeting the PM
- Group 1 in chaos following Aus vs England washout
- Pak Bean brings heat to Zimbabwe Vs Pakistan!
- MATCH PREVIEW AND TIPS: NZ vs. Sri Lanka. Hadds tips Sri Lanka!
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- Nathan Lyon's busy off season writing books, at the pub, getting married and ordering Uber Eats
- A mega preview of Australia V England
- Nathan Lyon's take on how Australia need to attack England with bowling strengths
- Selection cross-roads! Brad Haddin says Australia MUST include Steve Smith!
- Nathan Lyon would play "big time player" Steve Smith in the side if he wats selector.
- Match Previews and tips
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- Ireland knock over the might of England!
- All the fallout from Australia Vs. Sri Lanka
- Will Howie land an interview with Sunil Gaviskar before tournament's end?!
- INTO THE IRISH CAMP: Howie and Hadds chat with former Aussie spinner and current Ireland bowling coach Nathan Hauritz
- Match Previews and tips
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Brad Haddin is joined by Liam Flanagan because Howie spent the night commentating with Sunil Gavaskar in Perth. Your daily cricket podcast for news, views and behind the scenes action.
- Marcus Stoinis' hits the fastest Australian half-century in T20 history
- Aaron Finch spends some important time in the middle with 31 off 42 balls
- Adam Zampa has Covid-19
- Is Optus Stadium the best ground in the world? (Spoiler: Hadds' disagrees with Marcus Stoinis)
- Today's Preview and Tips
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- Australia V Sri Lanka Preview - Must win for Australia!
- Who are Australia's bankers? Warner, but who else?
- Haddin and Blewett disagree on the need to include Cameron Green
- Could Steve Smith play any role this World Cup?
- A full look at the Sri Lankan strong point!
- Our tips!
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- India's thrilling final ball win over Pakistan in the best ever game of T20 Cricket
- King Kohli the genius and the match winner
- The fall out for Pakistan
- Sri Lanka bounce back with powerful win over Ireland
- The Kiwi's come for Brad Haddin (and he apologises)
- Hadd's tips!
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- SHOCK LOSS: The Kiwis defeat Australia and what that means for the Aussies going forward
- West Indies out of the World Cup
- Howie Vs. Ian Smith?!
- India Vs. Pakistan Preview
- Hadd's tips
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- Australia v New Zealand Match Preview
- Glenn Maxwell's weaponry
- What should Aaron Finch be thinking at the crease
- The magic of the Netherlands win
- England v Afghanistan Tips
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- Ireland's incredible comeback
- Headaches for Aussie selectors following freak injury
- Howie's World Cup debut + wardrobe issues!
- Match previews & Tips
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- Aussie squad stronger thanks to Cameron Green selection
- Matthew Hayden's training techniques
- Match reports
- Grab Haddin's Indian Preview: 'They are a powerhouse'
- FLASHBACK: Why Brad Haddin Turned His Back On Virat Kohli
- Today's Games & Tips
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- Hadds impressed by magical Meiyappan hat-trick
- Cummins captaincy + Australian selection shock
- INTERVIEW: Timmy Pringle, Dutch star
- Howie's nerves about Hobart debut
- Match previews & Tips
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- Scotland with the upset of the tournament so far
- GABBA lockout as India defeat Australia in warm up game
- Cult hero to join the show tomorrow!
- Match previews & Tips
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- Namibia beat Sri Lanka, the Dutch topple UAE
- The Biggest T20 Upset of all time
- Pat Cummins has raised captaincy by committee, Brad Haddin says it won’t work
- Match Previews: Ireland Vs Zimbabwe, West Indies Vs. Scotland
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