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In an unusual move, the Australian team has confirmed two changes to its XI for the first Test against West Indies, which is still five days away!
Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped and Steve Smith is unavailable with a busted finger, allowing Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis to regain their spot in the side.
Jack Paynter is with the team in Barbados and joins Josh Schonafinger for an update on the Aussie squad.
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South Africa have ended their ICC finals curse by defeating Australia by five wickets to win the 2025 World Test Championship final!
Aiden Markram was a deserved player of the match for his fourth-innings century, but there were solid contributions from Temba Bavuma, Kagiso Rabada and to a lesser extent David Bedingham and Lungi Ngidi.
Jack Paynter was at Lord’s and chats to Josh Schonafinger about where it all went wrong for the Aussies and what it means for the Proteas.
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A chanceless, unbeaten century for Aiden Markram has South Africa only 69 runs away from claiming their first WTC title!
Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood ensured Australia's target for the Proteas would be 282 but from that point on it was all SA.
EPISODE INDEX:
01:20 - Smith finger injury
04:20 - Markram century
06:50 - Changed conditions
07:50 - Bavuma innings and injury
09:40 - Lord’s lunch day three
ARTICLE: Day three report
VIDEO: Day three wrap (Australia only)
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Fourteen wickets on the first day wasn't a fluke! It happened again on day two!
Some elite bowling has the WTC final on a knife's edge. Forget the draw - this one could be over in three days!
EPISODE INDEX:
00:50 - What the hell happened?
02:25 - Cummins gets to 300
05:30 - Carey and Starc's important stand
06:20 - Handled the ball?
11:16 - Lord's lunch update, day two
ARTICLE: Day two report
VIDEO: Day two wrap (Australia only)
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Australia were bowled out on the opening day of the World Test Championship final but it wasn't all doom and gloom as the Australian quicks ensured South Africa were immediately on the back foot too.
Jack Paynter joins the Unplayable Podcast from Lord's to give us the rapid recap from day one in London.
EPISODE INDEX:
00:47 - Moment of the day
01:32 - Best innings
03:30 - Best spell
06:00 - The non-call that could hurt South Africa
07:21 - Didn't see that coming!
10:30 - What was on the Lord's lunch menu?
ARTICLE: Day one report
VIDEO: Day one wrap (Australia only)
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Cameron Green's return to the Australian set up is one of the more intriguing sub-plots to the World Test Championship Final.
That's why we're delighted that Green joins Jack Paynter in this very special episode of the Unplayable Podcast.
The Green chat begins at 6:00 and before that, Jack gives Josh Schonafinger an update on the latest happenings in London, which includes the return of Josh Hazlewood and a long training session for Marnus Labuschange.
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ARTICLE: Josh Hazlewood's WTC dream
VIDEO: Green's breakthrough moment
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Not only is Test cricket nearly back, we've got a massive one-off game to savour! Australia v South Africa at Lord's from June 11.
Jack Paynter is in London following the team and he joins Josh Schonafinger to talk all things training, personnel and preparation. Jack was also able to throw a few questions the way of head coach Andrew McDonald as he embarks on guiding his team to an historic back-to-back WTC crown.
In case you missed the news, here are the big stories of the week:
Aussies return to happy hunting ground
Maxwell retires from ODIs
Australia A squad announced
RCB win IPL Final
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So close to the World Test Championship final now!
Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter talk all things Test decider, plus look at which Aussies have done well in India at the IPL and in England in county cricket.
Plus, Adam Burnett has a quick chat to Alex Carey about what it's like to prepare for another WTC final.
Hazlewood v Boland stats comparison
South Africa's WTC Final squad
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Welcome to the Unplayable Podcast for 2025!
Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter get the ball rolling ahead of a massive couple of months of men's internationals, starting with the World Test Championship final which rolls right into the Aussie tour of the West Indies.
Also on the agenda is Kagiso Rabada's drug ban, Virat Kohli's retirement, the latest on the IPL and PSL postponements and the Aussies doing well in county cricket.
ARTICLE: Australia announce their WTC squad of 15
VIDEO: George Bailey press conference on May 13
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It's the biggest domestic match of the year so we've got two big guests to do the occasion justice!
SA recruit and batter Jason Sangha is first cab off the rank, discussing his massive state switch, weird injuries, close wins and big tons.
Then Queensland legend and current bowling coach Andy Bichel jumps on the line to talk about the camp that helped the Bulls' bonding, their new head coach Johan Botha and the large crop of talented young quicks learning under his tutelage.
The interview with Sangha begins at 1:50, while the interview with Bichel begins at 30:50.
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We love the Champions Trophy. That's the official position of the Unplayable Podcast, anyway.
Australia are into the semis, despite having two of their three games washed out. They now leave the host nation (Pakistan) to play against India in Dubai. Not the least bit confusing...
Adding to the level of difficulty for the Aussies is the injury to Matt Short, leaving a spot opening the batting with Travis Head vacant. Who will get the privilege?
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It's South Australia hosting Victoria in the final of the Dean Jones Trophy this Saturday!
Yep, in case you missed it, Deano's been celebrated with the One-Day Cup named in his honour. Huge!
Josh Schonafinger and Adam Burnett take the opportunity to look at the career of Dean Jones, from start to finish. What made him tick, who influenced his career, the big moments, the not-so-great moments, and plenty more.
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What a win by Australia!
Apologies in advance - but this episode is an instant reaction to Australia's record win over England recorded at 4am!
It was a great day to be a keeper with Josh Inglis and Alex Carey both outstanding, plus Australia had good contributions from Adam Zampa, Matt Short, Marnus Labuschagne, Ben Dwarshuis and Nathan Ellis.
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Australia's next challenge is the Champions Trophy, a 50-over tournament hosted by Pakistan, which begins for the men in green and gold against England on Saturday night.However, without seven members of their 2023 World Cup winning squad, it's going to be quite the task for the Aussies.
Travis Head and Adam Zampa don't seem too concerned however, with both of the key players confident the depth in Australian cricket will see them through to the business end of the tournament.
Jump straight to Head's interview by heading to 16:00, and scroll ahead to Zampa's at the 35:38 mark.
Before we hear from these two ODI geniuses, Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger discuss the challenges facing Australia at this tournament and just who to look out for.
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Australia's squad is Champions Trophy ready. Only thing is, there's no Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Marsh or Stoinis.
Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter look at the changes, predict the best XI and take a look at the unusual history of the tournament.
Then, Andrew Ramsey joins Josh from the noisy press box in Colombo to recap the second Test and look ahead to the two ODIs against Sri Lanka.
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The Aussies were firing, the Sri Lankans were not.
The first Test in Galle was a one-sided affair, but newly-crowned Allan Border Medalist Travis Head is expected the hosts to hit back, just as they did in 2022.
Andrew Ramsey is on the ground in Sri Lanka and joins Josh Schonafinger to preview the second five-day encounter.
Plus, we get an injury update on Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, and what that means for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Read more on Sam Konstas heading home here
Read more on Australia's likely team changes for the second Test here
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The BBL's done, so who's ready for some more Test cricket?
Australia are in Sri Lanka and take on the hosts from Wednesday, January 29 in Galle. Andrew Ramsey is there and has the first-hand account from the training sessions of both sides and some curious behaviour around the playing surface. He joins Josh Schonafinger to talk through the latest updates from the picturesque, southern Sri Lankan city.
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He's taken the cricketing world by storm and now 19-year-old Sam Konstas is getting started on his first overseas tour with the Test team; to Sri Lanka via United Arab Emirates.
He caught up with cricket.com.au's Andrew Ramsey to discuss his epic debut, his role in the team, his nicknames and plans for the future. Head to 18:55 for the start of the Konstas chat.
Before that, Rambo joins Josh Schonafinger to give an update from the ICC Academy on the Australian squad and their injuries.
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Australia have picked a 16-man squad for the land of left-arm spin that hints at, rather than heralds, a generational change. Louis Cameron and Andrew Ramsey consider the absence of Pat Cummins and whether Steve Smith instead of Travis Head was the right call to take the captaincy reins in Sri Lanka. Were Mitch Marsh and Glenn Maxwell unlucky? How about Peter Handscomb? Which of Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney and Josh Inglis will play? Have we forgotten how good Cameron Green is? We haven't forgotten how good the Galle fort is.
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Test cricket is a tough sport for tough men, according to Gautam Gambhir, which all but rules out Louis Cameron and Andrew Ramsey from offering their opinions on a pulsating Australia-India Test series, the first Australia have won after being 0-1 down this century. They give it a crack anyway. Sam Konstas getting under India's skin, Beau Webster's remarkable debut, Scott 'The Brutaliser' Boland's 10-wicket Test and much more is discussed on the final episode of a thrilling campaign.
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Top 10 for 10k: Steve Smith is on the verge of joining Allan Border, Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting as Australians to have 10,000 Test runs. He needs just 38 more as he heads into the Border Gavaskar Trophy finale against India in his hometown Test at the SCG. After some careful thought about his list, Smith chats to Louis Cameron about how he ranked his favourite Test centuries. No spoilers on what made No.1, but his list charts the ups and downs of his extraordinary career; his maiden Test tons in England and Australia, a double-ton made on no sleep, his 2019 Ashes comeback after his year-long ban, his conquering of spin on the subcontinent, Australia's World Test Championship triumph and his breaking of a recent hundred drought.
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Andrew Ramsey delays his return from the MCG to his backpackers' hostel to join Louis Cameron after an extraordinary Boxing Day Test that had everything. Don Bradman thought he saw some big crowds. Pfffft, this Test has him covered. The biggest Test crowd ever? Probably. Is Bumrah better than Warnie? Maybe. Is he a shark? Hell yes. Melbourne real estate (and Rishabh Pant's inability to find it), sausages (and Yashasvi Jaiswal's ability to find those), snicko, Napoleonic Wars - all that's in here too. Sam Konstas was 19 (he might be 27 now) in a dressing room full of fathers - but is he Virat's father? And has he spoken to Elon Musk? He could soon. Oh and there's another Test.
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Louis Cameron and Adam Burnett sum up the third NRMA Insurance Test from a sodden Brisbane. While the retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin caught us all on the hop, the dominance of Jasprit Bumrah and Travis Head did not. Can they continue to carry their teams? Is Head hurt? (SPOILER: He's not). Is Josh Hazlewood hurt? (SPOILER: He is). Steve Smith scored his 33rd Test century, written into existence by one of cricket.com.au's own. Speaking of, did cameraman Tama Stockley spook Yashasvi Jaiswal? There are World Test Championship final implications too and you will not need to understand trigonometry to work out how Australia can make it.
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Josh Hazlewood and Mitch Starc felt a little cramped at the Gabba nets on Thursday, so they headed over to AB Field to get their session in!
That was just one of the interesting snippets out of both sides' preparation for the crucial third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match, with Louis Cameron joining Josh Schonafinger to detail how the teams are preparing.
The Indians are given nothing away but Jasprit Bumrah looks to have shaken off his niggle while the brainstrust have a big call to make on Rohit Sharma's position in the batting order.
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Starc took six. Head hit a blazing hundred. Cummins took five.
Take any of those performances individually and Australia would be in good shape. Get all three of them and Australia will win big.
A massive 10-wicket victory for the hosts, levelling the series at one game apiece.
Louis Cameron is in Adelaide and joined Josh Schonafinger to discuss the day-night Test, the Travis Head-Mohammad Siraj stoush, Marnus Labuschagne's return to form and plenty more.
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On the eve of the Test match he has dominated for a decade, Mitch Starc joins the Unplayable Podcast. The chat with Starc begins at 3:15.
Starc has been an absolute weapon with the pink cherry (66 wickets at an average of 18.71 back that up), but the left-arm quick doesn't buy into his own hype about the off-colour Kookaburra in day-night cricket.
The 90-Test veteran also touches on the "ridiculous" rumours of a rift in the team, what it's like to share a field with up-and-coming superstars, Marnus Labuschagne's new hobby and plenty more.
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Injuries. Soul-searching. Bolters.
With a 10-day gap between the first and second NRMA Insurance Test matches, there's been ample time for all of these things. And more!
Josh Hazlewood has a side injury and Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger discuss his situation, his potential replacements and the other Australian squad news.
Plus there's PM's XI chat and an update on the WTC Final race.
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Well, where do you go from there, exactly?
India's massive win in Perth stunned the cricket world, leaving questions aplenty for the home side.
That being said, the potential returns of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Mohammad Shami also give the tourists a few selections dilemmas ahead of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide.
Louis Cameron is in Perth to give you, the listener, and Josh Schonafinger the low down on what just transpired in the past four days.
Let us know what changes the sides should make!
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That first ball can't come soon enough!
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is (almost) here and Louis Cameron is in Perth following the action first-hand. He joins Josh Schonafinger to give the lowdown on both sides' training sessions and expected lineups.
Don't forget to jump back in the Unplayable catalogue to listen to Lou's interview with Travis Head a few days ago.
Oh, and should the hypothetical sixth Test be played in Canberra, Hobart, or somewhere else?
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Travis Head and his wife Jess have just welcomed a new baby boy into the world, and it's kept the attacking left-hander out of a bit of cricket recently.
But he's back and ready to take on India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Jump into the Head chat from 3:04, where he joined Louis Cameron on the Perth Stadium 'West Test Hill' to discuss Nathan McSweeney, batting quirks, his own record at the ground and more.
Before that, Josh Schonafinger gives a brief update on the T20I Series that Australia swept 3-0.
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What does it take to be captain of Australia? If it's vast knowledge of all who came before you, Josh Inglis will do just fine!
The wicketkeeper joins the Unplayable Podcast from the Gabba ahead of the three-match T20 series against Pakistan, in which he will be in charge of the squad.
He chats to Josh Schonafinger about his new role, who's inspired him, being selected in the Test squad, crossing formats, keeping, and plenty more - the chat begins at 20:21.
Before that, Josh is joined by Louis Cameron to talk Coldplay, top secret India training sessions, Usman Khawaja's new partner and a whole lot else.
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Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is a player on the rise. After his excellent effort against India A in Mackay, he's now being talked about as a potential Test debutant against India in Perth.
The interview with McSweeney begins at 18:44, where he discussing the prospect of opening, why he loves captaincy and his great friendship with Marnus Labuschagne.
Before that, Louis Cameron and Jack Paynter recap the first ODI between Australia and Pakistan and look at the Aussie white-ball changes - which includes a new captain in Josh Inglis!
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With the first Test not too far away, there's lots to cover in this episode!
Hear from Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney and retiring 'keeper Matthew Wade, while hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron break down the options to open for the Aussies in the first Test.
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He’s dominated the IPL, he’s made his ODI and T20I debuts, now Jake Fraser-McGurk is hoping to take the Aussie summer by storm.
Fraser-McGurk is part of Australia’s ODI squad to face Pakistan in early November, and he joins the Unplayable Podcast to preview the series.
Also covered is his tour of the UK, including a cheeky sledge from his captain Mitch Marsh in Scotland, his Sheffield Shield aspirations and his strong relationship with Ricky Ponting.
Later in the episode [24:13], Josh Schonafinger is joined by Louis Cameron to break down the latest round of the Shield and what it means for the Test team.
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The interview with Spencer Johnson starts at 3:11.
He's one of the fastest bowlers in the country and he's about to return to the domestic scene. Spencer Johnson missed Australia's most recent white-ball tour of the United Kingdom with a side strain but he's back and has a return date in mind.
The tall left-armer chats to Josh Schonafinger about his recent engagement and Italian roots, plus his awesome experiences in India and England.
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Highlights from SA's dramatic win over WA
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The Sheffield Shield is back and there are no shortage of talking points after a couple of days!
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron discuss the big stories around Australian cricket with the Test summer now only 43 days away.
Injuries, the big three, white-ball fixtures and plenty more on the agenda in this episode.
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Australia fought back from a dire position in the fifth ODI in Bristol to defeat England and claim an impressive 3-2 series win in the UK to conclude their tour of the British Isles.
Hear from captain Mitch Marsh's post-series press conference as the skipper talks up Travis Head's 'underrated' bowling and Aaron Hardie's breakout international series.
The Unplayable Podcast'a Jack Paynter wraps up the tour with Josh Schonafinger as the focus shifts to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the Champions Trophy.
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Australia's outstanding 14-match winning streak in ODIs finally came to an end in Durham but there's still lots to play with two games left in the series.
Next stop: Lord's, the venue where things got wild during last year's Ashes series.
Steve Smith chatted to Jack Paynter after his 60 in the third ODI, which you can hear in full here (apologies about the background racket).
Then Jack, before he boards the train to London, catches up with Josh Schonafinger to discuss the talking points of the series so far.
- ODI streak ending highlights Zampa's ODI importance
- McAndrew, Manenti inspire South Australia to comeback win
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It was all square in the T20 series (thanks Manchester) so now it's time for Australia and England to face off in a five-match ODI series, beginning in Nottingham.
Star Aussie Adam Zampa will play his 100th ODI and Jack Paynter and Josh Schonafinger hear from the milestone man and reminisce on his excellent career to date.
The Unplayable Podcast boys also run the rule over Australia's injuries and England's raft of squad changes.
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Adam Zampa 100th ODI hype reel video
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Australia's tour of the UK has begun in fine style with a clean sweep over Scotland, records broken and a tiny quaich (pronounced quake) acquired!
The Unplayable Podcast's Jack Paynter is following the Aussies around the United Kingdom and gives Josh Schonafinger an update on the squad and conditions.
Read Jack's series recap here.
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Australia have landed in Edinburgh and will play three T20s against Scotland over the course of the next few days!
And despite only being in the country less than a week, Nathan Ellis has already tried the local specialty, haggis.
This series is a chance to get a look at some more inexperienced Aussies and Ellis is excited to be apart of their journey, which he explains to cricket.com.au's Jack Paynter - interview with Ellis begins at 10:40.
Before that, Jack gives Josh Schonafinger the update on the weather, playing conditions and opposition before the first match at The Grange on Wednesday night.
Ellis to spearhead pace attack: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4106146/nathan-ellis-australia-scotland-t20-fast-bowlers-big-three-cummins-starc-hazlewood-meredith-grange
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This episode's special guest is Victorian fast bowler Mitch Perry!
You can jump straight into the chat with Perry at 2:33. Louis Cameron catches up with Perry at the Vics' annual media day and Perry talks about his frustrating finish to the 2023-24 summer, his off-season activities and his friendship with Sydney Swan Nick Blakey.
Before that, Josh Schonafinger runs you through the ins and outs for Victoria which includes a big hitter from Queensland.
Queensland preview with Mitch Swepson: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4086912/mitch-swepson-queensland-bulls-brisbane-heat-unplayable-podcast-season-preview-leg-spin-sheffield-shield
WA preview with Lance Morris: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4070048/lance-morris-western-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-express
SA preview with Jordan Buckingham: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4073592/jordan-buckingham-south-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-express
Tasmania preview with Charlie Wakim: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4078106/charlie-wakim-tasmania-unplayable-podcast-season-preview-tigers-batter-final-sheffield-shield
NSW preview with Ollie Davies: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4096991/ollie-davies-nsw-blues-new-south-wales-batter-season-preview-2024
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Ollie Davies is one of the most exciting batters (and characters) in Australian cricket and he's up next to preview New South Wales' season. Jump straight to the chat with Davies at 3:40.
In this episode the entertaining right-hander talks about his red-ball revival, NSW's recruits and his brother Joel's defection the Sydney Sixers.
Before that, Josh Schonafinger runs you though the ins and outs for Greg Shippherd's team.
Queensland preview with Mitch Swepson: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4086912/mitch-swepson-queensland-bulls-brisbane-heat-unplayable-podcast-season-preview-leg-spin-sheffield-shield
WA preview with Lance Morris: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4070048/lance-morris-western-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-express
SA preview with Jordan Buckingham: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4073592/jordan-buckingham-south-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-express
Tasmania preview with Charlie Wakim: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4078106/charlie-wakim-tasmania-unplayable-podcast-season-preview-tigers-batter-final-sheffield-shield
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Jump straight into the Mitch Swepson interview, which begins at 4:15.
The Queensland leggie had a good 2023-24, winning the KFC BBL with the Brisbane Heat and claiming 30 wickets in the Sheffield Shield.
He also talks about reviving the famous 'flipper' delivery, his new coach Johan Botha and identifies a couple of young Bulls who have caught his eye.
Don't forget to check out our other state preview interviews with Lance Morris, Jordan Buckingham and Charlie Wakim. Just scroll down in our podcast feed.
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If you want to jump straight to the chat with Charlie Wakim, head to 3:15.
In the interview, Wakim talks about his fortuitous start to last summer, what clicked on his way to a career-best year, Tasmania's recruits and plenty more.
He even gives a little insight into his rarely-seen offies!
Before that, Josh Schonafinger talks through the squad changes for the team from the apple isle.
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The chat with SA quick Jordan Buckingham begins at 5:35.
Buckingham joins the Unplayable Podcast to look back at his highly-successful summer, edging closer to the Australian team and his unique middle name. Plus plenty more!
Before that, Josh Schonafinger goes through the ins and outs for the Redbacks, err, South Australia Men, and what else has been happening at the SACA.
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The chat with Lance Morris begins at 5:35.
The 'Wild Thing' talks about rehabilitation from the latest 'hot spot' in his back, the thrill of playing for Australia, rubbing shoulders with the best and plenty more.
Before that, Josh Schonafinger looks at the squad changes for the three-time reigning champions, which includes five outs and four inclusions.
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cricket.com.au has this week launched a landmark new podcast series, Stories After Stumps, which dives into the game’s glorious history through half a dozen compelling episodes in its maiden season.
Listen and subscribe on
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stories-after-stumps/id1752600105
Spotify - https://cricketaustralia.slack.com/archives/D02BJ8UP691/p1719359100530399
PocketCasts - https://pca.st/8njcaqjy
And everywhere else you listen! Just search 'Stories After Stumps'.
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Australia's World Cup could be over. But it might not be!
Here's what needs to happen from this point forward.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron bring you the recap from an entertaining Australia v India clash.
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A special moment for Afghanistan cricket who, eight months after they had their hearts broken by Glenn Maxwell's Mumbai Miracle, finally tasted success against Australia.
Gulbadin Naib was the difference with the ball while Marcus Stoinis and Rahmanullah Gurbaz had a fiery stoush that proved an entertaining sideshow.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were at the wonderful Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent for the historic result.
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Pat Cummins' hat-trick was the highlight on an otherwise uneventful match as the rain got in the way far too often in Antigua.
Between the weather breaks, Australia recorded a 28-run win over Bangladesh (thanks to the DLS method) with their bowlers putting in another outstanding display. Plus, there were positive signs from the top order.
TUP regular Louis Cameron has been rested for tonight's episode, with popular journalist Bharat Sundaresan joining Josh Schonafinger to recap the match.
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Four games, four wins for Australia and a key reason for that record is allrounder Marcus Stoinis.
As the Aussies return to Antigua to commence the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup, Stoinis joins the Unplayable Podcast to chat about his bumper start to the T20 World Cup, sweeping, eating, pitch reading - and even offer some journalistic advice for Louis Cameron!
You won't want to miss this episode!
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With all the chatter in the lead-in being whether or not the Aussies would tank, and therefore eliminate England, it was good to a quality cricket contest between Scotland and Australia.
Brandon McMullen and Mark Watt showed plenty for the Scots but they just didn't have enough as Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David finished the job.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron are in St Lucia and recap the final match of Group B while looking ahead to the Super Eight stage.
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In a perfect world, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short aren’t required for Australia at this tournament.
They’ll be ready to go if injury strikes the main squad.
But for now, they’re enjoying the best the Caribbean has to offer and they sit down for a chat with Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron by the hotel pool in St Lucia.
On the agenda is the IPL, golf, mullets and red-ball ambitions.
NB: Unfortunately Jake's mic gives out bit towards the end of the chat, hopefully it's not too distracting!
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A MASSIVE victory for Australia, chasing down's Namibia's 72 before the Powerplay was even finished!
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap the action from Antigua with full marks going to Australia's bowlers, and top order.
Plus, there's a developing situation happening in Group B with England's fate now potentially in Australia's hands...
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All smiles from the Australian camp after they completed a 36-run win over England at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
Contributions from effectively the entire line up guided the Aussies to the impressive victory, which takes them to the top of Group B.
Adam Zampa was named player of the match after dismissing both English openers after a fast start in the chase.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap all the action from Bridgetown, including a spicy moment between Jos Buttler and Matthew Wade.
Match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4035269/australia-defeat-england-t20-world-cup-report-scores-highlights-kensington-oval-barbados-stoinis-zampa-cummins-warner
Match highlights (AUS only): https://www.cricket.com.au/videos/4035348/match-wrap-australia-beat-england-t20-world-cup-barbados-highlights-zampa-stoinis-warner-head
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One match, one win.
Australia's T20 World Cup is off to a great start following their 39-run win over Oman in Barbados.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap the match, including Aqib Ilyas' amazing catch, Mitch Starc's cramp, Kaleemullah's passion and Marcus Stoinis' power and plenty more.
Oh, and 'Caribbean Facts' is back!
As it happened: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4033887/live-blog-australia-v-oman-t20-world-cup-teams-scores-updates-highlights-kensington-oval-barbados
Match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4033925/match-report-australia-beat-oman-t20-world-cup-group-b-barbados-kensington-highlights-stoinis-warner-maxwell-duck-aqib-ilyas-catch
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The countdown is on! The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is finally underway and a refreshed Josh Hazlewood joins the podcast to look ahead at Australia's tournament.
The chat with Hazlewood starts at 8:18.
Before that Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron give a squad update from the windy Windward Cricket Club, where a handful of Aussie players went through their paces three days out from the opening match.
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The Unplayable Podcast is back! And ready to guide you through Australia's quest for T20 World Cup success in the Caribbean.
The chat with Aussie spinner Ashton Agar begins at 14:30.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron have been in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and give you the run down on Australia's hit-outs with Namibia (six-wicket win) and West Indies (35-run loss).
We'll be recapping all of Australia's World Cup matches, plus bringing you exclusive news from trainings and press conferences, so remember to hit subscribe so TUP hits your feed as soon as it drops!
NB: There was an issue with the audio in the Agar chat when we first uploaded, but that's been fixed. Thanks for your patience.
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The Unplayable Podcast is back! And ready to guide you through Australia's quest for T20 World Cup success in the Caribbean.
The chat with Aussie spinner Ashton Agar begins at 14:30.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron have been in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and give you the run down on Australia's hit-outs with Namibia (six-wicket win) and West Indies (35-run loss).
We'll be recapping all of Australia's World Cup matches, plus bringing you exclusive news from trainings and press conferences, so remember to hit subscribe so TUP hits your feed as soon as it drops!
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One month until the T20 World Cup! And Australia have dropped a very interesting squad of 15...
The red-hot Jake Fraser-McGurk misses out, as does veteran Steve Smith, plus no room for the likes of Matt Short, Spencer Johnson or Sean Abbott.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron break down the squad and analyse the picks from George Bailey and the selection crew.
See the full squad here: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3990756/australia-squad-reveal-mens-t20-world-cup-2024-caribbean-usa-mitch-marsh-named-captain
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It's a bumper Marsh Sheffield Shield final preview to round out the Unplayable Podcast for the 2023-24 summer!
On this show:
Listen to our Team of the Tournament debate is at 4:40, our Matthew Wade interview at 24:10, our Joel Paris interview at 36:45 and our Final tips and predictions at 50:15.
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One final Test match to round out the summer!
Christchurch is the scene and Andrew Ramsey is there and he gives Josh Schonafinger the lowdown on what to expect at Hagley Oval.
Mitch Starc needs two poles to go past Dennis Lillee while Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will line up in their 100th matches apiece.
TRIVIA ANSWERS
The only bowlers in Test cricket with a better strike rate than Mitch Starc’s 48.62 are:
Dale Steyn (42.38), Malcolm Marshall (46.76) and … Waqar Younis (43.49)!
In terms of players playing their 100th Tests together, it’s far more common than we assumed!
Mike Atherton and Alex Stewart did so in 2000, Shaun Pollock, Jacques Kallis and Stephen Fleming did in the same match in 2006, and Michael Clarke and Alastair Cook also reached 100 in the Perth Test of 2013-14!
Well done if you knew any of those! This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.
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Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne joins the podcast! He chats to Louis Cameron from 12:07.
There's also been drama days out from the first New Zealand-Australia Test match - Kiwi quick Neil Wagner has retired from the game and won't play in the two Tests against the Aussies.
Beamed across the ditch from Wellington, cricket.com.au's Andrew Ramsey gives Josh Schonafinger the lowdown on NZ's windiest city and what to expect from the green pitch that's been rolled out in the middle of a roundabout.
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Let's go across the ditch!
The Australian men's team has arrived in New Zealand and their T20 series is about to get underway!
Champion fast bowler Mitch Starc joins the Unplayable Podcast team Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from Wellington to preview the Aussies' next tour.
The chat with Mitch Starc begins at 18:12.
Before that, Josh and Louis look at the five big questions facing the Australians ahead of the T20 World Cup in June.
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After a dominant display from Australia's 50-over side, the Dettol T20 International series to be a lot closer with West Indies selecting their big names for the three-game series.
cricket.com.au's Jack Paynter has been following the Aussie squad around the country and he joins Josh Schonafinger to discuss white-ball squads, World Cups and breakout stars.
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A Test decided by eight runs! And what a finish!
No matter who you support, you have to appreciated that lion-hearted effort from Shamar Joseph, who thought he was too injured to bowl heading into day four.
He walked away with a seven-wicket haul in one of the performances of the decade.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap all the action from the Gabba, and look ahead to the Dettol ODI series starting on Feb 2.
Watch the final wicket from all angles with all the commentary calls: https://www.cricket.com.au/videos/3869856/every-call-of-shamar-josephs-famous-test-wicket
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There's Covid running through the Australian camp but it won't affect the playing XI.
cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Adam Burnett run you through all the news ahead of the Brisbane Test, which marks the return of both teams to the day-night version of the format.
Australia also named their T20 squad to face the West Indies on Wednesday which could give us a bit of a sneak peek into what the selectors are thinking ahead of the T20 World Cup in June.
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Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy with a thumping 10-wicket win over the West Indies in Adelaide.
With only 1112 balls bowled, it's the shorted Adelaide Test in history. But Pat Cummins and his side won't be complaining - Travis Head was player of the match for his 119 while Josh Hazlewood was superb with a career-best match of 9-79.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron review the Test, heap praise onto Shamar Joseph and look ahead to the Brisbane.
This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.
Andrew Ramsey's day three report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3861218/australia-west-indies-day-three-adelaide-test-report-highlights-head-shamar-hazlewood-cummins
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Steve Smith the opener? Australia's Test batting lineup takes on a new look for the first NRMA Insurance Test match against West Indies, beginning in Adelaide on Wednesday.
Josh Schonafinger is joined by cricket.com.au's senior writer Andrew Ramsey from South Australia to get the lowdown on both teams' preparations and to get some more insight on this unknown West Indies lineup.
As mentioned on the show, read Andrew’s story on Shamar Joseph - the man from nowhere: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3853744/west-indies-cricket-australia-xi-match-report-day-two-highlights-scores-adelaide
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Ahead of Aaron Finch's final match of professional cricket, we thought it was a good opportunity to look back on a spectacular career.
Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter discuss the former Australia, Victoria and Melbourne Renegades captain's many accolades, plus hear from Brad Hodge, David Hussey and Glenn Maxwell on what made Finchy so special.
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Australia wrapped up the NRMA Insurance Test series against Pakistan 3-0 in Sydney, largely thanks to an unbelievable evening session on Friday.
Retiring David Warner wasn't at the crease for the winning runs, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, as Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger discuss.
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UPDATE: Since recording this episode Pakistan announced their XI for Sydney, you can check it out here: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3846944/australia-unchanged-xi-pakistan-third-test-sydney-scg-cummins-captain-warner-farewell
It's Warner Week in Sydney as 111-Test veteran David Warner prepares to say goodbye to the longest format in the third NRMA Insurance Test match against Pakistan at the SCG.
Louis Cameron gives us the update on the teams, plus Warner's missing Baggy Green, and we share some of the best answers from cricketcomau socials where they asked for people's favourite Warner memories.
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With two Tests to come against each of Pakistan, West Indies and New Zealand, it seems like a straight-forward summer for Australia. Or is it?
Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger break down the big issues for Australia in the lead in to Boxing Day, and also cover Pakistan's mounting injury dramas.
The guys cover Warner's replacement. Australia's home dominance, the back-up bowlers, Alex Carey's runs and more.
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Another milestone ticked off by Nathan Lyon!
Australia's ageless offie continued his Test domination with his 500th wicket in the format as Pakistan crumbled on the fourth day in Perth. Could he catch Shane Warne?
Louis Cameron was at Perth Stadium and he chats to Mitch Starc after the match before he and Josh Schonafinger wrap up the win and look ahead to Boxing Day.
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An Ashes centurion, a World cup winner and set to play his first Test in Perth in six years - things are going alright for Mitch Marsh!
The Aussie allrounder chats to Louis Cameron about the aftermath of Australia's brilliant World Cup victory, playing in front of family and his evolution as a cricketer. The chat with Marsh starts at 10:20.
Before that, Louis and Josh Schonafinger look ahead to the NRMA Insurance Test series and discuss David Warner, Nathan Lyon and Pakistan's chances in the three-match series.
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Number six for this remarkable team!
Pat Cummins' men defied the odds and the crowd in a pulsating final at Narendra Modi Stadium, with Travis Head the star and player of the match for this brilliant 137 in partnership with Marnus Labuschagne (58no).
Catch up on a memorable finale with Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron, there on the ground in Ahmedabad.
Match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3789549/australia-india-2023-world-cup-final-ahmedabad-narendra-modi-stadium-match-report-video-highlights
Video highlights (AUS only): https://www.cricket.com.au/videos/3789899/australia-india-odi-world-cup-final-2023-video-highlights-travis-head-ahmedabad
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Australia won't care how they won, just that they did!
Powerplay dominance in both innings decided the match in Kolkata in what was a low-scoring knockout - Australia starting both innings better and in the end getting the job done by three wickets.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron lapped up the atmosphere at the Eden Gardens and have the full recap on the semi-final.
Match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3787417/australia-south-africa-semi-final-kolkata-eden-gardens-match-report-video-highlights
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Forty-five down, three to go.
The World Cup is finally reaching its crescendo and Australia are one of the four teams left in the thing.
Ahead of their semi-final in Kolkata against South Africa on Thursday, opener Travis Head sits down with the boys next to (not in) the hotel pool.
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On the eve of Diwali Sunday, Mitch Marsh's innings was cause for celebration! (Apologies for the background fireworks)
Bangladesh made over 300 after being sent in but Marsh (177no) and Steve Smith (63no) made the chase look like an absolute cake walk as Australia made it seven wins in a row heading into the semi-finals.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were at the country footy-esque MCA Stadium in Pune to recap all the action.
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201no from 128 balls.
That was Glenn Maxwell defying history, the odds, the Afghans, even his own body on his way to the most remarkable double century you are likely to see.
Australia were absolutely nowhere at 7-91 chasing Afghanistan's 5-291, but Maxwell (along with Pat Cummins) had different ideas and produced the most stunning turnaround in history.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron attempt to summarise what they just witnessed!
Match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3772289/glenn-maxwell-201-not-out-double-century-australia-beat-afghanistan-odi-world-cup-2023-mumbai-highlights
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It's official. England will only be the ODI champions for another fortnight after Australia's 33-run win ruled them out of semi-final contention.
Adam Zampa was superb not only with the ball (3-21), but also the bat and in the field.
Plus Marnus Labuschagne finally had some success on the reviews front.
Get the recap from Ahmedabad from Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron.
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Match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3766570/australia-england-world-cup-ahmedabad-video-highlights-live-scores
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With a big break before Australia's next match (against the bottom-placed England on November 4), Marcus Stoinis is this episode's guest on the Unplayable Podcast.
He talks through dealing with injuries, his complex mental states during matches and the extra work he's doing away from the field to improve his performance.
He joined Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron in Delhi.
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A stunning location deserved a stunning match.
Australia knocked off New Zealand at Dharamsala by only five runs in the highest-scoring match in World Cup history with Travis Head (109) and Rachin Ravindra (116) making the most of the conditions at the foothills of the Himalayas.
Whether or not the ball actually travels further at higher altitude, the cold hard facts say there were 32 sixes hit for the night and nearly 800 runs scored.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were there at the beautiful HPCA Stadium and break it all down for you.
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Get the full recap from a record-breaking night in Delhi!
Australia won by a record 309 runs, David Warner hit another hundred, Adam Zampa took another four ...
But the night was all about Glenn Maxwell's 40-ball century. The allrounder broke Aiden Markram's fastest World Cup century record (49 balls) and broke Meg Lanning's record (46 balls) for the fastest ODI ton by an Aussie.
Apologies for the background noise as cables and microphones were ripped out of their sockets and messily stuffed into boxes all around us!
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Adam Zampa has had plenty to deal with over the past few weeks - a glute niggle, a back spasm, a pool-related injury...
But he's also delivered back-to-back four-wicket hauls in Australia's two World Cup victories.
Ahead of the match against the Netherlands, Zampa chats to Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron about touring as a dad, his new eyewear, his swimming habits and plenty more.
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A 259-run opening stand. A birthday century for Mitch Marsh. A massive 163 for David Warner. Marcus Stoinis back amongst the wickets. And Adam Zampa taking another four despite back soreness.
Australia ticked a lot of boxes and crucially secured their second win of the World Cup after beating Pakistan by 62 runs in Bengaluru.
Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter recap the action as Australia jump into the top four.
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Everybody breathe a sigh of relief.
Australia have their first win of the World Cup and are off the bottom of the standings with a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Lucknow.
Captain Pat Cummins and leggie Adam Zampa were instrumental to the victory with their performances with the ball before the batters secured a solid Net Run Rate boost.
Join Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter from Lucknow to recap the events from Monday night.
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Glove on the bat? Glove off the bat? Glove touching the other glove... that's on the bat?
Marcus Stoinis' dismissal had everyone scratching their heads and Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter will break that down, plus everything else in Australia's humbling World Cup loss in Lucknow.
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Australia have lost their first match of the World Cup to hosts India by six wickets.
After managing to score only 199 after choosing to bat, the Aussies needed everything to go their way if they were to escape with a victory.
Things started off in the right direction, but a crucial dropped catch changed the course of the match.
Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter were there in Chennai to recap the day's play.
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Alex Carey had a fabulous 2019 World Cup, establishing himself in the Australian line-up with a string of great innings.
Now four years later the wicketkeeper is ready to do it all again, this time in India. The chat with Alex begins at 10:24.
Before that, from the stands of MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter give you the latest on Australia's squad, predicted line up and even a nod to New Zealand's incredible opening-match victory.
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Most of Australia's squad has World Cup experience one way or another, but for Marnus Labuschagne it will be his first tournament of this ilk.
The middle order batter (and leg-spinner) sits down with Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter in Hyderabad to explain the emotions of the call-up, the tweaks he's made and his coffee business, The Run Club.
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Marnus Labuschagne will feature at the 2023 men's ODI World Cup!
After failing to make Australia's provisional squad of 15 for the tournament, Labuschagne got the nod right before the ICC's squad deadline as Ashton Agar's recovery from a calf strain hasn't gone to plan.
Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter go through the squad in detail, and also hear the best bits of Selection Chair George Bailey's press conference, explaining the decisions.
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Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter are in Mohali ahead of Australia's first ODI against India, the first of several 'warm-up' matches leading into the 2023 ICC World Cup.
Marsh joins the boys to reflect on his captaincy debut for Australia, his Ashes tricks, Indian experiences, batting form, World Cup predictions and plenty more!
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Attention shifts to the ODI World Cup (in just over a month's time) as Australia announces its 15-player squad.
One of the big inclusions is NSW allrounder Sean Abbott, who has been taking wickets for fun in South Africa.
He joins Louis Cameron at 23:30 after Louis and Josh Schonafinger run through the squad in detail and look ahead to how they might line up.
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All square!
A disappointing result for Australia after such an impressive beginning, but on the balance of things 2-2 feels about right.
Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron for one last time on this UK trip as they recount the Ashes finale.
Thank you for all your support through the entire Ashes series, your feedback, ratings and subscriptions have been hugely appreciated. Hopefully we're back into your eardrums in the near future!
Day five match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/ashes-england-australia-fifth-test-day-five-the-oval-london-scores-highlights-video-match-report/2023-07-31
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We certainly don't want to get ahead of ourselves - but it's anyone's game!
Set 384 runs to win, Usman Khawaja (69no) and David Warner (58no) have laid the perfect platform for Australia's chase, reaching 0-135 before the rain hit.
Can Australia pull off a mammoth chase and ruin Stuart Broad's farewell party?
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap the unexpected events of day four at The Oval.
Day four match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/ashes-england-australia-fifth-test-day-four-the-oval-london-scores-highlights-video-match-report/2023-07-31
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It's all over for Stuart Broad! Shocking many after play on day three at the Oval, the veteran England quick will be hanging up the bowling shoes after this Test.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron give an instant reaction to the news as well as recapping what was a pretty tough day for Australia.
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Who would've thought we'd be talking about Todd Murphy's efforts with the bat?
The Australian off-spinner contributed a crucial 34 runs as the visitors edged their way into a first-innings lead.
As has been the case all series, this Test match is evenly poised with 12 runs all that separates the Ashes rivals after two days.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron have all the details on how it played out.
This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.
Day two match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/ashes-england-australia-fifth-test-day-two-the-oval-london-scores-highlights-video-match-report/2023-07-29
Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow non-run out video (AUS only): https://www.cricket.com.au/video/steve-smith-jonny-bairstow-george-ealham-run-out-decision-laws-england-australia-ashes-highlights/2023-07-29
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After a nervy start after electing to bowl, Australia took the upper hand in the Oval Test with a brilliant display with the ball.
They fielding display was less impressive but excellent returns from all the bowlers have the visitors in a great position after day one.
Mitch Starc knocked over Ben Stokes with yet another corker as England were bowled out for 283.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron have all the details on another up-and-down day of the 2023 Ashes.
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Australia may have ensured they can't lose the Ashes with the rainy draw in Manchester last week, but they won't be satisfied with a draw.
Both sides also have a few selection conundrums but fresh in the mind of the Aussies will be their World Test Championship final victory here a little under two months ago.
Plus hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron revisit their (spookily accurate) pre-series predictions.
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A dull finish to an otherwise brilliant series to date? Absolutely.
But Australia won't be complaining!
The Manchester rain ensured day five was a cricket-less day at Old Trafford, sealing the destination of the Ashes urn for another series.
Hear from both captains as well as the Unplayable Podcast's precipitation experts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap the fourth Test.
Day five match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/england-australia-fourth-test-day-five-old-trafford-manchester-scores-highlights-rain/2023-07-24
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The forecast said it would be a complete washout.
Instead we got a full middle session, where Australia racked up 1-101 with Marnus Labuschagne reaching a terrific century, his 11th overall and second away from home.
Labuschagne and Mitch Marsh (31no) blunted England’s attack for almost two hours before Marnus fell, and then so did the rain.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron managed to keep to the microphones dry and have all the updates from a soggy Old Trafford.
Day four match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/england-australia-fourth-test-day-four-old-trafford-manchester-scores-highlights-rain-delay/2023-07-23
Jonny Bairstow bashed a belligerent 99 not out on another high-octane day of Ashes cricket in Manchester.
Australia will be hoping the heavens open on days four and five with England holding a 162-run lead and only needing another six wickets to bowl the Aussies out.
Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap another tough day for the visitors which included plenty of highlights for the hosts.
Day three match report from Manchester: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/england-australia-fourth-test-day-three-old-trafford-manchester-scores-highlights/2023-07-22
Jonny Bairstow full post-match press conference: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/jonny-bairstow-press-conference-no-comment-old-trafford-ashes-australia-england-wicketkeeper/2023-07-22
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Over 400 runs were scored on day two in Manchester and in good news for England fans, almost all of them were scored by the home side.
Zak Crawley (189), Joe Root (84) and Moeen Ali (54) did the bulk of the damage as England finished the second day 67 runs to the good.
Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap what went right for England and what went wrong for Australia.
Day two Old Trafford match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/england-australia-fourth-test-day-two-old-trafford-manchester-scores-highlights/2023-07-21
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Warner, Labuschagne, Smith, Head and Marsh all looked in great touch with the bat - but none of Australia's top order could convert their start into a big score.
After being sent in Australia finished on 8-299, with Stuart Broad's 600th Test wicket and Jonny Bairstow's catch (!) highlighting another day where both sides seemed intent on not taking the advantage.
But it's Mitch Starc's sensational record with the bat in Manchester will give Australian fans hope.
Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap all the action from Old Trafford.
Day one match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/england-australia-fourth-test-day-one-old-trafford-manchester-scores-highlights/2023-07-20
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Steve Smith has 401 runs in two Tests in Manchester (including a 211 last time out) so it's no wonder he's eager to get back into the middle at Old Trafford!
The Aussie No.4 is the special guest on this episode of the Unplayable Podcast where he chats through his 100th Test, the England quicks, his best Test centuries and his love of tennis.
The interview with Smith begins at 10:00 and before that Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron go through what they know about teams and the pitch for the vital fourth Ashes Test.
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Three brilliant Ashes Tests in a row, but this one went the way of England!
England's three inclusions of Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali all played important roles for the hosts who avoided a 3-0 scoreline much to the delight of the Headingley crowd.
Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to hear how it all played out on day four in Leeds.
Day four match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/australia-england-ashes-third-test-day-four-leeds-headingley-scores-highlights-report-video/2023-07-09
This episode, brought to you by Qantas, Spirit of Australia.
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Gumboots and umbrellas were far more useful at Headingley today than cricket bats and balls .. until about 5pm that is!
Six hours went by with no play (thanks rain) before 25.1 overs were squeezed in at the very end of day three in Leeds.
Travis Head channelled his inner Ben Stokes to give Australia a shot at an early Ashes wrap-up but the visitors couldn't find the breakthrough before play ended at 7:30pm.
Josh Schonafinger (party shirt) and Louis Cameron (former fast bowler) recap a truncated day in northern England.
Day three report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/australia-england-ashes-third-test-day-three-leeds-headingley-scores-highlights-report-video-rain/2023-07-08
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24 wickets have tumbled in only two days at Leeds - and which way this one is going is bloody tough to predict!
And can we just recognise how good Pat Cummins is at bowling?!
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap another enthralling day of the Ashes.
Day two Leeds recap: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/australia-england-ashes-third-test-day-two-leeds-headingley-scores-highlights-report-video/2023-07-07
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Mitch Marsh, take a bow. Mark Wood, take one too.
The opening day of the third Ashes Test in Leeds was dominated by two players who were yet to feature in the series - Marsh, who struck a rollicking run-a-ball century and Wood, who bowled as fast as anyone ever has in England (since records began)!
Plenty to discuss as wickets tumbled (13 in all) and Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were there to recap it all for you.
This episode of the Unplayable Podcast brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.
Match report from a fascinating day: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/australia-england-ashes-third-test-day-one-leeds-headingley-scores-highlights-report-video/2023-07-06
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It seems all anybody wants to do is talk about the Jonny Bairstow stumping!
But, with the Leeds Test just around the corner it's time to shift our focus to the next match, one that could decide the outcome of this series.
England have confirmed (since recording this episode) their XI - which is the expected side discussed on the show.
And Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron pay tribute to Steve Smith, who will play his 100th Test this week at Headingley.
This episode brought to you by Qantas - Spirit of Australia.
England XI: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/england-xi-third-test-team-selection-headingley-leeds-moeen-ali-mark-wood-chris-woakes/2023-07-05
Smith blindfold video: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/steve-smith-identifies-bats-blindfolded-australia-test-legend-ashes/2023-07-05
Who knew the Lord's crowd were so good at booing?
On day five of the second Ashes Test they got plenty of practice after a 'controversial' move claimed Jonny Bairstow's wicket riled them and the English team up.
Ben Stokes played one of those innings, sending nine sixes into the crowd before he fell for 155, consigning England to defeat.
And the MCC members were not to be outdone, getting involved in a verbal altercation with the Australian team as they passed through the Long Room for lunch.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron wrap up another brilliant day of cricket that had more than its fair share of spiteful moments.
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Ashes folklore in the making!
A one-legged Nathan Lyon walking out to bat at No.11 in Australia's second innings will be fondly remembered - as will the two wonder-balls delivered by Mitch Starc and Pat Cummins.
And yet the second Test at Lord's is still up for grabs after a late reprieve to lucky duck Ben Duckett.
Australia's lead has swelled to 221 runs at Lord's but it was the meek surrender from England's middle and lower order that raised eyebrows on day three.
Ollie Pope's injury, Mitchell Starc's super spell, Ange Postecoglou, Todd Murphy, celebrappealing and plenty more gets a mention.
Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to get the complete review on day three of the second Ashes Test.
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The final session on day two at Lord's had a bit of everything - Ben Duckett out in the 90s, a dropped catch, a bouncer barrage from Australia and crucially, an injury to Nathan Lyon.
England ended the day 138 runs behind Australia with Harry Brook and Ben Stokes withstanding the Aussies' new tactic.
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Half-centuries to Steve Smith (85no), David Warner (66) and Travis Head (77) have Australia in a very strong position after day one of the Lord's Test, despite being inserted by England captain Ben Stokes at the toss.
We had rain delays, glorious cover drives and even a Joe Root bouncer (!) on a fascinating opening to the second Ashes Test.
Join hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap the first day in north London. Somehow the boys failed to mention the pitch invaders in the day's second over, but for more information on that, click here: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/pitch-invaders-lords-second-test-second-over-stop-oil-orange-powder-jonny-bairstow/2023-06-28
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Coming off a half-century in Australia's thrilling two-wicket victory at Edgbaston, Travis Head joins the Unplayable Podcast to go through all the talking points.
From spending lots of time in front of the Hollies Stand, to taking on Moeen Ali, and plenty more, Head shares his thoughts on the terrific opening to the 2023 Ashes series.
Before that, hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron preview the second Test from the bleachers at Lord's and discuss the potential XI changes for both sides.
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What an incredible Test match!
Australia win the Edgbaston Test by two wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the Ashes - Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron do their best to recap an encapsulating, pulsating, unforgettable day of Test cricket.
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Day four began with an attempted reverse scoop by Joe Root and ended with Scott Boland as the nightwatchman - and there was plenty of action in between!
Australia need a further 174 runs with seven wickets in hand to claim a famous victory in the first Ashes Test in Edgbaston but will have to knock off the remaining runs without David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap all the action from Birmingham in the latest Unplayable Podcast, proudly brought to you by Qantas, Spirit of Australia.
Is Cameron Green the best gully fielder ever? It may be an early call, but Green's case just got stronger with another extraordinary pluck to send Ben Duckett packing at Edgbaston.
Only 32.4 overs were possible because of so much rain in Birmingham on day three but with Ollie Robinson's send off, England's bouncer barrage and Australia's new-ball blitz there were still plenty of talking points.
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Day two at Edgbaston belonged to Australia largely thanks to an unbeaten century to Usman Khawaja.
While the opener's first Test ton in England showed the Aussies the way, he was ably supported by Travis Head and Alex Carey after a hot start by the England fast bowlers.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap all the action from Birmingham in the latest Unplayable Podcast, proudly brought to you by Qantas, Spirit of Australia.
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From Zak Crawley's cover drive to kick off the match and the series, to Joe Root's ton, Nathan Lyon's fight and Ben Stokes' proactive declaration, it was an enthralling day of cricket at Edgbaston.
The Unplayable Podcast's Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were in Birmingham taking in all the action and give you the first daily Ashes recap of the series. This episode is proudly brought to you by Qantas - Spirit of Australia.
England have gone early and named their XI for the opening match of the Ashes series, leaving out their fastest bowler Mark Wood.
Australia meanwhile have been playing their cards closer to their chest, with a decision on which fast bowlers will be selected yet to be made.
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger are in Birmingham and have all the latest news on the eve of the first Test.
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England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Moeen Ali, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, James Anderson
It all comes down to this! Australia and India will fight it out for the World Test Championship final (and the ICC mace) from Wednesday night (AEST).
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron is in position in London and has been keeping a close eye on both teams ahead of the crunch clash at the Oval.
Trent Copeland took the path less travelled to professional cricket but finished with career with Tests, titles and stacks of wickets to his name.
The NSW legend chats to Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter about his wild ride from behind the stumps to behind the microphone.
Later on in the episode, Copeland shares his analysis on the men's domestic squad changes begins (30:00) and previews the Ashes (47:30).
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Cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron is joined by off-spinner Nathan Lyon to talk about what he's been up to since returning from Australia's tour of India, next summer's Tests against Pakistan and West Indies, as well as how he is preparing for the World Test Championship final and the ensuing five-Test Ashes series againt England.
Cricket Victoria, Cricket New South Wales and a stack of IPL franchises are involved. So what's the deal with Major League Cricket?
A new T20 league is starting up in the USA and Australian Justin Geale is in charge of getting it off the ground! He is the special guest on this deep dive episode of the Unplayable Podcast as Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter look at who's signed up, when and where it will happen and why Victoria and New South Wales are involved.
The chat with Geale begins at 12:40. For more information check out this MLC FAQ: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/major-league-cricket-united-states-explainer-australia-ipl-involvement-victoria-nsw-draft-houston/2023-05-03
See Australia's full squad here: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-world-test-championship-final-ashes-squad-india-england-warner-harris-renshaw-cummins/2023-04-19
The Aussies have named their squad to tackle both the World Test Championship Final (June 7) and the first two Ashes Test (June 16 & 28) and there are some surprises! In comes Mitch Marsh, Josh Inglis and Marcus Harris while quite a few can consider themselves unlucky to miss out.
Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter break down George Bailey and the National Selection Panel's choices, as well as recapping the Aussies in the County Championship and the IPL.
With the 2022-23 Australian summer officially over, Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter review Australia A's first clash with New Zealand A, check out which Aussies are playing in the County Championship and cast one final eye over the Marsh Sheffield Shield final.
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Victoria fell short in last year's Marsh Sheffield Shield final.
But against the same opponent, at the same venue, they have the chance to make amends in this weekend.
Will Sutherland, who has been an undefeated stand-in captain for the Vics this season, joins Jack Paynter to look ahead to the season finale against Western Australia.
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The final match of the Australian summer is the Marsh Sheffield Shield final and it starts this Thursday between Western Australia and Victoria.
Teenage batter Teague Wyllie is the special guest and the chat with him starts at 22:32.
Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter look back at the action-packed Shield season and preview what promises to be an awesome five-day final at the WACA.
VIDEO - Top moments of the season: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/top-10-moments-sheffield-shield-2022-23-catches-century-five-wickets-morris-handscomb-wyllie-boland/2023-03-21
YARN - All you need to know about the Sheffield Shield final: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/sheffield-shield-final-ultimate-guide-broadcast-form-squads-history-western-australia-victoria-waca/2023-03-21
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One round of the Marsh Sheffield Shield remains and Western Australia's opponent in the final could be decided by the bonus points system.
Jack Paynter explains to Josh Schonafinger just how that works and identifies what both Queensland and Victoria have to do to make it.
Then (at 7:00) Matt Short, possibly the most in-form player in the country, sits down with Jack to discuss his incredible season to date and how he can make it even better.
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In the words of the great Bill Lawry: It's all happening!
The fourth Test between India and Australia will see a humongous crowd fill the revamped gargantuan stadium in Ahmedabad, will be attended by prime ministers Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi, and could still be played on one of two pitches. Louis Cameron is in the state of Gujarat for the Test finale and details Josh Schonafinger and all the latest on what's been happening since the Aussies hit back in the third Test in Indore.
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Nathan Lyon's 8-64 in the second innings in Indore (to go with three in the first innings) proved to be a match-winning performance for Australia.
Here the champion off-spinner joins Louis Cameron to discuss the challenges of bowling spin in India, the new Aussie spinners on the block, expecting a "bloody loud" fourth Test in Ahmedabad and the now-confirm reality of playing in the World Test Championship final in London in June.
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Is it going to be WA to go back-to-back in the Marsh One-Day Cup? Or can the Redbacks upset the home side?
The chat with Ashton Turner kicks off at 16:48, but before then Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter look back at the highs and lows of the season, the standout performers and key players in the final.
The videos mentioned in this episode:
Beau Webster's classic catches: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/beau-webster-catches-hanger-screamer-sheffield-shield-marsh-cup-2022-23-tasmania-mcg-highlights/2022-11-27
Short the hero in DLS thriller: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/victoria-beat-nsw-match-highlights-marsh-one-day-cup-dls-bad-light-juntion-hughes-pucovski-short/2022-09-23
Redbacks qualify for final after thumping Victoria: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/south-australia-beat-victoria-marsh-one-day-cup-qualify-for-final-western-australia/2023-02-26
Hughes knocks together season's fourth ton: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/daniel-hughes-century-highlights-video-innings-nsw-tasmania-north-sydney-marsh-cup/2023-02-16
Bizarre crescendo to Queensland-NSW clash: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/nsw-blues-queensland-match-highlights-liam-hatcher-six-wickets-gabba/2023-02-26
Doran's back-to-back tons: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/jake-doran-century-full-highlights-104-back-to-back-marsh-one-day-cup-tasmania-tigers-victoria/2022-10-26
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Australia are 2-0 down in the Border Gavaskar Trophy but still have plenty on the line with two Tests remaining.
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron has moved with the teams to Indore and fills us in on the Aussie changes, injuries, fielding techniques, the pitch and the stadium and plenty more.
Don't forget to check out our podcast feed to hear the Peter Handscomb episode.
Peter Handscomb joins cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron between the second and third Tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series.
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Just how does Australia respond to that first Test hiding?
Louis Cameron has followed the team to Delhi and updates Josh Schonafinger with the latest injury news on Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green, the inclusion of Matthew Kuhnemann, the selection drama surrounding Travis Head and plenty more in this edition of the Unplayable Podcast.
We're so close to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy beginning... and we can't wait!
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron is in India ahead of the series and he catches up to Australia Test captain Pat Cummins to get the latest updates on the team, the tour and plenty more.
Cummins explains Australia’s training camp in Bangalore (14:00), easing back expectations (16:35), lessons from previous Asian tours (18:52), the potential of a fiery series coming up (22:06), David Warner’s ‘fatigue’ (23:30), the back up bowlers on tour (25:30).
Before that chat, Louis gives Josh Schonafinger the insights from being on the ground and the expect team changes.
Ashwin 'clone' joins Aussie training: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/australia-test-tour-of-india-spin-bowlers-preparations-ravichandran-ashwin-net-bowler-duplicate/2023-02-03
Australia consider three spinners on dry pitch: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/dry-nagpur-pitch-three-spinners-first-test-india-australia-steve-smith-cameron-green-ruled-out/2023-02-07
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It all comes down to this! The Perth Scorchers have been the dominant side all season. But the Brisbane Heat have come from the clouds and have the momentum.
A sell-out crowd at Perth Stadium is going to witness a stellar KFC BBL|12 final and Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter preview the decider before Scorchers spinner Peter Hatzoglou joins to talk about his season, being in and out of the side, learning off Fawad Ahmed and much, much more.
Final ultimate guide: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/bbl12-final-all-you-need-to-know-ultimate-guide-perth-scorchers-brisbane-heat-tickets-tv-squads/2023-02-03
Corey Rocchiccioli has emerged as the Melbourne Renegades leading spinner and will play an important role in his side's Knockout Final against the Brisbane Heat.
The offie joins the Unplayable Podcast to talk about learning off Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Akeal Hosein, his coffee shop superstition and his Instagram philosophy.
Who makes your Team of the Tournament? KFC BBL|12 has given us plenty of highlights, lots of talking points and many memorable moments.
Jack Paynter and Josh Schonafinger look back on the bumper season before casting an eye ahead to the final five matches.
cricket.com.au's Team of the Tournament: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/big-bash-team-tournament-smith-hardie-finch-dooley-rogers-abbott-tye-short-david-neser/2023-01-26
BKT Finish from Hurricanes v Heat: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/bkt-finish-final-two-overs-highlights-hobart-hurricanes-beat-brisbane-heat-bbl12-david-paris-bazley/2023-01-25
Spencer Johnson's played only five KFC BBL matches but is 27 years old - where's he been?
Johnson joins the Unplayable Podcast to talk about his career to date, bowling at the death against the likes of Tim David and Marcus Stoinis, spending almost three years out due to injury, his marvellous hair and helping Italy qualify for the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Watch Johnson’s last over against Tim David: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/spencer-johnson-final-over-tim-david-brisbane-heat-hobart-hurricanes-gabba-bbl12-big-bash-highlights/2023-01-20
Watch Johnson’s last over against Marcus Stoinis: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/bkt-finish-brisbane-heat-melbourne-stars-bbl12-marcus-stoinis-spencer-johnson/2023-01-22
Australia have named the 18 players they're taking to India and 22-year-old Victoria spinner Todd Murphy is the biggest surprise in the squad!
He sat down with Jack Paynter (16:40) a few weeks ago to talk about his rapid rise, his international chances, red-ball, white-ball and BBL form and plenty more.
Before that, Josh Schonafinger and Jack break down the Australian squad and recap the side's big win over South Africa at home.
Called into the Australian Test squad for the first time in almost five years, Matthew Renshaw isn't taking anything for granted.
The left hander made his only Test century to date at the SCG in 2017 and on the eve of this year's New Year's Test Renshaw joins the Unplayable Podcast to chat through his return, his changes, his new baby and that Michael Neser catch.
Lance Morris is all about bowling fast. The leading wicket-taker in the Sheffield Shield this summer was thrust into the Aussie Test squad and now he's thrust on the Unplayable Podcast!
The 'Wild Thing', Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger look ahead to the biggest day on the cricketing calendar and discuss whether or not Scott Boland holds his spot for the returning Josh Hazlewood.
The chat with Lance Morris begins at 15:08.
Australia-West Indies. Two-nil. Too easy.
Next up is South Africa and they come with pace, and lots of it!
Aussie keeper Alex Carey (which begins at 12:00) chats to the Unplayable Podcast about their comprehensive wins over the Windies and how they've been preparing for three-Test series against South Africa. There's also a little reminiscing on couple of greats grabs, and a certain great goal as well!
South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj is the very special guest on this episode of the Unplayable Podcast!
Maharaj made his Test debut in Australia six years ago, and now he's back part of the Proteas squad that is chasing four consecutive wins Down Under.
He chats to Josh Schonafinger about spin bowling, his Test hat-trick and playing until he's 40.
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KFC BBL|12 is underway and we've been speaking to some of the league's best and brightest as part of our Big Bash Series.
New Adelaide Striker Chris Lynn is next up, who joins Jack Paynter during the middle of a practice match at Karen Rolton Oval (!) to talk through his batting around the globe, his exit from the Heat and his hopes for BBL|12.
Play BKT Big Bash Tipping here: tipping.cricket.com.au
KFC BBL|12 begins TONIGHT, December 13! Play BKT Big Bash Tipping here: tipping.cricket.com.au
To get in the mood, the Unplayable Podcast will be speaking to some of the league's biggest names.
The Sydney Thunder announced this week that their full-time skipper for BBL|12 will be none other than the awesome Jason Sangha, who joined the Unplayable Podcast to chat about his rise in leadership, playing with David Warner and the Thunder young guns to watch out for.
KFC BBL|12 begins on December 13! Play BKT Big Bash Tipping here: tipping.cricket.com.au
To get in the mood, the Unplayable Podcast will be speaking to some of the league's biggest names.
Perth Scorchers wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis chats to cricket.com.au's Jack Paynter about his World Cup-ending golfing injury, captaining the Prime Minister's XI and eyeing off the Scorchers' chances of going back-to-back in BBL|12.
KFC BBL|12 begins on December 13! Play BKT Big Bash Tipping here: tipping.cricket.com.au
To get in the mood, the Unplayable Podcast will be speaking to some of the league's biggest names.
First up is Hobart Hurricanes recruit Billy Stanlake, who chats to cricket.com.au's Jack Paynter about his move to Tasmania, his rehabilitation and expectations for the BBL season.
The chat with Ashes hero Scott Boland starts at 18:30!
Before then, cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger recap Australia's big win in Perth, the amazing form of Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon and look at the squad inclusions of Michael Neser and Lance Morris.
Just hours away from the first Test of the summer. Is there a better feeling? A better time of year? We don't think so.
Rising Australia allrounder and proud West Aussie Cameron Green is the special guest on this edition of the Unplayable Podcast and he joins Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger to look ahead to the opening Test of the 2022-23 season.
Timestamps: Juggling playing all formats (19:20), the upcoming IPL auction (22:30), his first Test in Perth (24:00), Green’s talented sister (25:10), net sessions (26:10), what Green expects from the West Indies (29:34) and how his bowling is progressing (31:05).
Cameron Green hits the nets: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/cameron-green-return-test-cricket-nets-batting-technique-change-formats-australia-west-indies-ipl/2022-11-28
Alzarri Joseph's crazy Aussie story: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/alzarri-joseph-west-indies-paceman-net-bowler-rise-australia-test-series-perth/2022-11-28
Steve Smith primed for biggest season ever: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/steve-smith-austral-west-indies-tests-perth-hip-injury-technique/2022-11-27
A clean sweep over the world champions! Who saw that coming?
Josh Schonafinger and Adam Burnett recap Australia's huge wins over England, discuss what it means for this side, look ahead to an exciting Prime Minister's XI fixture and try to predict the WBBL|08 finals.
Timestamps: Dettol ODI wash-up 0:30, Prime Minister's XI v Windies 09:30, WBBL finals 11:00, latest Aussie squad 14:30, Shield latest 17:00.
Listen to the Scoop Podcast here: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/62d4be54f7d5910011e61267
Kim Garth feature piece: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/feature/kim-garth-australia-t20-selection-india-tour-ireland-wbbl08-big-bash-debut/2022-11-22
AB's Joe Burns feature piece: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/feature/joe-burns-100th-sheffield-shield-match-all-time-queensland-bulls-great-australia-test-opener/2022-11-18
Unplayable Podcast host Louis Cameron is joined by Glenn Maxwell, who explains how he broke his leg in an innocuous birthday party mishap that will see him miss months of cricket. The star allrounder opens up his recovery from the incident, the games he is most devastated about missing and his Test ambitions, the reaction to his post-T20 World Cup comments, who will captain the Melbourne Stars in the BBL in his absence and the silver lining of his layoff.
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Where did it all go wrong for Australia?
Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger discuss Australia's Super 12s exit at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup before Shane Watson joins the crew to go through his new release, 'Winning the Inner Battle'.
Australia simply had to defeat Ireland to keep their T20 World Cup campaign alive. And they did.
Aaron Finch returned to form with a fluent 63 but hamstring injuries to three different players is a cause for concern for the Aussies. Louis Cameron was at the Gabba watching play unfold and he caught up with Josh Schonafinger in the aftermath to go through all the good stuff.
Chasing 158 to defeat Sri Lanka at Perth Stadium, Australia had a little wobble in their innings before Marcus Stoinis went full Hulk on the Lankans, bashing a record-breaking 17-ball half-century (the fastest by an Aussie man in T20Is) to power his side to a comfortable, and net-run-rate satisfying victory.
Louis Cameron was there and breaks down the win with Josh Schonafinger.
World champions Australia were thrashed by New Zealand to the tune of 89 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and cricket.com.au journalists Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger take a look at what went wrong for the Aussies.
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Matthew Wade might have shepherded Mark Wood off the ball but he couldn't keep cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron at bay at the Gabba, where he sat down for an in-depth chat. The wicketkeeper spoke about his run-in with the England quick last week, the unique spirit around Australia's World Cup-winning team last year, how his best always comes with his career on the line and who he thinks will be player of the tournament for this year's showpiece T20 event that gets underway this weekend.
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Matthew Wade and Mark Wood clashed. Jos Buttler didn't appeal. But he might have if it was the World Cup final. England's top order looked in great touch as they won the first Dettol T20I in Perth by eight runs and Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter break down the action from game one.
Plus, there's a bonus Marsh Sheffield Shield round one recap (15:00) where standout performances from Will Sutherland, Teague Wyllie, Lance Morris, Henry Hunt and Gurinder Sandhu (plus plenty more!) are recognised.
Alex Ross out obstructing in the BBL: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/alex-ross-run-out-obstructing-the-field-brisbane-heat-v-hobart-hurricanes-video-highlights/2018-01-10
Ben Stokes out obstructing in 2015: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/ben-stokes-out-obstructing-the-field-australia-england-second-odi-lords-mitchell-starc/2015-09-06
Unplayable Podcast host Josh Schonafinger gets major Queensland FOMO as he calls up Louis Cameron (0:45) and Clancy ‘Donut’ Sinnamon (15:57) who are both on the Gold Coast ahead of Australia’s T20I series against the West Indies.
Louis touches on Cameron Green’s mental form (2:46), Tim David’s place in the side (6:00), Mitch Marsh’s return (9:06) and Shimron Hetmyer’s untimely no-show (12:10).
Following that, Clancy looks back on his time travel with the Australian side to India on their whirlwind three-match T20I series and what he’s learned from travelling the world and being close to the team.
Louis' Tim David article: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/tim-david-make-t20-world-cup-case-home-international-debut-australia-west-indies-series-gold-coast/2022-10-03
Newly appointed all-format captain for Tasmania Jordan Silk joins Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter on the Unplayable Podcast to chat all things Tigers and Sixers.
The right hander talks about his off-season travels and ventures (1:00), recapping Tasmania’s unlucky previous season (3:40), his career-best summer (6:00), Australian aspirations (9:15), Tassie’s pre-season (13:30), expectations for the upcoming summer (18:55), the Sixers and the BBL draft (20:28).
Jack and Josh then chat (23:21) about Tassie's fortunes, squad and what to expect from the Tigers.
Ahead of New South Wales’ season opener against Victoria on Friday September 23, captain Kurtis Patterson joins Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter from the Unplayable Podcast to look ahead to the summer that beckons.
Patterson talks about the birth of his first child (2:00), his cricket-loving American in-laws (4:00), the burgeoning Blues and his captaincy (5:50), his breakout BBL season (10:00), playing against Ricky Ponting in BBL|02 (13:25), NSW’s expectations for the season (19:05), playing with Nathan Lyon (23:50) and his Test aspirations (25:45).
Josh and Jack then jump into a NSW preview (29:15) to look at what the season holds for the always-competitive Blues.
You can also watch this episode on YouTube, if that's more your thing: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEpeKf7U6gmYi2oTQjF2zbG5VkpFj_eDX
After winning the Sheffield Shield and the Marsh One-Day Cup last summer Josh Philippe tells the Unplayable Podcast he’s looking forward to becoming the ‘hunted’ in 2022-23.
He also chats about his off-season exploits (1:51), playing with Shaun Marsh (5:56), his relationship with Josh Inglis (7:06), why he chose to stay in WA (8:51), the Sixers’ draft haul (12:30) and his goals for the season (15:10).
At (17:36) it’s time for Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter to break down WA’s chances of going back-to-back this season.
Queensland Bulls batter (and 'part-time allrounder') Matt Renshaw joins Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter on the Unplayable Podcast to discuss what lays ahead for the upcoming season.
Renshaw talks about his winter with Somerset (1:30), his preferred batting position (2:35), playing Peter Siddle (5:55), Harry Potter (7:00), goals for the upcoming season (11:50), Queensland’s spin depth (14:20) and their pace depth (18:28) and his own bowling (19:38).
Josh and Jack then get into a detailed Bulls season preview at (25:30).
You can read the Kane Richardson relocation feature here: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/feature/kane-richardson-queensland-bulls-south-australia-move-gold-coast-t20-shield-world-cup/2022-05-06
And you can also watch the show on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEpeKf7U6gmYi2oTQjF2zbG5VkpFj_eDX
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey joined Josh Schonafinger to review his recent fine form with the bat, chat about Australia's time in north Queensland and look ahead to a big summer for both the national side and the South Australia Redbacks.
On the agenda were his match-winning partnership with Cameron Green (0:57), spending time in North Queensland (3:00), captaining Australia in ODIs (5:52), the Pakistan and Sri Lanka tours (8:17), the pool in Karachi (10:15), South Australia preview (13:07) and his first and favourite bat (19:46).
After that, Jack Paynter (20:46) joined Josh to go through the ins and outs of the Redbacks upcoming summer.
Victorian and freshly re-signed Melbourne Renegades bowling allrounder Will Sutherland joins Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter to preview his sides' chances for the upcoming season.
Will speaks about his pre-season 1:11, the Shield final 2:22, the temptation to head to County cricket 4:45, his new Renegades contract 5:46, Victoria’s pace attack 7:05, players to watch 8:30, Will Pucovski 11:48, comparisons to Annabel 13:00, the mullet 16:00 and much more.
Did you know you can watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEpeKf7U6gmYi2oTQjF2zbG5VkpFj_eDX
What better time to chat to Australia's greatest ever off-spinner than right before a Test series? The interview with Lyon starts at 15:54, where he discusses fitness, Test preparation, sub-continent conditions, Muttiah Muralitharan and Rangana Herath and plenty more.
Before that, cricket.com.au journalist Louis Cameron, who is in Sri Lanka, joins Josh Schonafinger to talk about Australia's tour so to date.
Sri Lanka v Australia series home: https://www.cricket.com.au/tours/Sri%20Lanka%20Australia%20Mens%20Tour%20Test%20ODI%20T20%202022/9ZwprkjgWUq2tw8BsLvCWQ
Cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron sits down with Steve Smith in Colombo to talk about his holiday to New York, no longer being the Australian T20 team's anchor, the relaxed approach of the side on their Sri Lanka tour, his Test hundred drought as well as his battles with vertigo.
Australia fast bowler Jhye Richardson is back on tour with the national side and eager to make a big impact in the three-match T20I series. The chat with Richardson starts at 16:48.
Before then, Louis Cameron in Colombo chats with Josh Schonafinger about the series ahead, how the Aussies will shape up and which Sri Lankans to watch out for.
Watch Pathirana's incredible bowling action here: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/sri-lanka-name-test-odi-t20-squads-australia-tour-matheesha-pathirana-baby-lasith-malinga/2022-05-21
Coach McDonald left behind with COVID: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/andrew-mcdonald-covid19-head-coach-australia-men-sri-lanka-tour-t20-squad-departure/2022-06-01
Usman Khawaja, in a rare moment when he wasn't at the batting crease in Pakistan, joined Louis Cameron ahead of the third Test to discuss his Saqlain Mushtaq impersonations and the evolution of his bowling action (2:03), whether he gets sledged in English or Urdu (or Pashtun!) (4:45), his dropped catch in Karachi while he was wearing a helmet (9:30), how he has found his best method against spin bowling (12:30), his high-fat, low-carb diet and how tennis has helped him stay fit (19:39) and the type of coach Australia needs (28:00).
As Australia's women win and their men draw, let Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron walk you through the events of these two sides over the past week.
Perfect run outs, reverse swing, Usman Khawaja, Covid-dodging and World Cup rivals plus plenty more is discussed on this week's episode.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron open the batting on a flat one and prove difficult to remove. They discuss the drawn first Pakistan-Australia men's Test in Rawalpindi and consider changes for the second match in Karachi (0.06), reflect on the legendary Shane Warne after his recent death (15.31), consider the Australian women's leg-spin conundrum at the ODI World Cup in New Zealand (20.26) and preview the Marsh One-Day Cup final following a bizarre domestic 50-over season (27.39).
The cricket world is in mourning today with the loss of legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne.
This episode was originally published a little over two years ago for Shane Warne's 50th birthday and it includes stories of the great man from Glenn McGrath, Ricky Ponting, Mike Atherton, Ian Healy, Mike Hussey, Nasser Hussain and Shane Warne himself. We hope you enjoy these great tales of the champion cricketer.
Ahead of the final two Dettol T20Is against Sri Lanka, the straight-shooting Adam Zampa joined Louis Cameron on the Unplayable Podcast to discuss the finale to the home summer (0.37), the fuel for Australia's World Cup victory (11.11), missing out on an Indian Premier League payday (19.05), saving horses on his Byron Bay property (22.48), his impeding fatherhood and more.
Ahead of Australia's Dettol T20I series against Sri Lanka, Unplayable favourite Kane Richardson returns to the podcast to chat about his move to the Gold Coast (2.28), Justin Langer's four years as the men's team coach and the credentials of Andrew McDonald (6.12), whether Adam Zampa might channel Michael Jordan in his leg-spin duel with Wanindu Hasaranga (15.00), the big three quicks that 'aren't going away' (17.37) plus the looming IPL auction on his birthday (24.12).
On Tuesday Australia named a 16-player squad to face Sri Lanka in five T20Is as they officially begin their campaign for back-to-back T20 World Cup victories.
Martin Smith joins Josh Schonafinger to chat about Ben McDermott's rise, Glenn Maxwell's role, the use the quicks and much more.
Test legend Ricky Ponting joined Louis Cameron for one final time this summer to recap the Australia's dominant Ashes series. Ponting names his Player of the Series, weighs in on English kids in Sheffield Shield, nominates four key players for the Aussies' future and backs Justin Langer as coach.
Josh Schonafinger then joins Louis as the pair revisit their pre-Ashes predictions and heap praise on Hobart as a Test venue.
Ashes series complete! Australia walked away from Hobart 4-0 winners of cricket’s oldest rivalry - and Louis Cameron was there to see it happen!
As the final few wickets fell on the historic Test match, he spoke to Ricky Ponting for his analysis, discussing Cameron Green’s exceptional bowling, Mark Wood’s success with the short ball, Alex Carey’s series and Steve Smith’s form.
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After a hectic day of Test cricket - where 17 wickets fell - there was plenty to unpack for Ricky Ponting as he joined Louis Cameron for the latest edition of the Unplayable Podcast.
They chatted about Australia's dominance with the ball, England's repeated failures with the bat, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Joe Root and plenty more. This podcast is proudly brought to you by HCL - the official digital technology partner of Cricket Australia.
What a day of Test cricket! We may have only got 59 and a half overs on the opening day of the fifth Ashes Test, but there was no shortage of action.
Louis Cameron spoke to Aussie Test legend Ricky Ponting about the green Hobart pitch, Marnus Labuschagne's weird dismissal, Travis Head's irrestible form and the rise of Cameron Green.
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In this episode of the Unplayable Podcast, Louis Cameron is in Hobart to chat to Marnus Labuschagne to preview the fifth and final Ashes Test match, and the pair also discuss Labuschagne's battle with Mark Wood, Usman Khawaja's hot form, Pat Cummins as skipper and spending hours and hours at the Kookaburra bat factory.
Ponting's Recap: 'They've probably been sloppier in the field this test', Sydney day five
It came down to the very last ball, but England hung on for a draw to deny Australia the chance at a whitewash. At the end of a thrilling day five, cricket.com.au’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to talk through it all.
They covered Australia's missed chances and the key decisions made by captain Pat Cummins, Zak Crawley's impressive innings, and what another standout performance by Scott Boland means for Australia's bowling pecking order.
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Finally the rain stayed away in Sydney and day four delivered plenty of highlights and talking points. At the end of the day's play, cricket.com.au’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to talk through it all.
They covered the irresistible form of Usman Khawaja, selection dilemmas for the Hobart Test, Cameron Green’s innings, Australia’s declaration, Marnus Labuschagne’s technical change to Mark Wood and Joe Root’s captaincy.
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Ponting's Recap: 'Some of the tougher batting conditions I've seen in Australia', Sydney day three
On the back of courageous knocks from Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes, England kept themselves in the contest on day three in Sydney and cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to discuss all the talking points from the day’s play.
Items covered were Australia's amazing first session, Bairstow's gritty century, Ricky's thoughts on the batting conditions throughout the whole series and Alex Carey's form with the gloves.
This podcast is proudly brought to you by HCL - the official digital technology partner of Cricket Australia.
Usman Khawaja was the shining light on day two of the Sydney Ashes Test match, and cricket.com.au’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to discuss all the talking points from the day’s play.
Items covered were Khawaja’s knock, his LeBron-inspired celebration, Steve Smith’s battle with Stuart Broad, a potential Hobart selection dilemma and Broad’s performance with the ball.
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Ponting's recap: 'He might've been a little bit overconfident', Sydney day one
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of a rain interrupted day one in Sydney, where honours were shared, after the two late wickets of set batters Marcus Harris and Marnus Labuschagne left Australia on 3-126 at stumps.
They chat about England selecting what looks to be their best XI, Stuart Broad's continued dominance over David Warner, and Marcus Harris' second gritty innings in a row and where it leaves Australia's opening partnership heading into future Tests.
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Nathan Lyon joins Louis Cameron as they reflect on Australia's comprehensive Vodafone Ashes series victory over England. Lyon discussed his second car trip of the season from Melbourne to Sydney (0.54), news that COVID-19 penetrated the Aussie bubble (4.14), leading the Aussie team song on the MCG (8.17), his premonition that Scott Boland was going to take 6-7 (12.30), Cameron Green's leadership potential (14.24), Mitchell Starc's most consistent Test summer (17.57), whether two spinners are required for the fourth Test at the SCG (23.49) and a headline-grabbing whitewash prediction (30.10).
As the MCG Test wrapped up and Australia retained the Ashes, cricket.com.au’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to discuss the Scott Boland’s big haul and England’s dismal performance.
Items on the agenda were Starc’s improvement (2:40), Scott Boland’s incredible debut (3:55), Australia’s selection options for Sydney (6:00), England’s way forward (8:28), and English coach Chris Silverwood (12:30).
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Ponting's Recap: 'The call to bowl first was the right one', Melbourne day two
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day two in Melbourne, as Australia took complete control of the third Vodafone Ashes Test, taking four English wickets in the final hour and holding a 51-run lead at stumps.Speaking before England's final session collapse with the bat, they chat about England's positive day with the ball led by Jimmy Anderson, how the MCG pitch has played and Marcus Harris' innings.This podcast is brought to you by HCL, the official digital technology partner of Cricket Australia.
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day one in Melbourne, as Australia took advantage of overcast conditions, bowling England out for just 185, before reaching 1-61 at stumps.
They chat about Pat Cummins' seamless return and whether he should take the new ball more often, the ugly dismissals of England's senior players, and Scott Boland's solid start to his Test career.This podcast is brought to you by HCL, the official digital technology partner of Cricket Australia.
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day five in Adelaide, as Australia took the final six wickets and claimed a 2-0 series lead.
They chat about Jhye Richardson's maiden Test five-wicket haul, Jos Buttler's bizarre dismissal and England's selection issues ahead of the remaining three Tests.This podcast is brought to you by HCL, the official digital technology partner of Cricket Australia.
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day four in Adelaide, as Australia drew within six wickets of a 2-0 series lead.
They chat about England's positive fight with the ball, Marcus Harris' stance in the Australian team and the persistence and grit shown by Mitchell Starc.This podcast is brought to you by HCL, the official digital technology partner of Cricket Australia.
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day three in Adelaide, as Australia overcame a slow start to further strengthen their position in the match.
They chat about Nathan Lyon's change of ends, Mitchell Starc's performance and Cameron Green's growing stature with the ball.
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Day two in Adelaide had far more action than the previous day's play, with Marnus Labuschagne notching up his first Ashes century, and Steve Smith very nearly scoring one of his own, before Michael Neser claimed his maiden Test wicket with just his second delivery.
As play came to a close, Louis Cameron spoke with Test legend Ricky Ponting for his expert Ashes analysis, brought to you by HCL.
It was Australia's day on day one in Adelaide, despite some drama on the morning of the match!
Louis Cameron spoke with Test legend Ricky Ponting for his expert Ashes analysis, brought to you by HCL.
Australia allrounder Cameron Green chats to cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron ahead of the second Vodafone Ashes Test to go through his first few wickets at Test level and the side's preparation for game number two.
Test legend Ricky Ponting joined the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron to run the rule over Australia emphatic first Test victory over England at the Gabba.
On the agenda is Australia’s ‘flawless cricket’ (1:20), Pat Cummins’ captaincy debut (3:00), England’s potential bowling changes for Adelaide (6:20), Warner’s injury and Australia’s XI (10:35), Neser or Richardson as the next cab off the rank (13:20) and confirmation of the Hobart Test (14:30).
Ponting will be chatting to the Unplayable Podcast for every day of the Vodafone Ashes series.
Test legend Ricky Ponting joined the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron at the tea break to analyse day three at the Gabba. They discuss Travis Head’s brilliant 152 (1:00), the importance of Joe Root’s innings (6:00), Rory Burns’ choice to avoid the first ball (6:50), Nathan Lyon’s hunt for his 400th Test wicket (7:48) and David Warner’s likely injury replacement (8:40). Ponting will be chatting to the Unplayable Podcast for every day of the Vodafone Ashes series.
Test legend Ricky Ponting joined the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron at the tea break to analyse day two at the Gabba.
They chat about the Stokes no-ball and the front-foot debate (1:20), Australia’s tactics to Jack Leach (4:50), England’s quicks (7:40), Wood to Smith (8:40) and David Warner’s ton (10:00).
Ponting will be chatting to the Unplayable Podcast for every day of the Vodafone Ashes series.
Test legend Ricky Ponting joins the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron to analyse day one at the Gabba.They chat about Starc’s amazing start (1:00), England’s lack of preparation (5:27), Hazlewood’s threat against Root (7:10), Root’s call at the toss (9:20) and Anderson’s non-selection (11:00).Ponting will be chatting to the Unplayable Podcast for every day of the Vodafone Ashes series.
Australian Test opener Marcus Harris joins the Unplayable Podcast from Brisbane two days out from the first Vodafone Ashes Test match to discuss his selection in the XI, his improvements, his nemesis and his opening partner. Enjoy daily recaps of the Test action as Ricky Ponting joins the Unplayable Podcast for every day of the Ashes series this summer.
The in-form and always entertaining Matt Renshaw joins Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger on this week's edition of the Unplayable Podcast to talk about his success at number five and share the science behind crane construction.Skip ahead to hear his thoughts on his different bats (4:09), his much-loved lawn (8:50), the Jake Weatherald incident (13:00), taking a break due to mental fatigue (15:40), a return to the Australian side (23:30) and the Strikers' prospects in the BBL (27:00).Don't forget to sign up to BBL Tipping at tipping.cricket.com.au.
Following Tim Paine's resignation from the Test captaincy, cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron try to answer the big questions including who should be his successor.Topics in this episode include: Paine resigns (0:30), is Paine's batting good enough to retain his spot? (4:39), Alex Carey, Josh Inglis and other keeper options (6:40), the next in line for captain (9:48), potential vice-captains (15:12), Sheffield Shield round-up (16:16)Sign up to BKT BBL Tipping at tipping.cricket.com.au and listen to the Scoop Cricket Podcast for all the latest WBBL news and information.
No Louis Cameron or Ruben Trumpelmann in this episode but the special guest more than makes up for it! The Unplayable Podcast's Josh Schonafinger and Martin Smith speak to Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey to discuss the 15 players selected to take on England and the 11 'A' players who just missed out.
Australia clinched the men's T20 World Cup for the first time with a resounding victory over New Zealand and cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron, like a lot of the nation, stayed up past stupid o'clock to witness history. On this episode they recap Mitch Marsh's coming of age, the comeback of David Warner and the beauty of Ruben Trumpelmann.
What did we just witness? cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap a phenomenal semi-final that saw Australia upset red-hot favourites Pakistan thanks to some lower-order hitting from Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade.
Cricket.com.au pair Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were not wearing Chris Gayle's huge sunglasses but they still managed to keep a close eye on all the action from Australia's win over West Indies. The Aussies' spot in the semi-final was confirmed only after South Africa then failed to make up a net run-rate gap in their narrow win over England (0.46). Other hot topics were Josh Hazlewood's big game with the ball (4.01), how an impressive David Warner countered Akeal Hosein's 'filthy arm balls' (7.40), Mitch Marsh's improvement against spin (10.00), Gayle and Dwayne Bravo's international swansongs and whether it's advisable to face 150kph bowling in oversized service station-bought sunnies (11.42) before looking ahead to a likely semi-final match-up with Pakistan (16.55).
Coming off a loss to England, Australia responded in the best possible fashion with a thumping eight-wicket win over Bangladesh to put them in the box seat to qualify for the T20 World Cup semi-finals.Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap all the action from Australia’s big win.Video highlights (AUS only): https://www.cricket.com.au/video/australia-bangladesh-match-highlights-video-t20-world-cup-zampa-hat-trick-finch-starc-maxwell-wade/2021-11-04
England made short work of Australia in their T20 World Cup clash and the Unplayable Podcast goes through the biggest moments of the mini Ashes encounter.Hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron discuss whether world No.1 England have any chinks in their armour and what this result means for Australia's tournament hopes.
We stayed up late so you didn't have to! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from cricket.com.au recap Australia's win over Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup in Dubai.
Australia got off the mark in the 2021 Men's T20 World Cup with a five-wicket win over South Africa. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from cricket.com.au watched the action and take you through the big moments from play.
Cricket.com.au duo Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron share the new ball and only occasionally stray into half-volley length in this bumper preview of Australia's upcoming T20 World Cup campaign. After recapping Australia's warm-up matches (0:43), they pose (and sometimes answer) all your burning questions (3.48), pick their best XIs (15.20), look at how Australia's opponents are faring (19.50) before a quick game of play or leave it (29.35).
Australia spinner Ashton Agar joins the Unplayable Podcast from the UAE ahead of the T20 World Cup to discuss his wedding (2:20), presenting brother Wes with his ODI cap (4:15), a new mystery delivery he's working on (12:12), Adam Zampa (16:00), getting tips from Andre Russell (21:55) and Australia T20 WC prep (28:09).Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron then break down England's Ashes squad.
First Test match of the summer done and dusted!Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron are joined by cricket.com.au's Adam Burnett to review the drawn day-night Test between Australia and India on the Gold Coast. They discuss Ellyse Perry (5:30), Smriti Mandhana (10:35), five-day women’s Tests (11:40), long bowling spikes (16:00), and look ahead to the T20s (17:15) while making some predictions on the series.
The Unplayable Podcast is back!In the season-opening episode, cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron:* Discuss the postponed Sheffield Shield match in Brisbane * Review the brilliant ODI series between Australia and India including that no-ball * Try to predict Australia's Test XI for the Gold Coast Test * Recap the start to the men's domestic season including looking at the Redbacks' chances * Check-in with the Aussies at the IPL ahead of the T20 World Cup
Sheffield Shield-winning Queensland captain Usman Khawaja joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris on the series finale of The Unplayable Podcast to discuss the Bulls' triumph over the Blues in the Marsh Sheffield Shield final (0:55), turning into Captain Grumpy this season (09:30), Queensland's Shield victory celebrations (14:17), dealing with the challenges this summer (17:30), the bonus-points system and new Kookaburra balls (20:23), possible innovations (33:36), his future in Aussie colours (39:44) and his thoughts on The Test and teammate Marnus Labuschagne (42:55).
In the penultimate Unplayable Podcast episode of the season, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy to talk about the Australian Women's Cricket Team's incredible ODI winning streak (01:04) and pace ace Mitch Starc to discuss the upcoming Marsh Sheffield Shield final between the Blues and the Bulls (28:14).
Australia vice-captain and Kolkata Knight Riders quick Pat Cummins joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the upcoming Indian Premier League season by going through each club in alphabetical order and naming a danger man and player to watch (4:15) before finishing off with a look ahead to the upcoming finals in the Marsh One-Day Cup and Marsh Sheffield Shield (29:00).
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon on this week's episode of The Unplayable Podcast to discuss playing his first full Marsh Sheffield season with NSW (1:12), getting overlooked in all the captaincy talk (9:15), reflecting on the Test series against India (16:15), who he is backing in the ICC World Test Championship final (25:24) and how he has two eyes on the Ashes already (27:41).
Former Australia opener, Tasmania legend and successful coach Michael Di Venuto chats to cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris about his coaching/lurking role with Tasmania (01:55), coaching England powerhouse County Surrey and the state of first-class cricket in England and Australia (4:51), the impressive talent in Australia (16:03), working with Steve Smith (19:11), England's chances in the Ashes and their bowling rotation policy ( 21:33) and Diva's coaching aspirations (26:47).
This week cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris has an in-depth chat with Australia, Tasmania and Hurricanes fast bowler Riley Meredith, starting with his junior days (01:00), early days with Tasmania (05:41), professional debuts (09:00), his first taste of the KFC BBL (17:00), his glorious moustache and compliments from Shane Warne (22:50), his international debut in NZ (27:35), WWED (34:50) and saving the domestic season (38:20)
On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron review Australia's men's T20 tour of New Zealand and look ahead to this year's T20 World Cup in India (00:52) before discussing the latest round of the Marsh Sheffield Shield and some of the standout performers (27:00).
On the eve of his 100th match for Australia, leg-spinner Adam Zampa joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the ongoing T20 tour of New Zealand (00:30), reflect on his career that started five years and 99 matches ago (10:20) and break down the numbers from his games in the green and gold of his country (24:40).
Australia allrounder Ashton Agar joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss his cricket comeback in Christchurch (00:47), Devon Conway's incredible knock (05:17), Australia's run chase (08:20), his combination with Adam Zampa and what 'defensive bowling' means (10:34), how Australia can rebound under head coach Andrew McDonald (15:28), the squad's new IPL millionaires (19:10) and finish with the mysterious origins of his unusual nickname (23:26).
Australia and NSW fast bowler Josh Hazlewood joins cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris to chat about the Border-Gavaskar Test series (01:24), the postponed South Africa Test tour (08:08), the India-England Test series (09:20), new NSW one-day captain Pat Cummins and the Marsh Sheffield Shield resumption (13:06), the IPL (19:45) and finish with a game of Play It or Leave It (21:04).
Sydney Sixers fast bowler Sean Abbott and NSW Breakers captain Alyssa Healy join cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris this week. First, Abbott revisits the Sydney Sixers' KFC BBL win over the Perth Scorchers and the epic celebrations (01:05) before Healy discusses NSW's upcoming WNCL season and the new Amazon cricket documentary 'The Record', which covers Australia's dramatic T20 World Cup win in 2020 (16:18).
Adelaide Strikers coach and former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie chats with cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris about the Strikers' season (00:47), the players who impressed this summer (01:48), life in the BBL bubble (07:56), the two remaining finals and Dizzy's tip to win the title (10:59) before discussing the new BBL rules and potential tweaks that could be made (15:57).
Following India's remarkable 2-1 defeat of Australia in the Vodafone Test series, cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris chats with senior writer Andrew Ramsey and former England international and Fox Cricket commentator Isa Guha about what is being called one of the greatest Test series ever. Sam and Rambo break down the fourth Test and the series on a whole (00:31) before Sam speaks with Isa (19:30) about the incredible result, Ajinkya Rahane's leadership, what this means for next summer's Ashes and what it's like working at Fox Cricket before Rambo picks his performances of the summer (36:30)
Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting breaks down day five of the fourth Vodafone Test at the Gabba, where India re-wrote the history books by chasing down a monster target and sealing the series 2-1.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps day four of the fourth and final Vodafone Test at the Gabba, where Australia set India 328 to win the series decider.
Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting recaps day three of the fourth Vodafone Test at the Gabba where a magnificent lower-order partnership changed the course of the match.
Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting recaps day two of the fourth Vodafone Test at the Gabba where the match is delicately poised after rain cut short another enthralling day.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps day one of the fourth Vodafone Test at the Gabba where the hosts posted 5-274 at stumps and India suffered more injury setbacks.
On this episode, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Josh Schonafinger quickly recap the third Test in Sydney before looking ahead to the series-deciding finale at the Gabba. Also hear from Australia captain Tim Paine and Nathan Lyon ahead of his 100th Test.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting wraps up the final day of the third Vodafone Test at the SCG where India batted out the final day to draw the match and set up a series decider in Brisbane.
Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting discusses the major talking points from the fourth day of the third Test at the SCG where Australia put in another dominant display to be just eight wickets away from taking a 2-1 series lead.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting breaks down day three of the third Vodafone Test at the SCG where Australia dominated India from start to finish to be in complete control of the match.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps day two of the third Test at the SCG where Steve Smith scored his 27th Test century and India hold a slight advantage.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps day one of the third Vodafone Test at the SCG where Australia are in command at 2-166 at stumps. Will Pucovski lived a charmed life on his way to an impressive 62 before Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith saw the Aussies to the close of play.
Former Australia fast bowler and President of the McGrath Foundation Glenn McGrath joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris (15.41) to chat about the Pink Test and the McGrath Foundation's new initiative. Either side of McGrath, Sam chats to senior writer Andrew Ramsey to preview the third Vodafone Test (1:05) and take part in a game of Play It or Leave It (28.28).
Cricket legend and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting breaks down day four of the second Vodafone Test match in Melbourne where India levelled the series with a comprehensive eight-wicket win.
Test legend Ricky Ponting shares his thoughts on day three of the second Vodafone Test at the MCG where India's bowlers once again proved too good for Australia, who are hanging in with a mountain to climb.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting breaks down day two of the second Vodafone Test match at the MCG where India are in a strong position following a century to their captain and poor fielding by the hosts.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps an intriguing day one of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground where India dismissed Australia for 195 after the hosts won the toss and elected to bat.
Former Australia batter Mike Hussey joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris to review the incredible first Vodafone Test match from the Adelaide Oval where India were bowled out for just 36 (0:44), preview the second Test at the MCG (20:15) before finishing with a game of Play It or Leave It (38:22).
Test legend Ricky Ponting recaps a ridiculous third day of the first Vodafone Test in Adelaide where India were bowled out for just 36 before Australia romped to an eight-wicket win.
Test legend Ricky Ponting recaps a captivating opening day of the first Vodafone Test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval.
Australia's greatest off-spinner of all time Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris to preview the first Vodafone Test match in Adelaide, starting with a quick recap of where Lyon's career is at before discussing a handful of the key players to watch (4:22), and finishing with Lyon dishing the dirt on his Test teammates over the years (23.24)
Reigning KFC BBL Player of the Tournament and Melbourne Stars allrounder Marcus Stoinis joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris to preview season 10 of the KFC BBL. Everything you need to know about the Big Bash is covered, with a breakdown of every team, the players you'd want to hit a six off the last ball or bowl a dot ball, the best fielders, pound-for-pound players and the Flex Factor of each club.
This week Australia allrounder Moises Henriques joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris from inside the men's international bubble to discuss his international comeback in the second Dettol ODI against India (1:07), the brilliance of Steve Smith (9:45), living in the bubble (17:25), playing in front of crowds again (20:25), how the Australian team has changed since he last played in 2017 and the ripple effect of Cape Town (23:30), if he thought his days representing Australia were over (27:20), playing chess in the bubble (33:30) before we finish with a game of Play It or Leave It (37:05).
Two of the best one-day teams in the world will battle it out over three matches in the Dettol ODI Series starting Friday, November 27 at the SCG. To preview the mouth-watering series, cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron look at the players to watch, key match ups, stats that matter and a few silly points.
Former Australia batsman and Western Australia/Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to to discuss how to say his surname (2:00), how the opening four rounds of the Marsh Sheffield Shield season went (2:49), what makes young guns Cameron Green and Will Pucovski so good (9:30), where Mitch Marsh and Jhye Richardson are in their injury recovery (17:40), how the Scorchers are shaping up this summer for BBL|10 (20:30), and finish by discussing the new BBL rules introduced this week (22:35)
Australia's selectors named a 17-man squad for the upcoming Vodafone Test series against India with five uncapped players and two exciting youngsters. Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris brings you the talking points along with the 19-man Australia A squad to face the Indians in two three-day matches.
This week on The Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa about his time in Indian Premier League with RCB and what Virat Kohli is really like (2:36), what he has been doing on 'Loser Island' and which Seinfeld character he relates to (8:55), his game at the international level and September's UK series (10:55), some nuffy stuff about stats and leg-spin bowling (17:25), facing India in the upcoming Dettol ODI and T20 series (21:49), his move back to NSW (23:00), what are his must-haves in a bubble and the different cafes in the Australian team (24:41), BBL|10 and the Melbourne Stars (30:20) and we finish with some extras about Cameron Green and 'Flipper' (32:15)
This week cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron discuss the retirement of Shane Watson (00:50) before Sam chats to Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood from Dubai about his season with CSK (05:41), his pick for the IPL (11:14), going from bubble to bubble (14:05), preparing to take on India (17:55), young guns Will Pucovski and Cameron Green (28:50) and how he gets the dirt on his teammates without being on social media (36:10). Sam and Louis then review round three of the Marsh Sheffield Shield (37:28)
New South Wales fast bowler Sean Abbott joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss his brilliant start to the Marsh Sheffield Shield season (02:30), where he sits on the Australian pecking order (13:35), how he gave himself the nickname 'MJ' and how it has backfired (23:51). Cricket.com.au's Shield savant Louis Cameron then comes on to review Round 2 and preview Round 3 of the Sheffield Shield (28:00) before we finish with a quick look at the three squads India named for their upcoming tour of Australia (55:00)
Australia vice-captain and No.1 Test bowler Pat Cummins joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss how he's enjoying the Indian Premier League (0:46), what he'd change first as Test captain (10:35), the upcoming India tour (11:22), hypothetical rule changes in Play It or Leave It (17:14), his chances of playing the BBL this summer (20:31) before finishing with a look at Pat's modelling career and his teammates who like to put on a show for the cameras (23:12).
On today's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris breaks down the opening round of the Marsh Sheffield Shield with our reporter in the Adelaide hub Louis Cameron and chats to Queensland opener Joe Burns after the Bulls pulled off a last-gasp win over Tasmania. Don't forget to subscribe to 'The Scoop Cricket Podcast' for all you need to know on the women's game.
Former Australia allrounder and Chennai Super Kings opener Shane Watson takes us inside the IPL bubble (1:22), talks about the technical adjustment he made that has led to brutal results (6:00), tells us the players who have him impressed him (11:00), the teams to beat (14:45), how the IPL has changed over the years (18:05) and how he's been keeping busy and mentally fresh (23:40) before cricket.com.au journalist Louis Cameron previews the upcoming Marsh Sheffield Shield season (28:30)
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh and current Aussie quick Kane Richardson join cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris this week. The cricket world was rocked last week by the tragic news of Dean Jones passing away, so on this episode we hear from Waugh about his memories of 'Deano' (2:56) before Richardson talks us through quarantine life (19:51), the UK T20I tour (24:23), the must-haves for a bio-secure bubble (33:50), the IPL (37:30) , the upcoming Marsh Sheffield Shield season (40:26) and the all important SACA 'solleyball' draft (45:20).Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to The Unplayable Podcast and The Scoop wherever you get your podcasts.
Australia pace ace Mitch Starc is this week's special guest on The Unplayable Podcast, joining cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the UK limited-overs tour (00:35), grade the Aussie bubble cafés (22:45), explain his quarantine situation (27:50), play a game where he matches roommates for theoretical lockdown (37:16) and what to expect when India tour this summer (46:00)
The Unplayable Podcast returns to its regular programming, with cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron reviewing Australia's mixed limited-overs tour of the UK as well as previewing the upcoming Indian Premier League, including some bonus Ricky Ponting!
On the final episode of our Ashes Revisited series, former Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle chats with cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about the fifth Test at The Oval, where England won in four days to level the series 2-2. Siddle talks about Tim Paine's decision to bowl, his untimely injury, Steve Smith, his favourite moments and more.
Our Ashes Revisited series takes us to the fourth Test at Old Trafford, where Australia bounce back from the shattering loss at Headingley to crush England and retain the Ashes on English soil for the first time in 18 years. Joining cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to re-live the five days in Manchester is Australia Test captain Tim Paine, who talks about refocusing after Leeds, his tactics throughout the match, the post-match celebrations and being in awe of Steve Smith.
Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins and ace spinner Nathan Lyon join cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to re-live the final day of the unforgettable 2019 Headingley Ashes Test. Cummins and Lyon discuss the tactics, emotions and jaw-dropping moments on the final day, from the DRS miss, the fumbled run-out, Ben Stokes' incredible century and the aftermath. It's a must-listen for any cricket fan.
On episode three of a special six-part series revisiting the 2019 Ashes, Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon join cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to chat about the first three days of the third Test at Headingley, including the loss of Steve Smith to concussion, the horror first day, epic reply on day two and the tense third day which left the match hanging in the balance. Next week, Cummins and Lyon return for episode four, which covers the thrilling final day of one of the greatest Tests of all time.
On episode two of a special six-part series revisiting the 2019 Ashes, Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to chat about the second Test at Lord's, his comeback into the Test team, how the dressing room reacted after Steve Smith was struck, super-sub Marnus Labuschagne and his favourite moments of the tour.
The Unplayable Podcast returns with a special six-part series revisiting the 2019 Ashes. On episode one, world No.1 Test batter Steve Smith joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to chat about Australia's dominant win at Edgbaston, his epic twin hundreds and how he left the UK feeling unsatisfied.
On the last edition of our lockdown specials, Australia's World Cup champion opening pair of Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney speak separately to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about their World Cup memories and how they're spending isolationRundownHealy00:40 - How Alyssa is handling the lockdown03:08 - World Cup memories06:40 - Alyssa speaks about her player-of-the-match performance in the final08:50 - Alyssa speaks about the prospect of playing in a shortened WBBL season and how the players are feeling about the COVID-19 pandemic13:55 - Alyssa answers a question from an "anonymous" fanMooney15:09 - Beth talks about her time in isolation16:02 - Beth's memories of the World Cup win20:40 - The celebrations with Katy Perry22:00 - Beth's future goals23:40 - Beth talks about her dog Ruby and finishes by allocating a dog breed to certain teammates
Former Australia and Victoria allrounder John Hastings joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and Aussie quick Kane Richardson to talk the impact of COVID-19, his career highlights before taking on a challenging quiz.Episode rundown00:00 – John on how the COVID-19 has impacted his life and businesses06:00 – John on his health having retired from cricket due to illness09:00 – John on what he's been watching and The Test documentary11:45 – John's career highlights including his first Test and the party for Ricky Ponting's retirement16:55 – The aura of Ricky Ponting and a classic Ponting story19:40 – Winning his first Sheffield Shield title with Victoria23:00 – John explains the unique culture at Victoria29:30 – On whether John ever felt comfortable in the ODI team32:33 – John picks the best moments of his playing career39:15 – John shares a story about a chat with MS Dhoni44:27 – John picks some of the best batters and bowlers he's played against46:50 – John takes on a quiz about his own career with mixed results
This week's episode features champion batter Mike 'Mr Cricket' Hussey, who speaks to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and fast bowler Kane Richardson about how he's spending his time in isolation, his wonderful career, greatest opponents and takes on the quiz.Episode rundown00:00 – How Kane and Mike have been spending isolation02:10 – Mike explains how he is conducting the review at South Australia08:30 – Mike goes over his career, starting with having to wait for his international debut12:00 – Mike's reflections of Amazing Adelaide and the aftermath in the changerooms14:35 – What it was like facing McGrath, Warne, Lee, Johnson in the nets17:22 – Mike re-lives his incredible hundred batting with Glenn McGrath in the Boxing Day Test20:00 – Mike on when he was at the peak of his powers22:45 – Mike picks his 'Best of Enemies' XI30:35 – Mike takes on a quiz about his own career
On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to former Australia allrounder Shane Watson.Episode rundown:00:00 – Shane explains what he's been up to in isolation02:40 – Shane talks about his new venture, T20Stars.com and his unreal podcast chat with Sir Vivian Richards14:30 – Shane's advice for aspiring T20 stars16:45 – Shane puts his hat on as ACA president and provides an update from the players' perspective on how they're handling the coronavirus pandemic19:45 – We go into Shane's playing career, starting with his debut as a 20-year-old in 200227:50 – Shane on the best captains he's played under28:50 – Shane opens up on his emotional first IPL season31:50 – Shane speaks about the peak of his career36:45 – Shane re-lives the tumultuous 2013 India tour40:10 – Shane on the 2013-14 Ashes clean sweep42:40 – Shane reveals the most cherished moment of his career44:00 – Shane's redemption hundred in the 2018 IPL final48:00 – Shane picks a squad of the best players he's played against in Test cricket51:55 – Shane nominates the players he wished he's played against53:10 – Shane takes on a quiz all about his own career
On this week's episode, Sam Ferris and Kane Richardson chat to former Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle.Episode rundown:00:00 - How Pete has been keeping busy in isolation08:30 - Pete addresses his playing future12:30 - Pete's thoughts on 'The Test' doco15:00 - Pete reflects on his career highlights35:20 - Pete picks his best Test XI from opposition players49:00 - Pete tries to beat his own quiz score from last Ashes series
On the season finale of the Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris chats with Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson about his coronavirus scare, what it was like in quarantine and how the summer panned out for the Aussies.
Cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk discuss Australia's epic ICC Women's T20 World Cup win before chatting to Andre 'The Doc' Mauger, who has traveled with the Australian Men's Cricket Team for the past 18 months filming for The Test, Amazon Prime's new cricket documentary which launches this week.
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals are upon us! To preview Australia's semi-final clash, cricket.com.au women's editor Laura chats to Sam Ferris about the tournament-ending injury to Ellyse Perry, who might replace her, the Wolf, and the big names of the final four teams.
Australia are still alive in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup but only just. Reviewing all the action are former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar and cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris.
Former World Cup champion Mel Jones joins cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris to preview the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, pick a winner, players to watch and a record to be broken
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by Sydney Sixers skipper and NSW allrounder Moises Henriques to recap the Australian Cricket Awards, wrap up the KFC BBL season and look ahead to the second half of the Marsh Sheffield Shield competition.
On this week's episode Australia and Sydney Sixers fast bowler Josh Hazlewood chats to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about the Stars v Thunder BBL Challenger Final and the Grand Final at the SCG, but not before Australia's selectors named the T20 and ODI squads for the tour of South Africa.
On this week's episode we chat to Australia fast bowler Mitch Starc about his recent trip to India and look ahead to what's coming up in 2020. We then hear from champions batter Mike Hussey to preview the KFC BBL Finals and chat about the Big Appeal charity match for bushfire relief.
On this special episode of the Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris goes through the career of a former Australia captain, undefeated Test cricketer, World Cup winner, self-proclaimed whitewash wizard, ambidextrous thrower, unorthodox batter, natural redhead and soon to be national selector, George Bailey. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Mastercard.
On this week's episode, Sydney Sixers spinner Steve O'Keefe joins cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris to review the first ODI between Australia and India, the KFC BBL debut of AB de Villiers and take a quick-fire look at how each Big Bash club is going this season. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Mastercard.
For the final time this summer, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to review the third Domain Test at the SCG, wrap up the entire Test summer and give out some awards
Australia's greatest Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the third Domain Test at the SCG, talk New Year's resolutions and break down the wicket of Henry Nicholls at the MCG
On this episode of the Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by Australia's greatest ever Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon to preview the Boxing Day Test, provide a masterclass in spin bowling, reveal a new nickname for one of Australia's in-form batters and hand out a few select Christmas gifts. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Mastercard.
Former Australia and Perth Scorchers fast bowler Mitchell Johnson and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris preview the upcoming KFC Big Bash League season, go through every team, highlight the players to watch, pick their finalists and run the rule over BBL Fantasy steals. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Mastercard.
On this episode cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey wrap up the first Domain Test in Perth where Australia crushed new Zealand by 296 runs. You'll hear from run machine Marnus Labuschagne and player of the match Mitch Starc.
On this week's episode Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the first Domain Test between Australia and New Zealand in Perth, talk pitches, the biggest nuffies in the group and who might well be the next Aussie Test captain. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Mastercard.
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron wrap up the second Domain Test from Adelaide, hear from the GOAT Nathan Lyon, discuss Australia's Test squad for the New Zealand series and chat with Australia women's team head coach Matthew Mott about the Rebel WBBL finals. Sam and Louis also pick their 2023 Aussie Ashes squad, look at the World Test Championship and recap the first half of the Marsh Sheffield Shield. The Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Mastercard.
On this week's episode Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review Australia's innings-and-five-run win over Pakistan in the first Domain Test at the Gabba before looking ahead to the second Test in Adelaide. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Mastercard.
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris previews the first domain Test from the Gabba with off-spinner Nathan Lyon and talks to Sydney Sixers allrounder Erin Burns about the Rebel WBBL, a bizarre injury and the upcoming finals. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Mastercard.
Twenty years ago this month Adam Gilchrist made his Test debut and changed the five-day game forever. On this special episode, Gilchrist sits down to discuss his magic Test career, the highs and lows, best innings, hypotheticals, fears, fun and of course, facing Flintoff. The Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Mastercard.
Australia's greatest off-spinner of all time Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to recap Australia's crushing Gillette T20I Series win over Pakistan, preview the pivotal Marsh Sheffield Shield round and Australia A game in Perth, and look ahead to the first Domain Test against Pakistan in Brisbane. The Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Mastercard.
The Unplayable Podcast returns with Australian T20 duo Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa who pick their MasterCard Moments, discuss the Gillette T20I Series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, talk T20 tactics, share their support for Glenn Maxwell, reveal new squad member Alan Carey, float possible new hairstyles and do their best to name their teammates.
Following the special episode celebrating Shane Warne's 50th birthday, listen to all the extra bits that did not make the final cut. Hear from Warne, Ponting, McGrath, Healy, Hussey and Hussain, with a special feature on SKW's 700th Test wicket to finish the episode. The Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by MasterCard.
Join cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to recap the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval and wrap up the entire Ashes.
On this episode we celebrate the 50th birthday of the one and only Shane Warne. Sit back and hear some classic stories and insights about the King of Spin from Glenn McGrath, Mike Atherton, Mike Hussey, Ian Healy, Nasser Hussain and Ricky Ponting, before we finish with the man himself, Shane Keith Warne. Proudly brought to you by MasterCard.
Australia will return home with the Ashes following a 185-run win at Old Trafford. Join cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris, Andrew Ramsey and Callum Kanoniuk to review the fourth Test and preview the fifth Test at The Oval, plus Steve Smith explains his outrageous shot on one knee at Old Trafford
Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to preview the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford, discuss his future, the impact of Steve Waugh and Jimmy Anderson's injury, plus take part in a special Ashes quiz and to cap it all off there's a cameo from Nathan Lyon!
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to talk all things Ashes, Ben Stokes, 2005, Nathan Lyon, team selection, DRS and play a game of Play It or Leave It
England allrounder Ben Stokes plays one of the greatest Test match innings off all time to guide England to an epic one-wicket win to square the Ashes. Cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey recap the dramatic day.
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to recap the second Ashes Test at Lord's where Australia and England played out a thrilling draw, Steve Smith was subbed out and Jofra Archer announced himself to Test cricket. All that and more on The Unplayable Podcast, brought to you by MasterCard.
Former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to preview the second Ashes Test at Lord's, stroll down memory lane and play Play It or Leave It
Cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey recap Australia's stunning 251-run win at Edgbaston
Former Australia wicketkeeper and current Aussie fielding coach Brad Haddin joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to preview the Ashes, talk Steve Waugh, James Pattinson, the ballet and finish with a special edition of Play It or Leave It
Australia's Ashes squad has been named and here to break down the squad, all the ins, outs, surprises, shocks and unlucky players are cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey
On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey are joined by Australia's greatest ever off-spinner Nathan Lyon to preview the all-Australian clash in Southampton before cricket.com.au's women's editor Laura Jolly chats to Aussie women's spinner Sophie Molineux after the Australian women's team wrapped up the Ashes in Taunton.
The 2019 Cricket World Cup finalists are set with England to face New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday. On today's episode we're going to cover off both semi-finals and preview the big one with former Australia batsman Adam Voges, who will also take us inside the Australia A tour. We finish the show with a chat with cricket.com.au women's editor Laura Jolly who brings us up to speed on the Women's Ashes.
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris talks all things World Cup and Australia A's tour of England with in-form batsmen Peter Handscomb and Matt Wade, hear from Australia allrounder Delissa Kimmince ahead of the women's Ashes and test the gents on how well they know each other plus a little something special.
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by a couple of Blues brothers, Australia A fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott to preview Australia's World Cup blockbuster against England, recap the first week of the Australia A tour, categorise their teammates and see how well the two quicks know each other
Australia A captain Travis Head joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris in Northampton to recap the World Cup, chat about the upcoming 'A' tour and try his luck at a cricket quiz of sorts.
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to former Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris about the World Cup and the upcoming Australia A tour, and we also hear a World Cup moment from former Aussie speedster Brett Lee.
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to New South Wales pair Ashleigh Gardner and Kurtis Patterson as they prepare for their massive upcoming tours of England, discusses Australia's World Cup campaign with KP and finishes by giving some of cricket's biggest names their NBA counterparts. We also hear from Mark Waugh who takes us back to that dramatic 1999 World Cup semi-final tie with South Africa.
The 2019 Cricket World Cup is just days away so on this week's episode we preview the tournament, the Australian side and all 10 teams with the 2015 World Cup final player of the match James Faulkner. We'll also hear from the great Allan Border who talks about the 1987 World Cup win and finish with a story from Andrew Symonds about the one and only Brad Hogg.
Australia's selectors announced the 15-man World Cup squad, two Australia A squads and the 2019-20 CA contract list. Hear from Chairman of Selectors Trevor Hohns and ODI captain Aaron Finch on the big omissions and make-up of the squad.
With just days left until Australia's selectors unveil their 15-man World Cup squad, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron have a crack at picking it before senior writer Andrew Ramsey takes you back 20 years to the unforgettable 1999 World Cup in England
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to review Australia's brilliant start to the ODI series in the UAE, preview the JLT Sheffield Shield final between Victoria and NSW, talk World Cup and Ashes, perform another Ad Read and play a bit of Play It or Leave It
Australia's Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa join cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris to re-live the visitors' epic win in Mohali and preview the series finale in Delhi. They then reel off the nicknames of each player in the squad, perform another live Ad Read and finish the show by handing out The Unplayable Podcast's official Qantas Tour of India awards.
On this week's episode, cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris is joined by Australia pair Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa to recap the thriller in Nagpur, pick Zampa's wedding party in Best Match Cricket, perform another Ad Read, see how well the two teammates know each other and hear from cricket.com.au journalist Laura Jolly and Australia Women's Captain Meg Lanning
On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson, who takes you inside the Aussie camp for the thrilling win first T20I in Vizag before previewing the second match in Bengaluru, discuss some net etiquette, perform another Ad Read, catch up on #PickTheKit and reveal a text message from Virat Kohli.
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson discuss the unbelievable BBL|08 final, look ahead to Australia's limited-overs tour of India and hear from cricket.com.au's Laura Jolly and Aussie allrounder Jess Jonassen who preview the upcoming Rose Bowl series between Australia and New Zealand.
On this week's episode we wrap up the Australian Cricket Awards and hear from Allan Border Medallist Pat Cummins, plus cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris previews the upcoming KFC BBL finals with Adelaide Strikers coach Jason Gillespie.
Australia wrapped up the Domain Test Series against Sri Lanka with a comprehensive win in Canberra. Reviewing all the action are cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey, who also put their selectors caps on a take a stab at Australia's Ashes squad six months out from the first Test.
Ahead of the second Domain Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Canberra, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey preview all the action before 2020 T20 World Cup chief Nick Hockley chats about the big fixture announcement in Sydney
Ahead of the rebel Women's Big Bash League final between Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar preview the season finale.
Ahead of this Saturday's blockbuster Rebel WBBL semi-finals day at Drummoyne Oval, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats with Sydney Sixers ace Alyssa Healy and Sydney Thunder star Rachael Haynes to preview all the action.
On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Australia allrounder Glenn Maxwell about the shock Test squad to face Sri Lanka, his World Cup and Ashes ambitions and his message from the selectors
On a special episode of The Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk break down Steve Smith's press conference from the SCG, where the former Australia captain spoke about tough times, wanting to play for his country again and the work he's been doing off the field. You can hear Smith's full press conference from the 9:00 minute mark.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is still up for grabs after Australia levelled the Domain Test series in Perth with a comprehensive 146-run win over India. Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by senior writer Andrew Ramsey and former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson to review all the action.
On this week's episode we're coming to you live from Western Australia where we preview the second Domain Test at Perth Stadium with a favourite of the show, cricket.com.au senior writer Andrew Ramsey.
Join cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Martin Smith as they preview the first Domain Test between India and Australia with some bonus wisdom from Test legend Ricky Ponting
In this week's episode Test legend Ricky Ponting names his Australia XI, allrounder Mitchell Marsh talks about the upcoming series against India and cricket.com.au journalist Laura Jolly recaps Australia's T20 World Cup triumph
In this week's episode we chat to cricket.com.au reporters Laura Jolly and Andrew Ramsey about Australia's WT20 semi-final against the Windies and the outcome of CA Board meeting to decide the immediate playing future of the banned Cape Town trio.
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Queensland Bulls opening batter Matthew Renshaw and Western Australia coach Adam Voges
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Adam Burnett review Australia's ODI loss to South Africa, preview the next clash in Adelaide and discuss the standout performers in the latest round of the JLT Sheffield Shield
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats with former Australia fast bowler and Adelaide Strikers coach Jason Gillespie and recaps the Australian women's one-day whitewash over Pakistan in Malaysia with cricket.com.au Women's Editor Laura Jolly.
On this week's episode Sam Ferris speaks to South Australia Redbacks quick Kane Richardson and previews the upcoming JLT Sheffield Shield season with cricket.com.au feature writer Adam Burnett.
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris previews the JLT One-Day Cup final between Tasmania and Victoria with NSW batter Kurtis Patterson and recaps Australia's squad announcement for the Women's World T20 in the Caribbean.
Australia national vice-captains Josh Hazlewood and Rachael Haynes chat to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about the first Test in the UAE, the JLT Cup finals and Australia's T20 series win over New Zealand
Former Australia allrounder John Hastings and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris recap all the action from the first week of the JLT One-Day Cup
Sydney Sixers fast bowler John Hastings joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the JLT One-Day Cup
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris breaks down Australia's Test squad for the Pakistan series with NSW spinner Steve O'Keefe and talks to Australia's women's wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy about the squad to face the New Zealand White Ferns starting this month.
Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to talk Aaron Finch's world record performance in Zimbabwe, the Justin Langer era, Australia's Qantas tour of England, his World Cup chances, Australia's Test tour of Pakistan and the ICC's new rules.
Former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review the fifth ODI from Old Trafford and discuss the positives for Australia before sitting down with new Lendlease NSW Breakers captain Alyssa Healy to talk NSW, Australia and the Women's World T20
Australia legend Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review the third ODI at Trent Bridge where England amassed a colossal 6-481 as Australia crashed to their worst ODI defeat ever. The pair then preview the fourth ODI, look ahead to the 2019 World Cup and debate whether bowling restrictions in 50-over cricket should be relaxed. Join the conversation by using #UnplayablePodcast on Twitter.
Cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk preview Australia's upcoming Qantas Tour of England, recap the Aboriginal XI tour of the UK and finish with Play It or Leave It. To join the conversation use the hashtag #UnplayablePodcast on Twitter. Who are your players to watch in the ODI series? Let us know!
South Africa wrapped up an historic series win with a 492-run victory in Johannesburg. Cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger recap the Qantas Tour of South Africa and the 2017-18 season!
After what has been an extraordinary week, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk recap the Cape Town ball-tampering saga and preview the huge fourth Test in Johannesburg
Cricket.com.au new-ball pair Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk break down Kagiso Rabada's shock hearing outcome, preview the third Test in Cape Town, recap Australia's ODI whitewash in India and look ahead to the JLT Sheffield Shield final
The cricket.com.au crew in South Africa - Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger - recap the latest twists and turns in the Kagiso Rabada suspension saga, chat to former Proteas captain Graeme Smith, discuss Australia's thumping ODI win in India and have a crack at Play It or Leave It
Australia vice-captain David Warner goes in depth on the stairwell stoush with Proteas gloveman Quinton de Kock as Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger preview the second Test in Port Elizabeth
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by colleagues Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger in Durban to preview the upcoming four-Test Qantas Tour of South Africa with a surprise special guest
Cricket.com.au trio Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger review Australia's T20I tri-series triumph, preview Australia's three-day tour match in Benoni and look at the new faces in the Australia Women's limited-overs squad to India
On this week's episode former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review BBL|07, WBBL|03, the Gillette T20 international tri-series and pay tribute to the career of Doug Bollinger
Former Australia batsman Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris recap the Gillette ODI Series, preview the T20 international tri-series and have a look at the Big Bash semi-finals.
Former Australia batsman Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris analyse Australia’s squads for the Qantas Tour of South Africa and the Gillette T20 international tri-series
Champion batsman Mike Hussey chats to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about the latest development in the Ben Stokes case, previews the second ODI at the Gabba, and touches on the closing stages of the KFC BBL
Australia champion Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review the fifth Magellan Ashes Test at the SCG and the entire Ashes series
On this week's episode cricket.com.au senior writer Andrew Ramsey returns for the first show of 2018 and joins colleague Sam Ferris to preview the fifth Magellan Ashes Test in Sydney
Test champion Mike Hussey and Sam Ferris review Australia's crushing innings and 41-run win at the WACA that sealed the Ashes with two Tests to spare
Test great Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris preview the third Magellan Ashes Test at the WACA, talk cricket curfews in the Backward Point segment, have a crack at Play It or Leave It and recap the opening weekend of the Rebel Women’s Big Bash League
Australia legend Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review Australia's 10-wicket win in the first Magellan Ashes Test at the Gabba, preview the upcoming day-night Adelaide Oval Test, discuss this week's Backward Point involving a welcome headbutt, and finish the show with a round of Play It or Leave It
Champion Australia batsman Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris preview the first Ashes Test at the Gabba, analyse both sides, play Play It or Leave It before Mr Cricket gives his prediction.
Legend Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris discuss and analyse Australia's shock 13-man squad for the first two Test of the Magellan Ashes.
On this week's episode Australia legend Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris talk Ashes selection, England's squad and what might happen to allrounder Ben Stokes, while Sam reviews the historic day-night Women's Ashes Test with former England bowler Isa Guha
On this week's episode former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar chats to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about the first-ever day-night Ashes Test, play Play It or Leave It and we bowl an over to Australia opening batsman Matthew Renshaw
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats with former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar after phase one of the Commonwealth Bank Women's Series and round one of the JLT Sheffield Shield, while Usman Khawaja has a crack at the Ashes quiz
On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris speaks to Australia Women's assistant coach Tim Coyle about the Commonwealth Bank Women's Ashes and the upcoming JLT Sheffield Shield season, quizzes Josh Hazlewood's Ashes knowledge and bowls an over of questions to Nathan Lyon
Ahead of the series-opening Women's Ashes ODI in Brisbane, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris speaks to head coach Matthew Mott, bowls an over of questions to speedster Pat Cummins and tests gloveman Matthew Wade's Ashes knowledge
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris speaks to former captain Lisa Sthalekar, chairman of selectors Shawn Flegler and wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy following the announcement of Australia's squads for the Commonwealth Bank Women's Ashes
00:00 - Sthalekar
08:50 - Flegler
20:00 - HealyView the squads here: http://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-womens-ashes-squad-announcement-haynes-gardner-strano-blackwell-beams-cheatle-mcgrath/2017-10-10
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by former News Ltd chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn to discuss the major injury blow to Australia, the ODI series in India, England's Ashes squad and the JLT One-Day Cup
Australia and NSW left-arm spinner Stephen O'Keefe and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris discuss the standing down of England vice-captain Ben Stokes following his arrest and preview the JLT One-Day Cup that is streamed live and free on cricket.com.au
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and former Australia women's captain Lisa Sthalekar talk about the appointment of Rachael Haynes as Australia's new captain for the Commonwealth Bank Women's Ashes. Sam chats to Rachael before wrapping up the episode with the men's ODI loss to India.
On the latest episode of The Unplayable Podcast cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to former News Limited chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn to review the Bangladesh Test series and preview the limited-overs tour of India and also talk WA, injury, Ashes, and BBL with new Western Australia captain Mitchell Marsh
Former Australia players Jason Gillespie and Mike Hussey discuss Bangladesh's thrilling 20-run win over Australia with cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris
Australia spearhead Mitchell Starc joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the two-Test Qantas tour of Bangladesh
On this special edition of The Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris breaks down the new MOU with senior writer Andrew Ramsey and talks to Australia quick Jackson Bird about the upcoming Test tour to Bangladesh
On today's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Australia legend Adam Gilchrist, the not-so-legendary-but-still-pretty-good Damien Fleming and ace reporter Chris Stocks in the UK to review England's Women's World Cup win and preview the third Test between South Africa and England from The Oval.
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Lisa Sthalekar, Nathan Lyon and Malcolm Conn to preview Australia's Women's World Cup semi-final against India, Gaz's county stint and new modelling career and recap South Africa's second Test thrashing of England
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Lisa Sthalekar about Australia's Women's World Cup campaign, bowls an over to Peter Siddle and discusses the England-South Africa Test series with English journalist Chris Stocks
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris speaks to senior writer Andrew Ramsey about the ongoing pay dispute in Australia, wraps up the first week of Women's World Cup action with former skipper Lisa Sthalekar and discusses the Ashes, England's next Test assignment and who is the No.1 World XI draft pick with legends Ian Chappell and Ian Healy.
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and former News Ltd chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn look at Australia’s opening World Cup win, discuss the top news stories from around the world and have a crack at Play It or Leave It
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by former News Ltd chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn and former Australia Women's captain Lisa Sthalekar to review Pakistan's remarkable Champions Trophy triumph, analyse Australia's 13-man Test squad to tour Bangladesh and preview the Women's World Cup
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by former News Limited chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn to discuss Australia's exit from the ICC Champions Trophy, preview the two semi-finals and play Play It or Leave It
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by former News Ltd chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn to discuss the first week of the ICC Champions Trophy, former Australia quick Ryan Harris calls in and so does ace reporter Martin Smith from London
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris speaks to former chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn and reporter Martin Smith in England about the upcoming Champions Trophy. Segments include a thorough analysis of Australia's squad, a look at their seven opponents, Martin takes us inside the Aussie camp and Rate It/Hate It returns!
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris recap India's eight-wicket win in Dharamsala and 2-1 series victory over Australia, look back at the Test summer and make some bold predictions on the last episode of season one!
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris recap all the action of day three from Dharamsala where the tourists crumbled to leave India just 87 runs shy of a 2-1 series win
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day two of the fourth Test in Dharamsala where off-spinner Nathan Lyon picked up four wickets in the final session to give the tourists the upper hand
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day of the winner-takes-all Test in Dharamsala where Virat Kohli was ruled out, Steve Smith posted Test ton No.20 and debutant Kuldeep Yadav had the Aussies in a spin!
Ahead of the winner-takes-all fourth Test between Australia and India in Dharamsala, cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris cover (almost) every angle and answer five burning questions
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris recap the third Test in Ranchi where Australia denied India a day-five win with a gritty draw to set up a winner-takes-all final Test in Dharamsala
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day four of the third Test in Ranchi where India are in the box seat to take the series lead due in large to Cheteshwar Pujara, Wriddhiman Saha and Ravindra Jadeja
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action of day three in Ranchi including Pujara's century, Cummins' wickets, DRS drama and an optical illusion that had social media stumped
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review day two in Ranchi where Glenn Maxwell posted his maiden Test century, Steve Smith scored a brilliant unbeaten innings, India fought back through Rahul and Vijay before Pat Cummins produced a brute to hand Australia the breakthrough
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action of day one in Ranchi where Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell combined for a record partnership as India captain Virat Kohli injured his right shoulder in the field
Here to preview the third Test between India and Australia are cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris. Topics include Australia's new recruits, the Ranchi pitch, team changes and Rambo answers five burning questions!
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day four in Bengaluru where India won the second Test by 75 runs and captain Virat Kohli effectively accused Australia of cheating!
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day three of the second Test in Bengaluru where at stumps India hold a 126-run lead with six wickets in hand but not before some more drama involving their skipper
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review day two in Bengaluru where Steve Smith and Virat Kohli exchanged some heated words before Australia finished the day with a crucial first innings lead
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day one of the second Test in Bengaluru where Nathan Lyon stunned India with a record 8-50 that put Australia well on top
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris reflect on Australia's stunning win in Pune before previewing the second Test in Bengaluru where mystery surrounds the playing surface
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review day three of the first Test in Pune where Australia recorded an emphatic 333-run upset win over India, Steve Smith scored a brilliant century and Stephen O'Keefe claimed another six wickets
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the day two action from Pune where Stephen O'Keefe masterminded a seismic Indian collapse to give Australia a huge first-innings lead
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day one in Pune where Matthew Renshaw retired ill but returned to top score, Mitchell Starc played a brutal cameo and Umesh Yadav was the pick of the bowlers
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris preview the first Test between India and Australia in Pune, including the state of the pitch, the strengths and weaknesses of each side and a couple of bold predictions
From the highs of Lord's win on Test debut to the lows of being dropped after the Hobart hammering, NSW Blues wicketkeeper Peter Nevill sits down with cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss his journey in the Baggy Green
Former Australia allrounder and Sydney Thunder captain Shane Watson joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss his new initiative Let's Activate, Australia's prospects in India, the roles of Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh, and the futures of Andre Russell and AB de Villiers
Cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris, Adam Burnett and Laura Jolly breakdown the BBL and WBBL semi-finals and preview Saturday's deciders at The Furnace
Former Australia fast bowler and Adelaide Strikers coach Jason 'Dizzy' Gillespie joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the Strikers' season, who will take out BBL|06 and Australia's upcoming tour of India
Australia's greatest Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the Test summer, look ahead to India, chat about the Sydney Sixers and Chris Lynn's six appeal