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Around The Wicket

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After a rare series win in Sri Lanka - who makes the World Test Championship XI? | Around the Wicket

After a rare series win in Sri Lanka - who makes the World Test Championship XI? We as Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson. Australia name a depleted squad ahead of the Champions Trophy - can the new-look outfit compete in Pakistan? And is Jos Buttler under the pup? For the final time this Summer - Let's go Around the Wicket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 202528 min

Whitewash complete - the Aussie women put on a clinic as records tumble. | Around the Wicket

Whitewash complete - the Aussie women put on a clinic as records tumble. Spibn to win at the G and in Galle... the men crush Sri Lanka in the first Test. Plus concussion sub controversy! Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson discuss a big week in cricket! Let's go Around The Wicket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 202528 min

An Ashes Test, the Tour of Sri Lanka and a Big Bash Final… and we’ve got the star-studded cast to match the action! | Around the Wicket

An Ashes Test, the Tour of Sri Lanka and a Big Bash Final… and we’ve got the star-studded cast to match the action! Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Finch review THAT Mitch Owen knock! Hall of Famer Michael Clarke talks Test cricket! And - special guest Alana King… the leading wicket taker against an England side crumbling in Australia. Let’s go Around The Wicket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 202527 min

Ashes retained - whitewash the aim - Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar lauds Australi’s depth | Around the Wicket

Ashes retained - whitewash the aim - Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar lauds Australi’s depth. Michael Clarke runs his eye over THOSE BCCI guidelines - have they gone too far? And Chris Jordan joins us as the Hurricanes book their spot as hosts of the Big Bash Final. Let’s go Around The Wicket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 202528 min

The Aussie women survive a scare in a dramatic Ashes clash - Lisa Sthalekar and Callum Ferguson talk us through it.

The Aussie women survive a scare in a dramatic Ashes clash - Lisa Sthalekar and Callum Ferguson talk us through it. Youth picked for the Tests in Sri Lanka, while selectors opt for experience in the Champions Trophy - have they got it right? We as Michael Clarke. And how should India manage three format superstar Jasprit Burma? Let’s Go Around the Wicket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 202528 min

An all-time classic from the very first ball to the last - the Boxing Day Test had it all | Around the Wicket

An all-time classic from the very first ball to the last, as the kids raised in the T20 era star the Test arena. From ramps to brain fades, bumps and barbecues - the Boxing Day Test had it all. Focus now turns to Sydney - and the futures of Mitch Marsh and Rohit Sharma. Let's go Around the Wicket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 1, 202528 min

The Aussies in total control - until they weren’t | Around the Wicket

The Aussies in total control - until they weren’t … Who did the dramatic Gabba Test end up favouring, with two to play? Travis Head has scored a third of Australia’s runs but will he be fit for the Boxing Day Test? And Rohit Sharma’s lean run continues - where does it leave the Indian skipper? Let’s go Around the Wicket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 202428 min

Things got spicy in Adelaide - we head to Brisbane with the series locked at one a piece | Around the Wicket

Things got spicy in Adelaide - we head to Brisbane with the series locked at one a piece - hear the thoughts of Michael Clarke and Callum Ferguson. Former Test opener Simon Katich tells us what India - and captain Rohit Sharma - need to adjust. And while things heat up in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy - a clip from our UK friends - a reminder, the Ashes' rivalry is alive and well. Plus - Ellyse Perry, you star. Let's go Around The Wicket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 202428 min

Can the Aussies bounce back in the second test? What does life after Alyssa Healy look like?| Around the Wicket

Just how big is this second Test - not only in the context of this Summer, but also this group? No Hazlewood, fitness concerns over Marsh… against an India side that’s only about to get stronger, and aren’t the legends loving it - as Sunny stirs the pot. Plus - the Aussie women also take on India, a glimpse at life after Alyssa Healy… Let’s go Around The Wicket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 202428 min

India DEMOLISH Australia in the first test. And remembering Hughesy ten years on... | Around the Wicket

Boom Boom Bumrah - India demolish the Aussies in the first Test - what does it mean for the series? We take a look at the biggest winners and losers from the IPL mega auction. But - most importantly - today we remember Phillip Hughes - a teammate and friend to each of our panel members - Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson. Hughesy - ten years on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 202428 min

The eve of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, we break down who wins it! | Around the Wicket

A packed episode of Around The Wicket on the eve of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch, Callum Ferguson and Lisa Sthalekar joining host Neroli Meadows. The team will break down where this five Test series will be won and lost. Ferg weighs in on the coaching controversy surrounding fellow South Australian Jason Gillespie and we preview the upcoming IPL mega auction. Let’s go Around The Wicket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 202428 min

S2 Ep 2Can McSweeney succeed this summer? Will Virat get back to his best? | Around The Wicket

Can Australia's newest opener Nathan McSweeney make it a Summer to remember? Plus, down under has always been a happy hunting ground for Virat Kohli - will he get back to his Test best? And the One Day demolition - is Cricket Australia stuck in reverse? All these questions plus more will be answered by the all-star lineup on today’s episode including Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson, who join Neroli Meadows. Let’s go Around The Wicket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 202428 min

S2 Ep 1WE'RE BACK! India awaits! Who takes the vacant Test opener spot? | Around the Wicket

We’re back for season two of Around The Wicket! Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell join Neroli Meadows. The team takes a look at who will fill the vacant spot as Test opener and how India’s shock loss to New Zealand will impact the Aussie Summer. Plus, the One Dayers are underway against Pakistan - Glenn Maxwell tells us why he’s excited about the form of Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith for the months ahead. Let’s go Around The Wicket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6, 202428 min

T20 World Cup – The End of the Aussies

Around the Wicket: Australia OUT of the T20 World Cup - so where did it all go wrong? We ask former Aussie captains Michael Clarke and Tim Paine as well as Callum Ferguson. Afghanistan’s success also brings down the curtain on David Warner’s international career so we recognise one of the game’s most explosive three format players. And who’s the favourite from here? We preview the semi-finals. Let’s go Around The Wicket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 202427 min

T20 World Cup – The Super 8s!

Around the Wicket: Star allrounder Glenn Maxwell joins former captains Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Tim Paine on this episode of Around The Wicket with the Super 8s set and ready to go!! No Pakistan, no New Zealand, but England snuck through in the end… thanks to the Australian team. We also discuss the big week between the old foes and David Warner’s latest comments before he retires from international cricket. Plus – the MLC attracting bigger stars than the BBL and what can Cricket Australia do about it. For the final time from New York – lets go Around the Wicket!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 202430 min

Welcome to New York! T20 Cricket in the USA…

Around the Wicket: Welcome to New York! That’s right, Lisa Sthalekar and Neroli Meadows are coming to you from the United States this T20 World Cup! We’ll also cross to the West Indies to check in with Aaron Finch and the Aussies to preview the first match against Oman and look back on the amazing games that have taken place so far… plus Michael Clarke looks ahead to the big one against England. Will cricket take off in the US?? Let’s go Around the Wicket… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 5, 202430 min

T20 World Cup Preview – WORLD DOMINATION!

Around the Wicket: T20 World Cup Preview – Michael Clarke, Tim Paine, Callum Ferguson & Lisa Sthalekar discuss world domination and if Australia can become the first nation to be Test, One Day and T20 Champions all at once? Fair to say preparations haven’t been ideal though and we get the thoughts of Michael Clarke, Tim Paine and Callum Ferguson. Plus, we check in with hall of famer Lisa Sthalekar on some other cricket news as we continue to preview the T20 World Cup before heading to New York next week. And, don’t forget The Short Stuff! Let’s go Around the Wicket… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 202430 min

The Nature of T20 Cricket

Around The Wicket: Michael Clarke, Tim Paine, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson discuss the brutal nature of T20 cricket, Glenn Maxwell's horror IPL coming to an end and discuss if Travis Head is tiring after back-to-back ducks. Aaron has some concerns ahead of the World Cup whilst Mitchell Starc fights his way into some serious form AND the IPL Final! Michael Clarke and Aaron Finch share their WC game plans and question if Australia is searching for a back up plan if the Steve Smith experiment fails. Let's go, Around The Wicket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 202430 min

All The Captains & Mr. Cricket

Around The Wicket has all the cpatains! Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Tim Paine - three former Aussie captains - PLUS Mr Cricket, Mike Hussey! A star-studded Around The Wicket this week. Has David Warner played his last IPL match? Will Ricky Ponting survive as coach? Could Australia learn from England when it comes to Jimmy Anderson’s retirement? AND - Mike Hussey talks MS Dhoni and Australia’s hopes at the World Cup. Let’s go Around The Wicket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 202430 min

How To Win A World Cup

Around The Wicket: What does it take to lift the coveted World Cup trophy? Aaron Finch and Michael Clarke have the answers in this episode. Also, Travis Head delivers Pat Cummins a birthday bash, with Justin Langer left to pick up the pieces. Aaron rates one of Head's shots the second best he has ever seen and Callum Ferguson agrees! The guys also discuss if Mumbai’s leadership woes will leak into their World Cup campaign and who will coach the Renegades next season in the Big Bash? We're also treated to a special World Cup Edition of The Short Stuff. Let’s go Around The Wicket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 202430 min

T20 World Cup Selection

No room for Fraser-McGurk… Australia picks a tried and tested World Cup squad - but is it the right approach? We ask former Australia captains Michael Clarke and Tim Paine. Rishabh Pant back in blue as he completes an astonishing comeback from his near-death experience… and who will be the next coach of the Renegades? Let’s go Around The Wicket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 202430 min

IPL Week 4 - Some massive scores!

Around The Wicket: Glenn Maxwell joins Callum Ferguson and Michael Clarke with an announcement on his future in the MLC in the USA. We also get all three reactions to the debut of Jake Fraser-McGurk in the IPL, if he is on the way to the T20 World Cup and if David Warner should still be part of the selectors plans. How good is MS Dhoni still?? Glenn also takes us through his current form in the IPL and how he plans to get it back for the World Cup. Neroli and Callum finish by taking on the short stuff! A jam packed show for you today... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 202430 min

IPL Week 3 - The Pressure Is On Everyone!

Around The Wicket: One billion fans!! Glenn Maxwell gives some insight into just how challenging it is when things don't go to plan. He joins Callum Ferguson and Michael Clarke from India to discuss how Pat Cummins just keeps delivering as Captain and they look ahead to the heavyweight Aussie battle of Poonting against Langer on Friday night. The pressure is on everyone it seems right now - even Virat Kohli who currently wears the Orange Cap. Let's go Around The Wicket...! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 202430 min

IPL Week 2 - The Big Show!

Around The Wicket - Michael Clarke, Callum Ferguson and special guest Glenn Maxwell take us through all the news from the IPL. We update on how all the Australians are fairing in the IPL and look forward to the T20 World Cup. This included Mitch Starc, Mitch Marsh and David Warner and a amazing return to cricket for Rishabh Pant. Michael Clarke chats about the problems at Mumbai Indians for Hardik Pandya and getting booed by his home fans. The Big Show, Glenn Maxwell, begins his stint as a regular on the show by taking us through his and RCB's form, facing the pace of Mayank Yadev and playing along side Virat Kohli. All this plus Neroli makes Ferg 'take on the short stuff'! Lets go Around the Wicket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 202430 min

The IPL Begins!

Around The Wicket - Michael Clarke, Tim Paine, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson are back to keep an eye on the Aussies in the IPL, looking forward to the T20 World Cup. The guys look at Mitchell Starc's expensive start to the IPL and the effect of an expensive price tag. The 2024/25 home Summer schedule has been announced and Tim Paine looks forward and discusses if Australia can break the drought against India. And we take a trip down memory lane with Clarke and Finchy - 9 years since their ODI World Cup win. Not one, not two but THREE Australian captains join the show! Let's go Around The Wicket... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 202430 min

Sheffield Shield Preview

Around the Wicket: Simon Katich and Tim Paine are joined by Hilton Cartwright and Matthew Wade to preview the Sheffield Shield Final. Cam Bancroft is out of the WA line-up - we discuss what that means for the hopes of both WA and Tasmania. Tim and Simon also discuss their success (and some failures) in Finals from the past as well as previewing some IPL news. Matthew Wade takes us through his first-class career after announcing his retirement this week. And then of course Neroli takes Simon through some short stuff! Let's go Around the Wicket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 202430 min

Australian Test Summer Review

Around the Wicket: Tim Paine, Simon Katich and special guest Lisa Sthalekar all the way from India join the show to review the Australian summer and the WPL. Scary proposition or papering over cracks? Tim and Simon discuss Australia's summer of 'finding a way', should Steve Smith continue at the top of the order and is Pat Cummins already one of the great captains. Ellyse Perry creates history in the WPL - we get the reaction from Lisa in India. And Neroli makes Simon take on the short stuff! Let's go around the wicket... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 202430 min

New Zealand vs Australia - Second Test Preview

Around the Wicket: A new cast joins the show! Tim Paine, Simon Katich and Ross Taylor are all on to preview the second test in Christchurch. They share their thoughts on what will define this test including Nathan Lyon's impact, Kane Williamson needing some runs, New Zealand's team balance and Cam Green prioritizing Test cricket. They also cover off the England and India series and Tim gets fired up about the problems with DRS. Also included today is a special IPL edition of the short stuff. A great listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 202430 min

Australia vs New Zealand - First Test Review

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch, Callum Ferguson and special guest Ross Taylor wrap up the first test between Australia and New Zealand including the form slump of Marnus Labuschange, Cameron Green's career defining innings and Steve Smith's form. Ross provides an update on the 'niggle' in the NZ camp with the retirement of Neil Wagner and the runout of Kane Williamson. The team also discuss the future of Will Pukovski and Neroli makes them 'take on the short stuff'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 202430 min

Australia vs New Zealand - First Test

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and special guest Ross Taylor share their thoughts on what will define this series between Australia and New Zealand. Pitch preparation, the moving ball, Australia's top order and of course Kane Williamson's success all make for a great conversation. They also share their opinions on Bazball and the India vs England test and discuss if Steve Smith will be in the squad for the T20 World Cup. Ross Taylor gives the Kiwi side of the occasion and Neroli takes Finchy through the short stuff!! It's a great listen today!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 202430 min

Australia vs New Zealand T20I series & Bazball

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson react to the latest 'Bazball' failure against India and the bizarre statements made over the last 12-months by the England camp. They also cover off the upcoming T20 and Test series between Australia and New Zealand - including what Kane Williamson will need to do for the Kiwi's to win. Aaron and Callum also check-in on some individual batting results from this week's Shield cricket and then Neroli makes the boys 'take on the short stuff'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 202430 min

Australia vs South Africa WACA Test and West Indies T20s

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke and Callum Ferguson discuss if Glenn Maxwell is the best Australian white ball batter and where he sits amongst the best in the world. Special guest Alyssa Healy joins from Perth before the WACA Test Match with South Africa. Callum and Neroli also cover off the Under 19 World Cup win by Australia, the new Czech hero Sabawoon Davizi and decide if Andrew McDonald made enough runs for Geelong West on the weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 202430 min

Australia vs West Indies ODIs

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson cover off the recently finished three-game ODI series between Australia and the West Indies and discuss what is the future of format. They also go through the current India v England test series as well as dissect Australia's T20 squad with Aaron naming his best XI. Neroli also makes Cal and Finchy ‘take on the short stuff’! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 202430 min

Australia vs West Indies Test Review

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson celebrate the amazing win by the West Indies in the second Test, the explosion of Shamar Joseph onto the scene and how to keep him in Test cricket. They also debate the continuing form of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith as well as England’s win over India. Neroli also makes Cal and Finchy ‘take on the short stuff’! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202430 min

Australia vs West Indies

Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson debate if Usman Khawaja’s hit will haunt him, they celebrate the amazing debut of Shamar Joseph and discuss if this formidable Australian bowling attack is the best ever and dial in on Josh Hazlewood. They also touch on the Big Bash, T20 World Cup and Neroli makes Cal and Finchy ‘take on the short stuff’! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 202429 min

First Test – Australia vs West Indies

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Lisa Sthalekar and Daren Ganga breakdown the good and bad of Steve Smith moving to the opener position, who we should look out for in the West Indies team, generally where they are and the comeback of Cam Green. They also celebrate Meg Lanning’s return to cricket and as usual Neroli makes Daren and Lisa ‘take on the short stuff’! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 202429 min

Pakistan Series Wrap

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Callum Ferguson and Lisa Sthalekar look forward after the Pakistan series to the West Indies and beyond, what to do about the aging Australian Men’s team and who should replace David Warner at the top of the order. They also celebrate Ellyse Perry’s 300th game in the green and gold and of course, Neroli makes Callum and Lisa ‘take on the short stuff’! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 202429 min

David Warner Farewell

Michael Clarke, Callum Ferguson and Waqar Younis say farewell to David Warner before his final test in Sydney and share how they will remember him. They also discuss if we are seeing the death of Test Match cricket. Waqar talks up Pakistan's improvement but lambastes their fielding woes and gives his view on how David Warner is viewed globally. Then Neroli makes Callum 'take on the short stuff'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 2, 202429 min

Boxing Day Test Review

Aaron Finch, Lisa Sthalekar and Neroli Meadows chat about the result of the Boxing Day Test, Australia taking a 2-0 lead in India, how Pat Cummins leadership has developed, Pakistan's improvement, David Warner's final test in Sydney, and who should be the next opener for Australia. Lisa, Aaron, and Neroli also give their moments, players and surprises of 2023 and then they 'take on the short stuff'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 202330 min

Boxing Day Test Preview

Waqar Younis, Michael Clarke and Callum Ferguson chat about Usman Khawaja's redemption tour through 2022 and 2023, black arm bands and have the opposition figured out Marnus Labuschagne... Waqar is probed on his thoughts on Pakistan, including what is wrong with Babar Azam and how Shan Masood should respond. Then Neroli makes Cal and Waqar 'take on the short stuff!'. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 202329 min

First Test Review: Australia vs Pakistan

Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Lisa Sthalekar talk about what they learnt from the First Test vs Pakistan including Warner, Marsh and the GOAT, Nathan Lyon. They also delve into if there are alarms bells ringing for the future of Test cricket and Neroli puts Aaron and Lisa through facing the 'short stuff'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 202329 min

First Test - Australia vs Pakistan

Neroli Meadows and Michael Clarke are joined by Aaron Finch and Lisa Sthalekar to preview the first Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth. They chat who should replace David Warner, Pat Cummins' captaincy, the Alyssa Healy new era and then they 'take on the short stuff'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 202330 min

Introducing 'Around The Wicket'

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Neroli Meadows and Michael Clarke are joined by guests including Aaron Finch, Callum Ferguson, Mike Hussey, and other cricket greats to break down the big matches and topics in Australian cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 20230 min