The Unplayable Podcast

Join Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger for one final time in season 2025-26 as the duo recap the Sheffield Shield final. As well as looking back at Richo's SACAs getting the job done, we hear from the successful captain and coach, Nathan McSweeney and Ryan Harris, on their state's victory. Plus, there's Australia's women in action in the West Indies and the IPL and PSL are underway.  Australia's U19 coaches Kristen Beams and Meg Lanning then chat to Josh about their upcoming assignments in Queensland in April. CHAPTERS 00:00 Weekly Winners 03:15 Sheffield Shield final 06:48 Nathan McSweeney & Ryan Harris speak 18:32 Next cabs off the fast bowler ranks 23:17 Reviewing our breakout selections 30:50 Aussies in West Indies 33:23 Pakistan Super League 38:44 U19 coaches Kristen Beams and Meg Lanning 50:11 Season sign off Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected] or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Victoria and South Australia squaring off in the Sheffield Shield final, Josh Schonafinger and Kane Richardson put their heads together to preview the competition decider.  Josh chats the Queensland legend Martin Love on his extraordinary record in Shield finals, which saw him hit five tons in the ultimate match of the season.  Plus, which cricketers deserve a statue? Let us know: [email protected].  CHAPTERS 00:00 Weekly Winners 04:52 Martin Love on Shield success 19:48 Love on his Test century 24:08 Sheffield Shield final preview 38:15 Aussies go 3-0 up in West Indies 41:05 IPL begin, Aussies involved 46:05 Queensland win WNCL final  51:29 Big Four Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected] or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off presenting the medal named in his honour at the One-Day Cup final, Aussie legend Michael Bevan joins the Unplayable Podcast!  Bevan chats to Josh about his amazing domestic record, the nickname 'The Finisher', his favourite innings and more!  After that, Richo and Josh look ahead to the domestic cricket finals and consider the best grand finals this century.  CHAPTERS 00:00 Weekly Winners 07:38 Michael Bevan joins the podcast 37:02 Richo’s Bevan memories 40:50 Sheffield Shield final preview 52:45 WNCL final preview 59:29 Listener feedback and Big Four Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected] or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger as they break down the week in cricket, from the One-Day Cup final between Tasmania and New South Wales, India's big win in the T20 World Cup and Australia's multi-format victory over India.  Plus, we hear your best part-time bowlers and ask, who are the game's best 'big-game players'?  CHAPTERS00:00 Weekly Winners06:38 One-Day Cup final preview19:20 Shield Round 1022:22 Healy sent off in style28:39 India win T20 World Cup34:09 Best big-game players Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected] or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive episode of the Unplayable Podcast this week with Matt Short and Jake Lehmann joining Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger to chat through the week's cricket news.  Short opens up on being dropped from the T20 World Cup squad on the eve of the tournament while Lehmann explains his decision to move to Hampshire and take up a two-year county deal.  Plus, there's T20 World Cup semi finals coming up, the Australia-India pink-ball Test and plenty more!   CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Richo and Josh talk Weekly Winners, Punch the Monkey 00:04:54 Matt Short joins the podcast 00:08:33 Short’s Test aspirations 00:11:00 Getting dropped for the World Cup 00:20:05 IPL and what’s next 00:25:45 Richo’s dropping story 00:27:31 T20 World Cup Semi Final predictions 00:35:15 Lucy Hamilton reprises famous number 00:40:40 Jake Lehamnn joins the podcast 00:43:40 Winning the 2024-25 Shield 00:46:01 Moving to Hampshire 01:04:42 Big Four - part-time bowlers Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected] or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A double-guest episode with superstar broadcaster Pommie Mbangwa joining us from India and former Aussie spinner Xavier Doherty dialling in too.  Mbangwa explains why he thinks South Africa have an edge at the World Cup and why we shouldn't underestimate England, while Doherty shares his new job inside cricket.  CHAPTERS: 00:00 Weekly Winner 05:09 Pommie Mbangwa joins the show 07:47 Pommie’s view on Proteas 13:33 Where Australia fell short 18:10 Richo’s Pooran gaffe 24:00 South Africa Test dates booked 28:07 Listen to the Scoop Podcast! 30:50 Big Four: Best bowling actions 36:17 Xavier Doherty joins the show 39:24 Doherty’s take on the Aussie spin situation 56:42 Baggy Green inventory Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected] or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia have crashed out of the men’s T20 World Cup before the Super Eights stage so Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger have a look at where it all went wrong for the Aussies. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Josh and Richo on the big topics of the week 02:00 Best moments in T20 World Cup history 04:25 Australia crash out of the T20 World Cup 05:00 Where it went wrong 08:30 Wicketless Aussies 10:15 No Steve Smith? 12:15 What now for the Oman game? 18:05 Is T20 an afterthought for Australia 19:20 The other amazing World Cup stories 24:00 Check out the Scoop Podcast 25:40 Big Four: Smith mannerisms 32:00 Around the grounds in the Shield 36:15 Questions for Richo Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected] or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis is the guest on this week’s episode as we preview the clash against Ireland. Jack Paynter is over in Colombo and caught up with Josh, before chatting to Josh Schonafinger back home to give an update on Mitch Marsh, Tim David and plenty more. CHAPTERS 00:00 Australia v Ireland preview 03:14 Josh Inglis interview 06:50 Another Big Bash title 13:40 Inglis’ take on Maxwell’s keeping 19:45 Aussie team news 30:25 What the Irish bring to the table 33:50 Greatest T20 World Cup moments? Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected] or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 men's T20 World Cup is underway and the associate nations have already made a splash!  On this episode we preview Australia's chances at the tournament, look at Tim David's 12 months with Singapore, chat to Italian allrounder Grant Stewart and welcome back Kane Richardson after his retirement from professional cricket.  CHAPTERS 00:00 Richo’s back as we preview the T20 World Cup 04:10 Weekly Winners 14:39 Tim David’s hamstring update 17:00 The Singapore experience 24:10 The Big Four - Associate Players 31:20 Italy’s Grant Stewart Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected] or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Lachmund has been on a tear at the Under 19 World Cup and he'll be key when Australia face England in the semi-final on Tuesday night.  The Aussie quick joined Josh Schonafinger to chat about the tournament to date and the experience of visiting and playing in Africa.  CHAPTERS 00:00 Under 19 semi-final preview 09:03 Charlie Lachmund interview begins 10:40 Exploring Africa 13:45 Team cohesiveness 15:45 Cricket in Southern Africa 18:50 Facing India’s IPL stars 20:31 Bowling fast 101 Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected] or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.