The Unplayable Podcast

Aussies scoring runs in India ... that's nothing new is it? Matt Kuhnemann being the match-winner with the bat? Well, that's a new one. Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are back on deck to discuss all the latest cricket news as the domestic season finally gets underway, plus Australia's dual tours of the subcontinent have also brought some decent results.   EPISODE INDEX: 00:40 - Weekly Winners 05:30 - Australia make strong start in India ODIs 08:00 - Konstas tons up in Lucknow 13:00 - Kuhnemann the hero as One-Day Cup begins  16:20 - Zampa’s fashion statement 18:40 - WNCL 2025-26 preview 32:00 - Hey 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the last week before the Australian domestic season properly gets underway so Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are on deck to chat through each of the men's states' chances in the Sheffield Shield. Richo also goes into some detail on what it means to have a stress fracture in the back after the news that 19-year-old Callum Vidler is suffering that fate this week. Plus TUP regular Louis Cameron is dialled in to give his five breakout players for the 2025-26 season.   EPISODE INDEX 0:30 - Weekly winner 3:43 - What is a back stress fracture and why do fast bowlers get them? 10:50 - Louis Cameron enters the chat 26:02 - Men’s state previews 39:00 - Josh plugs #KitWeek  40:25 - Australia A v India A (in India)  44:00 - ‘Hey Richo’ returns    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Burnett and Josh Schonafinger join host Louis Cameron in the slips cordon and desperately hope they won't drop Kevin Pietersen.   The fifth and final Test of the 2005 Ashes series is the subject of the last episode of cricket.com.au's special podcast series commemorating 20 years since the epic 2005 Ashes.   We all remember Shane Warne putting down KP - but do you recall the other crucial missed chance not long before? This, and plenty more, is discussed in the series finale.   EPISODE INDEX: 2.00 Cricket going mainstream in England thanks to its heroes Flintoff and KP 5.50 Matthew Hayden learning to surf in a swimming pool ... in Essex 9.00 Should Shane Watson (or Andrew Symonds) have played at The Oval? 14.30 Australia's conservatism costs them again 29.25 More Shane Warne brilliance, with the ball (and in Michael Clarke's hotel room) 36.30 A tribute to Michael Atherton's hard-hitting questions 39.30 The 'other' dropped catch that cost the Aussies 49.40 Cricket's peak on free-to-air television in the UK 53.57 Amazing Adelaide v not-so-amazing Oval 55.00 Warne's dropped catch sours the greatest individual series by a losing player (sorry Jasprit Bumrah) 1.00.00 In which warm congratulations are offered to Paul Collingwood for earning an MBE, and other things that peaked 1.04.00 Not-ugly Aussies are immediately gracious (as are England) 1.14.00 Getting sledged by Merlin, the spinning bowling machine, and whether the Queen imported one to Windsor Castle 1.16.00 KP v Lee = Test cricket at its best ... plus an unusual insight into Pietersen's reaction to Trump's 2016 Presidential election victory 1.24.50 The legacy of an all-time series   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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bonus episode this week with some big news coming through in both women's and men's cricket!EPISODE INDEX:0:30 - Australia's World Cup squad preview8:30 - Starc chats about calling time in T20IsDon'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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of the Unplayable Podcast, Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger discuss Mitch Starc's stellar T20I career, Pat Cummins' inconvenient back complaint, the Big Bash's superstars, what Australia's ODI World Cup squad could look like and the grand idea for a Gold Coast Big Bash team. Pat Cummins gives an update on his backDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send in your 'Hey Richo' nomination and your show feedback to [email protected] or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are back at their home ground in the studio to bring you this week's episode - and from the ODI series to the Hundred to the A series, there's plenty still happening in late August!No special guest this week but the lads cover off Belinda Clark, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Dewald Brevis (again!), Sianna Ginger (again!), Riley Meredith and plenty more.Check out Clark's record ODI score against Denmark by searching for Stories After Stumps on your podcast player, or by clicking through to his article.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

England take the lead ... only just! Adam Burnett and Josh Schonafinger join host Louis Cameron recap what would be the decisive Test match of an epic series, the fourth 2005 Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.EPISODE INDEX2:00 - Series hits fever pitch3:30 - England’s array of sporting sex symbols7:00 - Australia’s mid-Tests trip to Scotland9:30 - Best batting combo: Warne and Lee or Starc and Cummins?16:50 - Wild Thing debuts18:30 - Who was Gary Pratt? 35:30 - To follow on or not, that is the question47:00 - Another chapter in the McGrath saga53:15 - Kat snaps at controversial call59:10 - Lou’s case for more MacGill game time1:13:40 - The origin of Jones’ head-slapping celebration1:20:00 - Ponting’s success … with the ball1:23:40 - The morality of reverse swing bowlingDon'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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welsh Fire star import Chris Green is this week's guest on the Unplayable Podcast! Green has been dominating all winter for Lancashire and the Welsh Fire and will soon link up with the Barbados Royals in the CPL too. Before that, Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger chat all things ODI series and we get an update on Richo's return to cricket in the Northern Territory's Top End T20. EPISODE INDEX:0:40 - Weekly winner3:15 - ODI series chat 8:15 - What to expect in Mackay 13:00 - Chris Green interview, experience in the Hundred19:30 - Green’s captain Steve Smith23:20 - County Championship domination for Lancashire27:27 - Jimmy Anderson, the teammate 33:00 - What the CPL means to Green36:00 - Green’s international debut40:00 - What no state contract means 43:00 - Green’s Thunder season previewDon'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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off Australia's win in the T20 series against South Africa, Nathan Ellis sits down with Josh Schonafinger for an Unplayable Podcast bonus episode!Ellis is enjoying another outstanding year with the ball and is shaping up as a key player for the Aussies at next year's T20 World Cup. EPISODE INDEX:0:40 - Impending fatherhood3:30 - T20 series win 6:50 - Keys to being a good white-ball bowler8:35 - Bowling variations10:40 - That trademark slower ball14:00 - Hat-trick on debut memories15:20 - Hurricanes season preview19:55 - Sheffield Shield? 21:30 - IPL frustrations 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Australia's two T20s against South Africa in Darwin, Unplayable Podcast hosts Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger catch up in the Northern Territory for this week's episode. On the agenda is Dewald Brevis, Tim David, Mitch Marsh, Kwena Maphaka, the Hundred, Australia A and of course, that crowd catch. Plus Richo's return to cricket for the NT Strike in the Top End T20!Get in your questions for 'Ask Richo' and let us know your Weekly Winners by emailing [email protected]'t forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Ramsey, The Australian newspaper’s cricket correspondent for the 2005 Ashes, knocks Louis Cameron's off stump out of the ground with a reverse-swinging seed on the 20th anniversary of the epic draw at Old Trafford.Yes, who could forget the sound of Michael Clarke's timber being shattered by a Simon Jones wonder-ball, Shane Warne's agony at narrowly missing out on a Test ton, or Ricky Ponting's match-saving hundred?But do you recall Ashley Giles' unplayable delivery to Damien Martyn? The supposed rift in the Aussie camp? The heroism of Errol Alcott? We look back at all this and more in our podcast series commemorating the greatest Ashes campaign of all time.Episode index: 2.52 How cricket became cool again in England11.28 Did Australia celebrate a draw too hard?30.00 Did Mike Gatting invent cryptocurrency? Plus Ashley Giles' forgotten seed 43.47 Worst and best takes58.06 Peak Simon Jones 1.03.00 Was Errol Alcott's Australia's MVP of this series?1.09.34 Australia's siege mentality after English press 'lies'1.18.01 The warning signs for AustraliaListen to our episode on the first Test (July 21) and second Test (August 4) by scrolling down in our podcast feed now.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger chat through the week’s cricket news including the thrilling finish between England and India.Also on the agenda is Australia’s men’s next assignment against South Africa in Darwin, before we cut to a chat with women’s cricket editor Laura Jolly to explain the women’s return to cricket and their build up to the ODI World Cup. EPISODE INDEX:2:30 - Woakes’ ‘legacy enhancer’ 5:00 - Australia v South Africa series preview10:05 - Australia A women’s series against India A with Laura Jolly20:30 - Richo likes the Hundred23:15 - Breakout contenders locked in28:00 - Richo’s return to work in Top End T2031:45 - Artificial Intelligence tries sledging Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Let us know your breakout contenders and 'Ask Richo' questions to [email protected] or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Ramsey, The Australian newspaper’s cricket correspondent for the 2005 Ashes, keeps both gloves on his bat to re-live one of the greatest Ashes Tests ever with host, Louis Cameron, on the 20th anniversary of the Edgbaston epic.It was a Test made famous by Glenn McGrath’s rolled ankle, Ricky Ponting’s fateful ‘we’ll have a bowl’, reverse swing, Andrew Flintoff brilliance, Shane Warne stepping on his stumps, Michael Kasprowicz’s last-ditch departure and an iconic photograph of sportsmanship.But we have delved even deeper, into John Buchanan’s fondness for a Worcestershire cake stall, an Ashley Giles sideshow, the Ponting-Warne dynamic, security concerns that gripped the Australian camp, and so much more.Episode index:2.00 What it was like to cover a 'surreal' Ashes tour7.00 When Clarke and Kasprowicz lost all their playing kit at Leicestershire11.15 John Buchanan perusing the Worcestershire cake stall12.50 Should Ponting have listened to Warne before the toss?17.40 The factors that led to McGrath's fateful ankle roll33.30 Giles fires back at the doubters after becoming a 'one-man sideshow' between Tests37.45 The Geraint Jones narrative arc39.20 The little-known story behind iconic Flintoff-Lee photo50.15 England's reverse-swing advantage1.02.15 Harmison's slower ball to Clarke, Flintoff's over of brilliance to Ponting1.24.30 The security concerns after Tube bombingsListen to our episode on the first Test, 'A false dawn at Lord's' (July 21) by scrolling down in our podcast feed now.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After watching Australia blitz West Indies 5-0 in the T20 series, the Unplayable Podcast's Jack Paytner gives us a end-of-tour recap from the Caribbean. On the agenda is the Aussies' middle-order weapons Mitch Owen and Tim David, more opportunity for Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green's best series to date and plenty more, such as the latest on Australia's squad to face South Africa in August. With Kane Richardson away this week, Jack and Josh Schonafinger also lock in their five breakout players for the upcoming summer. EPISODE INDEX:1:10 - Weekly Winner4:19 - Wrap up from the West Indies15:19 - Australia’s squads to face South Africa 20:00 - Ben Stokes handshake saga25:20 - Breakout player nominationsDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Let us know your breakout contenders and 'Ask Richo' questions to [email protected] or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Edgbaston Ashes Test of 2005 will forever live in cricketing folklore as one of the great finishes to a match and the player central to the climax was Australia fast bowler Michael Kasprowicz.The Queenslander joins Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger to recall that epic series, why he was told he "saved Test cricket", playing with Shane Warne and how that '05 contest is remembered.EPISODE INDEX:03:15 - Aussies start T20 series strongly10:20 - Return of the Champions League?15:30 - Runs and runs for Australia A20:05 - Kasprowicz interview begins32:00 - How Kaspa saved Test cricketDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Listen to the Ashes '05 Deep Dive by scrolling down in the Unplayable Podcast feed.Let us know your breakout contenders and 'Ask Richo' questions to [email protected] (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Burnett and Josh Schonafinger join host Louis Cameron in the England dressing rooms to belt out ‘Underneath the Southern Cross’ after one too many Fosters. While they were down there, they also re-lived the first Test of the epic 2005 Ashes series, where Australian hubris surely peaked. Today, July 21, marks 20 years since the famous contest began, and this is the first edition of a five-part series where we walk you through the battle Test-by-Test. EPISODE INDEX:12.26 – England’s statement of intent with the ball that left Hayden, Langer and Ponting bloodied and bruised22:07 – Why Beverley from Bristol ensured this was the last Test series in England to see play begin at 10.30am instead of 11am26:35 – Glenn McGrath’s special 500-wicket shoes32:48 – Justin Langer chiding England for treating Ashes like “war”36:30 – Selection table: Should Michael Clarke have been dropped and how close was Kevin Pietersen to not playing?1:04:30 – The legend of the Aussies singing the team song in the England sheds1:07:20 – The best and worst takes from this Test1:14:32 – Rudi Koertzen’s slow finger of death1:24:36 – Shane Warne laying the platform for an all-time tour and continue to live rent-free in England brainsDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to [email protected] (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power hitters Tim David and Mitch Owen join The Unplayable Podcast ahead of the T20 series against West Indies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the success of "Dod's Army" in Jamaica, is a four-pronged pace-attack an option for future Tests? And who is putting their hand up for a spot at next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka?Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger chat through the week's cricket news in the latest TUP weekly. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Get in your questions for 'Ask Richo' and let us know your Weekly Winners by emailing [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thrilling. Scintillating. Mesmerising. The potential superlatives for that Australian bowling performance go on and on.From Mitch Starc’s 400th Test wicket and record five-wicket haul, to Scott Boland’s centimetre-perfect hat-trick, day three in Kingston was one big highlight for the visitors. Jack Paynter was there at Sabina Park and joins Josh Schonafinger to recap the West Indies’ lowest-ever Test score.  Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to [email protected] (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Boland started things off and Alzarri Joseph finished day two in style - another fantastic day for the fast bowlers as the Frank Worrell Trophy rapidly approaches its conclusion. Australia hold a valuable 181-run lead but another wobbly top-order performance raises more question marks ahead of the Ashes summer.Cameron Green was superb with the bat and to look at his innings and much more, Jack Paynter at Sabina Park joins Josh Schonafinger to discuss the day.  Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to [email protected] (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eleven wickets for the day, eight in the final session! This series has been Test cricket on fast forward and day one in Kingston was no exception! Jack Paynter is at Sabina Park and joins Josh Schonafinger to break down Steve Smith’s clock complaint, Kevlon Anderson’s tough initiation and Mitch Starc’s signature dish. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to [email protected] (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The focus will rightly be on Mitch Starc this week ahead of his 100th Test match but few know him better than long-time teammate and partner in crime, Josh Hazlewood. Hazlewood joins Jack Paynter in Jamaica to preview the milestone man in Kingston, the pink-ball factor, bowling with niggles, batting No.11 and plenty more.EPISODE INDEX:00:00 - Jack's update from Kingston05:30 - Interview with Josh HazlewoodDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to [email protected] (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Mitch Starc on the cusp of a very special 100th Test match, Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger look back at the career of the left-arm quick and look at what has made him so great.Joining the show from Dallas, Texas is San Fran captain Matt Short, who has been in smoking form in the MLC and now has his side in the finals.Plus, Wiaan Mulder's declaration, Jofra Archer's return, Hey Richo and plenty more.EPISODE INDEX:00:52 - Weekly winners02:30 - To declare or not to declare12:00 - Mitch Starc's 100th Test24:00 - Matt Short Interview34:30 - Jofra's back for EnglandDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send in your questions for Hey Richo to [email protected] (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As soon as the fourth innings begun it had an air of inevitability about it... 34.3 overs later and Australia had sealed the win, by 133 runs, and the series, 2-0. Jack Paynter is in Grenada and was there to see another dog on the field, Kraigg Brathwaite batting in sunglasses, and another clinical bowling display from the superb Australian outfit. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron Green and Steve Smith both made half-centuries as the Aussies batted out the entire day for the first time in the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 wickets fall on Day Two, but questions are raised over Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja. Plus, we hear from Josh Hazlewood on the unusual scenes with the amount of whites the Australians went through and the dog that stormed the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia chose to bat first and when they were 5-110 it looked like a cursed decision.But a pair of 60s to Beau Webster and Alex Carey now has the visitors in a strong position in the second Test.Jack Paynter is in Grenada and wraps up the day with Josh Schonafinger.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join co-hosts Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger as the Unplayable Podcast embarks on a new format - a weekly update on the cricket news from around Australia and around the world. We'll be coming to your eardrums every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.The pair discuss Richo's previous appearances on TUP, Australia's Test win in Barbados, the new songmaster and the new white-ball version of the team song, plus plenty more.Ben Manenti then joins the show from the UK ahead of his stint playing for Italy as he looks to guide the fledgling cricket nation to their maiden T20 World Cup.00:00 - Richo and Josh24:26 - Ben Manenti interview48:51 - Richo and Josh wrap it upDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Get in your questions for 'Ask Richo' and let us know your Weekly Winners by emailing [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After two days of cricket where both sides couldn't be split, Australia broke the game open on the third day with a dominant performance.Jack Paynter is in Barbados and saw Josh Hazlewood tear through the home side, and he joins Josh Schonafinger to dissect the Aussies' win. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were a number of third umpiring decisions that went against the West Indies on day two in Barbados and the hosts weren't happy about it.Jack Paynter is at the Kensington Oval and joins Josh Schonafinger to talk through the day's play.Hear from WI coach Daren Sammy from the 05:12 mark. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's new-look batting order was knocked over for 180 before their old-look (is that a saying?) bowling attack got them back into the game with four late wickets.Jack Paynter is in Barbados and joins Josh Schonafinger for the day one recap of the first Test of this Australia v West Indies Frank Worrell Trophy.Click here for the day one match report and the day one video wrap (Australia only). Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts @ cricket.com.au (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann dominated in tandem in Sri Lanka in February and they might be expected to do it all again in Australia's three-Test series against West Indies starting on Wednesday night. The spin duo join Jack Paynter in Barbados ahead of the first Test to talk about what they've learned from one another, what they know about the conditions and the opposition and the perks of travelling to the Caribbean. The chat begins at 2:45. EPISODE INDEX02:45 - Lyon and Kuhnemann chat begins 03:30 - WTC final review07:00 - Lessons from Sri Lankan victory09:15 - Bowling in the West Indies12:30 - Lyon career quiz17:15 - Squad update and preparationDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts @ cricket.com.au (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts @ cricket.com.au (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTubeSend your show feedback by sending an email to podcasts @ cricket.com.au (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 injury04:20 - Markram century 06:50 - Changed conditions 07:50 - Bavuma innings and injury 09:40 - Lord’s lunch day three ARTICLE: Day three reportVIDEO: Day three wrap (Australia only)Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTubeSend your show feedback by sending an email to podcasts @ cricket.com.au (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 30005:30 - Carey and Starc's important stand06:20 - Handled the ball?11:16 - Lord's lunch update, day twoARTICLE: Day two reportVIDEO: Day two wrap (Australia only)Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTubeSend your show feedback by sending an email to podcasts @ cricket.com.au (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 day01:32 - Best innings03:30 - Best spell06:00 - The non-call that could hurt South Africa07:21 - Didn't see that coming!10:30 - What was on the Lord's lunch menu? ARTICLE: Day one reportVIDEO: Day one wrap (Australia only)Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTubeSend your show feedback by sending an email to podcasts @ cricket.com.au (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Don't forget to rate and subscribe the show on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube! Send your show feedback to podcasts @ cricket.com.au (no spaces) or by using this contact form here.ARTICLE: Josh Hazlewood's WTC dreamVIDEO: Green's breakthrough moment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 groundMaxwell retires from ODIsAustralia A squad announcedRCB win IPL FinalSend your questions for Jack to podcasts @ cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 comparisonSouth Africa's WTC Final squad Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 15VIDEO: George Bailey press conference on May 13YOUTUBE: Watch and subscribe to the Unplayable Podcast on YT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on SpotifyThis episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Want to see a Deep Dive on a specific player or person? Let us know here.If you not already, please consider subscribing to us on Apple and on Spotify! It really helps out the podcast and it only takes only little tap. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on SpotifyThis episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Every match of the tournament is live and exclusive on Amazon Prime in Australia. Get your 30-day free trial of Prime Video by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on SpotifyThis episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on SpotifyThis episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 hereRead more on Australia's likely team changes for the second Test hereDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on SpotifyThis episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on SpotifyThis episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.