The Unplayable Podcast

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.

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. 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.

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.This episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of AustraliaDon'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.

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. 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.

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.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.

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.This episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.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.

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. 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.

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.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.

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. 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.

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. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify.This 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.

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! 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.

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?This episode of the Unplayable Podcast brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.Give us your BGT predictions here.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.

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.This episode of the Unplayable Podcast brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Give us your BGT predictions here. 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.

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. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify Check out Inglis' favourite catch from the Shield final here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify And check out Stories After Stumps on Apple and Spotify.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Get your tickets for the summer hereRead Louis Cameron's Q&A with Matthew WadeSee Wade's favourite catch hereCheck out our cricket doco podcast Stories After Stumps on Apple and Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get your ODI series tickets here 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. Let us know your nominations for Long Levers 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.

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.Let us know your nominations for Long Levers Highlights from SA's dramatic win over WA 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.

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.Click here for Louis' chat with Jhye RichardsonLet us know your nominations for Long Levers 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.

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. - Leave a review if you're enjoying the show! On Apple and on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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- Leave a review if you're enjoying the show! On Apple and on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.- Adam Zampa 100th ODI hype reel video- Click here to see Mahli Beardman's bizarre maiden One-Day Cup wicket - Leave a review if you're enjoying the show! On Apple and on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Check out our new cricket documentary podcast Stories After Stumps on Apple and Spotify here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Story: Ellis to spearhead pace attack Click here to leave some feedbackCheck out our cricket doco podcast Stories After Stumps, over on Apple or Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-shieldWA preview with Lance Morris: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4070048/lance-morris-western-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-expressSA preview with Jordan Buckingham: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4073592/jordan-buckingham-south-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-expressTasmania preview with Charlie Wakim: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4078106/charlie-wakim-tasmania-unplayable-podcast-season-preview-tigers-batter-final-sheffield-shieldNSW preview with Ollie Davies: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4096991/ollie-davies-nsw-blues-new-south-wales-batter-season-preview-2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.