The Unplayable Podcast

Sheffield Shield-winning Queensland captain Usman Khawaja joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris on the series finale of The Unplayable Podcast to discuss the Bulls' triumph over the Blues in the Marsh Sheffield Shield final (0:55), turning into Captain Grumpy this season (09:30), Queensland's Shield victory celebrations (14:17), dealing with the challenges this summer (17:30), the bonus-points system and new Kookaburra balls (20:23), possible innovations (33:36), his future in Aussie colours (39:44) and his thoughts on The Test and teammate Marnus Labuschagne (42:55). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the penultimate Unplayable Podcast episode of the season, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy to talk about the Australian Women's Cricket Team's incredible ODI winning streak (01:04) and pace ace Mitch Starc to discuss the upcoming Marsh Sheffield Shield final between the Blues and the Bulls (28:14). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia vice-captain and Kolkata Knight Riders quick Pat Cummins joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the upcoming Indian Premier League season by going through each club in alphabetical order and naming a danger man and player to watch (4:15) before finishing off with a look ahead to the upcoming finals in the Marsh One-Day Cup and Marsh Sheffield Shield (29:00). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon on this week's episode of The Unplayable Podcast to discuss playing his first full Marsh Sheffield season with NSW (1:12), getting overlooked in all the captaincy talk (9:15), reflecting on the Test series against India (16:15), who he is backing in the ICC World Test Championship final (25:24) and how he has two eyes on the Ashes already (27:41). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia opener, Tasmania legend and successful coach Michael Di Venuto chats to cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris about his coaching/lurking role with Tasmania (01:55), coaching England powerhouse County Surrey and the state of first-class cricket in England and Australia (4:51), the impressive talent in Australia (16:03), working with Steve Smith (19:11), England's chances in the Ashes and their bowling rotation policy ( 21:33) and Diva's coaching aspirations (26:47). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris has an in-depth chat with Australia, Tasmania and Hurricanes fast bowler Riley Meredith, starting with his junior days (01:00), early days with Tasmania (05:41), professional debuts (09:00), his first taste of the KFC BBL (17:00), his glorious moustache and compliments from Shane Warne (22:50), his international debut in NZ (27:35), WWED (34:50) and saving the domestic season (38:20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron review Australia's men's T20 tour of New Zealand and look ahead to this year's T20 World Cup in India (00:52) before discussing the latest round of the Marsh Sheffield Shield and some of the standout performers (27:00). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of his 100th match for Australia, leg-spinner Adam Zampa joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the ongoing T20 tour of New Zealand (00:30), reflect on his career that started five years and 99 matches ago (10:20) and break down the numbers from his games in the green and gold of his country (24:40). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia allrounder Ashton Agar joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss his cricket comeback in Christchurch (00:47), Devon Conway's incredible knock (05:17), Australia's run chase (08:20), his combination with Adam Zampa and what 'defensive bowling' means (10:34), how Australia can rebound under head coach Andrew McDonald (15:28), the squad's new IPL millionaires (19:10) and finish with the mysterious origins of his unusual nickname (23:26). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia and NSW fast bowler Josh Hazlewood joins cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris to chat about the Border-Gavaskar Test series (01:24), the postponed South Africa Test tour (08:08), the India-England Test series (09:20), new NSW one-day captain Pat Cummins and the Marsh Sheffield Shield resumption (13:06), the IPL (19:45) and finish with a game of Play It or Leave It (21:04). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney Sixers fast bowler Sean Abbott and NSW Breakers captain Alyssa Healy join cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris this week. First, Abbott revisits the Sydney Sixers' KFC BBL win over the Perth Scorchers and the epic celebrations (01:05) before Healy discusses NSW's upcoming WNCL season and the new Amazon cricket documentary 'The Record', which covers Australia's dramatic T20 World Cup win in 2020 (16:18). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adelaide Strikers coach and former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie chats with cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris about the Strikers' season (00:47), the players who impressed this summer (01:48), life in the BBL bubble (07:56), the two remaining finals and Dizzy's tip to win the title (10:59) before discussing the new BBL rules and potential tweaks that could be made (15:57). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following India's remarkable 2-1 defeat of Australia in the Vodafone Test series, cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris chats with senior writer Andrew Ramsey and former England international and Fox Cricket commentator Isa Guha about what is being called one of the greatest Test series ever. Sam and Rambo break down the fourth Test and the series on a whole (00:31) before Sam speaks with Isa (19:30) about the incredible result, Ajinkya Rahane's leadership, what this means for next summer's Ashes and what it's like working at Fox Cricket before Rambo picks his performances of the summer (36:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting breaks down day five of the fourth Vodafone Test at the Gabba, where India re-wrote the history books by chasing down a monster target and sealing the series 2-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps day four of the fourth and final Vodafone Test at the Gabba, where Australia set India 328 to win the series decider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting recaps day three of the fourth Vodafone Test at the Gabba where a magnificent lower-order partnership changed the course of the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting recaps day two of the fourth Vodafone Test at the Gabba where the match is delicately poised after rain cut short another enthralling day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps day one of the fourth Vodafone Test at the Gabba where the hosts posted 5-274 at stumps and India suffered more injury setbacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Josh Schonafinger quickly recap the third Test in Sydney before looking ahead to the series-deciding finale at the Gabba. Also hear from Australia captain Tim Paine and Nathan Lyon ahead of his 100th Test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting wraps up the final day of the third Vodafone Test at the SCG where India batted out the final day to draw the match and set up a series decider in Brisbane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting discusses the major talking points from the fourth day of the third Test at the SCG where Australia put in another dominant display to be just eight wickets away from taking a 2-1 series lead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting breaks down day three of the third Vodafone Test at the SCG where Australia dominated India from start to finish to be in complete control of the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps day two of the third Test at the SCG where Steve Smith scored his 27th Test century and India hold a slight advantage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps day one of the third Vodafone Test at the SCG where Australia are in command at 2-166 at stumps. Will Pucovski lived a charmed life on his way to an impressive 62 before Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith saw the Aussies to the close of play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia fast bowler and President of the McGrath Foundation Glenn McGrath joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris (15.41) to chat about the Pink Test and the McGrath Foundation's new initiative. Either side of McGrath, Sam chats to senior writer Andrew Ramsey to preview the third Vodafone Test (1:05) and take part in a game of Play It or Leave It (28.28). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket legend and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting breaks down day four of the second Vodafone Test match in Melbourne where India levelled the series with a comprehensive eight-wicket win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Test legend Ricky Ponting shares his thoughts on day three of the second Vodafone Test at the MCG where India's bowlers once again proved too good for Australia, who are hanging in with a mountain to climb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting breaks down day two of the second Vodafone Test match at the MCG where India are in a strong position following a century to their captain and poor fielding by the hosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps an intriguing day one of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground where India dismissed Australia for 195 after the hosts won the toss and elected to bat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia batter Mike Hussey joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris to review the incredible first Vodafone Test match from the Adelaide Oval where India were bowled out for just 36 (0:44), preview the second Test at the MCG (20:15) before finishing with a game of Play It or Leave It (38:22). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Test legend Ricky Ponting recaps a ridiculous third day of the first Vodafone Test in Adelaide where India were bowled out for just 36 before Australia romped to an eight-wicket win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Test legend Ricky Ponting recaps a dramatic day two of the first Vodafone Test in Adelaide where 15 wickets tumbled for only 211 as India took control despite a late twist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Test legend Ricky Ponting recaps a captivating opening day of the first Vodafone Test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's greatest off-spinner of all time Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris to preview the first Vodafone Test match in Adelaide, starting with a quick recap of where Lyon's career is at before discussing a handful of the key players to watch (4:22), and finishing with Lyon dishing the dirt on his Test teammates over the years (23.24) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reigning KFC BBL Player of the Tournament and Melbourne Stars allrounder Marcus Stoinis joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris to preview season 10 of the KFC BBL. Everything you need to know about the Big Bash is covered, with a breakdown of every team, the players you'd want to hit a six off the last ball or bowl a dot ball, the best fielders, pound-for-pound players and the Flex Factor of each club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Australia allrounder Moises Henriques joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris from inside the men's international bubble to discuss his international comeback in the second Dettol ODI against India (1:07), the brilliance of Steve Smith (9:45), living in the bubble (17:25), playing in front of crowds again (20:25), how the Australian team has changed since he last played in 2017 and the ripple effect of Cape Town (23:30), if he thought his days representing Australia were over (27:20), playing chess in the bubble (33:30) before we finish with a game of Play It or Leave It (37:05). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two of the best one-day teams in the world will battle it out over three matches in the Dettol ODI Series starting Friday, November 27 at the SCG. To preview the mouth-watering series, cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron look at the players to watch, key match ups, stats that matter and a few silly points. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia batsman and Western Australia/Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to to discuss how to say his surname (2:00), how the opening four rounds of the Marsh Sheffield Shield season went (2:49), what makes young guns Cameron Green and Will Pucovski so good (9:30), where Mitch Marsh and Jhye Richardson are in their injury recovery (17:40), how the Scorchers are shaping up this summer for BBL|10 (20:30), and finish by discussing the new BBL rules introduced this week (22:35) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's selectors named a 17-man squad for the upcoming Vodafone Test series against India with five uncapped players and two exciting youngsters. Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris brings you the talking points along with the 19-man Australia A squad to face the Indians in two three-day matches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa about his time in Indian Premier League with RCB and what Virat Kohli is really like (2:36), what he has been doing on 'Loser Island' and which Seinfeld character he relates to (8:55), his game at the international level and September's UK series (10:55), some nuffy stuff about stats and leg-spin bowling (17:25), facing India in the upcoming Dettol ODI and T20 series (21:49), his move back to NSW (23:00), what are his must-haves in a bubble and the different cafes in the Australian team (24:41), BBL|10 and the Melbourne Stars (30:20) and we finish with some extras about Cameron Green and 'Flipper' (32:15) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron discuss the retirement of Shane Watson (00:50) before Sam chats to Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood from Dubai about his season with CSK (05:41), his pick for the IPL (11:14), going from bubble to bubble (14:05), preparing to take on India (17:55), young guns Will Pucovski and Cameron Green (28:50) and how he gets the dirt on his teammates without being on social media (36:10). Sam and Louis then review round three of the Marsh Sheffield Shield (37:28) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales fast bowler Sean Abbott joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss his brilliant start to the Marsh Sheffield Shield season (02:30), where he sits on the Australian pecking order (13:35), how he gave himself the nickname 'MJ' and how it has backfired (23:51). Cricket.com.au's Shield savant Louis Cameron then comes on to review Round 2 and preview Round 3 of the Sheffield Shield (28:00) before we finish with a quick look at the three squads India named for their upcoming tour of Australia (55:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia vice-captain and No.1 Test bowler Pat Cummins joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss how he's enjoying the Indian Premier League (0:46), what he'd change first as Test captain (10:35), the upcoming India tour (11:22), hypothetical rule changes in Play It or Leave It (17:14), his chances of playing the BBL this summer (20:31) before finishing with a look at Pat's modelling career and his teammates who like to put on a show for the cameras (23:12). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris breaks down the opening round of the Marsh Sheffield Shield with our reporter in the Adelaide hub Louis Cameron and chats to Queensland opener Joe Burns after the Bulls pulled off a last-gasp win over Tasmania. Don't forget to subscribe to 'The Scoop Cricket Podcast' for all you need to know on the women's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia allrounder and Chennai Super Kings opener Shane Watson takes us inside the IPL bubble (1:22), talks about the technical adjustment he made that has led to brutal results (6:00), tells us the players who have him impressed him (11:00), the teams to beat (14:45), how the IPL has changed over the years (18:05) and how he's been keeping busy and mentally fresh (23:40) before cricket.com.au journalist Louis Cameron previews the upcoming Marsh Sheffield Shield season (28:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh and current Aussie quick Kane Richardson join cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris this week. The cricket world was rocked last week by the tragic news of Dean Jones passing away, so on this episode we hear from Waugh about his memories of 'Deano' (2:56) before Richardson talks us through quarantine life (19:51), the UK T20I tour (24:23), the must-haves for a bio-secure bubble (33:50), the IPL (37:30) , the upcoming Marsh Sheffield Shield season (40:26) and the all important SACA 'solleyball' draft (45:20).Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to The Unplayable Podcast and The Scoop wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia pace ace Mitch Starc is this week's special guest on The Unplayable Podcast, joining cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the UK limited-overs tour (00:35), grade the Aussie bubble cafés (22:45), explain his quarantine situation (27:50), play a game where he matches roommates for theoretical lockdown (37:16) and what to expect when India tour this summer (46:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Unplayable Podcast returns to its regular programming, with cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron reviewing Australia's mixed limited-overs tour of the UK as well as previewing the upcoming Indian Premier League, including some bonus Ricky Ponting! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the final episode of our Ashes Revisited series, former Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle chats with cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about the fifth Test at The Oval, where England won in four days to level the series 2-2. Siddle talks about Tim Paine's decision to bowl, his untimely injury, Steve Smith, his favourite moments and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Ashes Revisited series takes us to the fourth Test at Old Trafford, where Australia bounce back from the shattering loss at Headingley to crush England and retain the Ashes on English soil for the first time in 18 years. Joining cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to re-live the five days in Manchester is Australia Test captain Tim Paine, who talks about refocusing after Leeds, his tactics throughout the match, the post-match celebrations and being in awe of Steve Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.