The Unplayable Podcast

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins and ace spinner Nathan Lyon join cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to re-live the final day of the unforgettable 2019 Headingley Ashes Test. Cummins and Lyon discuss the tactics, emotions and jaw-dropping moments on the final day, from the DRS miss, the fumbled run-out, Ben Stokes' incredible century and the aftermath. It's a must-listen for any cricket fan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode three of a special six-part series revisiting the 2019 Ashes, Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon join cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to chat about the first three days of the third Test at Headingley, including the loss of Steve Smith to concussion, the horror first day, epic reply on day two and the tense third day which left the match hanging in the balance. Next week, Cummins and Lyon return for episode four, which covers the thrilling final day of one of the greatest Tests of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode two of a special six-part series revisiting the 2019 Ashes, Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to chat about the second Test at Lord's, his comeback into the Test team, how the dressing room reacted after Steve Smith was struck, super-sub Marnus Labuschagne and his favourite moments of the tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Unplayable Podcast returns with a special six-part series revisiting the 2019 Ashes. On episode one, world No.1 Test batter Steve Smith joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to chat about Australia's dominant win at Edgbaston, his epic twin hundreds and how he left the UK feeling unsatisfied. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the last edition of our lockdown specials, Australia's World Cup champion opening pair of Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney speak separately to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about their World Cup memories and how they're spending isolationRundownHealy00:40 - How Alyssa is handling the lockdown03:08 - World Cup memories06:40 - Alyssa speaks about her player-of-the-match performance in the final08:50 - Alyssa speaks about the prospect of playing in a shortened WBBL season and how the players are feeling about the COVID-19 pandemic13:55 - Alyssa answers a question from an "anonymous" fanMooney15:09 - Beth talks about her time in isolation16:02 - Beth's memories of the World Cup win20:40 - The celebrations with Katy Perry22:00 - Beth's future goals23:40 - Beth talks about her dog Ruby and finishes by allocating a dog breed to certain teammates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia and Victoria allrounder John Hastings joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and Aussie quick Kane Richardson to talk the impact of COVID-19, his career highlights before taking on a challenging quiz.Episode rundown00:00 – John on how the COVID-19 has impacted his life and businesses06:00 – John on his health having retired from cricket due to illness09:00 – John on what he's been watching and The Test documentary11:45 – John's career highlights including his first Test and the party for Ricky Ponting's retirement16:55 – The aura of Ricky Ponting and a classic Ponting story19:40 – Winning his first Sheffield Shield title with Victoria23:00 – John explains the unique culture at Victoria29:30 – On whether John ever felt comfortable in the ODI team32:33 – John picks the best moments of his playing career39:15 – John shares a story about a chat with MS Dhoni44:27 – John picks some of the best batters and bowlers he's played against46:50 – John takes on a quiz about his own career with mixed results Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode features champion batter Mike 'Mr Cricket' Hussey, who speaks to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and fast bowler Kane Richardson about how he's spending his time in isolation, his wonderful career, greatest opponents and takes on the quiz.Episode rundown00:00 – How Kane and Mike have been spending isolation02:10 – Mike explains how he is conducting the review at South Australia08:30 – Mike goes over his career, starting with having to wait for his international debut12:00 – Mike's reflections of Amazing Adelaide and the aftermath in the changerooms14:35 – What it was like facing McGrath, Warne, Lee, Johnson in the nets17:22 – Mike re-lives his incredible hundred batting with Glenn McGrath in the Boxing Day Test20:00 – Mike on when he was at the peak of his powers22:45 – Mike picks his 'Best of Enemies' XI30:35 – Mike takes on a quiz about his own career 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 journalist Sam Ferris chats to former Australia allrounder Shane Watson.Episode rundown:00:00 – Shane explains what he's been up to in isolation02:40 – Shane talks about his new venture, T20Stars.com and his unreal podcast chat with Sir Vivian Richards14:30 – Shane's advice for aspiring T20 stars16:45 – Shane puts his hat on as ACA president and provides an update from the players' perspective on how they're handling the coronavirus pandemic19:45 – We go into Shane's playing career, starting with his debut as a 20-year-old in 200227:50 – Shane on the best captains he's played under28:50 – Shane opens up on his emotional first IPL season31:50 – Shane speaks about the peak of his career36:45 – Shane re-lives the tumultuous 2013 India tour40:10 – Shane on the 2013-14 Ashes clean sweep42:40 – Shane reveals the most cherished moment of his career44:00 – Shane's redemption hundred in the 2018 IPL final48:00 – Shane picks a squad of the best players he's played against in Test cricket51:55 – Shane nominates the players he wished he's played against53:10 – Shane takes on a quiz all about his own career Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Sam Ferris and Kane Richardson chat to former Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle.Episode rundown:00:00 - How Pete has been keeping busy in isolation08:30 - Pete addresses his playing future12:30 - Pete's thoughts on 'The Test' doco15:00 - Pete reflects on his career highlights35:20 - Pete picks his best Test XI from opposition players49:00 - Pete tries to beat his own quiz score from last Ashes series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the season finale of the Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris chats with Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson about his coronavirus scare, what it was like in quarantine and how the summer panned out for the Aussies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk discuss Australia's epic ICC Women's T20 World Cup win before chatting to Andre 'The Doc' Mauger, who has traveled with the Australian Men's Cricket Team for the past 18 months filming for The Test, Amazon Prime's new cricket documentary which launches this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals are upon us! To preview Australia's semi-final clash, cricket.com.au women's editor Laura chats to Sam Ferris about the tournament-ending injury to Ellyse Perry, who might replace her, the Wolf, and the big names of the final four teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia are still alive in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup but only just. Reviewing all the action are former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar and cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former World Cup champion Mel Jones joins cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris to preview the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, pick a winner, players to watch and a record to be broken 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 journalist Sam Ferris is joined by Sydney Sixers skipper and NSW allrounder Moises Henriques to recap the Australian Cricket Awards, wrap up the KFC BBL season and look ahead to the second half of the Marsh Sheffield Shield competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode Australia and Sydney Sixers fast bowler Josh Hazlewood chats to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about the Stars v Thunder BBL Challenger Final and the Grand Final at the SCG, but not before Australia's selectors named the T20 and ODI squads for the tour of South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode we chat to Australia fast bowler Mitch Starc about his recent trip to India and look ahead to what's coming up in 2020. We then hear from champions batter Mike Hussey to preview the KFC BBL Finals and chat about the Big Appeal charity match for bushfire relief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of the Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris goes through the career of a former Australia captain, undefeated Test cricketer, World Cup winner, self-proclaimed whitewash wizard, ambidextrous thrower, unorthodox batter, natural redhead and soon to be national selector, George Bailey. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Mastercard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Sydney Sixers spinner Steve O'Keefe joins cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris to review the first ODI between Australia and India, the KFC BBL debut of AB de Villiers and take a quick-fire look at how each Big Bash club is going this season. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Mastercard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the final time this summer, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to review the third Domain Test at the SCG, wrap up the entire Test summer and give out some awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's greatest Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the third Domain Test at the SCG, talk New Year's resolutions and break down the wicket of Henry Nicholls at the MCG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by Australia's greatest ever Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon to preview the Boxing Day Test, provide a masterclass in spin bowling, reveal a new nickname for one of Australia's in-form batters and hand out a few select Christmas gifts. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Mastercard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia and Perth Scorchers fast bowler Mitchell Johnson and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris preview the upcoming KFC Big Bash League season, go through every team, highlight the players to watch, pick their finalists and run the rule over BBL Fantasy steals. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Mastercard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey wrap up the first Domain Test in Perth where Australia crushed new Zealand by 296 runs. You'll hear from run machine Marnus Labuschagne and player of the match Mitch Starc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the first Domain Test between Australia and New Zealand in Perth, talk pitches, the biggest nuffies in the group and who might well be the next Aussie Test captain. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Mastercard. 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 wrap up the second Domain Test from Adelaide, hear from the GOAT Nathan Lyon, discuss Australia's Test squad for the New Zealand series and chat with Australia women's team head coach Matthew Mott about the Rebel WBBL finals. Sam and Louis also pick their 2023 Aussie Ashes squad, look at the World Test Championship and recap the first half of the Marsh Sheffield Shield. The Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Mastercard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review Australia's innings-and-five-run win over Pakistan in the first Domain Test at the Gabba before looking ahead to the second Test in Adelaide. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Mastercard. 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 journalist Sam Ferris previews the first domain Test from the Gabba with off-spinner Nathan Lyon and talks to Sydney Sixers allrounder Erin Burns about the Rebel WBBL, a bizarre injury and the upcoming finals. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Mastercard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty years ago this month Adam Gilchrist made his Test debut and changed the five-day game forever. On this special episode, Gilchrist sits down to discuss his magic Test career, the highs and lows, best innings, hypotheticals, fears, fun and of course, facing Flintoff. The Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Mastercard. 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 journalist Sam Ferris to recap Australia's crushing Gillette T20I Series win over Pakistan, preview the pivotal Marsh Sheffield Shield round and Australia A game in Perth, and look ahead to the first Domain Test against Pakistan in Brisbane. The Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Mastercard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Unplayable Podcast returns with Australian T20 duo Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa who pick their MasterCard Moments, discuss the Gillette T20I Series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, talk T20 tactics, share their support for Glenn Maxwell, reveal new squad member Alan Carey, float possible new hairstyles and do their best to name their teammates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the special episode celebrating Shane Warne's 50th birthday, listen to all the extra bits that did not make the final cut. Hear from Warne, Ponting, McGrath, Healy, Hussey and Hussain, with a special feature on SKW's 700th Test wicket to finish the episode. The Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by MasterCard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to recap the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval and wrap up the entire Ashes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we celebrate the 50th birthday of the one and only Shane Warne. Sit back and hear some classic stories and insights about the King of Spin from Glenn McGrath, Mike Atherton, Mike Hussey, Ian Healy, Nasser Hussain and Ricky Ponting, before we finish with the man himself, Shane Keith Warne. Proudly brought to you by MasterCard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia will return home with the Ashes following a 185-run win at Old Trafford. Join cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris, Andrew Ramsey and Callum Kanoniuk to review the fourth Test and preview the fifth Test at The Oval, plus Steve Smith explains his outrageous shot on one knee at Old Trafford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to preview the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford, discuss his future, the impact of Steve Waugh and Jimmy Anderson's injury, plus take part in a special Ashes quiz and to cap it all off there's a cameo from Nathan Lyon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to talk all things Ashes, Ben Stokes, 2005, Nathan Lyon, team selection, DRS and play a game of Play It or Leave It Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

England allrounder Ben Stokes plays one of the greatest Test match innings off all time to guide England to an epic one-wicket win to square the Ashes. Cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey recap the dramatic day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to recap the second Ashes Test at Lord's where Australia and England played out a thrilling draw, Steve Smith was subbed out and Jofra Archer announced himself to Test cricket. All that and more on The Unplayable Podcast, brought to you by MasterCard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to preview the second Ashes Test at Lord's, stroll down memory lane and play Play It or Leave It Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey recap Australia's stunning 251-run win at Edgbaston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia wicketkeeper and current Aussie fielding coach Brad Haddin joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to preview the Ashes, talk Steve Waugh, James Pattinson, the ballet and finish with a special edition of Play It or Leave It Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Ashes squad has been named and here to break down the squad, all the ins, outs, surprises, shocks and unlucky players are cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey 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 Andrew Ramsey are joined by Australia's greatest ever off-spinner Nathan Lyon to preview the all-Australian clash in Southampton before cricket.com.au's women's editor Laura Jolly chats to Aussie women's spinner Sophie Molineux after the Australian women's team wrapped up the Ashes in Taunton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2019 Cricket World Cup finalists are set with England to face New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday. On today's episode we're going to cover off both semi-finals and preview the big one with former Australia batsman Adam Voges, who will also take us inside the Australia A tour. We finish the show with a chat with cricket.com.au women's editor Laura Jolly who brings us up to speed on the Women's Ashes. 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 journalist Sam Ferris talks all things World Cup and Australia A's tour of England with in-form batsmen Peter Handscomb and Matt Wade, hear from Australia allrounder Delissa Kimmince ahead of the women's Ashes and test the gents on how well they know each other plus a little something special. 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 journalist Sam Ferris is joined by a couple of Blues brothers, Australia A fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott to preview Australia's World Cup blockbuster against England, recap the first week of the Australia A tour, categorise their teammates and see how well the two quicks know each other Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia A captain Travis Head joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris in Northampton to recap the World Cup, chat about the upcoming 'A' tour and try his luck at a cricket quiz of sorts. 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 journalist Sam Ferris chats to former Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris about the World Cup and the upcoming Australia A tour, and we also hear a World Cup moment from former Aussie speedster Brett Lee. 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 journalist Sam Ferris chats to New South Wales pair Ashleigh Gardner and Kurtis Patterson as they prepare for their massive upcoming tours of England, discusses Australia's World Cup campaign with KP and finishes by giving some of cricket's biggest names their NBA counterparts. We also hear from Mark Waugh who takes us back to that dramatic 1999 World Cup semi-final tie with South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.