The Unplayable Podcast

The 2019 Cricket World Cup is just days away so on this week's episode we preview the tournament, the Australian side and all 10 teams with the 2015 World Cup final player of the match James Faulkner. We'll also hear from the great Allan Border who talks about the 1987 World Cup win and finish with a story from Andrew Symonds about the one and only Brad Hogg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's selectors announced the 15-man World Cup squad, two Australia A squads and the 2019-20 CA contract list. Hear from Chairman of Selectors Trevor Hohns and ODI captain Aaron Finch on the big omissions and make-up of the squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just days left until Australia's selectors unveil their 15-man World Cup squad, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron have a crack at picking it before senior writer Andrew Ramsey takes you back 20 years to the unforgettable 1999 World Cup in England Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to review Australia's brilliant start to the ODI series in the UAE, preview the JLT Sheffield Shield final between Victoria and NSW, talk World Cup and Ashes, perform another Ad Read and play a bit 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 Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa join cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris to re-live the visitors' epic win in Mohali and preview the series finale in Delhi. They then reel off the nicknames of each player in the squad, perform another live Ad Read and finish the show by handing out The Unplayable Podcast's official Qantas Tour of India awards. 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 reporter Sam Ferris is joined by Australia pair Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa to recap the thriller in Nagpur, pick Zampa's wedding party in Best Match Cricket, perform another Ad Read, see how well the two teammates know each other and hear from cricket.com.au journalist Laura Jolly and Australia Women's Captain Meg Lanning 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 Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson, who takes you inside the Aussie camp for the thrilling win first T20I in Vizag before previewing the second match in Bengaluru, discuss some net etiquette, perform another Ad Read, catch up on #PickTheKit and reveal a text message from Virat Kohli. 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 and Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson discuss the unbelievable BBL|08 final, look ahead to Australia's limited-overs tour of India and hear from cricket.com.au's Laura Jolly and Aussie allrounder Jess Jonassen who preview the upcoming Rose Bowl series between Australia and New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode we wrap up the Australian Cricket Awards and hear from Allan Border Medallist Pat Cummins, plus cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris previews the upcoming KFC BBL finals with Adelaide Strikers coach Jason Gillespie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia wrapped up the Domain Test Series against Sri Lanka with a comprehensive win in Canberra. Reviewing all the action are cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey, who also put their selectors caps on a take a stab at Australia's Ashes squad six months out from the first Test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the second Domain Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Canberra, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey preview all the action before 2020 T20 World Cup chief Nick Hockley chats about the big fixture announcement in Sydney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the rebel Women's Big Bash League final between Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar preview the season finale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of this Saturday's blockbuster Rebel WBBL semi-finals day at Drummoyne Oval, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats with Sydney Sixers ace Alyssa Healy and Sydney Thunder star Rachael Haynes to preview all the action. 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 Australia allrounder Glenn Maxwell about the shock Test squad to face Sri Lanka, his World Cup and Ashes ambitions and his message from the selectors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a special episode of The Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk break down Steve Smith's press conference from the SCG, where the former Australia captain spoke about tough times, wanting to play for his country again and the work he's been doing off the field. You can hear Smith's full press conference from the 9:00 minute mark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is still up for grabs after Australia levelled the Domain Test series in Perth with a comprehensive 146-run win over India. Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by senior writer Andrew Ramsey and former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson to review all the action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode we're coming to you live from Western Australia where we preview the second Domain Test at Perth Stadium with a favourite of the show, cricket.com.au senior writer Andrew Ramsey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Martin Smith as they preview the first Domain Test between India and Australia with some bonus wisdom from Test legend Ricky Ponting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode Test legend Ricky Ponting names his Australia XI, allrounder Mitchell Marsh talks about the upcoming series against India and cricket.com.au journalist Laura Jolly recaps Australia's T20 World Cup triumph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode we chat to cricket.com.au reporters Laura Jolly and Andrew Ramsey about Australia's WT20 semi-final against the Windies and the outcome of CA Board meeting to decide the immediate playing future of the banned Cape Town trio. 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 Queensland Bulls opening batter Matthew Renshaw and Western Australia coach Adam Voges 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 Adam Burnett review Australia's ODI loss to South Africa, preview the next clash in Adelaide and discuss the standout performers in the latest round of the JLT Sheffield Shield 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 with former Australia fast bowler and Adelaide Strikers coach Jason Gillespie and recaps the Australian women's one-day whitewash over Pakistan in Malaysia with cricket.com.au Women's Editor Laura Jolly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode Sam Ferris speaks to South Australia Redbacks quick Kane Richardson and previews the upcoming JLT Sheffield Shield season with cricket.com.au feature writer Adam Burnett. 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 JLT One-Day Cup final between Tasmania and Victoria with NSW batter Kurtis Patterson and recaps Australia's squad announcement for the Women's World T20 in the Caribbean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia national vice-captains Josh Hazlewood and Rachael Haynes chat to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about the first Test in the UAE, the JLT Cup finals and Australia's T20 series win over New Zealand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia allrounder John Hastings and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris recap all the action from the first week of the JLT One-Day Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney Sixers fast bowler John Hastings joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the JLT One-Day Cup 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 breaks down Australia's Test squad for the Pakistan series with NSW spinner Steve O'Keefe and talks to Australia's women's wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy about the squad to face the New Zealand White Ferns starting this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to talk Aaron Finch's world record performance in Zimbabwe, the Justin Langer era, Australia's Qantas tour of England, his World Cup chances, Australia's Test tour of Pakistan and the ICC's new rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review the fifth ODI from Old Trafford and discuss the positives for Australia before sitting down with new Lendlease NSW Breakers captain Alyssa Healy to talk NSW, Australia and the Women's World T20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia legend Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review the third ODI at Trent Bridge where England amassed a colossal 6-481 as Australia crashed to their worst ODI defeat ever. The pair then preview the fourth ODI, look ahead to the 2019 World Cup and debate whether bowling restrictions in 50-over cricket should be relaxed. Join the conversation by using #UnplayablePodcast on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk preview Australia's upcoming Qantas Tour of England, recap the Aboriginal XI tour of the UK and finish with Play It or Leave It. To join the conversation use the hashtag #UnplayablePodcast on Twitter. Who are your players to watch in the ODI series? Let us know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa wrapped up an historic series win with a 492-run victory in Johannesburg. Cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger recap the Qantas Tour of South Africa and the 2017-18 season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After what has been an extraordinary week, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk recap the Cape Town ball-tampering saga and preview the huge fourth Test in Johannesburg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket.com.au new-ball pair Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk break down Kagiso Rabada's shock hearing outcome, preview the third Test in Cape Town, recap Australia's ODI whitewash in India and look ahead to the JLT Sheffield Shield final Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cricket.com.au crew in South Africa - Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger - recap the latest twists and turns in the Kagiso Rabada suspension saga, chat to former Proteas captain Graeme Smith, discuss Australia's thumping ODI win in India and have a crack at Play It or Leave It Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia vice-captain David Warner goes in depth on the stairwell stoush with Proteas gloveman Quinton de Kock as Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger preview the second Test in Port Elizabeth 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 colleagues Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger in Durban to preview the upcoming four-Test Qantas Tour of South Africa with a surprise special guest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket.com.au trio Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger review Australia's T20I tri-series triumph, preview Australia's three-day tour match in Benoni and look at the new faces in the Australia Women's limited-overs squad to India Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review BBL|07, WBBL|03, the Gillette T20 international tri-series and pay tribute to the career of Doug Bollinger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia batsman Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris recap the Gillette ODI Series, preview the T20 international tri-series and have a look at the Big Bash semi-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Australia batsman Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris analyse Australia’s squads for the Qantas Tour of South Africa and the Gillette T20 international tri-series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champion batsman Mike Hussey chats to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about the latest development in the Ben Stokes case, previews the second ODI at the Gabba, and touches on the closing stages of the KFC BBL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia champion Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review the fifth Magellan Ashes Test at the SCG and the entire Ashes series 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 senior writer Andrew Ramsey returns for the first show of 2018 and joins colleague Sam Ferris to preview the fifth Magellan Ashes Test in Sydney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Test champion Mike Hussey and Sam Ferris review Australia's crushing innings and 41-run win at the WACA that sealed the Ashes with two Tests to spare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Test great Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris preview the third Magellan Ashes Test at the WACA, talk cricket curfews in the Backward Point segment, have a crack at Play It or Leave It and recap the opening weekend of the Rebel Women’s Big Bash League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia legend Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review Australia's 10-wicket win in the first Magellan Ashes Test at the Gabba, preview the upcoming day-night Adelaide Oval Test, discuss this week's Backward Point involving a welcome headbutt, and finish the show with a round of Play It or Leave It Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champion Australia batsman Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris preview the first Ashes Test at the Gabba, analyse both sides, play Play It or Leave It before Mr Cricket gives his prediction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.