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Darwin Day 3: Green's bail bonanza, Mehidy's stroke of genius
Is this the biggest innings in Cameron Green's career? The leg bail seems to think so!
Australia have their work cut out for them after another fantastic performance by Bangladesh in Darwin.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron break down day three from Marrara Stadium.
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Darwin Day 2: Tanzid's Tigers ensure 'long day' for Australia
Welcome to the Unplayable Podcast and day two in Darwin went much the same for Bangladesh as day one.
Tanzid Hasan hit a spectacular maiden Test century as the Aussie bowlers were left looking for answers.
Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from Marrara Stadium to go through all the big talking points from day two.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Day two in Darwin
01:00 Toughest day in Pat Cummins’ captaincy
03:50 Tanzid’s magical hundred
08:15 Bangladesh’s excellent approach
10:30 Biggest deficits overhauled in cricket
12:55 Best ton by a...
Darwin Day 1: Concerning trend re-emerges as Tigers take control
Bangladesh comprehensively won the opening day of the Test series against Australia as Pat Cummins’ decision to bat first raised eyebrows.
Hasan Mahmud dominated with a six-wicket haul leaving the Aussie bowlers with a huge task on day two.
Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to break down the fascinating start to this encounter.
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The golden advice from Webster’s wife that resulted in a Baggy Green
Only days out from the first Test of the 2026-27 international 'summer' of cricket, we've got Beau Webster on the show to preview Darwin's return to the big stage!
Australia's bowlers all look fresh, Bangladesh fell apart against the CA XI and plenty more to discuss as Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron bring you the latest from the Northern Territory.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Unplayable Podcast in Darwin
03:15 Australia’s NT preparations
09:59 Webster interview begins
18:54 Webster’s Cricket Census
28:28 Bangladesh’s unideal beginning
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Richo slams ‘evil’ act, why Hazlewood’s first Test wicket wasn’t out
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Welcome back to the Unplayable Podcast for another season!
Josh Hazlewood is the special guest this week as he prepares for a Test return against Bangladesh.
Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are back in the studio to discuss all the latest cricketing news, with Richo giving a scathing review to the infamous finger-clicking first slip from England.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Unplayable Podcast returns
03:55 Australia v Bangladesh squads
13:07 Hazlewood interview
25:07 Ha...
Season finale as SACAs win the Shield, plus McSweeney, Lanning and more
Join Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger for one final time in season 2025-26 as the duo recap the Sheffield Shield final.
As well as looking back at Richo's SACAs getting the job done, we hear from the successful captain and coach, Nathan McSweeney and Ryan Harris, on their state's victory. Plus, there's Australia's women in action in the West Indies and the IPL and PSL are underway.
Australia's U19 coaches Kristen Beams and Meg Lanning then chat to Josh about their upcoming assignments in Queensland in April.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Weekly Winners
Shield Final Preview! With Martin Love
With Victoria and South Australia squaring off in the Sheffield Shield final, Josh Schonafinger and Kane Richardson put their heads together to preview the competition decider.
Josh chats the Queensland legend Martin Love on his extraordinary record in Shield finals, which saw him hit five tons in the ultimate match of the season.
Plus, which cricketers deserve a statue? Let us know: podcasts@cricket.com.au.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Weekly Winners
04:52 Martin Love on Shield success
19:48 Love on his Test century
24:08 Sheffield Shield final preview
38:15 Aus...
The Finisher! Michael Bevan looks back on stellar career
Fresh off presenting the medal named in his honour at the One-Day Cup final, Aussie legend Michael Bevan joins the Unplayable Podcast!
Bevan chats to Josh about his amazing domestic record, the nickname 'The Finisher', his favourite innings and more!
After that, Richo and Josh look ahead to the domestic cricket finals and consider the best grand finals this century.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Weekly Winners
07:38 Michael Bevan joins the podcast
37:02 Richo’s Bevan memories
40:50 Sheffield Shield final preview
52:45 WNCL final preview
59:29 Listener feedback and B...
One-Day Cup final preview, Sanju Samson's enhances 'big-game player' reputation
Join Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger as they break down the week in cricket, from the One-Day Cup final between Tasmania and New South Wales, India's big win in the T20 World Cup and Australia's multi-format victory over India.
Plus, we hear your best part-time bowlers and ask, who are the game's best 'big-game players'?
CHAPTERS
00:00 Weekly Winners
06:38 One-Day Cup final preview
19:20 Shield Round 10
22:22 Healy sent off in style
28:39 India win T20 World Cup
34:09 Best big-game players
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Matt Short on his World Cup axing, Jake Lehmann's county challenge
A massive episode of the Unplayable Podcast this week with Matt Short and Jake Lehmann joining Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger to chat through the week's cricket news.
Short opens up on being dropped from the T20 World Cup squad on the eve of the tournament while Lehmann explains his decision to move to Hampshire and take up a two-year county deal.
Plus, there's T20 World Cup semi finals coming up, the Australia-India pink-ball Test and plenty more!
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Richo and Josh talk Weekly Winners, Punch the Monkey
00:04:54 Matt Shor...
Pommie's World Cup picks, Doherty's new move
A double-guest episode with superstar broadcaster Pommie Mbangwa joining us from India and former Aussie spinner Xavier Doherty dialling in too.
Mbangwa explains why he thinks South Africa have an edge at the World Cup and why we shouldn't underestimate England, while Doherty shares his new job inside cricket.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Weekly Winner
05:09 Pommie Mbangwa joins the show
07:47 Pommie’s view on Proteas
13:33 Where Australia fell short
18:10 Richo’s Pooran gaffe
24:00 South Africa Test dates booked
28:07 Listen to the Scoop Podcast!
30:5...
Where it went wrong for the Aussies at the T20 World Cup
Australia have crashed out of the men’s T20 World Cup before the Super Eights stage so Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger have a look at where it all went wrong for the Aussies.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Josh and Richo on the big topics of the week
02:00 Best moments in T20 World Cup history
04:25 Australia crash out of the T20 World Cup
05:00 Where it went wrong
08:30 Wicketless Aussies
10:15 No Steve Smith?
12:15 What now for the Oman game?
18:05 Is T20 an afterthought for Australia
...Inglis on Maxi's keeping and the next World Cup challenge
Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis is the guest on this week’s episode as we preview the clash against Ireland.
Jack Paynter is over in Colombo and caught up with Josh, before chatting to Josh Schonafinger back home to give an update on Mitch Marsh, Tim David and plenty more.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Australia v Ireland preview
03:14 Josh Inglis interview
06:50 Another Big Bash title
13:40 Inglis’ take on Maxwell’s keeping
19:45 Aussie team news
30:25 What the Irish bring to the table
33:50 Greatest T20 World Cup moment...
Tim David talks Singapore, Italy's Grant Stewart, Richo returns
The 2026 men's T20 World Cup is underway and the associate nations have already made a splash!
On this episode we preview Australia's chances at the tournament, look at Tim David's 12 months with Singapore, chat to Italian allrounder Grant Stewart and welcome back Kane Richardson after his retirement from professional cricket.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Richo’s back as we preview the T20 World Cup
04:10 Weekly Winners
14:39 Tim David’s hamstring update
17:00 The Singapore experience
24:10 The Big Four - Associate Players
31:20 Italy’s Grant Stewart
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Doomscrolling, Dale Steyn & semi-finals - with Charlie Lachmund
Charlie Lachmund has been on a tear at the Under 19 World Cup and he'll be key when Australia face England in the semi-final on Tuesday night.
The Aussie quick joined Josh Schonafinger to chat about the tournament to date and the experience of visiting and playing in Africa.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Under 19 semi-final preview
09:03 Charlie Lachmund interview begins
10:40 Exploring Africa
13:45 Team cohesiveness
15:45 Cricket in Southern Africa
18:50 Facing India’s IPL stars
20:31 Bowling fast 101
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Aussies in Pakistan - With Ben McDermott
With Australia's whirlwind tour of Pakistan beginning in a couple of days, get up to speed with playing in Pakistan with Ben McDermott, who hit an ODI century there in 2022.
The Hobart Hurricanes star joins Josh Schonafinger to chat BBL, Pakistan, T10 Leagues and more!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 What's coming up
01:57 McDermott interview begins
05:20 Malaysia and T10 cricket
08:14 Battles against Steve Smith and the Scorchers
10:00 McDermott's memories of Pakistan 2022
15:20 Under 19 World Cup flashback
17:04 What's next for Ben?
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Sydney D5: Aussies make it 4-1 on Uzzy’s final day
Australia make it a 4-1 scoreline after completing a nervy 160-run chase with five wickets in hand. Mitch Starc took Player of the Series honours, Head took the Player of the Match gong and Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger sit down in the SCG stands to look back over a frenetic final day and the #Ashes series as a whole.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Sydney day five wrap
02:30 Weatherald survives DRS murmur
07:30 Weatherald’s future
11:00 Jacks’ wonder-ball
12:15 Khawaja’s final innings
16:30 Last men standing for England
24:30 Carey...
Sydney D4: Why Bethell’s ton was 'always coming'
Jacob Bethell silenced his doubters to play a knock for the ages, hitting his maiden first-class ton in just his second #Ashes Test.
Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap the penultimate day as they discuss Bethell, Beau Webster and John Howard.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Sydney day four recap
01:30 Bethell’s stunning century
08:10 Starc’s instant impact
11:20 Boland wins Root battle
12:55 Webster’s three big ones
15:50 Runouts, injuries
20:30 England’s selection mistakes?
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Sydney D3: Head's s*** stat, peak Smith at fidgety best
Centuries to Travis Head and Steve Smith highlighted a dominant day in Sydney for Australia.
In the presser, Head give Josh Schonafinger a brutal critique on his question, and co-host Louis Cameron was keen to give him some stick about it.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Sydney day three recap
01:00 Walking singles
05:15 Head’s s*** stat
07:10 Liquorland Cheers To That Moment
14:55 Khawaja’s final innings?
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Sydney D2: Filthy’, ‘dumb’ batting precedes Stokes-Marnus skirmish
It was a great day to bat in Sydney as England squandered another chance to take control of an Ashes match.
Jamie Smith did something silly, Joe Root batted like a master, Travis Head batted like a king and things got a little heated between Ben Stokes and Marnus Labuschagne.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Sydney day two recap
00:45 Stokes, Labuschagne clash
06:30 Head’s brilliance
10:40 Smith’s “brainless” dismissal
18:00 Neser finishes strong
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Sydney D1: Rain stalls Root, Brook as English finally fight
Only the Sydney's annual new year's rain could stop Joe Root and Harry Brook on potentially England's best day of the series so far.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were at the SCG and break down a truncated day that included a touching tribute.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Sydney day one recap
00:45 Death, taxes, Sydney rain
03:15 Aussies go spinner-less again
05:30 Quicks fire early
10:10 Root-Brook stand looking ominous
16:10 Starc on verge of greatness
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Todd on the pod: Murphy spins back into contention, Khawaja's swansong
Australia have a chance to win the Ashes 4-1 in this week's fifth Test in Sydney and one man hopeful of having a say is Todd Murphy.
The off-spinner came into the squad following Nathan Lyon's hamstring injury and he caught up with Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from the SCG.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Fifth Test preview
00:45 Khawaja calls time
09:24 Khawaja’s retirement speech
17:00 SCG pitch chat
20:00 Selection news
29:24 Todd Murphy interview begins
31:10 Murphy’s border-town conundrum
34:00 Story behind Ashes call-up
Melbourne D2: Young gun shows the way as England win historic two-dayer
Another two-day Test? Yep - and this time it was England who came away with the chocolates thanks to an impressive performance from 22-year-old Jacob Bethell.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap another astonishing day of Test cricket as England win Down Under for the first time in 15 years.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Melbourne day two recap
01:20 England reverse Perth result
06:00 Big talking point: The pitch
09:30 England gain upper hand
13:15 Bazball gets going
17:00 Fall out from another two-day ahead of SCG
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Melbourne D1: CARNAGE! 20 wickets tumble on wild day
Yes, 20 wickets in a single day. Travis Head and Scott Boland batted twice! England were all out in under 30 overs. A wicket fell every 22.9 balls.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron caught the action from the MCG where a record crowd of over 94,000 watched one of the more bizarre days in Ashes history.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Melbourne day one recap
01:23 That pitch. Thoughts?
05:00 Liquorland Cheers To That Moment
08:20 England bowl first, start slowly
13:05 Starc keen to bowl
15:15 Boland brilliance, again
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Adelaide D5: Ashes won, England smashed by record-equalling Aussies
It took a little longer than expected but Australia sealed a straight sets Ashes victory in a record-equalling 11 days on a wet final day in Adelaide.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron look back at the Test and look ahead to the fallout from Nathan Lyon's hamstring injury.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Adelaide day five recap
00:47 The England pile on begins
05:00 Lyon’s hamstring worry
11:50 The English rearguard
16:45 Labuschagne does it again
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Adelaide D4: Lyon, Cummins have urn within reach
Australia are four wickets away from sealing the Ashes series in a record time after another great day in Adelaide.
England were set 435 to win but lost regular wickets to all but concede the series. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron for the recap from Adelaide Oval.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Adelaide day four recap
03:00 The Nathan Lyon Show in final hour
10:00 Carey’s incredible series continues
12:15 Cummins tears it up again
14:55 That Marnus catch
18:20 Curator’s spooky prediction
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Adelaide D3: 'Bazball' in the grave on South Australia's golden day
Travis Head and Alex Carey capped off South Australia's golden year of cricket on a day that has all but slammed the coffin shut on England's Bazball era.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were at the Adelaide Oval and recap a dominant day for Australia with the Ashes not far away.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Adelaide day three recap
01:50 The death of Bazball?
04:30 Starc’s stranglehold over Stokes continues
10:30 Doesn’t get better for SA cricket
19:30 Under the radar Carey
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Adelaide D2: Aussie bowlers put in best performance of the era
Australia's bowlers were nothing short of fantastic on a day that rarely dropped below 40 degrees Celsius, putting England's batters under the pump at the Adelaide Oval.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap a day that saw the Aussies go one step closer to retaining the Ashes.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Day two recap
00:40 Attack’s best team effort?
06:30 Cummins’ excellent return
08:45 More DRS drama
16:15 Liquorland Cheers To That Moment
19:30 How many more can Lyon take?
23:00 Josh’s BBL Grid Game update
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Adelaide D1: Carey's 'new Ashes best' caps even day
Alex Carey hit his first Test century at the Adelaide Oval in an emotional innings while England toiled hard in hot SA conditions.
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap a day full of action, complete with a touch of DRS controversy.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Adelaide day one recap
00:36 England toil in sweltering conditions
02:00 Carey’s finest Ashes moment
03:50 DRS stink
07:15 Smith drama hands Khawaja lifeline
14:00 Archer excellent but England slow again
17:53 Josh’s grid game update
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Weatherald on Smith v Archer, Head's brilliance and Test opening
New Aussie opener Jake Weatherald joins the Unplayable Podcast from the Adelaide Oval to chat all things Test cricket!
The dynamic left-hander opens up about his relationships with Travis Head and Steve Smith and what he's taken from his first two Tests for Australia.
Before that, Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron preview the third match of the series.
CHAPTERS:
02:00 - The Jake Weatherald-Louis Cameron connection
06:45 - Australia’s selection questions
17:25 - England’s confirmed XI
25:05 - Weatherald chat begins
29:40 - Weatherald reflects on Smith...
Gabba D4: Smith 'champs' England to go 2-0 up
"Bowl fast when there's nothing going on, champion."
Iconic words from Steve Smith to Jofra Archer during the night session of day four in Brisbane! Join champions Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger to recap all the action as England finally showed some fight but lost the battle ... and the verbals.
CHAPTERS:
(00:30) - The champing
(04:35) - Stokes digs in
(08:35) - Smith’s slip screamer
(11:45) - Carey shows his worth
(14:45) - Neser call vindicated
(16:30) - Lou’s England rant
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Gabba D3: England melt under heat of high-quality Aussies
Australia dominated day three of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, grinding England into the dust firstly with the bat and then with the ball.
Join your hosts for the recap from a dominant day that has the Aussies looking at a two-nil series lead.
CHAPTERS:
(01:10) - More Starc brilliance
(03:45) - England’s baffling tactics; bowling
(06:45) - Final session carnage
(08:00) - Neser, Boland, Starc strike
(11:00) - England’s baffling tactics; batting
(14:40) - Get around the Big Bash Grid Game
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Gabba D2: Jacks soars, 'Shiv' Smith debuts
Good news! The Brisbane Test will go into a third day! Australia lead by 44 runs at stumps on day two and Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger are at the Gabba to reflect on all the action.
CHAPTERS:
(01:00) - Weird ODI-style pink-ball cricket
(01:40) - Aussie batting good, not great
(05:50) - The Head-Weatherald combo
(08:10) - Liquorland Cheers To That Moment
(09:45) - England’s horror day in the field
(13:45) - ‘Shiv’ Smith
(16:55) - Stokes and Carse’s comeback
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Gabba D1: Root denies nudie run as Aussie keepers, Starc star
Joe Root's maiden century in Australia has given England the slight edge after day one in Brisbane as the tourists look to fight back from 1-0 down.
Australia's fielding was immense, highlighted by Josh Inglis' run out and Alex Carey's catch, while Mitch Starc claimed ANOTHER six-wicket haul.
CHAPTERS:
(01:00) - Aussies leave out Lyon
(04:00) - Crawley’s response
(06:05) - Root gets through nervous 90s
(07:35) - Neser’s role in Inglis’ run out
(11:20) - Carey’s classic
(14:30) - Starc’s new peak
(15:30) - Archer’s h...
Khawaja in or Khawaja out? Second Ashes Test preview
Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger have been watching Australia and England train in Brisbane and they've seen the following:
Usman Khawaja's fitness test and return from back spams Mark Wood's big knee brace Pat Cummins bowling the house down againAll that and more on this second Test preview from Brisbane.
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Perth D2: 'His best Test performance' leads Australia to two-day win
Where do you begin with that game? Here's our rapid analysis of a wild and wacky two-day Test which includes our Liquorland Cheers To That Moment.
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Perth D1: 'Relentless' England open Ashes with searing pace
Did that live up to the hype? A whopping 19 wickets tumbled on an incredible day of Test cricket to open up the 2025-26 Ashes series.
Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger were there at Perth Stadium and try to wade through all the talking points from a helter-skelter, action-packed day.
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Bowling GAS with Cameron Green on Ashes eve
With Ashes fever hitting fever pitch, Cameron Green joins the Unplayable Podcast from Perth Stadium to discuss the upcoming battle with England, his return to bowling, moving around the batting order and taking screamers in the gully.
Before that, Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger discuss the selection dilemmas for both sides and look at what to expect in Perth.
EPISODE INDEX:
(01:33) - Brendan Doggett’s potential Baggy Green
(05:45) - Jake Weatherald’s potential Baggy Green
(09:30) - England’s selection crunch
(13:45) - The Joe Root century question
(16:25...
Smith's moves, Green's overs & left-field Ashes predictions
For the final time in 2025, Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are in the Unplayable Podcast studio and ready to dive in to all the latest Ashes news.
With only a week until the first ball at Perth Stadium, there's lots to discuss, from the Sheffield Shield results, the potential make up of both sides, and England's unusual preparations in the west.
EPISODE INDEX:
(01:40) - Weekly Winner
(07:45) - Sheffield Shield round four run down
(17:00) - The pros and cons of being 12th man
(19:50) - England’s prep...
Top 25 Matches Countdown: 5-1
A quarter century of amazing cricket deserves to be recognised! So we've scoured through over 1,500 internationals played out by Australia's men's and women's teams to bring you the complete top 25.
We've rated each match based on six categories; context or occasion, star power, performances, drama or tension, watchability and how it's remembered today. To prevent spoilers, we won't list what each match is in the episode index, but we will leave time stamps for each new entrant.
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