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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 moments? Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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? Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 almost breaks keeping record Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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? Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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? Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 37:05 Bowling in India 43:35 Craig Howard’s influence Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 v Archer in Brisbane 37:00 - The story behind Smith’s strange hand gesture 43:00 - The Travis Head affect Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"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 Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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