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)

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<div>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)</div><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Welcome to The Unplayable Podcast, where we'll be talking all things cricket across Australia and around the world, brought to you by cricket.com.au.

Welcome to The Unplayable Podcast, where we'll be talking all things cricket across Australia and around the world, brought to you by cricket.com.au.

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Former Australia allrounder and Chennai Super Kings opener Shane Watson takes us inside the IPL bubble (1:22), talks about the...

Inside the IPL with Shane Watson + Sheffield Shield preview

Weekly Winners

Sheffield Shield final 

Nathan McSweeney & Ryan Harris speak

Next cabs off the fast bowler ranks

Reviewing our breakout selections

Aussies in West Indies

Pakistan Super League

U19 coaches Kristen Beams and Meg Lanning

Season sign off

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

03:15 Sheffield Shield final

06:48 Nathan McSweeney & Ryan Harris speak

18:32 Next cabs off the fast bowler ranks

23:17 Reviewing our breakout selections

30:50 Aussies in West Indies

33:23 Pakistan Super League

38:44 U19 coaches Kristen Beams and Meg Lanning

50:11 Season sign off

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.

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.&nbsp;
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
03:15 Sheffield Shield final
06:48 Nathan McSweeney &amp; Ryan Harris speak
18:32 Next cabs off the fast bowler ranks
23:17 Reviewing our breakout selections
30:50 Aussies in West Indies
33:23 Pakistan Super League
38:44 U19 coaches Kristen Beams and Meg Lanning
50:11 Season sign off
Don't forget to subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-unplayable-podcast/id1093437634">Apple</a> and on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6cuIEIwXOoSNOqsRDOvIbS">Spotify</a> and on <a href="https://cricketa.us/TUP_YT">YouTube</a>.
Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using <a href="https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast">this contact form here.</a>
This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.

Season finale as SACAs win the Shield, plus McSweeney, Lanning and more

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Martin Love on Shield success

Love on his Test century

Sheffield Shield final preview

Aussies go 3-0 up in West Indies

IPL begin, Aussies involved

Queensland win WNCL final  

Big Four - Statues

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 Aussies go 3-0 up in West Indies

41:05 IPL begin, Aussies involved

46:05 Queensland win WNCL final 

51:29 Big Four

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.

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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
Plus, which cricketers deserve a statue? Let us know: <a href="mailto:podcasts@cricket.com.au">podcasts@cricket.com.au</a>.&nbsp;
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 Aussies go 3-0 up in West Indies
41:05 IPL begin, Aussies involved
46:05 Queensland win WNCL final&nbsp;
51:29 Big Four
Don't forget to subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-unplayable-podcast/id1093437634">Apple</a> and on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6cuIEIwXOoSNOqsRDOvIbS">Spotify</a> and on <a href="https://cricketa.us/TUP_YT">YouTube</a>.
Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using <a href="https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast">this contact form here.</a>
This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.

Shield Final Preview! With Martin Love 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/c2facc8a-3784-4db3-acae-b41800484d85/transcript

Michael Bevan joins the podcast

Richo’s Bevan memories 

WNCL final preview

Listener feedback and Big Four 

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 Big Four

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.

Fresh off presenting the medal named in his honour at the One-Day Cup final, Aussie legend Michael Bevan joins the Unplayable Podcast!&nbsp;
Bevan chats to Josh about his amazing domestic record, the nickname 'The Finisher', his favourite innings and more!&nbsp;
After that, Richo and Josh look ahead to the domestic cricket finals and consider the best grand finals this century.&nbsp;
CHAPTERS
00:00 Weekly Winners
07:38 Michael Bevan joins the podcast
37:02 Richo&rsquo;s Bevan memories
40:50 Sheffield Shield final preview
52:45 WNCL final preview
59:29 Listener feedback and Big Four
Don't forget to subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-unplayable-podcast/id1093437634">Apple</a> and on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6cuIEIwXOoSNOqsRDOvIbS">Spotify</a> and on <a href="https://cricketa.us/TUP_YT">YouTube</a>.
Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using <a href="https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast">this contact form here.</a>
This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.

The Finisher! Michael Bevan looks back on stellar career

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/947acb5e-d47e-4227-af62-b411006d8bb2/transcript

Inside the IPL with Shane Watson + Sheffield Shield preview

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