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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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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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>
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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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Ashes 2025-26 Daily Episodes

Perth D1: 'Relentless' England open Ashes with searing pace

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Weekly Winners

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

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Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here.

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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
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Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using <a href="https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast">this contact form here.</a>
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Shield Final Preview! With Martin Love 

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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>.
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The Finisher! Michael Bevan looks back on stellar career

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One-Day Cup final preview

Shield Round 10

Healy sent off in style

India win T20 World Cup

Best big-game players

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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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 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.&nbsp;
Plus, we hear your best part-time bowlers and ask, who are the game's best 'big-game players'?&nbsp;
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
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>.
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This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.

One-Day Cup final preview, Sanju Samson's enhances 'big-game player' reputation

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Perth D1: 'Relentless' England open Ashes with searing pace

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