The Unplayable Podcast

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 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.

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 Short joins the podcast 00:08:33 Short’s Test aspirations 00:11:00 Getting dropped for the World Cup 00:20:05 IPL and what’s next 00:25:45 Richo’s dropping story 00:27:31 T20 World Cup Semi Final predictions 00:35:15 Lucy Hamilton reprises famous number 00:40:40 Jake Lehamnn joins the podcast 00:43:40 Winning the 2024-25 Shield 00:46:01 Moving to Hampshire 01:04:42 Big Four - part-time bowlers 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.

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! 30:50 Big Four: Best bowling actions 36:17 Xavier Doherty joins the show 39:24 Doherty’s take on the Aussie spin situation 56:42 Baggy Green inventory 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.

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 19:20 The other amazing World Cup stories 24:00 Check out the Scoop Podcast 25:40 Big Four: Smith mannerisms 32:00 Around the grounds in the Shield 36:15 Questions for Richo 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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 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.

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 highest score 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.

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 again All that and more on this second Test preview from Brisbane.  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.

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.  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.

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.  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 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) - GREEN INTERVIEW BEGINS (18:30) - Bowling full tilt (21:05) - Batting No.3 (24:00) - Clicking in white-ball cricket   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.

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 in the west (26:50) - WTC’s new format (32:00) - Left-field Ashes predictions (43:10) - Hey Richo 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.

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. Don't forget to head to the CA Live app to take part in the fan voted bracket for best matches since 2000.   EPISODE INDEX: 01:35 - Match No.5 11:46 - Match No.4 18:28 - Match No.3 25:03 - Match No.2 30:11 - Match No.1   Thanks for tuning into this series! Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.

The future is in good hands! In this bonus episode of the Unplayable Podcast, two of Australia's 2024 U19 World Cup winning side, captain Hugh Weibgen and player-of-the-match in the final Mahli Beardman talk all things cricket. Beardman is a tearaway quick from Western Australia who is currently in Australia's T20I squad and Weibgen is a top-order batter from Queensland who has already impressed this domestic season.   EPISODE INDEX: 00:14 - Beardman chat begins 17:00 - Weibgen chat begins   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.

Jake Weatherald is one of the 15 Aussies named in the highly-anticipated Ashes squad for this summer and Kane Richardson believes he's set to face the first ball of the series.   EPISODE INDEX: 01:00 - Weekly Winner 03:55 - Ashes squad breakdown  08:45 - George Bailey grabs from press conference 11:02 - Konstas dropped 14:20 - England’s preparation  18:36 - All square in T20I series 24:03 - Stat Padding returns 27:15 - Talking Boony & Beefy 29:44 - Barmy Army’s newest song   Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.   Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au.   This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.

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. Don't forget to head to the CA Live app to take part in the fan voted bracket for best matches since 2000.   EPISODE INDEX: 01:07 - Match No.10 10:08 - Match No.9 15:44 - Match No.8 20:54 - Match No.7 26:35 - Match No.6   Matches 5-1 will drop next Monday, November 10. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.

Good luck to the Aussies in the World Cup semi finals! Fast bowler Darcie Brown joins the show to give an update on the mood in the camp and what it’s been like on the road for the last seven weeks in India and Sri Lanka.  Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger chew the fat about Alana King’s heroics, the BKT Tyres T20 Series against India and yep, more Ashes chat.    EPISODE INDEX: 01:00 - Weekly Winner 07:50 - Darcie Brown interview from Mumbai 19:45 - Ashes storylines bubbling away 21:40 - Richo’s Ashes smoky 26:50 - T20 series preview  30:00 - Ben McDermott’s back 35:50 - New segment: Stat padding  40:55 - Ian Healy’s bin  42:50 - Hey Richo    Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.   Previous Unplayable Podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEpeKf7U6gmZOvTv8tmO52JcF9w74HKGN    Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au.   This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.

Josh Philippe's enjoyed a stellar season so far, with centuries for Australia A, a return to the ODI side and a new look as well! The talented keeper-batter joins the Unplayable Podcast to discuss the latest, following Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron's BKT Tyres T20I series preview.   EPISODE INDEX: 00:30 - AUS v IND T20I series preview 16:04 - Josh Philippe interview   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.

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. Don't forget to head to the CA Live app to take part in the fan voted bracket for best matches since 2000.   EPISODE INDEX: 01:21 - Match 15 09:29 - Match 14 16:46 - Match 13 22:24 - Match 12 31:42 - Match 11   Matches 10-6 will drop next Monday, November 3. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.

With the World Cup semi finals looming, Kane Richardson declares Alyssa Healy only needs one calf to dominate while Josh Schonafinger muses the temptation the Australian selectors must have to open the batting with Marnus Labuschagne come the Ashes.  Speaking of, the first ball in Perth is now under a month away! Download the CA Live app and never miss a moment.  EPISODE INDEX: 01:00 - Weekly Winner 04:15 - Richo’s bowling update 05:30 - World Cup update and Healy’s calf 11:40 - Aussies take lead in ODI series 14:10 - Renshaw’s great story 16:50 - Ashes chat - is Marnus in?  21:10 - The hampered fast bowling stocks 25:35 - Around the domestic cricket grounds 34:25 - Hey Richo 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Don't forget to head to the CA Live app to take part in the fan voted bracket for best matches since 2000. EPISODE INDEX: 01:00 - Match 20 08:55 - Match 19 14:39 - Match 18 20:55 - Match 17 30:48 - Match 16 Matches 15-11 will drop next Monday, October 27. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the entree to the main course. Australia's white-ball series against India serve as only the appetiser for the massive Ashes series coming later this summer. Two of the players in the Aussie squad are Queenslanders Matt Renshaw and Xavier Bartlett - and they've joined Jack Paynter in Perth to discuss the upcoming matches.   EPISODE INDEX: 00:00 - Josh and Jack recap the Cameron Green setback 08:36 - Chat with Matt Renshaw and Xavier Bartlett   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.

From World Cup action to Ashes preparation, there's plenty happening in the world of cricket right now! Kane Richardson's back from his week away and joins Josh Schonafinger to chat through all the news. Laura Jolly beams in from Vizag in India to give us all the latest from on the ground at the World Cup.   EPISODE INDEX: 01:00 - Weekly Winner 03:50 - Laura Jolly’s World Cup update from India 18:30 - Pat Cummins’ race against time 20:00 - England getting chirpy in the media 28:40 - Marnus for Ashes? 30:00 - Virat and Rohit’s Last Dance in Australia 39:00 - Sheffield Shield Round 2 45:10 - Hey Richo   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.

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. Don't forget to head to the CA Live app to take part in the fan voted bracket for best matches since 2000.   EPISODE INDEX: 03:50 - Match 25 07:22 - Match 24 16:48 - Match 23 22:33 - Match 22 27:42 - Match 21   Matches 20-16 will drop next Monday, October 20. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.   This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.

With Kane Richardson managing his workload this week, Louis Cameron is back in the hot seat to join Josh Schonafinger to discuss the week's cricket news.   EPISODE INDEX 01:00 - Weekly Winner 4:45 - Women’s World Cup update (Wednesday October 8)  12:05 - Harjas Singh interview  24:40 - The aftermath of a generational knock 28:50 - Australia’s ODI & T20 squads named for India series 36:00 - Sheffield Shield underway 47:50 - Top 25 Matches of the Century preview   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.

Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are back for another week to discuss all the latest cricket news and in particular focus on that relationship with the 'little sibling', our friends across 'The Ditch', New Zealand!   EPISODE INDEX: 00:47 - Weekly Winner 01:47 - New Zealand’s take on the trans-Tasman rivalry  06:30 - Australia’s World Cup campaign begins 12:05 - Philippe replaces Maxwell in New Zealand 15:03 - Sheffield Shield mini-preview 20:10 - Under 19s update 24:00 - Clubby Commandments  27:21 - Tune in to the Ashes Live Rewind  29:20 - Hey Richo    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.

Perhaps the biggest coup in BBL history? Jack Paynter joins Josh Schonafinger for a bonus episode of the Unplayable Podcast to explain just how Ravichandran Ashwin ended up at the Sydney Thunder.   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.

  From the Strikers to the Renegades to the ... ??? Kane Richardson has some big news to share, Laura Jolly gives an update from India after Australia's 2-1 series win and there's plenty of domestic cricket to cover too. Plus England have named their 16-man Ashes squad.   EPISODE INDEX: 0:45 - Weekly Winner  2:10 - Richo reveals his new BBL team 7:50 - LJ’s update from India  18:35 - LJ’s five breakout players  23:20 - Around the domestic cricket grounds 30:13 - Australia A lads going well 32:35 - Under-19s in action in Brisbane 34:53 - England’s Ashes squad announced 40:30 - Hey Richo    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.

Aussies scoring runs in India ... that's nothing new is it? Matt Kuhnemann being the match-winner with the bat? Well, that's a new one. Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are back on deck to discuss all the latest cricket news as the domestic season finally gets underway, plus Australia's dual tours of the subcontinent have also brought some decent results.   EPISODE INDEX: 00:40 - Weekly Winners 05:30 - Australia make strong start in India ODIs 08:00 - Konstas tons up in Lucknow 13:00 - Kuhnemann the hero as One-Day Cup begins  16:20 - Zampa’s fashion statement 18:40 - WNCL 2025-26 preview 32:00 - Hey Richo    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.

It's the last week before the Australian domestic season properly gets underway so Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are on deck to chat through each of the men's states' chances in the Sheffield Shield. Richo also goes into some detail on what it means to have a stress fracture in the back after the news that 19-year-old Callum Vidler is suffering that fate this week. Plus TUP regular Louis Cameron is dialled in to give his five breakout players for the 2025-26 season.   EPISODE INDEX 0:30 - Weekly winner 3:43 - What is a back stress fracture and why do fast bowlers get them? 10:50 - Louis Cameron enters the chat 26:02 - Men’s state previews 39:00 - Josh plugs #KitWeek  40:25 - Australia A v India A (in India)  44:00 - ‘Hey Richo’ returns    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.

Adam Burnett and Josh Schonafinger join host Louis Cameron in the slips cordon and desperately hope they won't drop Kevin Pietersen.   The fifth and final Test of the 2005 Ashes series is the subject of the last episode of cricket.com.au's special podcast series commemorating 20 years since the epic 2005 Ashes.   We all remember Shane Warne putting down KP - but do you recall the other crucial missed chance not long before? This, and plenty more, is discussed in the series finale.   EPISODE INDEX: 2.00 Cricket going mainstream in England thanks to its heroes Flintoff and KP 5.50 Matthew Hayden learning to surf in a swimming pool ... in Essex 9.00 Should Shane Watson (or Andrew Symonds) have played at The Oval? 14.30 Australia's conservatism costs them again 29.25 More Shane Warne brilliance, with the ball (and in Michael Clarke's hotel room) 36.30 A tribute to Michael Atherton's hard-hitting questions 39.30 The 'other' dropped catch that cost the Aussies 49.40 Cricket's peak on free-to-air television in the UK 53.57 Amazing Adelaide v not-so-amazing Oval 55.00 Warne's dropped catch sours the greatest individual series by a losing player (sorry Jasprit Bumrah) 1.00.00 In which warm congratulations are offered to Paul Collingwood for earning an MBE, and other things that peaked 1.04.00 Not-ugly Aussies are immediately gracious (as are England) 1.14.00 Getting sledged by Merlin, the spinning bowling machine, and whether the Queen imported one to Windsor Castle 1.16.00 KP v Lee = Test cricket at its best ... plus an unusual insight into Pietersen's reaction to Trump's 2016 Presidential election victory 1.24.50 The legacy of an all-time series   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.