Gqeberha Day 1: How the Boland v Lyon selection call played out

Only 12.2 overs were possible on day one in Gqeberha - boo! The rain was unrelenting and South Africa ended the day on 2-20. But there was drama before the toss with Scott Boland getting the nod ahead of Nathan Lyon. Louis Cameron returns and joins Josh Schonafinger from a soggy St George's Park t…

Durban Day 5: Hazlewood's best seals first Test

Australia win the first Test against South Africa by 214 runs after Josh Hazlewood's career-best figures. 'Grind' was the key word for the visitors who were made to toil before the final few wickets all fell in a heap.  Josh Schonafinger and Bharat Sundaresan are in Durban and saw it all unfold at…

Durban Day 4: Smith sits out as Aussies tighten grip

Australia are well in control of the first Test against South Africa in Durban but do have some concerns over Steve Smith. The gun batter was hit in the helmet during his innings and didn't field as a precaution during SA's final innings.  Matt Renshaw continued his golden hour with more runs and …

Durban Day 3: 'Freak' Smith at it again

Steve Smith left everyone stunned with more extraordinary catches on day three in Durban as Australia took a first-innings lead.  His catching was the highlight of a good bowling performance from the tourists before Nic Maddinson got off his pair in blazing fashion.  CHAPTERS 00:00 Durban Day 3 …

Durban Day 2: Renshaw’s huge 190 swings Test Australia’s way

Matthew Renshaw capitalised on a strong day one to power to the highest score of his Test career, a drought-breaking 190. Josh Schonafinger and Bharat Sundaresan are in Durban and discuss one of Australian cricket’s favourite innings in recent memory. CHAPTERS 00:00 Durban day two wrap 01:00 Re…

Durban Day 1: Bowling surprise tilts favour Proteas' way

Bad light ended day one in Durban early, but not before an enthralling two-and-a-half sessions.  Josh Schonafinger is joined by Bharat Sundaresan (with Louis Cameron away) to recap the day, which saw Nic Maddinson and Anrich Nortje's dramatic Test returns, Matt Renshaw's new role and Wiaan Mulder'…

Mackay Day 2: Aussies way too good on way to another two-day Test

Australia made up for their loss in Darwin by thumping Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in Mackay. Mitch Starc took 10 wickets for the match, Pat Cummins took six and Nathan Lyon took three as the game neared completion. But there are still question marks over the batting, as Josh Schonafinger…

Mackay Madness! Starc, Shoriful dominate chaotic day one

Just like we had plenty last summer, we had a day of Test cricket filled with wickets - 18 in fact!  Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were at Mackay's Great Barrier Reef Arena and ask 'was the pitch really that bad?' Plus, on the agenda is Mitch Starc's six, Shoriful Islam's six, Australia's co…

Darwin Day 4: Bangladesh make history, questions for Aussies to answer

If you rate the pod, please give us a rating or review! The best review on Apple will get read out on the next episode 😄 Bangladesh did it! They completed an historic nine-wicket win over Australia after a complete performance over three-and-a-half days.  As the Tigers fans celebrate long into t…

Darwin Day 3: Green's unusual bail luck, 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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Day thre…