The Unplayable Podcast
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Steve Smith reveals his top 10 favourite Test hundreds
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Top 10 for 10k: Steve Smith is on the verge of joining Allan Border, Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting as Australians to have 10,000 Test runs. He needs j...
Australia pull off best win since Edgbaston in front of record MCG crowd
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Ramsey delays his return from the MCG to his backpackers' hostel to join Louis Cameron after an extraordinary Boxing Day Test that had everythi...
Ashwin signs off as Gabba gives us Bumrah brilliance, Head heroics and hurt Hazlewood
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Louis Cameron and Adam Burnett sum up the third NRMA Insurance Test from a sodden Brisbane. While the retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin caught us all ...
Hazlewood's private training session, India's selection dilemmas
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Hazlewood and Mitch Starc felt a little cramped at the Gabba nets on Thursday, so they headed over to AB Field to get their session in! That was ...
1-1! Australia level series, fall out from Head-Siraj stoush
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starc took six. Head hit a blazing hundred. Cummins took five.Take any of those performances individually and Australia would be in good shape. Get al...
Mitch Starc on the batter-bowler divide, pink balls, feeling old and Labuschagne's bowling
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of the Test match he has dominated for a decade, Mitch Starc joins the Unplayable Podcast. The chat with Starc begins at 3:15. Starc has be...
Pink ball prep! Aussies bring in quicks, India defeat PM's XI
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Injuries. Soul-searching. Bolters. With a 10-day gap between the first and second NRMA Insurance Test matches, there's been ample time for all of thes...
The wash-up from India's BIG win, what's next for the Aussies
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, where do you go from there, exactly? India's massive win in Perth stunned the cricket world, leaving questions aplenty for the home side. That b...
The predicted XIs for the first Border-Gavaskar Test match
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
That first ball can't come soon enough! The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is (almost) here and Louis Cameron is in Perth following the action first-hand. He ...
'Weird' Travis Head previews the first Border-Gavaskar Test
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Head and his wife Jess have just welcomed a new baby boy into the world, and it's kept the attacking left-hander out of a bit of cricket recent...
Josh Inglis displays his captaincy knowledge; talks skippers, keeping and the Test squad
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to be captain of Australia? If it's vast knowledge of all who came before you, Josh Inglis will do just fine! The wicketkeeper joins...
Exclusive with Nathan McSweeney - Test aspirant and Australia A captain
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is a player on the rise. After his excellent effort against India A in Mackay, he's now being talked about as a p...
Test opener debate ramps up, Matty Wade's career highlights, India's 'heroic god'
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the first Test not too far away, there's lots to cover in this episode! Hear from Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney and retiring 'keeper Matth...
Fraser-McGurk on ODI ambitions and smashing Bumrah
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get your ODI series tickets here He’s dominated the IPL, he’s made his ODI and T20I debuts, now Jake Fraser-McGurk is hoping to take the Aussie su...
Spencer Johnson on his return date, season goals, IPL memories and engagement
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The interview with Spencer Johnson starts at 3:11. He's one of the fastest bowlers in the country and he's about to return to the domestic scene. Spen...
The players who need a big Sheffield Shield
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Sheffield Shield is back and there are no shortage of talking points after a couple of days!Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron discuss the big st...
'Underrated bowler' Head pushes case for more overs
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia fought back from a dire position in the fifth ODI in Bristol to defeat England and claim an impressive 3-2 series win in the UK to conclude ...
Steve Smith keen to return to Lord's with ODI series alive
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's outstanding 14-match winning streak in ODIs finally came to an end in Durham but there's still lots to play with two games left in the ser...
The Aussies' special spinner: Adam Zampa on verge of magic milestone ODI
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was all square in the T20 series (thanks Manchester) so now it's time for Australia and England to face off in a five-match ODI series, beginning i...
The world's smallest (and greatest?) sporting trophy as records tumble in Scotland
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's tour of the UK has begun in fine style with a clean sweep over Scotland, records broken and a tiny quaich (pronounced quake) acquired! The...
Nathan Ellis likes haggis! Aussies arrive in Scotland for T20s
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia have landed in Edinburgh and will play three T20s against Scotland over the course of the next few days!And despite only being in the countr...
VIC Preview: Mitch Perry's unlikely friendship with Sydney Swans star
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's special guest is Victorian fast bowler Mitch Perry!You can jump straight into the chat with Perry at 2:33. Louis Cameron catches up wit...
NSW Preview: Why Ollie Davies almost gave up red-ball cricket
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ollie Davies is one of the most exciting batters (and characters) in Australian cricket and he's up next to preview New South Wales' season. Jump stra...
QLD Preview: Mitch Swepson's bringing back the flipper
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jump straight into the Mitch Swepson interview, which begins at 4:15.The Queensland leggie had a good 2023-24, winning the KFC BBL with the Brisbane H...
TAS preview: Charlie Wakim making the most of his 'sliding doors' moment
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to jump straight to the chat with Charlie Wakim, head to 3:15. In the interview, Wakim talks about his fortuitous start to last summer, wh...
SA Preview: Jordan Buckingham on Shield heroics, SA recruits, higher honours
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The chat with SA quick Jordan Buckingham begins at 5:35. Buckingham joins the Unplayable Podcast to look back at his highly-successful summer, edging ...
WA Preview: 'Wild Thing' Lance Morris looks ahead to his side's quest for a four-peat
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The chat with Lance Morris begins at 5:35.The 'Wild Thing' talks about rehabilitation from the latest 'hot spot' in his back, the thrill of playing fo...
TRAILER: Stories After Stumps, a new cricket documentary podcast
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
cricket.com.au has this week launched a landmark new podcast series, Stories After Stumps, which dives into the game’s glorious history th...
Aussies on the brink after Rohit's rampage leaves them relying on Bangladesh
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's World Cup could be over. But it might not be! Here's what needs to happen from this point forward.Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron brin...
History made! Afghan joy in St Vincent as Maxwell Miracle 2.0 falls short
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A special moment for Afghanistan cricket who, eight months after they had their hearts broken by Glenn Maxwell's Mumbai Miracle, finally tasted succes...
Wet Antigua doesn't dampen Patrick's hat-trick on world record night
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Cummins' hat-trick was the highlight on an otherwise uneventful match as the rain got in the way far too often in Antigua. Between the weather bre...
Marcus Stoinis shares his pitch wisdom and details his joking journalist joust!
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Four games, four wins for Australia and a key reason for that record is allrounder Marcus Stoinis.As the Aussies return to Antigua to commence the Sup...
Reverse paddles and long balls as Aussies defeat Scotland to save England
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With all the chatter in the lead-in being whether or not the Aussies would tank, and therefore eliminate England, it was good to a quality cricket con...
Big hitters Fraser-McGurk and Short on Caribbean life & joining the Aussies
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a perfect world, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short aren’t required for Australia at this tournament. They’ll be ready to go if injury stri...
Records tumble as Aussies thump Namibia
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A MASSIVE victory for Australia, chasing down's Namibia's 72 before the Powerplay was even finished! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap the act...
Zampa steps up as Australia knock off reigning champs England
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All smiles from the Australian camp after they completed a 36-run win over England at Kensington Oval in Barbados. Contributions from effectively the ...
Aussies on the board, Oman captain takes 'catch of the tournament' contender
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One match, one win.Australia's T20 World Cup is off to a great start following their 39-run win over Oman in Barbados. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cam...
Aussies assemble in Barbados, Josh Hazlewood feeling better for the break
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown is on! The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is finally underway and a refreshed Josh Hazlewood joins the podcast to look ahead at Australia's tou...
Warm-up wrap-ups from Trinidad, Ashton Agar enters the next phase of his career
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Unplayable Podcast is back! And ready to guide you through Australia's quest for T20 World Cup success in the Caribbean.The chat with Aussie spinn...
No Rooster & no Smith! Aussies drop their T20 World Cup squad
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One month until the T20 World Cup! And Australia have dropped a very interesting squad of 15...The red-hot Jake Fraser-McGurk misses out, as does vete...
MATT WADE, JOEL PARIS - plus we name our Team of the Sheffield Shield
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a bumper Marsh Sheffield Shield final preview to round out the Unplayable Podcast for the 2023-24 summer!On this show:Listen to our Team of the T...
Milestone-heavy match to round out Test season
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One final Test match to round out the summer! Christchurch is the scene and Andrew Ramsey is there and he gives Josh Schonafinger the lowdown on what ...
MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE - Plus Wagner calls it quits, Basin Reserve's odd quirk
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne joins the podcast! He chats to Louis Cameron from 12:07.There's also been drama days out from the first New Zealan...
MITCH STARC: Aussie quick on NZ tour, golf and World Cups
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's go across the ditch!The Australian men's team has arrived in New Zealand and their T20 series is about to get underway!Champion fast bowler Mitc...
Windies looking for white-ball revenge with power-packed T20 squad
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a dominant display from Australia's 50-over side, the Dettol T20 International series to be a lot closer with West Indies selecting their big na...
Bung toe, magic juice, match-winner: Shamar Joseph's miracle
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Test decided by eight runs! And what a finish! No matter who you support, you have to appreciated that lion-hearted effort from Shamar Joseph, who t...
Pink ball, green pitch and Green's Covid - Gabba Test preview
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's Covid running through the Australian camp but it won't affect the playing XI. cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Adam Burnett run you thro...
Aussies wrap up Adelaide Test in RECORD time!
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy with a thumping 10-wicket win over the West Indies in Adelaide.With only 1112 balls bowled, it's the ...
New challenge for Smith, Green as Aussies welcome unknown Windies
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Smith the opener? Australia's Test batting lineup takes on a new look for the first NRMA Insurance Test match against West Indies, beginning in ...
Farewell Finchy! Aussie great calls it quits
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of Aaron Finch's final match of professional cricket, we thought it was a good opportunity to look back on a spectacular career.Josh Schonafinge...
'Loudest roar of the summer' as Warner bows out a winner
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia wrapped up the NRMA Insurance Test series against Pakistan 3-0 in Sydney, largely thanks to an unbelievable evening session on Friday.Retiri...
You share your Warner highlights as champion prepares to bow out
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UPDATE: Since recording this episode Pakistan announced their XI for Sydney, you can check it out here: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3846944/austra...
Five burning questions for Australia ahead of Boxing Day
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With two Tests to come against each of Pakistan, West Indies and New Zealand, it seems like a straight-forward summer for Australia. Or is it?Louis Ca...
Warne's record in trouble? Lyon joins 500 club, Starc praises the 'GOAT'
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another milestone ticked off by Nathan Lyon!Australia's ageless offie continued his Test domination with his 500th wicket in the format as Pakistan cr...
World Cup hero Mitch Marsh's Test homecoming
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Ashes centurion, a World cup winner and set to play his first Test in Perth in six years - things are going alright for Mitch Marsh!The Aussie allr...
Australia WIN the World Cup!
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Number six for this remarkable team!Pat Cummins' men defied the odds and the crowd in a pulsating final at Narendra Modi Stadium, with Travis Head the...
Into the final! Aussie bowlers fire, Proteas insist it's not another 'choke'
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia won't care how they won, just that they did! Powerplay dominance in both innings decided the match in Kolkata in what was a low-scoring knoc...
Bumper semi-final preview with Travis Head
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Forty-five down, three to go. The World Cup is finally reaching its crescendo and Australia are one of the four teams left in the thing. Ahead of thei...
Marsh's massive 177no makes it seven straight for Aussies
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of Diwali Sunday, Mitch Marsh's innings was cause for celebration! (Apologies for the background fireworks)Bangladesh made over 300 after b...
MAXI'S DOUBLE! The greatest ODI innings ever
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
201no from 128 balls. That was Glenn Maxwell defying history, the odds, the Afghans, even his own body on his way to the most remarkable double centur...
Australia knock England OUT as Marnus gets his review redemption
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's official. England will only be the ODI champions for another fortnight after Australia's 33-run win ruled them out of semi-final contention. Adam...
‘This means everything to us’: Stoinis on the World Cup challenge
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a big break before Australia's next match (against the bottom-placed England on November 4), Marcus Stoinis is this episode's guest on the Unplay...
Best match of the World Cup so far as Head stamps arrival
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A stunning location deserved a stunning match. Australia knocked off New Zealand at Dharamsala by only five runs in the highest-scoring match in World...
Maxwell, Australia obliterate World Cup records and the Dutch
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get the full recap from a record-breaking night in Delhi!Australia won by a record 309 runs, David Warner hit another hundred, Adam Zampa took another...
Back spasms and Bollé with Adam Zampa
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Zampa has had plenty to deal with over the past few weeks - a glute niggle, a back spasm, a pool-related injury...But he's also delivered back-to...
Stoinis lands hammer blow as twin centurions blow away Pakistan
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 259-run opening stand. A birthday century for Mitch Marsh. A massive 163 for David Warner. Marcus Stoinis back amongst the wickets. And Adam Zampa t...
Zampa spins Aussies to victory amid dust storm, grandstand drama
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody breathe a sigh of relief. Australia have their first win of the World Cup and are off the bottom of the standings with a five-wicket win ove...
Stoinis controversy explained; "We have to be better," says Marnus
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Glove on the bat? Glove off the bat? Glove touching the other glove... that's on the bat? Marcus Stoinis' dismissal had everyone scratching their head...
Aussie new ball blitz in vain as Kohli and KL get it done
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia have lost their first match of the World Cup to hosts India by six wickets. After managing to score only 199 after choosing to bat, the Auss...
'Excited' Alex Carey ready to add to World Cup reputation
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Carey had a fabulous 2019 World Cup, establishing himself in the Australian line-up with a string of great innings.Now four years later the wicke...
'You can't get rid of me!' Labuschagne details incredible WC call-up
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of Australia's squad has World Cup experience one way or another, but for Marnus Labuschagne it will be his first tournament of this ilk. Th...
Marnus is in! Labuschagne gets call up on World Cup eve
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marnus Labuschagne will feature at the 2023 men's ODI World Cup! After failing to make Australia's provisional squad of 15 for the tournament, Labusch...
Mitch Marsh reflects on captaincy, batting form and World Cup successes
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The chat with Mitch Marsh begins at 4:30 - and don't forget to hit subscribe to the show! Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter are in Mohali ahead of Au...
The World Cup squad - with Sean Abbott
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Attention shifts to the ODI World Cup (in just over a month's time) as Australia announces its 15-player squad. One of the big inclusions is NSW allro...
Fitting end to an unforgettable series
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All square! A disappointing result for Australia after such an impressive beginning, but on the balance of things 2-2 feels about right. Join Josh Sch...
Aussies in with a shot? Khawaja and Warner keep Ashes winning dream alive
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We certainly don't want to get ahead of ourselves - but it's anyone's game! Set 384 runs to win, Usman Khawaja (69no) and David Warner (58no) have lai...
Ashes 'villain' Stuart Broad calls it quits, Aussies face uphill battle
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's all over for Stuart Broad! Shocking many after play on day three at the Oval, the veteran England quick will be hanging up the bowling shoes afte...
Super Todd shines with the bat after more Bairstow run out drama
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who would've thought we'd be talking about Todd Murphy's efforts with the bat? The Australian off-spinner contributed a crucial 34 runs as the visitor...
Starc's stunner puts Aussies in pole position
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a nervy start after electing to bowl, Australia took the upper hand in the Oval Test with a brilliant display with the ball.They fielding displa...
A chance to WIN the Ashes as series concludes at the Oval
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia may have ensured they can't lose the Ashes with the rainy draw in Manchester last week, but they won't be satisfied with a draw. Both sides ...
Ashes retained! But job not done for Australia
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A dull finish to an otherwise brilliant series to date? Absolutely. But Australia won't be complaining! The Manchester rain ensured day five was a cri...
Labuschagne, Marsh show fight as frustrated England curse bad light, rain
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The forecast said it would be a complete washout. Instead we got a full middle session, where Australia racked up 1-101 with Marnus Labuschagne r...
'No comment': Combative Bairstow lets bat do the talking
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonny Bairstow bashed a belligerent 99 not out on another high-octane day of Ashes cricket in Manchester.Australia will be hoping the heavens open on ...
Crawley plunders lightning hundred as Bazball takes full effect
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over 400 runs were scored on day two in Manchester and in good news for England fans, almost all of them were scored by the home side.Zak Crawley (189...
Big scores go begging on another seesawing day of the Ashes
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warner, Labuschagne, Smith, Head and Marsh all looked in great touch with the bat - but none of Australia's top order could convert their start into a...
Steve Smith looks ahead to the fourth Test, the unique Ashes so far and ranks his Test hundreds
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Smith has 401 runs in two Tests in Manchester (including a 211 last time out) so it's no wonder he's eager to get back into the middle at Old Tr...
After another Ashes thriller, is 2023 getting into 2005 territory?
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three brilliant Ashes Tests in a row, but this one went the way of England! England's three inclusions of Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali all pl...
25 overs of mayhem, but Test in balance after a LOT of rain
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gumboots and umbrellas were far more useful at Headingley today than cricket bats and balls .. until about 5pm that is! Six hours went by with no play...
Third Test in balance as Stokes looms large again
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
24 wickets have tumbled in only two days at Leeds - and which way this one is going is bloody tough to predict!And can we just recognise how good Pat ...
The comeback kid! Mitch Marsh blazes incredible ton as Wood cranks up the heat
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch Marsh, take a bow. Mark Wood, take one too.The opening day of the third Ashes Test in Leeds was dominated by two players who were yet to feature...
Can we please play some cricket? Stumping hysteria continues and saluting 100-gamer Steve Smith
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It seems all anybody wants to do is talk about the Jonny Bairstow stumping!But, with the Leeds Test just around the corner it's time to shift our focu...
2-0 after Bairstow's blunder, Stokes' six-fest and mad MCC members
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On day five of the second Ashes Test at Lord's we saw a level of hostility never-before-seen at the 'home of cricket' after a 'controversial' move tha...
Lyon-hearted effort, catching controversy and Starc and Cummins produce two SEEDS!
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ashes folklore in the making! A one-legged Nathan Lyon walking out to bat at No.11 in Australia's second innings will be fondly remembered - as will t...
England crumble as Australia build a big lead at Lord's
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's lead has swelled to 221 runs at Lord's but it was the meek surrender from England's middle and lower order that raised eyebrows on day thr...
Injury to 'indestructible' Lyon dampens wild evening session
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The final session on day two at Lord's had a bit of everything - Ben Duckett out in the 90s, a dropped catch, a bouncer barrage from Australia and cru...
Aussies sent in - but Warner, Smith & Head pile on the runs
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Half-centuries to Steve Smith (85no), David Warner (66) and Travis Head (77) have Australia in a very strong position after day one of the Lord's Test...
Travis Head recaps THAT Edgbaston win
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coming off a half-century in Australia's thrilling two-wicket victory at Edgbaston, Travis Head joins the Unplayable Podcast to go through all the tal...
'Ice in his veins!' Thrilling Edgbaston day five recap
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What an incredible Test match!Australia win the Edgbaston Test by two wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the Ashes - Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron d...
Root's reverse ramps, Broad's late blows highlight day four action
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Day four began with an attempted reverse scoop by Joe Root and ended with Scott Boland as the nightwatchman - and there was plenty of action in betwee...
The best gully fielder ever? Cameron Green stakes his claim
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Cameron Green the best gully fielder ever? It may be an early call, but Green's case just got stronger with another extraordinary pluck to send Ben...