The Unplayable Podcast
Episodes
Enormous IPL 2021 preview with Pat Cummins
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Australia vice-captain and Kolkata Knight Riders quick Pat Cummins joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the upcoming Indian Premier L...
I've got two eyes on the Ashes: Nathan Lyon
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon on this week's episode of The Unplayable Podcast to discuss playin...
Way-too-soon look at the Ashes with Michael Di Venuto
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia opener, Tasmania legend and successful coach Michael Di Venuto chats to cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris about his coaching/lurking...
Riley Meredith on bowling rapid, IPL riches and saving the season
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris has an in-depth chat with Australia, Tasmania and Hurricanes fast bowler Riley Meredith, starting with ...
NZ tour review + Sheffield Shield wrap
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron review Australia's men's T20 tour of New Zealand and look ahead to thi...
Adam Zampa's rise ahead of 100th match for Australia
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of his 100th match for Australia, leg-spinner Adam Zampa joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the ongoing T20 tour of New ...
Intelligent bowling and the NZ tour with Ashton Agar
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Australia allrounder Ashton Agar joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss his cricket comeback in Christchurch (00:47), Devon Conway's in...
Sheffield Shield returns with Josh Hazlewood
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Australia and NSW fast bowler Josh Hazlewood joins cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris to chat about the Border-Gavaskar Test series (01:24), the postp...
Sixers win BBL + new doco with Abbott and Healy
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sydney Sixers fast bowler Sean Abbott and NSW Breakers captain Alyssa Healy join cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris this week. First, Abbott revisit...
KFC BBL Finals with Jason Gillespie
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adelaide Strikers coach and former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie chats with cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris about the Strikers' season (00:...
The Greatest Test Series Ever Review with Isa Guha
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following India's remarkable 2-1 defeat of Australia in the Vodafone Test series, cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris chats with senior writer Andrew R...
Ricky's Recap: 'I reckon it's going to sting'
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting breaks down day five of the fourth Vodafone Test at the Gabba, where India re-wrote the history books by chasing down a mo...
Ricky's Recap: 'Something's got to give'
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps day four of the fourth and final Vodafone Test at the Gabba, where Australia set India 328 to win the se...
Ricky's Recap: 'It's been a struggle for them'
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting recaps day three of the fourth Vodafone Test at the Gabba where a magnificent lower-order partnership changed the course o...
Ricky's Recap: 'You've got to be better than that'
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting recaps day two of the fourth Vodafone Test at the Gabba where the match is delicately poised after rain cut short another ...
Ricky's Recap: 'Absolutely crucial' stand could save series
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps day one of the fourth Vodafone Test at the Gabba where the hosts posted 5-274 at stumps and India suffer...
The decider! Fourth #AUSvIND Test preview
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Josh Schonafinger quickly recap the third Test in Sydney before looking ahead to the series-d...
Ricky's Recap: 'That will hurt them'
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting wraps up the final day of the third Vodafone Test at the SCG where India batted out the final day to draw the m...
Ricky's Recap: Green is gold as Aussies edge towards victory
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting discusses the major talking points from the fourth day of the third Test at the SCG where Australia put in another dominan...
Ricky's Recap: 'Calamitous' India crumble as Australia take control
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting breaks down day three of the third Vodafone Test at the SCG where Australia dominated India from start to finis...
Ricky's Recap: Smith tons up but India fractionally ahead
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps day two of the third Test at the SCG where Steve Smith scored his 27th Test century and India hold a sli...
Ricky's Recap: Pucovski shines as India rue Pant drops
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps day one of the third Vodafone Test at the SCG where Australia are in command at 2-166 at stumps. Will Pu...
Pink Test preview with Glenn McGrath
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia fast bowler and President of the McGrath Foundation Glenn McGrath joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris (15.41) to chat about the Pink Te...
Ricky's Recap: India level series against 'ultra-disappointing' Aussies
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket legend and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting breaks down day four of the second Vodafone Test match in Melbourne where India levelled the...
Ricky's Recap: All-round India on the cusp of a famous win
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Test legend Ricky Ponting shares his thoughts on day three of the second Vodafone Test at the MCG where India's bowlers once again proved too good for...
Ricky's Recap: India on top after Rahane ton, Aussie drops
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting breaks down day two of the second Vodafone Test match at the MCG where India are in a strong position following...
Ricky's Recap: India dominate Australia on Boxing Day
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps an intriguing day one of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground where India dismissed Austr...
'It was like a dream': Mr Cricket reviews Adelaide, previews Boxing Day
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia batter Mike Hussey joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris to review the incredible first Vodafone Test match from the Adelaide Oval where ...
Ricky's Recap: Ridiculous! Aussies win after India's record collapse
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Test legend Ricky Ponting recaps a ridiculous third day of the first Vodafone Test in Adelaide where India were bowled out for just 36 before Australi...
Ricky's Recap: India surge ahead on dramatic day two
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Test legend Ricky Ponting recaps a dramatic day two of the first Vodafone Test in Adelaide where 15 wickets tumbled for only 211 as India took control...
Ricky's Recap: Aussies on top after horror Kohli run-out
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Test legend Ricky Ponting recaps a captivating opening day of the first Vodafone Test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval. Hosted o...
First #AUSvIND Test preview with Nathan Lyon
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's greatest off-spinner of all time Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris to preview the first Vodafone Test match in Adelaide, start...
Blockbuster BBL|10 preview with Marcus Stoinis
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reigning KFC BBL Player of the Tournament and Melbourne Stars allrounder Marcus Stoinis joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris to preview season 10 of the ...
Moises Henriques discusses his comeback, catching Kohli and really tight pants
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Australia allrounder Moises Henriques joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris from inside the men's international bubble to discuss his i...
#AUSvIND ODI series preview
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two of the best one-day teams in the world will battle it out over three matches in the Dettol ODI Series starting Friday, November 27 at the SCG. To ...
Adam Voges chats new BBL rules, Cameron Green and how to say his surname
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia batsman and Western Australia/Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to to discuss how to say hi...
Selection special: Five uncapped players in Aussie Test squad
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's selectors named a 17-man squad for the upcoming Vodafone Test series against India with five uncapped players and two exciting youngsters....
Adam Zampa talks Kohli, coffee and Loser Island
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa about his time in Indian Premier L...
Watson retires, Shield review and Aussie quick Josh Hazlewood
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron discuss the retirement of Shane Watson (00:50) before Sam chats to Australia fast bo...
Sean Abbott chats Shield, national selection and calling himself MJ
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New South Wales fast bowler Sean Abbott joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss his brilliant start to the Marsh Sheffield Shield season...
Pat Cummins talks IPL, India and male modelling
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Australia vice-captain and No.1 Test bowler Pat Cummins joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss how he's enjoying the Indian Premier Lea...
Thrilling Sheffield Shield returns with Joe Burns
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris breaks down the opening round of the Marsh Sheffield Shield with our reporter in the Adelaide ...
Inside the IPL with Shane Watson + Sheffield Shield preview
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia allrounder and Chennai Super Kings opener Shane Watson takes us inside the IPL bubble (1:22), talks about the technical adjustment he...
Remembering 'Deano' with Steve Waugh and Kane Richardson
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh and current Aussie quick Kane Richardson join cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris this week. The cricket world w...
Mitch Starc talks UK tour, quarantine and facing India
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Australia pace ace Mitch Starc is this week's special guest on The Unplayable Podcast, joining cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the UK ...
Aussies win series with epic comeback, IPL preview
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Unplayable Podcast returns to its regular programming, with cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron reviewing Australia's mixed li...
Ashes Revisited: The Oval with Peter Siddle
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the final episode of our Ashes Revisited series, former Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle chats with cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about th...
Ashes Revisited: Old Trafford with Tim Paine
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our Ashes Revisited series takes us to the fourth Test at Old Trafford, where Australia bounce back from the shattering loss at Headingley to crush En...
Ashes Revisited: Headingley pt2 with Cummins & Lyon
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins and ace spinner Nathan Lyon join cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to re-live the final day of the unforgettable ...
Ashes Revisited: Headingley pt1 with Cummins & Lyon
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On episode three of a special six-part series revisiting the 2019 Ashes, Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon join cricket.com.au...
Ashes Revisited: Lord's with Josh Hazlewood
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On episode two of a special six-part series revisiting the 2019 Ashes, Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris...
Ashes Revisited: Edgbaston with Steve Smith
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Unplayable Podcast returns with a special six-part series revisiting the 2019 Ashes. On episode one, world No.1 Test batter Steve Smith joins cric...
Lockdown with Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the last edition of our lockdown specials, Australia's World Cup champion opening pair of Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney speak separately to cricket....
Lockdown with John Hastings
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia and Victoria allrounder John Hastings joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and Aussie quick Kane Richardson to talk the impact ...
Lockdown with Mike Hussey
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features champion batter Mike 'Mr Cricket' Hussey, who speaks to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and fast bowler Kane Richard...
Lockdown with Shane Watson
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to former Australia allrounder Shane Watson.Episode rundown:00:00 – Shane explain...
Lockdown with Peter Siddle
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Sam Ferris and Kane Richardson chat to former Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle.Episode rundown:00:00 - How Pete has been kee...
Kane Richardson and the coronavirus
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the season finale of the Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris chats with Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson about his coronavi...
Go inside Australia's cricket doco, 'The Test'
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk discuss Australia's epic ICC Women's T20 World Cup win before chatting to Andre 'The Doc' Mauger, who ...
World Cup semi-final preview + Perry's possible replacement
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals are upon us! To preview Australia's semi-final clash, cricket.com.au women's editor Laura chats to Sam Ferri...
Lisa Sthalekar reviews Australia's shaky World Cup start
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Australia are still alive in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup but only just. Reviewing all the action are former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar and cri...
Women's T20 World Cup preview
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former World Cup champion Mel Jones joins cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris to preview the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, pick a winner, players to watch...
Aus Cricket Awards, BBL wrap, Shield returns
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by Sydney Sixers skipper and NSW allrounder Moises Henriques to recap the Austra...
Aussies name bolter for SA tour, BBL finals w/ Hazlewood
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Australia and Sydney Sixers fast bowler Josh Hazlewood chats to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about the Stars v Thunder ...
Starc's India stories + Hussey's BBL Finals preview
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode we chat to Australia fast bowler Mitch Starc about his recent trip to India and look ahead to what's coming up in 2020. We then...
George Bailey, This Is Your Life
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of the Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris goes through the career of a former Australia captain, undefea...
Aussies annihilate India + BBL report card
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Sydney Sixers spinner Steve O'Keefe joins cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris to review the first ODI between Australia and Ind...
Test summer awards w/ the GOAT
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the final time this summer, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to review the third Domain Test at the SC...
New Year's resolutions w/ Nathan Lyon
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's greatest Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the third Domain Test at the SCG, talk New Yea...
Lyon previews the Boxing Day Test
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by Australia's greatest ever Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon to...
Blockbuster BBL|09 preview
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia and Perth Scorchers fast bowler Mitchell Johnson and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris preview the upcoming KFC Big Bash League se...
Aussies smash NZ w/ Marnus & Mitch
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey wrap up the first Domain Test in Perth where Australia crushed new Zealand by ...
Lyon previews #AUSvNZ, names the biggest nuffies
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the first Domain Test between Australia...
Aussies smash Pakistan, name Test squad, WBBL finals preview
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron wrap up the second Domain Test from Adelaide, hear from the GOAT Nathan...
"They're rare units" - The GOAT reviews the first Test
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review Australia's innings-and-five-run win over Pak...
First #AUSvPAK Test preview w/ the GOAT
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris previews the first domain Test from the Gabba with off-spinner Nathan Lyon and talks to Sy...
Gilchrist reflects on his trailblazing Test career
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty years ago this month Adam Gilchrist made his Test debut and changed the five-day game forever. On this special episode, Gilchrist sits down to ...
Lyon's take on first Test selection
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's greatest off-spinner of all time Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to recap Australia's crushing Gillette T20I Series...
Richardson, Zampa talk T20, tactics and Maxi
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Unplayable Podcast returns with Australian T20 duo Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa who pick their MasterCard Moments, discuss the Gillette T20I Ser...
More classic Shane Warne stories
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Following the special episode celebrating Shane Warne's 50th birthday, listen to all the extra bits that did not make the final cut. Hear from Warne, ...
Ashes recap as Aussies retain the urn
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to recap the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval and wrap up the entire Ashes. Hosted on Acast. ...
The King turns 50! Shane Warne birthday special
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we celebrate the 50th birthday of the one and only Shane Warne. Sit back and hear some classic stories and insights about the King of ...
Aussies retain Ashes, Smith explains THAT shot
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia will return home with the Ashes following a 185-run win at Old Trafford. Join cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris, Andrew Ramsey and Callum ...
Fourth Ashes Test preview w/ Peter Siddle
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to preview the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford, dis...
Ricky Ponting talks Ashes, Stokes and upcoming selections
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to talk all things Ashes, Ben Stokes, 2005, Natha...
Third Test recap: Stokes leads England to unbelievable Ashes win
25 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
England allrounder Ben Stokes plays one of the greatest Test match innings off all time to guide England to an epic one-wicket win to square the Ashes...
Steve Waugh recaps epic Ashes Lord's Test
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to recap the second Ashes Test at Lord's where Aust...
Second Ashes Test preview w/ Mitchell Johnson
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to preview the second Ashes Test at Lord's...
First Test recap as Smith stuns England
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey recap Australia's stunning 251-run win at Edgbaston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
The Ashes preview w/ Brad Haddin
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia wicketkeeper and current Aussie fielding coach Brad Haddin joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to preview t...
Emergency episode as Aussies name Ashes squad
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's Ashes squad has been named and here to break down the squad, all the ins, outs, surprises, shocks and unlucky players are cricket.com.au j...
Lyon roars, Rambo returns and Aussies retain Ashes
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey are joined by Australia's greatest ever off-spinner Nathan Lyon to pre...
Aussies rocked as World Cup final set
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2019 Cricket World Cup finalists are set with England to face New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday. On today's episode we're going to cover off both se...
Wade, Handscomb recap huge week of cricket
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris talks all things World Cup and Australia A's tour of England with in-form batsmen Peter Ha...
Hazlewood, Abbott on World Cup, Aus A and the new Bevo
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by a couple of Blues brothers, Australia A fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Sean ...
World Cup, Aus A and the QUIZ w/ Travis Head
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia A captain Travis Head joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris in Northampton to recap the World Cup, chat about the upcoming 'A' tour and...
Ryno reviews World Cup week two
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to former Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris about the World Cup and the upcoming Aus...
World Cup, Women's Ashes and NBA counterparts
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to New South Wales pair Ashleigh Gardner and Kurtis Patterson as they prepare for th...
World Cup preview w/ James Faulkner
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2019 Cricket World Cup is just days away so on this week's episode we preview the tournament, the Australian side and all 10 teams with the 2015 W...
Australia name World Cup, Aus A squads
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's selectors announced the 15-man World Cup squad, two Australia A squads and the 2019-20 CA contract list. Hear from Chairman of Selectors T...