The Unplayable Podcast
Episodes
Australia World Cup squad preview
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With just days left until Australia's selectors unveil their 15-man World Cup squad, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron have a crac...
Hazlewood sums up World Cup chances
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to review Australia's brilliant start to the ODI series in the UAE, pr...
Delhi Decider w/ Stoinis & Zampa
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa join cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris to re-live the visitors' epic win in Mohali and preview the series f...
Stoinis, Zampa recap ODI thriller
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris is joined by Australia pair Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa to recap the thriller in Nagpur, ...
'He's Pat Cummins, nothing happens by accident'
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson, who takes you inside the Aussie camp ...
'We don't have to do a nude lap'
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson discuss the unbelievable BBL|08 final, look ahea...
Cummins, Healy win big, Dizzy's Ashes bolter
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode we wrap up the Australian Cricket Awards and hear from Allan Border Medallist Pat Cummins, plus cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris pre...
Aussie sweep series, Ashes squad prediction
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia wrapped up the Domain Test Series against Sri Lanka with a comprehensive win in Canberra. Reviewing all the action are cricket.com.au journa...
2nd #AUSvSL Test preview
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the second Domain Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Canberra, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey preview all the act...
WBBL final preview w/ Lisa Sthalekar
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the rebel Women's Big Bash League final between Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and former Australia ca...
Rebel WBBL semi-finals preview w/ Healy & Haynes
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of this Saturday's blockbuster Rebel WBBL semi-finals day at Drummoyne Oval, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats with Sydney Sixers ace A...
Aussies name Test bolter, Maxwell chats Ashes hopes
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Australia allrounder Glenn Maxwell about the shock Test squad to face Sri Lanka,...
Steve Smith breaks silence over 'dark days'
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On a special episode of The Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk break down Steve Smith's press conference from...
Mitch Johnson opens up on Kohli feud
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is still up for grabs after Australia levelled the Domain Test series in Perth with a comprehensive 146-run win over India....
Second Test preview
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode we're coming to you live from Western Australia where we preview the second Domain Test at Perth Stadium with a favourite of th...
First Test preview with bonus Punter
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Martin Smith as they preview the first Domain Test between India and Australia with some bonus wisdom fro...
Ponting names his Australia Test XI
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Test legend Ricky Ponting names his Australia XI, allrounder Mitchell Marsh talks about the upcoming series against India and c...
CA Board reaches unanimous decision on banned trio
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we chat to cricket.com.au reporters Laura Jolly and Andrew Ramsey about Australia's WT20 semi-final against the Windies and the...
Bancroft's return date locked in
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Queensland Bulls opening batter Matthew Renshaw and Western Australia coach Adam ...
Aussies add young gun after ODI loss
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Adam Burnett review Australia's ODI loss to South Africa, preview the next clash in A...
Dizzy weighs in Australia's batting woes
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats with former Australia fast bowler and Adelaide Strikers coach Jason Gillespie and re...
Richardson names batting bunny
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Sam Ferris speaks to South Australia Redbacks quick Kane Richardson and previews the upcoming JLT Sheffield Shield season with ...
KP previews JLT Cup final
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris previews the JLT One-Day Cup final between Tasmania and Victoria with NSW batter Kurtis Pa...
Hazlewood questions surprising Pakistan selection
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Australia national vice-captains Josh Hazlewood and Rachael Haynes chat to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about the first Test in the UAE, the J...
"If someone had to bat to save my life I'd pick him"
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia allrounder John Hastings and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris recap all the action from the first week of the JLT One-Day Cup Hos...
John Hastings' JLT Cup surprise packet
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sydney Sixers fast bowler John Hastings joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the JLT One-Day Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
O'Keefe breaks down shock Test squad
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris breaks down Australia's Test squad for the Pakistan series with NSW spinner Steve O'Keefe ...
Nathan Lyon 1-on-1 as Finch smashes world record
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to talk Aaron Finch's world record performance in Zimbabwe, the Justin La...
England complete whitewash, Healy named new captain
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review the fifth ODI from Old Trafford and discuss the positives for...
Mr Cricket reviews Australia's record ODI loss
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Australia legend Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review the third ODI at Trent Bridge where England amassed a colossal 6-481 as A...
#ENGvAUS ODI series preview
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk preview Australia's upcoming Qantas Tour of England, recap the Aboriginal XI tour of the UK an...
Proteas seal historic series win | 17-18 highlights
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
South Africa wrapped up an historic series win with a 492-run victory in Johannesburg. Cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and Andre ...
Complete fallout of the ball-tampering scandal as Boof resigns
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After what has been an extraordinary week, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk recap the Cape Town ball-tampering saga and preview...
Rabada cleared to play after shock verdict
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au new-ball pair Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk break down Kagiso Rabada's shock hearing outcome, preview the third Test in Cape Town, rec...
Rabada to fight two-Test suspension
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The cricket.com.au crew in South Africa - Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger - recap the latest twists and turns in the Kagiso Rab...
Exclusive interview with David Warner
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Australia vice-captain David Warner goes in depth on the stairwell stoush with Proteas gloveman Quinton de Kock as Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and And...
#SAvAUS Test series preview
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by colleagues Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger in Durban to preview the upcoming four-Test Qa...
Brilliant Aussies win T20I tri-series
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au trio Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger review Australia's T20I tri-series triumph, preview Australia's three-day t...
Blockbuster W/BBL season review
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review BBL|07, WBBL|03, the Gillette T20 inter...
Mr Cricket names T20 tri-series danger players
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia batsman Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris recap the Gillette ODI Series, preview the T20 international tri-series...
Mike Hussey analyses Australia's Test and T20 squads
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia batsman Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris analyse Australia’s squads for the Qantas Tour of South Africa and the...
Second ODI preview with Mr Cricket
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Champion batsman Mike Hussey chats to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about the latest development in the Ben Stokes case, previews the second OD...
Mr Cricket reviews Australia's Ashes win
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Australia champion Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review the fifth Magellan Ashes Test at the SCG and the entire Ashes series Ho...
Fifth Ashes Test preview with changes expected
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au senior writer Andrew Ramsey returns for the first show of 2018 and joins colleague Sam Ferris to preview the fif...
Mr Cricket reviews Australia's Ashes-clinching win at the WACA
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Test champion Mike Hussey and Sam Ferris review Australia's crushing innings and 41-run win at the WACA that sealed the Ashes with two Tests to spare ...
Mr Cricket previews the third Ashes Test
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Test great Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris preview the third Magellan Ashes Test at the WACA, talk cricket curfews in the Backwar...
Gabba review, Adelaide preview and inside info on Stokes
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Australia legend Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review Australia's 10-wicket win in the first Magellan Ashes Test at the Gabba, ...
First Ashes Test preview + Anderson's classic sledge
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Champion Australia batsman Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris preview the first Ashes Test at the Gabba, analyse both sides, play Pl...
Hussey analyses Ashes selection bombshells
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Legend Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris discuss and analyse Australia's shock 13-man squad for the first two Test of the Magellan ...
Hussey's big call on Stokes, Women's Ashes Test review
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Australia legend Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris talk Ashes selection, England's squad and what might happ...
Historic Women's Ashes Test preview, Renshaw's sweet surprise
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar chats to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about the first-ever day-night Ashes ...
Women's Ashes update, Starc's Shield heroics and Uzzy's Ashes quiz
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats with former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar after phase one of the Commonwealth Bank Women's Series an...
Hazlewood's stumped, Lyon's plumb, Women's Ashes and the Shield
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris speaks to Australia Women's assistant coach Tim Coyle about the Commonwealth Bank Women's...
Women's Ashes preview, an over with Cummins, Wade takes the quiz
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the series-opening Women's Ashes ODI in Brisbane, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris speaks to head coach Matthew Mott, bowls an over of qu...
Australia announces Women's Ashes squads
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris speaks to former captain Lisa Sthalekar, chairman of selectors Shawn Flegler and wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy follow...
Aussie fast bowler ruled out of Ashes
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by former News Ltd chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn to discuss the major injury blow to Australia, the...
Stokes gets arrested, O'Keefe previews #JLTCup
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Australia and NSW left-arm spinner Stephen O'Keefe and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris discuss the standing down of England vice-captain Ben Stok...
Australia name new Ashes captain
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and former Australia women's captain Lisa Sthalekar talk about the appointment of Rachael ...
Bangladesh review, India preview and Mitchell Marsh
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Unplayable Podcast cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to former News Limited chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn to...
Gillespie, Hussey recap Bangladesh's epic first Test win
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia players Jason Gillespie and Mike Hussey discuss Bangladesh's thrilling 20-run win over Australia with cricket.com.au journalist Sam F...
Mitchell Starc previews Bangladesh Test series
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Australia spearhead Mitchell Starc joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the two-Test Qantas tour of Bangladesh Hosted on Acast. See a...
PAY DISPUTE SPECIAL! Full details of new MOU plus Bird on Bangladesh
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this special edition of The Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris breaks down the new MOU with senior writer Andrew Ramsey and t...
Gilchrist's toughest rival, Flem predicts Bodyline 2 in Ashes
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Australia legend Adam Gilchrist, the not-so-legendary-but-still-pretty-good Damien F...
Proteas pound Poms, Lyon's new career(?) and WWC preview
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Lisa Sthalekar, Nathan Lyon and Malcolm Conn to preview Australia's Women's World Cup semi-final agains...
Meg Lanning's injury, Siddle's funniest sledge and the 'dragon' Stokes
11 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Lisa Sthalekar about Australia's Women's World Cup campaign, bowls an over to Peter Siddle and discusse...
Legends name No.1 World XI draft pick
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris speaks to senior writer Andrew Ramsey about the ongoing pay dispute in Australia, wraps up the first week of Wome...
Aussies dominate, Kumble quits and two new Test nations emerge
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and former News Ltd chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn look at Australia’s opening World Cup win, discuss the t...
Incredible Pakistan win CT17, Aussies name Test squad, Women's WC preview
20 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by former News Ltd chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn and former Australia Women's captain Lisa Sthaleka...
Australia's exit & CT semi-finals preview
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by former News Limited chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn to discuss Australia's exit from the ICC Champ...
Australia face Champions Trophy elimination
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by former News Ltd chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn to discuss the first week of the ICC Champions Tro...
Champions Trophy preview
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris speaks to former chief cricket writer Malcolm Conn and reporter Martin Smith in England about the upcoming Champi...
India Seal 2-1 Series Win As Kohli Takes One Final Shot
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris recap India's eight-wicket win in Dharamsala and 2-1 series victory over Australia, look back ...
Australia's Horror Day Has India Poised To Claim Series
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris recap all the action of day three from Dharamsala where the tourists crumbled to leave India j...
Lyon Roars Late As The Decider Hangs In The Balance
26 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day two of the fourth Test in Dharamsala where off-spinner Nathan L...
Kohli Ruled Out, Smith Tons Up And A Debutant Roars
25 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day of the winner-takes-all Test in Dharamsala where Virat Kohli wa...
It's Here! #TheDecider/fourth Test Preview
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the winner-takes-all fourth Test between Australia and India in Dharamsala, cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris cover (al...
Handscomb, Marsh Drive Aussies To Famous Draw
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris recap the third Test in Ranchi where Australia denied India a day-five win with a gritty draw ...
Records Tumble As Australia Fight For Survival
19 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day four of the third Test in Ranchi where India are in the box sea...
Photo Debunks Alleged Smith 'controversy'
18 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action of day three in Ranchi including Pujara's century, Cummins' wickets, DRS...
Cummins Lightning Strikes Late On Day Two
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review day two in Ranchi where Glenn Maxwell posted his maiden Test century, Steve Smith score...
Kohli Injured As Smith, Maxwell Put Aussies On Top
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action of day one in Ranchi where Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell combined for a ...
Changes Certain For Third #INDvAUS Test In Ranchi
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Here to preview the third Test between India and Australia are cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris. Topics include Australia's new...
India Level Series As Kohli Accuses Aussies Of Foul Play
07 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day four in Bengaluru where India won the second Test by 75 runs an...
Kohli Left Fuming After DRS Drama
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day three of the second Test in Bengaluru where at stumps India hol...
Tempers Flare As Australia Edge Ahead In Bengaluru
05 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review day two in Bengaluru where Steve Smith and Virat Kohli exchanged some heated words befo...
Lyon's Unbelievable Eight Smashes Records In Bengaluru
04 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day one of the second Test in Bengaluru where Nathan Lyon stunned I...
Second #INDvAUS Test Preview: Green Monster Awaits?
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris reflect on Australia's stunning win in Pune before previewing the second Test in Bengaluru whe...
O'Keefe Bags 12 As Australia Smash India
25 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review day three of the first Test in Pune where Australia recorded an emphatic 333-run upset ...
Unbelievable India Collapse Has Aussies In Control
24 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the day two action from Pune where Stephen O'Keefe masterminded a seismic Indian co...
Aussies Stutter But Renshaw Stays (mostly) Solid
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day one in Pune where Matthew Renshaw retired ill but returned to t...
First #INDvAUS Test Preview
21 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris preview the first Test between India and Australia in Pune, including the state of the pitch, ...
Peter Nevill's Rollercoaster Test Career
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
From the highs of Lord's win on Test debut to the lows of being dropped after the Hobart hammering, NSW Blues wicketkeeper Peter Nevill sits down with...
Watto's Bold Bowling Plan For India
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia allrounder and Sydney Thunder captain Shane Watson joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss his new initiative Let's Act...
BBL & WBBL Finals Preview
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris, Adam Burnett and Laura Jolly breakdown the BBL and WBBL semi-finals and preview Saturday's deciders at The Furn...
Gillespie's BBL Final Forecast
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australia fast bowler and Adelaide Strikers coach Jason 'Dizzy' Gillespie joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the Strikers' s...
Lyon Reveals India Inspiration
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's greatest Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the Test summer, look ahead to India, chat abo...