The Unplayable Podcast
The Unplayable Podcast is a cricket podcast produced by Cricket Australia. It covers cricket news, matches, and stories from Australia and around the world. Hosted by cricket.com.au, the show features interviews, analysis, and discussions on the sport. It is aimed at cricket fans wanting in-depth coverage.
Episodes
Cape Town Day 2: Aussie inclusion on cusp of hundred
It was a great day with the bat for Australia on day two in Cape Town. Five of the top six batters scored 40+ with Josh Inglis (85no) and Alex Carey (51no) taking the Aussies to stumps with a big, unbeaten partnership. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron are there at Newlands and have the complete recap of day two. CHAPTERS 00:00 Cape Town Day 2 02:00 Inglis-Carey partnership thrives 0
Cape Town Day 1: Aussies fight back & how the Smith fitness test played out
Australia were under the pump early on day one of the series decider against South Africa but swung it around after some lion-hearted performances from their bowlers. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron are at Newlands and break down the Steve Smith fitness test, the decision to bowl first and the sensational Mitch Starc finish to the day. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on Y
The series decider with Josh Inglis
The broken finger is good to go and Josh Inglis is firmly in the selection mix for the third and final Test between South Africa and Australia. The Aussie wicketkeeper-batter joins the Unplayable Podcast from Cape Town to talk about his rehabilitation, his role and much more. Before that, Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were at Australia’s weekend training sessions and have some in
Gqeberha Day 5: Proteas by an innings + is Boland now undroppable?
Travis Head and Scott Boland put up a good fight but South Africa couldn't be denied in Gqeberha, taking the second Test by an innings and 31 runs to level the series. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron run the rule over the Australians and what needs to change ahead of the decider in Cape Town. CHAPTERS 00:00 Gqeberha Day 5 02:00 Wiaan Mulder magic 07:00 Qantas Moment of the Day 09:3
Gqeberha Day 4: 99 problems ... Head the hope to save second Test
Australia sunk to a three-year low after South Africa rolled them for 99 on day four in Gqeberha. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron who watched it all unfold at St George's Park as they discuss the 13-wicket day and the standout players from the hosts, such as Simon Harmer and Marco Jansen. CHAPTERS 00:00 Gqeberha Day 4 03:10 99 all out 08:20 Smith’s neck issue 11:00 Qanta
Gqeberha Day 3: Bavuma cops brutal sledge after epic ton
Day three at St George's Park belonged to Temba Bavuma with the South Africa skipper hitting a career-best 179 against Australia. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were there and wrap up what ended up being a pretty dominant day for the Proteas, leaving the Aussies with plenty of questions to answer. CHAPTERS 00:00 Day three Gqeberha 01:35 Bavuma puts on masterclass 07:30 SA tail wags and
Gqeberha Day 2: Rain can’t stop Scotty’s show
AUDIO APOLOGY: It seems all the bad weather may have affected our microphones for this episode. Apologies in advance - we'll have it fixed up for tomorrow. After six hours of waiting around and watching a very soggy ground slowly dry, fans at St George’s Park in Gqeberha finally got some cricket on day two of the second Test. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from the venue as they re
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 to discuss day one. CHAPTERS 00:00 Gqeberha Day one 02:30 The big selection call 05:00 Boland dominates
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 Kingsmead. CHAPTERS 00:00 Durban Day 5 01:00 Hazlewood stars 05:20 Qantas Moment of the Da
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 a wicket and Keshav Maharaj's tough match went from bad to worse. CHAPTERS 00:00 Durban Day
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 01:00 Steve Smith wonders 08:55 Qantas Moment of the Day 12:30 Australia’s day four appr
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 Renshaw’s ripping innings 04:50 Qantas Moment of the Day 08:30 Spin questions for SA Don
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's impressive display. CHAPTERS 00:00 Durban day one recap 02:00 Nic Maddinson’s
Matt Renshaw's huge sliding doors moment + that very shiny lid
Matt Renshaw is only one innings into his fourth stint in the Australian Test team but with a weight of white-ball runs behind him he's ready to take his chance. The recalled Aussie opener joins Josh Schonafinger in Durban to talk all things South Africa, ODI World Cup hopes, the sliding doors moments of his selection and that very, very shiny helmet he's been running with. CHAPTERS 00
A Test bolter emerges, Aussies injured and it's Kit Week!
Join Josh Schonafinger and Kane Richardson as they look back on the week in cricket which includes plenty of injuries for the Aussies in South Africa and the return of the WNCL. Scott Boland talks through his cricket firsts, plus Sam Harper puts his hand up after a stunning century in India. CHAPTERS 00:00 Kit Week returns 07:09 Injured Aussies in South Africa 16:15 Looking ahead
Ellis compared to World Cup champion, Japan’s biggest cricket moment
September is still a week away from finishing and we have so much cricket to talk about! Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are in the studio to discuss Australia’s travels in Southern Africa, Japan’s close shave, Australia A in India, the One-Day Cup and more! We cross to Louis Cameron in Durban ahead of the ODI series against the Proteas and we look at some of the most obscure cri
Cal Vidler's back off the long run, mega state-by-state preview
The domestic season is here! To preview the opening matches of the One-Day Cup this weekend, we speak to Queensland young gun Callum Vidler. Vidler suffered a serious back stress fracture last season but is back bowling at full tilt and ready to rough up some batters in the new campaign. Sheffield Shield specialist Jack Paynter joins Josh Schonafinger to run through all the men's state changes - p
Why Joel Davies copied Mitch Marsh, Zimbabwe series preview
Joel Davies is one of the newest members of the Australian ODI squad and the 22-year-old allrounder is loving every minute of it! Louis Cameron is in Harare and spoke to Davies (not his brother Ollie) about his rapid rise, the 'pinch me' moments playing with Steve Smith and Babar Azam and that time he caught a ball in the crowd at North Sydney Oval. CHAPTERS 00:00 Zimbabwe v Australia series
Richo’s left-field choice for Test No.3, Hamilton’s ‘rollercoaster’ season
With Australia’s Test squad for South Africa only a few days old, there’s plenty to discuss! On this episode, we catch up with World Cup winner Lucy Hamilton and look ahead to how she plans to match an unbelievable summer. Kane Richardson is back to analyse the Test squad, and he joins Josh Schonafinger to debate the pros and cons of the Big Bash privatisation push. CHAPTERS 00:00 Rich
The lowdown on the latest Aussie squads
We've got a mega squad drop! On Tuesday, September 1, Australia's selectors announced the men's ODI squad to face Zimbabwe and South Africa later this month, as well as the red- and white-ball squads for an 'A' tour of India. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron break down the big talking points, from Marnus Labuschagne to Kurtis Patterson, Peter Handscomb to Billy Stanlake. CHAPTERS 00
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 and Louis Cameron discuss. CHAPTERS 00:00 Mackay Day Two 01:00 Feeling flat after short finish 03:33
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 continued top order woes and Cameron Green's new lease on life. CHAPTERS 00:00 Mackay day one
Changes for Mackay!
After Bangladesh thumped Australia in the opening Test in Darwin, the series now moves to Mackay where the Tigers have the chance to complete a remarkable tour. However, it’s the Aussies who have moved first, replacing Jake Weatherald with Matt Renshaw at the top of the order. Will Bangladesh spring a change as well? Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron are on deck at a windy Great Barr
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 the night (and the week), Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron break it all down from the Maurice Rio
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 three in Darwin 01:45 Five Aussie dropped catches 03:30 Mehidy’s all-round display 06:20 Josh
Darwin Day 2: Tanzid's Tigers ensure 'long day' for Australia
Welcome to the Unplayable Podcast and day two in Darwin went much the same for Bangladesh as day one. Tanzid Hasan hit a spectacular maiden Test century as the Aussie bowlers were left looking for answers. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from Marrara Stadium to go through all the big talking points from day two. CHAPTERS 00:00 Day two in Darwin 01:00 Toughest day in Pat Cummin
Darwin Day 1: Concerning trend re-emerges as Tigers take control
Bangladesh comprehensively won the opening day of the Test series against Australia as Pat Cummins’ decision to bat first raised eyebrows. Hasan Mahmud dominated with a six-wicket haul leaving the Aussie bowlers with a huge task on day two. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to break down the fascinating start to this encounter. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on
The golden advice from Webster’s wife that resulted in a Baggy Green
Only days out from the first Test of the 2026-27 international 'summer' of cricket, we've got Beau Webster on the show to preview Darwin's return to the big stage! Australia's bowlers all look fresh, Bangladesh fell apart against the CA XI and plenty more to discuss as Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron bring you the latest from the Northern Territory. CHAPTERS 00:00 Unplayable Podcas
Richo slams ‘evil’ act, why Hazlewood’s first Test wicket wasn’t out
Get involved! Send your cricket cheating stories to podcasts@cricket.com.au. Welcome back to the Unplayable Podcast for another season! Josh Hazlewood is the special guest this week as he prepares for a Test return against Bangladesh. Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are back in the studio to discuss all the latest cricketing news, with Richo giving a scathing review to the infamous fi
Season finale as SACAs win the Shield, plus McSweeney, Lanning and more
Join Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger for one final time in season 2025-26 as the duo recap the Sheffield Shield final. As well as looking back at Richo's SACAs getting the job done, we hear from the successful captain and coach, Nathan McSweeney and Ryan Harris, on their state's victory. Plus, there's Australia's women in action in the West Indies and the IPL and PSL are underway. Aust
Shield Final Preview! With Martin Love
With Victoria and South Australia squaring off in the Sheffield Shield final, Josh Schonafinger and Kane Richardson put their heads together to preview the competition decider. Josh chats the Queensland legend Martin Love on his extraordinary record in Shield finals, which saw him hit five tons in the ultimate match of the season. Plus, which cricketers deserve a statue? Let us know: p
The Finisher! Michael Bevan looks back on stellar career
Fresh off presenting the medal named in his honour at the One-Day Cup final, Aussie legend Michael Bevan joins the Unplayable Podcast! Bevan chats to Josh about his amazing domestic record, the nickname 'The Finisher', his favourite innings and more! After that, Richo and Josh look ahead to the domestic cricket finals and consider the best grand finals this century. CHAPTERS 00:0
One-Day Cup final preview, Sanju Samson's enhances 'big-game player' reputation
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'? CHAPTERS00:00 Weekly Winners06:38 One-Day Cup final preview
Matt Short on his World Cup axing, Jake Lehmann's county challenge
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 sem
Pommie's World Cup picks, Doherty's new move
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 Pomm
Where it went wrong for the Aussies at the T20 World Cup
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 S
Inglis on Maxi's keeping and the next World Cup challenge
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&rsqu
Tim David talks Singapore, Italy's Grant Stewart, Richo returns
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 Wor
Doomscrolling, Dale Steyn & semi-finals - with Charlie Lachmund
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
Aussies in Pakistan - With Ben McDermott
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
Sydney D5: Aussies make it 4-1 on Uzzy’s final day
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
Sydney D4: Why Bethell’s ton was 'always coming'
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 b
Sydney D3: Head's s*** stat, peak Smith at fidgety best
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 fin
Sydney D2: Filthy’, ‘dumb’ batting precedes Stokes-Marnus skirmish
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&
Sydney D1: Rain stalls Root, Brook as English finally fight
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-Broo
Todd on the pod: Murphy spins back into contention, Khawaja's swansong
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 pi
Melbourne D2: Young gun shows the way as England win historic two-dayer
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 po
Melbourne D1: CARNAGE! 20 wickets tumble on wild day
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 Che
Adelaide D5: Ashes won, England smashed by record-equalling Aussies
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 E
Adelaide D4: Lyon, Cummins have urn within reach
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 c
Adelaide D3: 'Bazball' in the grave on South Australia's golden day
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 ov
Adelaide D2: Aussie bowlers put in best performance of the era
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 D
Adelaide D1: Carey's 'new Ashes best' caps even day
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 d
Weatherald on Smith v Archer, Head's brilliance and Test opening
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 Weat
Gabba D4: Smith 'champs' England to go 2-0 up
"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
Gabba D3: England melt under heat of high-quality Aussies
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, B
Gabba D2: Jacks soars, 'Shiv' Smith debuts
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 horro
Gabba D1: Root denies nudie run as Aussie keepers, Starc star
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 g
Khawaja in or Khawaja out? Second Ashes Test preview
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 you
Perth D2: 'His best Test performance' leads Australia to two-day win
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 airli
Perth D1: 'Relentless' England open Ashes with searing pace
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
Bowling GAS with Cameron Green on Ashes eve
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
Smith's moves, Green's overs & left-field Ashes predictions
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) - W
Top 25 Matches Countdown: 5-1
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
BEARDMAN & WEIBGEN - Australia's next-gen superstars
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 t
Why Weatherald will face the first ball of the Ashes
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
Top 25 Matches Countdown: 10-6
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
Semi final time, with Darcie Brown plus Ashes smokies and ruptured spleens
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. EPI
Philippe’s transplant transformation, T20 series preview
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
Top 25 Matches Countdown: 15-11
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
Healy only needs one calf + Ashes opener debate rages
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 - Week
Top 25 Matches Countdown: 20-16
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
RENSHAW & BARTLETT ahead of India ODI series
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 set
Aussies purring, Ashes questions and Virat memories
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 fro
Top 25 Matches Countdown: 25-21
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
Harjas's triple hundred in a 50-over game, World Cup update, Shield begins!
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 f
Why the Kiwis DESPISE the Aussies, a new World Cup begins
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
Big BAshwin: How Ravichandran Ashwin landed at the Sydney Thunder
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
Richo reveals his new team for BBL|15
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&n
Tons of runs as domestic season, Indian domination begins
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
