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The Unplayable Podcast episodes:

03.18.2024
MATT WADE, JOEL PARIS - plus we name our Team of the Sheffield Shield
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 Tournament debate is at 4:40, our Matthew Wade interview at 24:10, our Joel...
03.06.2024
Milestone-heavy match to round out Test season
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 to expect at Hagley Oval. Mitch Starc needs two poles to...
02.27.2024
MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE - Plus Wagner calls it quits, Basin Reserve's odd quirk
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 Zealand-Australia Test match - Kiwi quick Neil Wagner has retired from the game and won't play...
02.20.2024
MITCH STARC: Aussie quick on NZ tour, golf and World Cups
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 Mitch Starc joins the Unplayable Podcast team Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from Wellington...
02.08.2024
Windies looking for white-ball revenge with power-packed T20 squad
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 names for the three-game series. cricket.com.au's Jack Paynter has been following the Aussie squad around the...
01.29.2024
Bung toe, magic juice, match-winner: Shamar Joseph's miracle
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 thought he was too injured to bowl heading into day four. He walked...
01.24.2024
Pink ball, green pitch and Green's Covid - Gabba Test preview
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 through all the news ahead of the Brisbane Test, which marks the return of both teams to...
01.19.2024
Aussies wrap up Adelaide Test in RECORD time!
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 shorted Adelaide Test in history. But Pat Cummins and his side won't be complaining -...
01.15.2024
New challenge for Smith, Green as Aussies welcome unknown Windies
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 Adelaide on Wednesday. Josh Schonafinger is joined by cricket.com.au's senior writer Andrew Ramsey from...
01.12.2024
Farewell Finchy! Aussie great calls it quits
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 Schonafinger and Jack Paynter discuss the former Australia, Victoria and Melbourne Renegades captain's many accolades, plus...
01.06.2024
'Loudest roar of the summer' as Warner bows out a winner
Australia wrapped up the NRMA Insurance Test series against Pakistan 3-0 in Sydney, largely thanks to an unbelievable evening session on Friday. Retiring David Warner wasn't at the crease for the winning runs, but that's not necessarily a bad thing,...
01.02.2024
You share your Warner highlights as champion prepares to bow out
UPDATE: Since recording this episode Pakistan announced their XI for Sydney, you can check it out here: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3846944/australia-unchanged-xi-pakistan-third-test-sydney-scg-cummins-captain-warner-farewell It's Warner Week in Sydney as 111-Test veteran David Warner prepares to say goodbye to the longest format in the third NRMA...
12.23.2023
Five burning questions for Australia ahead of Boxing Day
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 Cameron and Josh Schonafinger break down the big issues for Australia in the lead...
12.18.2023
Warne's record in trouble? Lyon joins 500 club, Starc praises the 'GOAT'
Another milestone ticked off by Nathan Lyon! Australia's ageless offie continued his Test domination with his 500th wicket in the format as Pakistan crumbled on the fourth day in Perth. Could he catch Shane Warne? Louis Cameron was at Perth...
12.11.2023
World Cup hero Mitch Marsh's Test homecoming
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 allrounder chats to Louis Cameron about the aftermath of Australia's brilliant...
11.19.2023
Australia WIN the World Cup!
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 star and player of the match for this brilliant 137 in partnership with...
11.16.2023
Into the final! Aussie bowlers fire, Proteas insist it's not another 'choke'
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 knockout - Australia starting both innings better and in the end getting the job...
11.14.2023
Bumper semi-final preview with Travis Head
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 their semi-final in Kolkata against South Africa on Thursday, opener Travis...
11.11.2023
Marsh's massive 177no makes it seven straight for Aussies
On the eve of Diwali Sunday, Mitch Marsh's innings was cause for celebration! (Apologies for the background fireworks) Bangladesh made over 300 after being sent in but Marsh (177no) and Steve Smith (63no) made the chase look like an absolute...
11.07.2023
MAXI'S DOUBLE! The greatest ODI innings ever
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 century you are likely to see. Australia were absolutely nowhere at 7-91...
11.04.2023
Australia knock England OUT as Marnus gets his review redemption
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 Zampa was superb not only with the ball (3-21), but also the bat and in the...
10.30.2023
‘This means everything to us’: Stoinis on the World Cup challenge
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 Unplayable Podcast. He talks through dealing with injuries, his complex mental states during matches and the...
10.28.2023
Best match of the World Cup so far as Head stamps arrival
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 Cup history with Travis Head (109) and Rachin Ravindra (116) making the most of the...
10.25.2023
Maxwell, Australia obliterate World Cup records and the Dutch
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 four ... But the night was all about Glenn Maxwell's 40-ball century. The allrounder...
10.23.2023
Back spasms and Bollé with Adam Zampa
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-back four-wicket hauls in Australia's two World Cup victories. Ahead of the match...
10.20.2023
Stoinis lands hammer blow as twin centurions blow away Pakistan
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 taking another four despite back soreness. Australia ticked a lot of boxes and crucially...
10.16.2023
Zampa spins Aussies to victory amid dust storm, grandstand drama
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 over Sri Lanka in Lucknow. Captain Pat Cummins and leggie Adam...
10.12.2023
Stoinis controversy explained; "We have to be better," says Marnus
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 heads and Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter will break that down, plus everything else in...
10.08.2023
Aussie new ball blitz in vain as Kohli and KL get it done
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 Aussies needed everything to go their way if they were to escape...
10.05.2023
'Excited' Alex Carey ready to add to World Cup reputation
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 wicketkeeper is ready to do it all again, this time in India. The chat with...
10.02.2023
'You can't get rid of me!' Labuschagne details incredible WC call-up
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. The middle order batter (and leg-spinner) sits down with Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter in...
09.29.2023
Marnus is in! Labuschagne gets call up on World Cup eve
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, Labuschagne got the nod right before the ICC's squad deadline as Ashton Agar's recovery from a...
09.21.2023
Mitch Marsh reflects on captaincy, batting form and World Cup successes
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 Australia's first ODI against India, the first of several 'warm-up' matches...
09.06.2023
The World Cup squad - with Sean Abbott
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 allrounder Sean Abbott, who has been taking wickets for fun in South Africa....
07.31.2023
Fitting end to an unforgettable series
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 Schonafinger and Louis Cameron for one last time on this UK trip as they...
07.30.2023
Aussies in with a shot? Khawaja and Warner keep Ashes winning dream alive
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 laid the perfect platform for Australia's chase, reaching 0-135 before the rain...
07.29.2023
Ashes 'villain' Stuart Broad calls it quits, Aussies face uphill battle
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 after this Test. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron give an instant reaction to...
07.28.2023
Super Todd shines with the bat after more Bairstow run out drama
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 visitors edged their way into a first-innings lead. As has been the case all series,...
07.27.2023
Starc's stunner puts Aussies in pole position
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 display was less impressive but excellent returns from all the bowlers have the visitors...
07.25.2023
A chance to WIN the Ashes as series concludes at the Oval
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 also have a few selection conundrums but fresh in the mind of...
07.23.2023
Ashes retained! But job not done for Australia
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 cricket-less day at Old Trafford, sealing the destination of the Ashes urn for another...
07.22.2023
Labuschagne, Marsh show fight as frustrated England curse bad light, rain
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 reaching a terrific century, his 11th overall and second away from home. Labuschagne and Mitch Marsh...
07.21.2023
'No comment': Combative Bairstow lets bat do the talking
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 days four and five with England holding a 162-run lead and only needing another six...
07.20.2023
Crawley plunders lightning hundred as Bazball takes full effect
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), Joe Root (84) and Moeen Ali (54) did the bulk...
07.19.2023
Big scores go begging on another seesawing day of the Ashes
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 big score. After being sent in Australia finished on 8-299, with Stuart Broad's...
07.17.2023
Steve Smith looks ahead to the fourth Test, the unique Ashes so far and ranks his Test hundreds
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 Trafford! The Aussie No.4 is the special guest on this...
07.09.2023
After another Ashes thriller, is 2023 getting into 2005 territory?
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 played important roles for the hosts who avoided a 3-0 scoreline much...
07.08.2023
25 overs of mayhem, but Test in balance after a LOT of rain
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 (thanks rain) before 25.1 overs were squeezed in at the very...
07.07.2023
Third Test in balance as Stokes looms large again
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 Cummins is at bowling?! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron...
07.06.2023
The comeback kid! Mitch Marsh blazes incredible ton as Wood cranks up the heat
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 in the series - Marsh, who struck a rollicking run-a-ball...

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The Unplayable Podcast episodes:

MATT WADE, JOEL PARIS - plus we name our Team of the Sheffield Shield

Milestone-heavy match to round out Test season

MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE - Plus Wagner calls it quits, Basin Reserve's odd quirk

MITCH STARC: Aussie quick on NZ tour, golf and World Cups

Windies looking for white-ball revenge with power-packed T20 squad

Bung toe, magic juice, match-winner: Shamar Joseph's miracle

Pink ball, green pitch and Green's Covid - Gabba Test preview

Aussies wrap up Adelaide Test in RECORD time!

New challenge for Smith, Green as Aussies welcome unknown Windies

Farewell Finchy! Aussie great calls it quits

'Loudest roar of the summer' as Warner bows out a winner

You share your Warner highlights as champion prepares to bow out

Five burning questions for Australia ahead of Boxing Day

Warne's record in trouble? Lyon joins 500 club, Starc praises the 'GOAT'

World Cup hero Mitch Marsh's Test homecoming

Australia WIN the World Cup!

Into the final! Aussie bowlers fire, Proteas insist it's not another 'choke'

Bumper semi-final preview with Travis Head

Marsh's massive 177no makes it seven straight for Aussies

MAXI'S DOUBLE! The greatest ODI innings ever

Australia knock England OUT as Marnus gets his review redemption

‘This means everything to us’: Stoinis on the World Cup challenge

Best match of the World Cup so far as Head stamps arrival

Maxwell, Australia obliterate World Cup records and the Dutch

Back spasms and Bollé with Adam Zampa

Stoinis lands hammer blow as twin centurions blow away Pakistan

Zampa spins Aussies to victory amid dust storm, grandstand drama

Stoinis controversy explained; "We have to be better," says Marnus

Aussie new ball blitz in vain as Kohli and KL get it done

'Excited' Alex Carey ready to add to World Cup reputation

'You can't get rid of me!' Labuschagne details incredible WC call-up

Marnus is in! Labuschagne gets call up on World Cup eve

Mitch Marsh reflects on captaincy, batting form and World Cup successes

The World Cup squad - with Sean Abbott

Fitting end to an unforgettable series

Aussies in with a shot? Khawaja and Warner keep Ashes winning dream alive

Ashes 'villain' Stuart Broad calls it quits, Aussies face uphill battle

Super Todd shines with the bat after more Bairstow run out drama

Starc's stunner puts Aussies in pole position

A chance to WIN the Ashes as series concludes at the Oval

Ashes retained! But job not done for Australia

Labuschagne, Marsh show fight as frustrated England curse bad light, rain

'No comment': Combative Bairstow lets bat do the talking

Crawley plunders lightning hundred as Bazball takes full effect

Big scores go begging on another seesawing day of the Ashes

Steve Smith looks ahead to the fourth Test, the unique Ashes so far and ranks his Test hundreds

After another Ashes thriller, is 2023 getting into 2005 territory?

25 overs of mayhem, but Test in balance after a LOT of rain

Third Test in balance as Stokes looms large again

The comeback kid! Mitch Marsh blazes incredible ton as Wood cranks up the heat