In this deeply moving episode, Alex Carey and Mitch Starc open up like never before. We explore what family truly means to them. While Alex takes us inside fatherhood as a professional cricketer and Mitch shares what family life looks like when your partner is also a professional cricketer (Onya Skipper!)

Training ramps up as Alex and Mitch Starc prepare for the Ashes, and then things get raw. Alex lets us into a profoundly intimate moment — as he navigates the toughest of times with his dad, reflecting on the man who helped him chase his cricketing dream. It’s emotional, heartfelt and real — a reminder of the people and love that shape every athlete’s journey.

It’s not just cricket — it’s life, mateship, the game that they play and the people that they love.

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Ashes Diaries release schedule. Subscribe to the Howie Games feed so you don’t miss an episode!

Monday October 20 - Episode 1 - Rivalry

Friday October 24 - Episode 2 - Ouch

Monday October 27 - Episode 3 -  A Numbers Game

Friday October 31 - Episode 4 - Lights, Camera, Action

Monday November 3 - Episode 5 - Dad

Friday November 7 - Episode 6 - Do What You Love

Monday November 10 - Episode 7 - Nice Garry

Friday November 14 - Episode 8 - Roulette 

Monday November 17 - Episode 9 - Feedback 

Friday November 21 - Episode 10 - Camp

Tuesday November 25 - Episode 11 - Game Day

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