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Japan Cricket is preparing for one of the biggest moments in its history, and we’re joined by national captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming.

Kendel chats with Sean Walsh about the growth of cricket in Japan, the development of the national pathway, the importance of players gaining experience overseas, and Japan’s preparations for the Asian Games.

We also discuss the emerging “Japan Way”, the team’s spin-heavy attack, Kendel’s connection with Northern Suburbs in Brisbane, and what it means for Japan to face powerhouse nations like India.

Plus, Kendel highlights some of the exciting young talent coming through the men’s and women’s programs and explains why this period could be a major turning point for cricket in Japan.

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Host of The Unplayable Podcast and Cricket Australia Digi Team Guru Josh Schonafinger joins us from the Goldy to chat all things BBL Signing Window thus far from Stokes to The City of Churches, Zampa picking up a 5fa of a different kind and Calvin Harrison (The Leggie not the Pop Star).

Check out Josh's great work of Cricket.com.au and give him a follow @jschonacricket on the Gram!

Sean and Chris chop up everything you need to know ahead of today's Men's Max Final Between Norths and Wests.

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On this episode of CricBiz, Sean Walsh is joined by Cricket Impact Group CEO Adam Hall to explore the business and social impact of cricket, along with the enormous opportunity ahead for the sport in the United States.

Adam shares his journey from coaching in inner-city London and conflict-affected communities to helping grow cricket across America. The conversation covers Major League Cricket, building local heroes, introducing 500,000 young people to the game through Cricket Impact Play, the power of digital communities and why LA28 could be cricket’s biggest growth opportunity in a century.

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Sean and Michael deep dive into the Men's KFC T20 Max Men's Final Series starting tonight with a mouth watering elimination finals double header of Norths v GC and Ipswich v Toombul

We are joined by Code Sports' Chief Cricket Writer Dan Cherny to chat through the squad annoucements from George Bailey yesterday of Australia's ODI Tour to Africa and Australia A's Mulit-Format India Trip.

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Sean is joined by QLD Premier Cricket Insider Michael Wright to discuss the 2026 KFC T20 Max Final ahead of a re-match of the 2025 final between Wynnum Manly and Western Suburbs from AB Field on Sunday Afternoon.

Chris and Live are live from Ian Healy Oval with a Norths v Souths Preview for tonight's clash.

Sean gives you everything you need to know ahead of today's BBL/WBBL Contracting Embargo lifting and what it means for the competition and open market.

Sean is joined by Code Sports Chief Cricket Writer Dan Cherney to unpack the Mackay Test Match and what's to come going forward for the Aussie's as they head to Zimbabwe and South Africa for White and Red Ball Series'