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06.24.2022

What better time to chat to Australia's greatest ever off-spinner than right before a Test series? The interview with Lyon starts at 15:54, where he discusses fitness, Test preparation, sub-continent conditions, Muttiah Muralitharan and Rangana Herath and plenty more. Before ...

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06.24.2022 Nathan Lyon chats about working with Murali, Test preparation and long-term goals What better time to chat to Australia's greatest ever off-spinner than right before a Test series? The interview with Lyon starts at 15:54, where he discusses fitness, Test preparation, sub-continent conditions, Muttiah Muralitharan and Rangana Herath and plenty more. Before ...
06.06.2022 No more Mr Fix-it: Steve Smith on new T20 role, Sri Lanka series, vertigo and more Cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron sits down with Steve Smith in Colombo to talk about his holiday to New York, no longer being the Australian T20 team's anchor, the relaxed approach of the side on their Sri Lanka tour, his Test hundred ...
06.03.2022 Jhye Richardson chats Ashes hauls, injuries and Rocket League; Sri Lanka tour preview Australia fast bowler Jhye Richardson is back on tour with the national side and eager to make a big impact in the three-match T20I series. The chat with Richardson starts at 16:48.Before then, Louis Cameron in Colombo chats with Josh ...
03.19.2022 Usman Khawaja on his Pakistan run spree, evolution against spin & how tennis has shaped his fitness Usman Khawaja, in a rare moment when he wasn't at the batting crease in Pakistan, joined Louis Cameron ahead of the third Test to discuss his Saqlain Mushtaq impersonations and the evolution of his bowling action (2:03), whether he gets ...
03.17.2022 So close yet so far in Karachi, Aussies' World Cup claim getting stronger As Australia's women win and their men draw, let Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron walk you through the events of these two sides over the past week. Perfect run outs, reverse swing, Usman Khawaja, Covid-dodging and World Cup rivals plus ...
03.09.2022 The Rawalpindi bat-a-thon, remembering Warnie, leg-spinners galore for the Aussie women and the Marsh Cup final Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron open the batting on a flat one and prove difficult to remove. They discuss the drawn first Pakistan-Australia men's Test in Rawalpindi and consider changes for the second match in Karachi (0.06), reflect on the ...
03.04.2022 Vale Shane Warne: Legends recall their favourite Warnie stories The cricket world is in mourning today with the loss of legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne. This episode was originally published a little over two years ago for Shane Warne's 50th birthday and it includes stories of the great man from ...
02.17.2022 'I'm a bit flat, to be honest': Adam Zampa on IPL snub, rescuing horses, keeping the receipts and AUSvSL Ahead of the final two Dettol T20Is against Sri Lanka, the straight-shooting Adam Zampa joined Louis Cameron on the Unplayable Podcast to discuss the finale to the home summer (0.37), the fuel for Australia's World Cup victory (11.11), missing out ...
02.08.2022 Kane Richardson on AUSvSL, moving to Queensland, Justin Langer, long drives and short memories Ahead of Australia's Dettol T20I series against Sri Lanka, Unplayable favourite Kane Richardson returns to the podcast to chat about his move to the Gold Coast (2.28), Justin Langer's four years as the men's team coach and the credentials of ...
01.25.2022 The World Cup defence begins! Aussie men name their T20 squad to face Sri Lanka On Tuesday Australia named a 16-player squad to face Sri Lanka in five T20Is as they officially begin their campaign for back-to-back T20 World Cup victories.Martin Smith joins Josh Schonafinger to chat about Ben McDermott's rise, Glenn Maxwell's role, the ...
01.18.2022 Ricky Ponting wraps up the Ashes and nominates his future stars Test legend Ricky Ponting joined Louis Cameron for one final time this summer to recap the Australia's dominant Ashes series. Ponting names his Player of the Series, weighs in on English kids in Sheffield Shield, nominates four key players for ...
01.16.2022 Ponting’s Recap: ‘His bowling’s gone through the roof’, Hobart day three Ashes series complete! Australia walked away from Hobart 4-0 winners of cricket’s oldest rivalry - and Louis Cameron was there to see it happen! As the final few wickets fell on the historic Test match, he spoke to Ricky Ponting ...
01.15.2022 Ponting’s Recap: ‘Every time he’s made a mistake he’s paid for it’, Hobart day two After a hectic day of Test cricket - where 17 wickets fell - there was plenty to unpack for Ricky Ponting as he joined Louis Cameron for the latest edition of the Unplayable Podcast. They chatted about Australia's dominance with ...
01.14.2022 Ponting’s Recap: ‘He has been the batsman of the series’, Hobart day one What a day of Test cricket! We may have only got 59 and a half overs on the opening day of the fifth Ashes Test, but there was no shortage of action. Louis Cameron spoke to Aussie Test legend Ricky ...
01.13.2022 Marnus Labuschagne previews the Hobart Test; chats reviews, Mark Wood and white-ball ambitions In this episode of the Unplayable Podcast, Louis Cameron is in Hobart to chat to Marnus Labuschagne to preview the fifth and final Ashes Test match, and the pair also discuss Labuschagne's battle with Mark Wood, Usman Khawaja's hot form, ...
01.09.2022 Ponting's Recap: 'They've probably been sloppier in the field this test', Sydney day five Ponting's Recap: 'They've probably been sloppier in the field this test', Sydney day five It came down to the very last ball, but England hung on for a draw to deny Australia the chance at a whitewash. At the end ...
01.08.2022 Ponting's Recap: 'It’s irresistible what he’s done', Sydney day four Finally the rain stayed away in Sydney and day four delivered plenty of highlights and talking points. At the end of the day's play, cricket.com.au’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to talk through it all. They covered the ...
01.07.2022 Ponting's Recap: 'Some of the tougher batting conditions I've seen in Australia', Sydney day three Ponting's Recap: 'Some of the tougher batting conditions I've seen in Australia', Sydney day three On the back of courageous knocks from Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes, England kept themselves in the contest on day three in Sydney and cricket.com.au's ...
01.06.2022 Ponting’s Recap: ‘He’s been a bit misunderstood’, Sydney day two Usman Khawaja was the shining light on day two of the Sydney Ashes Test match, and cricket.com.au’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to discuss all the talking points from the day’s play. Items covered were Khawaja’s knock, his ...
01.05.2022 Ponting's Recap: 'He might've been a little bit overconfident', Sydney day one Ponting's recap: 'He might've been a little bit overconfident', Sydney day one The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of a rain interrupted day one in Sydney, where honours were shared, after ...
01.01.2022 Two spinners in Sydney? 5-0? Ashes-winner Nathan Lyon on singing the song on the MCG, Green's leadership potential, Starc's stunning Ashes and more Nathan Lyon joins Louis Cameron as they reflect on Australia's comprehensive Vodafone Ashes series victory over England. Lyon discussed his second car trip of the season from Melbourne to Sydney (0.54), news that COVID-19 penetrated the Aussie bubble (4.14), leading ...
12.28.2021 Ponting’s Recap: 'I don’t think I’ve seen a worse performing team in Australia', MCG day three As the MCG Test wrapped up and Australia retained the Ashes, cricket.com.au’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to discuss the Scott Boland’s big haul and England’s dismal performance. Items on the agenda were Starc’s improvement (2:40), Scott Boland’s ...
12.27.2021 Ponting's Recap: 'The call to bowl first was the right one', Melbourne day two Ponting's Recap: 'The call to bowl first was the right one', Melbourne day two The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day two in Melbourne, as Australia took complete control of ...
12.26.2021 Ponting's Recap: 'They're just relentless', Melbourne day one The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day one in Melbourne, as Australia took advantage of overcast conditions, bowling England out for just 185, before reaching 1-61 at stumps.They chat about ...
12.20.2021 Ponting's Recap: 'They've got some real selection dramas', Adelaide day five The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day five in Adelaide, as Australia took the final six wickets and claimed a 2-0 series lead.They chat about Jhye Richardson's maiden Test five-wicket ...
12.19.2021 Ponting's Recap: 'The noise is not going to go away', Adelaide day four The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day four in Adelaide, as Australia drew within six wickets of a 2-0 series lead.They chat about England's positive fight with the ball, Marcus ...
12.18.2021 Ponting's Recap: 'I'm dying to see him get a crack with the newer ball', Adelaide day three The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day three in Adelaide, as Australia overcame a slow start to further strengthen their position in the match.They chat about Nathan Lyon's change of ...
12.17.2021 Ponting's Recap: 'He's really worried about one dismissal', Adelaide day two Day two in Adelaide had far more action than the previous day's play, with Marnus Labuschagne notching up his first Ashes century, and Steve Smith very nearly scoring one of his own, before Michael Neser claimed his maiden Test wicket ...
12.16.2021 Ponting's Recap: 'Almost everything went to plan for the Aussies', Adelaide day one It was Australia's day on day one in Adelaide, despite some drama on the morning of the match!Louis Cameron spoke with Test legend Ricky Ponting for his expert Ashes analysis, brought to you by HCL.
12.14.2021 Cameron Green on taking Test wickets and playing pink-ball cricket Australia allrounder Cameron Green chats to cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron ahead of the second Vodafone Ashes Test to go through his first few wickets at Test level and the side's preparation for game number two.
12.11.2021 Ponting’s Recap: ‘Almost flawless cricket’ from Australia, Gabba day four Test legend Ricky Ponting joined the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron to run the rule over Australia emphatic first Test victory over England at the Gabba. On the agenda is Australia’s ‘flawless cricket’ (1:20), Pat Cummins’ captaincy debut (3:00), England’s potential ...
12.10.2021 Ponting’s Recap: ‘Easily his best Test knock’, Gabba day three Test legend Ricky Ponting joined the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron at the tea break to analyse day three at the Gabba. They discuss Travis Head’s brilliant 152 (1:00), the importance of Joe Root’s innings (6:00), Rory Burns’ choice to avoid ...
12.09.2021 Ponting's Recap: 'It’s not good enough', Gabba day two Test legend Ricky Ponting joined the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron at the tea break to analyse day two at the Gabba. They chat about the Stokes no-ball and the front-foot debate (1:20), Australia’s tactics to Jack Leach (4:50), England’s quicks ...
12.08.2021 Ponting’s Recap: 'The Gabba went berserk', Gabba day one Test legend Ricky Ponting joins the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron to analyse day one at the Gabba. They chat about Starc’s amazing start (1:00), England’s lack of preparation (5:27), Hazlewood’s threat against Root (7:10), Root’s call at the toss (9:20) ...
12.06.2021 Marcus Harris on battling Broad, green pitches and facing the first ball; Ashes preview Australian Test opener Marcus Harris joins the Unplayable Podcast from Brisbane two days out from the first Vodafone Ashes Test match to discuss his selection in the XI, his improvements, his nemesis and his opening partner.Enjoy daily recaps of the ...
12.01.2021 'Talking pump' with Matt Renshaw, plus cricket, cranes and lawn care The in-form and always entertaining Matt Renshaw joins Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger on this week's edition of the Unplayable Podcast to talk about his success at number five and share the science behind crane construction.Skip ahead to hear his ...
11.23.2021 Cummins the captain? Australia needs a new Test skipper Following Tim Paine's resignation from the Test captaincy, cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron try to answer the big questions including who should be his successor. Topics in this episode include: Paine resigns (0:30), is Paine's batting good enough to ...
11.17.2021 Locked in: George Bailey discusses the Aussie Ashes squad to take on England No Louis Cameron or Ruben Trumpelmann in this episode but special guest more than makes up for it! The Unplayable Podcast's Josh Schonafinger and Martin Smith speak to Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey to discuss the 15 players selected ...
11.14.2021 Who saw that coming? Mitch Marsh leads Australia to T20 World Cup glory Australia clinched the men's T20 World Cup for the first time with a resounding victory over New Zealand and cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron, like a lot of the nation, stayed up past stupid o'clock to witness history. On ...
11.11.2021 Final bound! Lower-order launches Aussies into T20 World Cup final What did we just witness? cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap a phenomenal semi-final that saw Australia upset red-hot favourites Pakistan thanks to some lower-order hitting from Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade.
11.07.2021 Servo sunnies and semi-finals: Aussies qualify & farewells for Windies legends Cricket.com.au pair Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were not wearing Chris Gayle's huge sunglasses but they still managed to keep a close eye on all the action from Australia's win over West Indies. The Aussies' spot in the semi-final was ...
11.04.2021 THUMP! Zampa takes five and nearly a hat-trick as Aussies storm back into form Coming off a loss to England, Australia responded in the best possible fashion with a thumping eight-wicket win over Bangladesh to put them in the box seat to qualify for the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis ...
10.30.2021 Do England have any weaknesses? Aussies no match for Ashes rivals England made short work of Australia in their T20 World Cup clash and the Unplayable Podcast goes through the biggest moments of the mini Ashes encounter. Hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron discuss whether world No.1 England have any chinks ...
10.29.2021 David Warner is back! Aussies get the job done against Sri Lanka We stayed up late so you didn't have to! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from cricket.com.au recap Australia's win over Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup in Dubai, including a return to form for Aussie opener David Warner.
09.29.2021 Shield drama, Test debuts and that no-ball The Unplayable Podcast is back!In the season-opening episode, cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron:Discuss the postponed Sheffield Shield match in BrisbaneReview the brilliant ODI series between Australia and India including that no-ballTry to predict Australia's Test XI for the Gold ...
04.21.2021 Usman Khawaja wraps up the remarkable 2020-21 season Sheffield Shield-winning Queensland captain Usman Khawaja joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris on the series finale of The Unplayable Podcast to discuss the Bulls' triumph over the Blues in the Marsh Sheffield Shield final (0:55), turning into Captain Grumpy this season ...
04.13.2021 Mitch Starc, Alyssa Healy, Streaking and the Shield final In the penultimate Unplayable Podcast episode of the season, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy to talk about the Australian Women's Cricket Team's incredible ODI winning streak (01:04) and pace ace Mitch Starc to discuss ...
04.08.2021 Enormous IPL 2021 preview with Pat Cummins Australia vice-captain and Kolkata Knight Riders quick Pat Cummins joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the upcoming Indian Premier League season by going through each club in alphabetical order and naming a danger man and player to watch (4:15) ...
03.30.2021 I've got two eyes on the Ashes: Nathan Lyon Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon on this week's episode of The Unplayable Podcast to discuss playing his first full Marsh Sheffield season with NSW (1:12), getting overlooked in all the captaincy talk (9:15), reflecting ...
03.23.2021 Way-too-soon look at the Ashes with Michael Di Venuto Former Australia opener, Tasmania legend and successful coach Michael Di Venuto chats to cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris about his coaching/lurking role with Tasmania (01:55), coaching England powerhouse County Surrey and the state of first-class cricket in England and Australia (4:51), ...

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Nathan Lyon chats about working with Murali, Test preparation and long-term goals

No more Mr Fix-it: Steve Smith on new T20 role, Sri Lanka series, vertigo and more

Jhye Richardson chats Ashes hauls, injuries and Rocket League; Sri Lanka tour preview

Usman Khawaja on his Pakistan run spree, evolution against spin & how tennis has shaped his fitness

So close yet so far in Karachi, Aussies' World Cup claim getting stronger

The Rawalpindi bat-a-thon, remembering Warnie, leg-spinners galore for the Aussie women and the Marsh Cup final

Vale Shane Warne: Legends recall their favourite Warnie stories

'I'm a bit flat, to be honest': Adam Zampa on IPL snub, rescuing horses, keeping the receipts and AUSvSL

Kane Richardson on AUSvSL, moving to Queensland, Justin Langer, long drives and short memories

The World Cup defence begins! Aussie men name their T20 squad to face Sri Lanka

Ricky Ponting wraps up the Ashes and nominates his future stars

Ponting’s Recap: ‘His bowling’s gone through the roof’, Hobart day three

Ponting’s Recap: ‘Every time he’s made a mistake he’s paid for it’, Hobart day two

Ponting’s Recap: ‘He has been the batsman of the series’, Hobart day one

Marnus Labuschagne previews the Hobart Test; chats reviews, Mark Wood and white-ball ambitions

Ponting's Recap: 'They've probably been sloppier in the field this test', Sydney day five

Ponting's Recap: 'It’s irresistible what he’s done', Sydney day four

Ponting's Recap: 'Some of the tougher batting conditions I've seen in Australia', Sydney day three

Ponting’s Recap: ‘He’s been a bit misunderstood’, Sydney day two

Ponting's Recap: 'He might've been a little bit overconfident', Sydney day one

Two spinners in Sydney? 5-0? Ashes-winner Nathan Lyon on singing the song on the MCG, Green's leadership potential, Starc's stunning Ashes and more

Ponting’s Recap: 'I don’t think I’ve seen a worse performing team in Australia', MCG day three

Ponting's Recap: 'The call to bowl first was the right one', Melbourne day two

Ponting's Recap: 'They're just relentless', Melbourne day one

Ponting's Recap: 'They've got some real selection dramas', Adelaide day five

Ponting's Recap: 'The noise is not going to go away', Adelaide day four

Ponting's Recap: 'I'm dying to see him get a crack with the newer ball', Adelaide day three

Ponting's Recap: 'He's really worried about one dismissal', Adelaide day two

Ponting's Recap: 'Almost everything went to plan for the Aussies', Adelaide day one

Cameron Green on taking Test wickets and playing pink-ball cricket

Ponting’s Recap: ‘Almost flawless cricket’ from Australia, Gabba day four

Ponting’s Recap: ‘Easily his best Test knock’, Gabba day three

Ponting's Recap: 'It’s not good enough', Gabba day two

Ponting’s Recap: 'The Gabba went berserk', Gabba day one

Marcus Harris on battling Broad, green pitches and facing the first ball; Ashes preview

'Talking pump' with Matt Renshaw, plus cricket, cranes and lawn care

Cummins the captain? Australia needs a new Test skipper

Locked in: George Bailey discusses the Aussie Ashes squad to take on England

Who saw that coming? Mitch Marsh leads Australia to T20 World Cup glory

Final bound! Lower-order launches Aussies into T20 World Cup final

Servo sunnies and semi-finals: Aussies qualify & farewells for Windies legends

THUMP! Zampa takes five and nearly a hat-trick as Aussies storm back into form

Do England have any weaknesses? Aussies no match for Ashes rivals

David Warner is back! Aussies get the job done against Sri Lanka

Shield drama, Test debuts and that no-ball

Usman Khawaja wraps up the remarkable 2020-21 season

Mitch Starc, Alyssa Healy, Streaking and the Shield final

Enormous IPL 2021 preview with Pat Cummins

I've got two eyes on the Ashes: Nathan Lyon

Way-too-soon look at the Ashes with Michael Di Venuto