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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 Alex begins at 10:24.

Before that, from the stands of MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter give you the latest on Australia's squad, predicted line up and even a nod to New Zealand's incredible opening-match victory.

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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 Hyderabad to explain the emotions of the call-up, the tweaks he's made and his coffee business, The Run Club. 

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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 calf strain hasn't gone to plan.

Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter go through the squad in detail, and also hear the best bits of Selection Chair George Bailey's press conference, explaining the decisions.

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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 leading into the 2023 ICC World Cup.

Marsh joins the boys to reflect on his captaincy debut for Australia, his Ashes tricks, Indian experiences, batting form, World Cup predictions and plenty more!

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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.

He joins Louis Cameron at 23:30 after Louis and Josh Schonafinger run through the squad in detail and look ahead to how they might line up.

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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 recount the Ashes finale.

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Day five match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/ashes-england-australia-fifth-test-day-five-the-oval-london-scores-highlights-video-match-report/2023-07-31

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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 hit.

Can Australia pull off a mammoth chase and ruin Stuart Broad's farewell party?

Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap the unexpected events of day four at The Oval.

Day four match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/ashes-england-australia-fifth-test-day-four-the-oval-london-scores-highlights-video-match-report/2023-07-31

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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 the news as well as recapping what was a pretty tough day for Australia.

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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, this Test match is evenly poised with 12 runs all that separates the Ashes rivals after two days.

Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron have all the details on how it played out.

This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.

Day two match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/ashes-england-australia-fifth-test-day-two-the-oval-london-scores-highlights-video-match-report/2023-07-29

Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow non-run out video (AUS only): https://www.cricket.com.au/video/steve-smith-jonny-bairstow-george-ealham-run-out-decision-laws-england-australia-ashes-highlights/2023-07-29

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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 in a great position after day one.

Mitch Starc knocked over Ben Stokes with yet another corker as England were bowled out for 283.

Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron have all the details on another up-and-down day of the 2023 Ashes.

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