The Unplayable Podcast

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day three of the first Commonwealth Bank Test in Perth where Proteas pair JP Duminy and Dean Elgar each scored centuries and Australia's bowlers toiled in the heat as a mammoth run chase looms large

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris discuss Australia's epic collapse of 10-86 on day two of the first Test in Perth, the loss of Dale Steyn for the entire series, Mitch Marsh's rough trot and where the intriguing match is heading

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris are joined by ABC Grandstand broadcaster Neil Manthorp to review day one of the first Commonwealth Bank Test in Perth where Australia's quicks dominated, Quinton de Kock played a gem, David Warner went berserk and a no-ball could prove to be very, very costly.

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris are joined by South African writer, broadcaster and ABC Grandstand commentator Neil Manthorp to discuss Australia's first Test XI, the possible Proteas lineup, the strengths and weaknesses of both sides and the player to watch this series.

On a special edition of The Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris discuss Australia's 12-man squad for the opening two Tests of the Commonwealth Bank Series against South Africa, hear from National Selection Panel chairman Rod Marsh, shock inclusion Joe Mennie and a relieved, fit and firing Shaun Marsh. Rambo takes us into the Proteas camp and a few brave predictions are made.

Australia cricket legend Steve Waugh chats to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about his Captain's Ride for charity, the best sledge he's heard, his best quick in the world at the moment and his role as a selector in the future. Former Aussie quick and bowling coach Craig McDermott then talks to Sam about Australia's fast bowling depth, the impact of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, Pakistan's pace attack and the return of Pat Cummins.

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss Australia's horror ODI series whitewash in South Africa, the dominance of David Warner and the makeup of Australia's first Test XI against the Proteas. Victoria coach Andrew McDonald and Cricket Australia XI mentor Brad Hodge then talk about their friendship, squaring off as rival coaches, re-live Hodge's first-class retirement (and the cracking story that goes with it) and the shape of Australian cricket.

Australia speedster Peter Siddle and Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars 'keeper Alyssa Healy joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the Aussies tough time in South Africa, the make-up of the Australian pace bowling attack for the first Test in Perth, the Matador Cup and Nathan Coulter-Nile's clone, the Stars tour of Sri Lanka, and a historic day in women's domestic sport.

Australia tearaway Mitchell Starc joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss his horrific injury, review Australia's big ODI win over Ireland, breakdown each team in our Matador BBQs One-Day Cup preview and play Rate It/Hate It where Starcy has a few strong words for the 'interim chairman' of the Fast Bowlers' Union Mitch Marsh.

Australia and NSW fast bowler Josh Hazlewood joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the recent Sri Lanka tour and the upcoming Matador Cup, identify the current Aussie crop of Julios and Nerds with George Bailey, and play Rate It/Hate It with some controversial answers!