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It's a bumper Marsh Sheffield Shield final preview to round out the Unplayable Podcast for the 2023-24 summer! On this show: Listen to our Team of the Tournament debate is at 4:40, our Matthew Wade interview at 24:10, our Joel Paris interview at 36:45 and our Final tips and predictions at 50:15. This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
One final Test match to round out the summer! Christchurch is the scene and Andrew Ramsey is there and he gives Josh Schonafinger the lowdown on what to expect at Hagley Oval. Mitch Starc needs two poles to go past Dennis Lillee while Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will line up in their 100th matches apiece. TRIVIA ANSWERS The only bowlers in Test cricket with a better strike rate than Mitch Starc’s 48.62 are: Dale Steyn (42.38), Malcolm Marshall (46.76) and … Waqar Younis (43.49)! In terms of players playing their 100th Tests together, it’s far more common than we assumed! Mike Atherton and Alex Stewart did so in 2000, Shaun Pollock, Jacques Kallis and Stephen Fleming did in the same match in 2006, and Michael Clarke and Alastair Cook also reached 100 in the Perth Test of 2013-14! Well done if you knew any of those! This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne joins the podcast! He chats to Louis Cameron from 12:07. There's also been drama days out from the first New Zealand-Australia Test match - Kiwi quick Neil Wagner has retired from the game and won't play in the two Tests against the Aussies. Beamed across the ditch from Wellington, cricket.com.au's Andrew Ramsey gives Josh Schonafinger the lowdown on NZ's windiest city and what to expect from the green pitch that's been rolled out in the middle of a roundabout. This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's go across the ditch! The Australian men's team has arrived in New Zealand and their T20 series is about to get underway! Champion fast bowler Mitch Starc joins the Unplayable Podcast team Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from Wellington to preview the Aussies' next tour. The chat with Mitch Starc begins at 18:12. Before that, Josh and Louis look at the five big questions facing the Australians ahead of the T20 World Cup in June. This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a dominant display from Australia's 50-over side, the Dettol T20 International series to be a lot closer with West Indies selecting their big names for the three-game series. cricket.com.au's Jack Paynter has been following the Aussie squad around the country and he joins Josh Schonafinger to discuss white-ball squads, World Cups and breakout stars. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Test decided by eight runs! And what a finish! No matter who you support, you have to appreciated that lion-hearted effort from Shamar Joseph, who thought he was too injured to bowl heading into day four. He walked away with a seven-wicket haul in one of the performances of the decade. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap all the action from the Gabba, and look ahead to the Dettol ODI series starting on Feb 2. Watch the final wicket from all angles with all the commentary calls: https://www.cricket.com.au/videos/3869856/every-call-of-shamar-josephs-famous-test-wicket This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's Covid running through the Australian camp but it won't affect the playing XI. cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Adam Burnett run you through all the news ahead of the Brisbane Test, which marks the return of both teams to the day-night version of the format. Australia also named their T20 squad to face the West Indies on Wednesday which could give us a bit of a sneak peek into what the selectors are thinking ahead of the T20 World Cup in June. The episode of the Unplayable Podcast brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy with a thumping 10-wicket win over the West Indies in Adelaide. With only 1112 balls bowled, it's the shorted Adelaide Test in history. But Pat Cummins and his side won't be complaining - Travis Head was player of the match for his 119 while Josh Hazlewood was superb with a career-best match of 9-79. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron review the Test, heap praise onto Shamar Joseph and look ahead to the Brisbane. This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Andrew Ramsey's day three report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3861218/australia-west-indies-day-three-adelaide-test-report-highlights-head-shamar-hazlewood-cummins Get in touch about Bert Ironmonger (or anything else): https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steve Smith the opener? Australia's Test batting lineup takes on a new look for the first NRMA Insurance Test match against West Indies, beginning in Adelaide on Wednesday. Josh Schonafinger is joined by cricket.com.au's senior writer Andrew Ramsey from South Australia to get the lowdown on both teams' preparations and to get some more insight on this unknown West Indies lineup. As mentioned on the show, read Andrew’s story on Shamar Joseph - the man from nowhere: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3853744/west-indies-cricket-australia-xi-match-report-day-two-highlights-scores-adelaide This episode of the Unplayable Podcast brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ahead of Aaron Finch's final match of professional cricket, we thought it was a good opportunity to look back on a spectacular career. Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter discuss the former Australia, Victoria and Melbourne Renegades captain's many accolades, plus hear from Brad Hodge, David Hussey and Glenn Maxwell on what made Finchy so special. This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australia wrapped up the NRMA Insurance Test series against Pakistan 3-0 in Sydney, largely thanks to an unbelievable evening session on Friday. Retiring David Warner wasn't at the crease for the winning runs, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, as Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger discuss. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast brought to you Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
UPDATE: Since recording this episode Pakistan announced their XI for Sydney, you can check it out here: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3846944/australia-unchanged-xi-pakistan-third-test-sydney-scg-cummins-captain-warner-farewell It's Warner Week in Sydney as 111-Test veteran David Warner prepares to say goodbye to the longest format in the third NRMA Insurance Test match against Pakistan at the SCG. Louis Cameron gives us the update on the teams, plus Warner's missing Baggy Green, and we share some of the best answers from cricketcomau socials where they asked for people's favourite Warner memories. This episode is brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
With two Tests to come against each of Pakistan, West Indies and New Zealand, it seems like a straight-forward summer for Australia. Or is it? Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger break down the big issues for Australia in the lead in to Boxing Day, and also cover Pakistan's mounting injury dramas. The guys cover Warner's replacement. Australia's home dominance, the back-up bowlers, Alex Carey's runs and more. This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Be like Dom and get in touch with the show here: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another milestone ticked off by Nathan Lyon! Australia's ageless offie continued his Test domination with his 500th wicket in the format as Pakistan crumbled on the fourth day in Perth. Could he catch Shane Warne? Louis Cameron was at Perth Stadium and he chats to Mitch Starc after the match before he and Josh Schonafinger wrap up the win and look ahead to Boxing Day. This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Did you agree with Louis' best delivery rankings? Let us know: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast Australian squad for second Test: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3827891/australia-boxing-day-test-squad-pakistan-lance-morris-cummins-lyon-starc-hazlewood-warner * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
An Ashes centurion, a World cup winner and set to play his first Test in Perth in six years - things are going alright for Mitch Marsh! The Aussie allrounder chats to Louis Cameron about the aftermath of Australia's brilliant World Cup victory, playing in front of family and his evolution as a cricketer. The chat with Marsh starts at 10:20. Before that, Louis and Josh Schonafinger look ahead to the NRMA Insurance Test series and discuss David Warner, Nathan Lyon and Pakistan's chances in the three-match series. The Unplayable Podcast is brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Got a question or feedback: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Number six for this remarkable team! Pat Cummins' men defied the odds and the crowd in a pulsating final at Narendra Modi Stadium, with Travis Head the star and player of the match for this brilliant 137 in partnership with Marnus Labuschagne (58no). Catch up on a memorable finale with Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron, there on the ground in Ahmedabad. Match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3789549/australia-india-2023-world-cup-final-ahmedabad-narendra-modi-stadium-match-report-video-highlights Video highlights (AUS only): https://www.cricket.com.au/videos/3789899/australia-india-odi-world-cup-final-2023-video-highlights-travis-head-ahmedabad * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australia won't care how they won, just that they did! Powerplay dominance in both innings decided the match in Kolkata in what was a low-scoring knockout - Australia starting both innings better and in the end getting the job done by three wickets. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron lapped up the atmosphere at the Eden Gardens and have the full recap on the semi-final. Match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3787417/australia-south-africa-semi-final-kolkata-eden-gardens-match-report-video-highlights Found an Indian weakness? Let us know: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Forty-five down, three to go. The World Cup is finally reaching its crescendo and Australia are one of the four teams left in the thing. Ahead of their semi-final in Kolkata against South Africa on Thursday, opener Travis Head sits down with the boys next to (not in) the hotel pool. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the eve of Diwali Sunday, Mitch Marsh's innings was cause for celebration! (Apologies for the background fireworks) Bangladesh made over 300 after being sent in but Marsh (177no) and Steve Smith (63no) made the chase look like an absolute cake walk as Australia made it seven wins in a row heading into the semi-finals. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were at the country footy-esque MCA Stadium in Pune to recap all the action. Get in the touch with the show: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
201no from 128 balls. That was Glenn Maxwell defying history, the odds, the Afghans, even his own body on his way to the most remarkable double century you are likely to see. Australia were absolutely nowhere at 7-91 chasing Afghanistan's 5-291, but Maxwell (along with Pat Cummins) had different ideas and produced the most stunning turnaround in history. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron attempt to summarise what they just witnessed! Match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3772289/glenn-maxwell-201-not-out-double-century-australia-beat-afghanistan-odi-world-cup-2023-mumbai-highlights Is that the greatest ODI innings? Let us know: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's official. England will only be the ODI champions for another fortnight after Australia's 33-run win ruled them out of semi-final contention. Adam Zampa was superb not only with the ball (3-21), but also the bat and in the field. Plus Marnus Labuschagne finally had some success on the reviews front. Get the recap from Ahmedabad from Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron. Get in touch with the show: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast Match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3766570/australia-england-world-cup-ahmedabad-video-highlights-live-scores * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
With a big break before Australia's next match (against the bottom-placed England on November 4), Marcus Stoinis is this episode's guest on the Unplayable Podcast. He talks through dealing with injuries, his complex mental states during matches and the extra work he's doing away from the field to improve his performance. He joined Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron in Delhi. Get in touch with the show: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
A stunning location deserved a stunning match. Australia knocked off New Zealand at Dharamsala by only five runs in the highest-scoring match in World Cup history with Travis Head (109) and Rachin Ravindra (116) making the most of the conditions at the foothills of the Himalayas. Whether or not the ball actually travels further at higher altitude, the cold hard facts say there were 32 sixes hit for the night and nearly 800 runs scored. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were there at the beautiful HPCA Stadium and break it all down for you. Get in touch with the show: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get the full recap from a record-breaking night in Delhi! Australia won by a record 309 runs, David Warner hit another hundred, Adam Zampa took another four ... But the night was all about Glenn Maxwell's 40-ball century. The allrounder broke Aiden Markram's fastest World Cup century record (49 balls) and broke Meg Lanning's record (46 balls) for the fastest ODI ton by an Aussie. Apologies for the background noise as cables and microphones were ripped out of their sockets and messily stuffed into boxes all around us! Get in touch with the show: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adam Zampa has had plenty to deal with over the past few weeks - a glute niggle, a back spasm, a pool-related injury... But he's also delivered back-to-back four-wicket hauls in Australia's two World Cup victories. Ahead of the match against the Netherlands, Zampa chats to Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron about touring as a dad, his new eyewear, his swimming habits and plenty more. Get in touch with the show: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
A 259-run opening stand. A birthday century for Mitch Marsh. A massive 163 for David Warner. Marcus Stoinis back amongst the wickets. And Adam Zampa taking another four despite back soreness. Australia ticked a lot of boxes and crucially secured their second win of the World Cup after beating Pakistan by 62 runs in Bengaluru. Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter recap the action as Australia jump into the top four. Get in touch with the show: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everybody breathe a sigh of relief. Australia have their first win of the World Cup and are off the bottom of the standings with a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Lucknow. Captain Pat Cummins and leggie Adam Zampa were instrumental to the victory with their performances with the ball before the batters secured a solid Net Run Rate boost. Join Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter from Lucknow to recap the events from Monday night. Get in touch with the show: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Glove on the bat? Glove off the bat? Glove touching the other glove... that's on the bat? Marcus Stoinis' dismissal had everyone scratching their heads and Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter will break that down, plus everything else in Australia's humbling World Cup loss in Lucknow. Get in touch with the show: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australia have lost their first match of the World Cup to hosts India by six wickets. After managing to score only 199 after choosing to bat, the Aussies needed everything to go their way if they were to escape with a victory. Things started off in the right direction, but a crucial dropped catch changed the course of the match. Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter were there in Chennai to recap the day's play. Get in touch: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Don't forget to hit subscribe and leave your show feedback here: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
