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The Unplayable Podcast

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Episodes

Cummins, Healy win big, Dizzy's Ashes bolter

On this week's episode we wrap up the Australian Cricket Awards and hear from Allan Border Medallist Pat Cummins, plus cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris previews the upcoming KFC BBL finals with Adelaide Strikers coach Jason Gillespie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Aussie sweep series, Ashes squad prediction

Australia wrapped up the Domain Test Series against Sri Lanka with a comprehensive win in Canberra. Reviewing all the action are cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey, who also put their selectors caps on a take a stab at Australia's Ashes squad six months out from the first Test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 201931 minSeason 1Ep. 89

2nd #AUSvSL Test preview

Ahead of the second Domain Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Canberra, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey preview all the action before 2020 T20 World Cup chief Nick Hockley chats about the big fixture announcement in Sydney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 201939 minSeason 1Ep. 88

WBBL final preview w/ Lisa Sthalekar

Ahead of the rebel Women's Big Bash League final between Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar preview the season finale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Rebel WBBL semi-finals preview w/ Healy & Haynes

Ahead of this Saturday's blockbuster Rebel WBBL semi-finals day at Drummoyne Oval, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats with Sydney Sixers ace Alyssa Healy and Sydney Thunder star Rachael Haynes to preview all the action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 86

Aussies name Test bolter, Maxwell chats Ashes hopes

On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Australia allrounder Glenn Maxwell about the shock Test squad to face Sri Lanka, his World Cup and Ashes ambitions and his message from the selectors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 09, 201919 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Steve Smith breaks silence over 'dark days'

On a special episode of The Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk break down Steve Smith's press conference from the SCG, where the former Australia captain spoke about tough times, wanting to play for his country again and the work he's been doing off the field. You can hear Smith's full press conference from the 9:00 minute mark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 201820 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Mitch Johnson opens up on Kohli feud

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is still up for grabs after Australia levelled the Domain Test series in Perth with a comprehensive 146-run win over India. Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by senior writer Andrew Ramsey and former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson to review all the action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 201846 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Second Test preview

On this week's episode we're coming to you live from Western Australia where we preview the second Domain Test at Perth Stadium with a favourite of the show, cricket.com.au senior writer Andrew Ramsey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 201837 minSeason 1Ep. 82

First Test preview with bonus Punter

Join cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Martin Smith as they preview the first Domain Test between India and Australia with some bonus wisdom from Test legend Ricky Ponting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 04, 201829 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Ponting names his Australia Test XI

In this week's episode Test legend Ricky Ponting names his Australia XI, allrounder Mitchell Marsh talks about the upcoming series against India and cricket.com.au journalist Laura Jolly recaps Australia's T20 World Cup triumph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 201828 minSeason 1Ep. 80

CA Board reaches unanimous decision on banned trio

In this week's episode we chat to cricket.com.au reporters Laura Jolly and Andrew Ramsey about Australia's WT20 semi-final against the Windies and the outcome of CA Board meeting to decide the immediate playing future of the banned Cape Town trio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 201826 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Bancroft's return date locked in

On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Queensland Bulls opening batter Matthew Renshaw and Western Australia coach Adam Voges Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 201831 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Aussies add young gun after ODI loss

On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Adam Burnett review Australia's ODI loss to South Africa, preview the next clash in Adelaide and discuss the standout performers in the latest round of the JLT Sheffield Shield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 06, 201829 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Dizzy weighs in Australia's batting woes

On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats with former Australia fast bowler and Adelaide Strikers coach Jason Gillespie and recaps the Australian women's one-day whitewash over Pakistan in Malaysia with cricket.com.au Women's Editor Laura Jolly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 201837 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Richardson names batting bunny

On this week's episode Sam Ferris speaks to South Australia Redbacks quick Kane Richardson and previews the upcoming JLT Sheffield Shield season with cricket.com.au feature writer Adam Burnett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 201838 minSeason 1Ep. 75

KP previews JLT Cup final

On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris previews the JLT One-Day Cup final between Tasmania and Victoria with NSW batter Kurtis Patterson and recaps Australia's squad announcement for the Women's World T20 in the Caribbean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 09, 201821 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Hazlewood questions surprising Pakistan selection

Australia national vice-captains Josh Hazlewood and Rachael Haynes chat to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about the first Test in the UAE, the JLT Cup finals and Australia's T20 series win over New Zealand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 02, 201821 minSeason 1Ep. 73

"If someone had to bat to save my life I'd pick him"

Former Australia allrounder John Hastings and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris recap all the action from the first week of the JLT One-Day Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 201845 minSeason 1Ep. 72

John Hastings' JLT Cup surprise packet

Sydney Sixers fast bowler John Hastings joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to preview the JLT One-Day Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 201830 minSeason 1Ep. 71

O'Keefe breaks down shock Test squad

On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris breaks down Australia's Test squad for the Pakistan series with NSW spinner Steve O'Keefe and talks to Australia's women's wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy about the squad to face the New Zealand White Ferns starting this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 201826 minSeason 1Ep. 70

Nathan Lyon 1-on-1 as Finch smashes world record

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to talk Aaron Finch's world record performance in Zimbabwe, the Justin Langer era, Australia's Qantas tour of England, his World Cup chances, Australia's Test tour of Pakistan and the ICC's new rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 04, 201819 minSeason 1Ep. 69

England complete whitewash, Healy named new captain

Former Australia captain Lisa Sthalekar and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review the fifth ODI from Old Trafford and discuss the positives for Australia before sitting down with new Lendlease NSW Breakers captain Alyssa Healy to talk NSW, Australia and the Women's World T20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 201839 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Mr Cricket reviews Australia's record ODI loss

Australia legend Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review the third ODI at Trent Bridge where England amassed a colossal 6-481 as Australia crashed to their worst ODI defeat ever. The pair then preview the fourth ODI, look ahead to the 2019 World Cup and debate whether bowling restrictions in 50-over cricket should be relaxed. Join the conversation by using #UnplayablePodcast on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 20, 201838 minSeason 1Ep. 67

#ENGvAUS ODI series preview

Cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk preview Australia's upcoming Qantas Tour of England, recap the Aboriginal XI tour of the UK and finish with Play It or Leave It. To join the conversation use the hashtag #UnplayablePodcast on Twitter. Who are your players to watch in the ODI series? Let us know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 201833 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Proteas seal historic series win | 17-18 highlights

South Africa wrapped up an historic series win with a 492-run victory in Johannesburg. Cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger recap the Qantas Tour of South Africa and the 2017-18 season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 03, 201836 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Complete fallout of the ball-tampering scandal as Boof resigns

After what has been an extraordinary week, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk recap the Cape Town ball-tampering saga and preview the huge fourth Test in Johannesburg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 201844 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Rabada cleared to play after shock verdict

Cricket.com.au new-ball pair Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk break down Kagiso Rabada's shock hearing outcome, preview the third Test in Cape Town, recap Australia's ODI whitewash in India and look ahead to the JLT Sheffield Shield final Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 201834 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Rabada to fight two-Test suspension

The cricket.com.au crew in South Africa - Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger - recap the latest twists and turns in the Kagiso Rabada suspension saga, chat to former Proteas captain Graeme Smith, discuss Australia's thumping ODI win in India and have a crack at Play It or Leave It Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 201854 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Exclusive interview with David Warner

Australia vice-captain David Warner goes in depth on the stairwell stoush with Proteas gloveman Quinton de Kock as Sam Ferris, Callum Kanoniuk and Andre 'The Doc' Mauger preview the second Test in Port Elizabeth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 08, 201832 minSeason 1Ep. 61
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