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The Unplayable Podcast

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Episodes

The decider! Fourth #AUSvIND Test preview

On this episode, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Josh Schonafinger quickly recap the third Test in Sydney before looking ahead to the series-deciding finale at the Gabba. Also hear from Australia captain Tim Paine and Nathan Lyon ahead of his 100th Test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 180

Ricky's Recap: 'That will hurt them'

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting wraps up the final day of the third Vodafone Test at the SCG where India batted out the final day to draw the match and set up a series decider in Brisbane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 179

Ricky's Recap: Green is gold as Aussies edge towards victory

Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting discusses the major talking points from the fourth day of the third Test at the SCG where Australia put in another dominant display to be just eight wickets away from taking a 2-1 series lead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 178

Ricky's Recap: 'Calamitous' India crumble as Australia take control

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting breaks down day three of the third Vodafone Test at the SCG where Australia dominated India from start to finish to be in complete control of the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 09, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 177

Ricky's Recap: Smith tons up but India fractionally ahead

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps day two of the third Test at the SCG where Steve Smith scored his 27th Test century and India hold a slight advantage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 08, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 176

Ricky's Recap: Pucovski shines as India rue Pant drops

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps day one of the third Vodafone Test at the SCG where Australia are in command at 2-166 at stumps. Will Pucovski lived a charmed life on his way to an impressive 62 before Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith saw the Aussies to the close of play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 07, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 175

Pink Test preview with Glenn McGrath

Former Australia fast bowler and President of the McGrath Foundation Glenn McGrath joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris (15.41) to chat about the Pink Test and the McGrath Foundation's new initiative. Either side of McGrath, Sam chats to senior writer Andrew Ramsey to preview the third Vodafone Test (1:05) and take part in a game of Play It or Leave It (28.28). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 05, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 174

Ricky's Recap: India level series against 'ultra-disappointing' Aussies

Cricket legend and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting breaks down day four of the second Vodafone Test match in Melbourne where India levelled the series with a comprehensive eight-wicket win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 173

Ricky's Recap: All-round India on the cusp of a famous win

Test legend Ricky Ponting shares his thoughts on day three of the second Vodafone Test at the MCG where India's bowlers once again proved too good for Australia, who are hanging in with a mountain to climb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 172

Ricky's Recap: India on top after Rahane ton, Aussie drops

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting breaks down day two of the second Vodafone Test match at the MCG where India are in a strong position following a century to their captain and poor fielding by the hosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 171

Ricky's Recap: India dominate Australia on Boxing Day

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recaps an intriguing day one of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground where India dismissed Australia for 195 after the hosts won the toss and elected to bat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 170

'It was like a dream': Mr Cricket reviews Adelaide, previews Boxing Day

Former Australia batter Mike Hussey joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris to review the incredible first Vodafone Test match from the Adelaide Oval where India were bowled out for just 36 (0:44), preview the second Test at the MCG (20:15) before finishing with a game of Play It or Leave It (38:22). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 169

Ricky's Recap: Ridiculous! Aussies win after India's record collapse

Test legend Ricky Ponting recaps a ridiculous third day of the first Vodafone Test in Adelaide where India were bowled out for just 36 before Australia romped to an eight-wicket win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 168

Ricky's Recap: India surge ahead on dramatic day two

Test legend Ricky Ponting recaps a dramatic day two of the first Vodafone Test in Adelaide where 15 wickets tumbled for only 211 as India took control despite a late twist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 167

Ricky's Recap: Aussies on top after horror Kohli run-out

Test legend Ricky Ponting recaps a captivating opening day of the first Vodafone Test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 166

First #AUSvIND Test preview with Nathan Lyon

Australia's greatest off-spinner of all time Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris to preview the first Vodafone Test match in Adelaide, starting with a quick recap of where Lyon's career is at before discussing a handful of the key players to watch (4:22), and finishing with Lyon dishing the dirt on his Test teammates over the years (23.24) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 165

Blockbuster BBL|10 preview with Marcus Stoinis

Reigning KFC BBL Player of the Tournament and Melbourne Stars allrounder Marcus Stoinis joins cricket.com.au's Sam Ferris to preview season 10 of the KFC BBL. Everything you need to know about the Big Bash is covered, with a breakdown of every team, the players you'd want to hit a six off the last ball or bowl a dot ball, the best fielders, pound-for-pound players and the Flex Factor of each club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 08, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 164

Moises Henriques discusses his comeback, catching Kohli and really tight pants

This week Australia allrounder Moises Henriques joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris from inside the men's international bubble to discuss his international comeback in the second Dettol ODI against India (1:07), the brilliance of Steve Smith (9:45), living in the bubble (17:25), playing in front of crowds again (20:25), how the Australian team has changed since he last played in 2017 and the ripple effect of Cape Town (23:30), if he thought his days representing Australia were over (27:20...

Dec 01, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 163

#AUSvIND ODI series preview

Two of the best one-day teams in the world will battle it out over three matches in the Dettol ODI Series starting Friday, November 27 at the SCG. To preview the mouth-watering series, cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron look at the players to watch, key match ups, stats that matter and a few silly points. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 162

Adam Voges chats new BBL rules, Cameron Green and how to say his surname

Former Australia batsman and Western Australia/Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to to discuss how to say his surname (2:00), how the opening four rounds of the Marsh Sheffield Shield season went (2:49), what makes young guns Cameron Green and Will Pucovski so good (9:30), where Mitch Marsh and Jhye Richardson are in their injury recovery (17:40), how the Scorchers are shaping up this summer for BBL|10 (20:30), and finish by discussing the new BBL rules ...

Nov 17, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 161

Selection special: Five uncapped players in Aussie Test squad

Australia's selectors named a 17-man squad for the upcoming Vodafone Test series against India with five uncapped players and two exciting youngsters. Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris brings you the talking points along with the 19-man Australia A squad to face the Indians in two three-day matches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 20206 minSeason 1Ep. 160

Adam Zampa talks Kohli, coffee and Loser Island

This week on The Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa about his time in Indian Premier League with RCB and what Virat Kohli is really like (2:36), what he has been doing on 'Loser Island' and which Seinfeld character he relates to (8:55), his game at the international level and September's UK series (10:55), some nuffy stuff about stats and leg-spin bowling (17:25), facing India in the upcoming Dettol ODI and T20 series (21:49), his m...

Nov 10, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 159

Watson retires, Shield review and Aussie quick Josh Hazlewood

This week cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron discuss the retirement of Shane Watson (00:50) before Sam chats to Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood from Dubai about his season with CSK (05:41), his pick for the IPL (11:14), going from bubble to bubble (14:05), preparing to take on India (17:55), young guns Will Pucovski and Cameron Green (28:50) and how he gets the dirt on his teammates without being on social media (36:10). Sam and Louis then review round three of the Mars...

Nov 03, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 158

Sean Abbott chats Shield, national selection and calling himself MJ

New South Wales fast bowler Sean Abbott joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss his brilliant start to the Marsh Sheffield Shield season (02:30), where he sits on the Australian pecking order (13:35), how he gave himself the nickname 'MJ' and how it has backfired (23:51). Cricket.com.au's Shield savant Louis Cameron then comes on to review Round 2 and preview Round 3 of the Sheffield Shield (28:00) before we finish with a quick look at the three squads India named for their upcomin...

Oct 27, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 157

Pat Cummins talks IPL, India and male modelling

Australia vice-captain and No.1 Test bowler Pat Cummins joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss how he's enjoying the Indian Premier League (0:46), what he'd change first as Test captain (10:35), the upcoming India tour (11:22), hypothetical rule changes in Play It or Leave It (17:14), his chances of playing the BBL this summer (20:31) before finishing with a look at Pat's modelling career and his teammates who like to put on a show for the cameras (23:12). Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Oct 20, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 156

Thrilling Sheffield Shield returns with Joe Burns

On today's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris breaks down the opening round of the Marsh Sheffield Shield with our reporter in the Adelaide hub Louis Cameron and chats to Queensland opener Joe Burns after the Bulls pulled off a last-gasp win over Tasmania. Don't forget to subscribe to 'The Scoop Cricket Podcast' for all you need to know on the women's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 155

Inside the IPL with Shane Watson + Sheffield Shield preview

Former Australia allrounder and Chennai Super Kings opener Shane Watson takes us inside the IPL bubble (1:22), talks about the technical adjustment he made that has led to brutal results (6:00), tells us the players who have him impressed him (11:00), the teams to beat (14:45), how the IPL has changed over the years (18:05) and how he's been keeping busy and mentally fresh (23:40) before cricket.com.au journalist Louis Cameron previews the upcoming Marsh Sheffield Shield season (28:30) Hosted on...

Oct 06, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 154

Remembering 'Deano' with Steve Waugh and Kane Richardson

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh and current Aussie quick Kane Richardson join cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris this week. The cricket world was rocked last week by the tragic news of Dean Jones passing away, so on this episode we hear from Waugh about his memories of 'Deano' (2:56) before Richardson talks us through quarantine life (19:51), the UK T20I tour (24:23), the must-haves for a bio-secure bubble (33:50), the IPL (37:30) , the upcoming Marsh Sheffield Shield season (40:26) and t...

Sep 29, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 153

Mitch Starc talks UK tour, quarantine and facing India

Australia pace ace Mitch Starc is this week's special guest on The Unplayable Podcast, joining cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the UK limited-overs tour (00:35), grade the Aussie bubble cafés (22:45), explain his quarantine situation (27:50), play a game where he matches roommates for theoretical lockdown (37:16) and what to expect when India tour this summer (46:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 152

Aussies win series with epic comeback, IPL preview

The Unplayable Podcast returns to its regular programming, with cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron reviewing Australia's mixed limited-overs tour of the UK as well as previewing the upcoming Indian Premier League, including some bonus Ricky Ponting! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 151
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