Ahead of the final two Dettol T20Is against Sri Lanka, the straight-shooting Adam Zampa joined Louis Cameron on the Unplayable Podcast to discuss the finale to the home summer (0.37), the fuel for Australia's World Cup victory (11.11), missing out on an Indian Premier League payday (19.05), saving horses on his Byron Bay property (22.48), his impeding fatherhood and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Ahead of Australia's Dettol T20I series against Sri Lanka, Unplayable favourite Kane Richardson returns to the podcast to chat about his move to the Gold Coast (2.28), Justin Langer's four years as the men's team coach and the credentials of Andrew McDonald (6.12), whether Adam Zampa might channel Michael Jordan in his leg-spin duel with Wanindu Hasaranga (15.00), the big three quicks that 'aren't going away' (17.37) plus the looming IPL auction on his birthday (24.12). Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Feb 08, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 41
On Tuesday Australia named a 16-player squad to face Sri Lanka in five T20Is as they officially begin their campaign for back-to-back men's T20 World Cup victories. Martin Smith joins Josh Schonafinger to chat about Ben McDermott's rise, Glenn Maxwell's role, the use the quicks and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Test legend Ricky Ponting joined Louis Cameron for one final time this summer to recap the Australia's dominant Ashes series. Ponting names his Player of the Series, weighs in on English kids in Sheffield Shield, nominates four key players for the Aussies' future and backs Justin Langer as coach. Josh Schonafinger then joins Louis as the pair revisit their pre-Ashes predictions and heap praise on Hobart as a Test venue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 18, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Ashes series complete! Australia walked away from Hobart 4-0 winners of cricket’s oldest rivalry - and Louis Cameron was there to see it happen! As the final few wickets fell on the historic Test match, he spoke to Ricky Ponting for his analysis, discussing Cameron Green’s exceptional bowling, Mark Wood’s success with the short ball, Alex Carey’s series and Steve Smith’s form. This podcast is proudly brought to you by HCL - the official digital technology partner of Cricket Australia. Hosted on ...
Jan 16, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 38
After a hectic day of Test cricket - where 17 wickets fell - there was plenty to unpack for Ricky Ponting as he joined Louis Cameron for the latest edition of the Unplayable Podcast. They chatted about Australia's dominance with the ball, England's repeated failures with the bat, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Joe Root and plenty more. This podcast is proudly brought to you by HCL - the official digital technology partner of Cricket Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Jan 15, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 37
What a day of Test cricket! We may have only got 59 and a half overs on the opening day of the fifth Ashes Test, but there was no shortage of action. Louis Cameron spoke to Aussie Test legend Ricky Ponting about the green Hobart pitch, Marnus Labuschagne's weird dismissal, Travis Head's irrestible form and the rise of Cameron Green. This podcast is proudly brought to you by HCL - the official digital technology partner of Cricket Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Jan 14, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In this episode of the Unplayable Podcast, Louis Cameron is in Hobart to chat to Marnus Labuschagne to preview the fifth and final Ashes Test match, and the pair also discuss Labuschagne's battle with Mark Wood, Usman Khawaja's hot form, Pat Cummins as skipper and spending hours and hours at the Kookaburra bat factory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 35
It came down to the very last ball, but England hung on for a draw to deny Australia the chance at a whitewash. At the end of a thrilling day five, cricket.com.au ’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to talk through it all. They covered Australia's missed chances and the key decisions made by captain Pat Cummins, Zak Crawley's impressive innings, and what another standout performance by Scott Boland means for Australia's bowling pecking order. This podcast is proudly brought to you...
Jan 09, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Finally the rain stayed away in Sydney and day four delivered plenty of highlights and talking points. At the end of the day's play, cricket.com.au ’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to talk through it all. They covered the irresistible form of Usman Khawaja, selection dilemmas for the Hobart Test, Cameron Green’s innings, Australia’s declaration, Marnus Labuschagne’s technical change to Mark Wood and Joe Root’s captaincy. This podcast is proudly brought to you by HCL - the offic...
Jan 08, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 33
On the back of courageous knocks from Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes, England kept themselves in the contest on day three in Sydney and cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to discuss all the talking points from the day’s play. Items covered were Australia's amazing first session, Bairstow's gritty century, Ricky's thoughts on the batting conditions throughout the whole series and Alex Carey's form with the gloves. This podcast is proudly brought to you by HCL - the of...
Jan 07, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Usman Khawaja was the shining light on day two of the Sydney Ashes Test match, and cricket.com.au ’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to discuss all the talking points from the day’s play. Items covered were Khawaja’s knock, his LeBron-inspired celebration, Steve Smith’s battle with Stuart Broad, a potential Hobart selection dilemma and Broad’s performance with the ball. This podcast is proudly brought to you by HCL - the official digital technology partner of Cricket Australia Ho...
Jan 06, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 31
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of a rain interrupted day one in Sydney, where honours were shared, after the two late wickets of set batters Marcus Harris and Marnus Labuschagne left Australia on 3-126 at stumps. They chat about England selecting what looks to be their best XI, Stuart Broad's continued dominance over David Warner, and Marcus Harris' second gritty innings in a row and where it leaves Australia's opening partnership...
Jan 05, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Nathan Lyon joins Louis Cameron as they reflect on Australia's comprehensive Vodafone Ashes series victory over England. Lyon discussed his second car trip of the season from Melbourne to Sydney (0.54), news that COVID-19 penetrated the Aussie bubble (4.14), leading the Aussie team song on the MCG (8.17), his premonition that Scott Boland was going to take 6-7 (12.30), Cameron Green's leadership potential (14.24), Mitchell Starc's most consistent Test summer (17.57), whether two spinners are req...
Jan 01, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 29
As the MCG Test wrapped up and Australia retained the Ashes, cricket.com.au ’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to discuss the Scott Boland’s big haul and England’s dismal performance. Items on the agenda were Starc’s improvement (2:40), Scott Boland’s incredible debut (3:55), Australia’s selection options for Sydney (6:00), England’s way forward (8:28), and English coach Chris Silverwood (12:30). This podcast is proudly brought to you by HCL - the official digital technology part...
Dec 28, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 28
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day two in Melbourne, as Australia took complete control of the third Vodafone Ashes Test, taking four English wickets in the final hour and holding a 51-run lead at stumps. Speaking before England's final session collapse with the bat, they chat about England's positive day with the ball led by Jimmy Anderson, how the MCG pitch has played and Marcus Harris' innings. This podcast is brought to you...
Dec 27, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 27
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day one in Melbourne, as Australia took advantage of overcast conditions, bowling England out for just 185, before reaching 1-61 at stumps. They chat about Pat Cummins' seamless return and whether he should take the new ball more often, the ugly dismissals of England's senior players, and Scott Boland's solid start to his Test career. This podcast is brought to you by HCL, the official digital tec...
Dec 26, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 26
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day five in Adelaide, as Australia took the final six wickets and claimed a 2-0 series lead. They chat about Jhye Richardson's maiden Test five-wicket haul, Jos Buttler's bizarre dismissal and England's selection issues ahead of the remaining three Tests. This podcast is brought to you by HCL, the official digital technology partner of Cricket Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Dec 20, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 25
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day four in Adelaide, as Australia drew within six wickets of a 2-0 series lead. They chat about England's positive fight with the ball, Marcus Harris' stance in the Australian team and the persistence and grit shown by Mitchell Starc. This podcast is brought to you by HCL, the official digital technology partner of Cricket Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 19, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 24
The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day three in Adelaide, as Australia overcame a slow start to further strengthen their position in the match. They chat about Nathan Lyon's change of ends, Mitchell Starc's performance and Cameron Green's growing stature with the ball. This podcast brought to you by HCL, the official digital technology partner of Cricket Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 18, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Day two in Adelaide had far more action than the previous day's play, with Marnus Labuschagne notching up his first Ashes century, and Steve Smith very nearly scoring one of his own, before Michael Neser claimed his maiden Test wicket with just his second delivery. As play came to a close, Louis Cameron spoke with Test legend Ricky Ponting for his expert Ashes analysis, brought to you by HCL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 17, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 22
It was Australia's day on day one in Adelaide, despite some drama on the morning of the match! Louis Cameron spoke with Test legend Ricky Ponting for his expert Ashes analysis, brought to you by HCL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Australia allrounder Cameron Green chats to cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron ahead of the second Vodafone Ashes Test to go through his first few wickets at Test level and the side's preparation for game number two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Test legend Ricky Ponting joined the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron to run the rule over Australia emphatic first Test victory over England at the Gabba.On the agenda is Australia’s ‘flawless cricket’ (1:20), Pat Cummins’ captaincy debut (3:00), England’s potential bowling changes for Adelaide (6:20), Warner’s injury and Australia’s XI (10:35), Neser or Richardson as the next cab off the rank (13:20) and confirmation of the Hobart Test (14:30). Ponting will be chatting to the Unplayable Podc...
Dec 11, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Test legend Ricky Ponting joined the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron at the tea break to analyse day three at the Gabba. They discuss Travis Head’s brilliant 152 (1:00), the importance of Joe Root’s innings (6:00), Rory Burns’ choice to avoid the first ball (6:50), Nathan Lyon’s hunt for his 400th Test wicket (7:48) and David Warner’s likely injury replacement (8:40). Ponting will be chatting to the Unplayable Podcast for every day of the Vodafone Ashes series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Dec 10, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Test legend Ricky Ponting joined the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron at the tea break to analyse day two at the Gabba. They chat about the Stokes no-ball and the front-foot debate (1:20), Australia’s tactics to Jack Leach (4:50), England’s quicks (7:40), Wood to Smith (8:40) and David Warner’s ton (10:00). Ponting will be chatting to the Unplayable Podcast for every day of the Vodafone Ashes series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 09, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Test legend Ricky Ponting joins the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron to analyse day one at the Gabba.They chat about Starc’s amazing start (1:00), England’s lack of preparation (5:27), Hazlewood’s threat against Root (7:10), Root’s call at the toss (9:20) and Anderson’s non-selection (11:00).Ponting will be chatting to the Unplayable Podcast for every day of the Vodafone Ashes series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 08, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Australian Test opener Marcus Harris joins the Unplayable Podcast from Brisbane two days out from the first Vodafone Ashes Test match to discuss his selection in the XI, his improvements, his nemesis and his opening partner. Enjoy daily recaps of the Test action as Ricky Ponting joins the Unplayable Podcast for every day of the Ashes series this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 06, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 15
The in-form and always entertaining Matt Renshaw joins Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger on this week's edition of the Unplayable Podcast to talk about his success at number five and share the science behind crane construction. Skip ahead to hear his thoughts on his different bats (4:09), his much-loved lawn (8:50), the Jake Weatherald incident (13:00), taking a break due to mental fatigue (15:40), a return to the Australian side (23:30) and the Strikers' prospects in the BBL (27:00). Don't fo...
Dec 01, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Following Tim Paine's resignation from the Test captaincy, cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron try to answer the big questions including who should be his successor. Topics in this episode include: Paine resigns (0:30), is Paine's batting good enough to retain his spot? (4:39), Alex Carey, Josh Inglis and other keeper options (6:40), the next in line for captain (9:48), potential vice-captains (15:12), Sheffield Shield round-up (16:16) Sign up to BKT BBL Tipping at tipping.crick...
Nov 23, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 13
