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 Ho...
Oct 16, 2023•13 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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 for more information.
Oct 12, 2023•13 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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/privac...
Oct 08, 2023•13 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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 subscrib...
Oct 05, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Most of Australia's squad has World Cup experience one way or another, but for Marnus Labuschagne it will be his first tournament of this ilk. The middle order batter (and leg-spinner) sits down with Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter in Hyderabad to explain the emotions of the call-up, the tweaks he's made and his coffee business, The Run Club. Don't forget to subscribe to get Aussie World Cup match recaps delivered straight to your feed! You can get in touch with the show here: https://linktr....
Oct 02, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Marnus Labuschagne will feature at the 2023 men's ODI World Cup! After failing to make Australia's provisional squad of 15 for the tournament, Labuschagne got the nod right before the ICC's squad deadline as Ashton Agar's recovery from a calf strain hasn't gone to plan. Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter go through the squad in detail, and also hear the best bits of Selection Chair George Bailey's press conference, explaining the decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Sep 29, 2023•19 min•Season 5Ep. 3
The chat with Mitch Marsh begins at 4:30 - and don't forget to hit subscribe to the show! Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter are in Mohali ahead of Australia's first ODI against India, the first of several 'warm-up' matches leading into the 2023 ICC World Cup. Marsh joins the boys to reflect on his captaincy debut for Australia, his Ashes tricks, Indian experiences, batting form, World Cup predictions and plenty more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 21, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Attention shifts to the ODI World Cup (in just over a month's time) as Australia announces its 15-player squad. One of the big inclusions is NSW allrounder Sean Abbott, who has been taking wickets for fun in South Africa. He joins Louis Cameron at 23:30 after Louis and Josh Schonafinger run through the squad in detail and look ahead to how they might line up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 06, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 1
All square! A disappointing result for Australia after such an impressive beginning, but on the balance of things 2-2 feels about right. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron for one last time on this UK trip as they recount the Ashes finale. Thank you for all your support through the entire Ashes series, your feedback, ratings and subscriptions have been hugely appreciated. Hopefully we're back into your eardrums in the near future! Day five match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/matc...
Jul 31, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 29
We certainly don't want to get ahead of ourselves - but it's anyone's game! Set 384 runs to win, Usman Khawaja (69no) and David Warner (58no) have laid the perfect platform for Australia's chase, reaching 0-135 before the rain hit. Can Australia pull off a mammoth chase and ruin Stuart Broad's farewell party? Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap the unexpected events of day four at The Oval. Day four match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/ashes-england-australia-fifth-te...
Jul 30, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 28
It's all over for Stuart Broad! Shocking many after play on day three at the Oval, the veteran England quick will be hanging up the bowling shoes after this Test. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron give an instant reaction to the news as well as recapping what was a pretty tough day for Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Who would've thought we'd be talking about Todd Murphy's efforts with the bat? The Australian off-spinner contributed a crucial 34 runs as the visitors edged their way into a first-innings lead. As has been the case all series, this Test match is evenly poised with 12 runs all that separates the Ashes rivals after two days. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron have all the details on how it played out. This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Day two match report: https://w...
Jul 28, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 26
After a nervy start after electing to bowl, Australia took the upper hand in the Oval Test with a brilliant display with the ball. They fielding display was less impressive but excellent returns from all the bowlers have the visitors in a great position after day one. Mitch Starc knocked over Ben Stokes with yet another corker as England were bowled out for 283. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron have all the details on another up-and-down day of the 2023 Ashes. This episode brought to you by Q...
Jul 27, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Australia may have ensured they can't lose the Ashes with the rainy draw in Manchester last week, but they won't be satisfied with a draw. Both sides also have a few selection conundrums but fresh in the mind of the Aussies will be their World Test Championship final victory here a little under two months ago. Plus hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron revisit their (spookily accurate) pre-series predictions. This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Jul 25, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 24
A dull finish to an otherwise brilliant series to date? Absolutely. But Australia won't be complaining! The Manchester rain ensured day five was a cricket-less day at Old Trafford, sealing the destination of the Ashes urn for another series. Hear from both captains as well as the Unplayable Podcast's precipitation experts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap the fourth Test. Day five match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/england-australia-fourth-test-day-five-old-tra...
Jul 23, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 23
The forecast said it would be a complete washout. Instead we got a full middle session, where Australia racked up 1-101 with Marnus Labuschagne reaching a terrific century, his 11th overall and second away from home. Labuschagne and Mitch Marsh (31no) blunted England’s attack for almost two hours before Marnus fell, and then so did the rain. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron managed to keep to the microphones dry and have all the updates from a soggy Old Trafford. Day four match report: https:...
Jul 22, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Jonny Bairstow bashed a belligerent 99 not out on another high-octane day of Ashes cricket in Manchester. Australia will be hoping the heavens open on days four and five with England holding a 162-run lead and only needing another six wickets to bowl the Aussies out. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap another tough day for the visitors which included plenty of highlights for the hosts. Day three match report from Manchester: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/england-aus...
Jul 21, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Over 400 runs were scored on day two in Manchester and in good news for England fans, almost all of them were scored by the home side. Zak Crawley (189), Joe Root (84) and Moeen Ali (54) did the bulk of the damage as England finished the second day 67 runs to the good. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap what went right for England and what went wrong for Australia. Day two Old Trafford match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/england-australia-fourth-test-day-two...
Jul 20, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Warner, Labuschagne, Smith, Head and Marsh all looked in great touch with the bat - but none of Australia's top order could convert their start into a big score. After being sent in Australia finished on 8-299, with Stuart Broad's 600th Test wicket and Jonny Bairstow's catch (!) highlighting another day where both sides seemed intent on not taking the advantage. But it's Mitch Starc's sensational record with the bat in Manchester will give Australian fans hope. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis C...
Jul 19, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Steve Smith has 401 runs in two Tests in Manchester (including a 211 last time out) so it's no wonder he's eager to get back into the middle at Old Trafford! The Aussie No.4 is the special guest on this episode of the Unplayable Podcast where he chats through his 100th Test, the England quicks, his best Test centuries and his love of tennis. The interview with Smith begins at 10:00 and before that Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron go through what they know about teams and the pitch for the vit...
Jul 17, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Three brilliant Ashes Tests in a row, but this one went the way of England! England's three inclusions of Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali all played important roles for the hosts who avoided a 3-0 scoreline much to the delight of the Headingley crowd. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to hear how it all played out on day four in Leeds. Day four match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/australia-england-ashes-third-test-day-four-leeds-headingley-scores-highlights-re...
Jul 09, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Gumboots and umbrellas were far more useful at Headingley today than cricket bats and balls .. until about 5pm that is! Six hours went by with no play (thanks rain) before 25.1 overs were squeezed in at the very end of day three in Leeds. Travis Head channelled his inner Ben Stokes to give Australia a shot at an early Ashes wrap-up but the visitors couldn't find the breakthrough before play ended at 7:30pm. Josh Schonafinger (party shirt) and Louis Cameron (former fast bowler) recap a truncated ...
Jul 08, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 16
24 wickets have tumbled in only two days at Leeds - and which way this one is going is bloody tough to predict! And can we just recognise how good Pat Cummins is at bowling?! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap another enthralling day of the Ashes. Day two Leeds recap: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/australia-england-ashes-third-test-day-two-leeds-headingley-scores-highlights-report-video/2023-07-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 07, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Mitch Marsh, take a bow. Mark Wood, take one too. The opening day of the third Ashes Test in Leeds was dominated by two players who were yet to feature in the series - Marsh, who struck a rollicking run-a-ball century and Wood, who bowled as fast as anyone ever has in England (since records began)! Plenty to discuss as wickets tumbled (13 in all) and Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were there to recap it all for you. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit...
Jul 06, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 14
It seems all anybody wants to do is talk about the Jonny Bairstow stumping! But, with the Leeds Test just around the corner it's time to shift our focus to the next match, one that could decide the outcome of this series. England have confirmed (since recording this episode) their XI - which is the expected side discussed on the show. And Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron pay tribute to Steve Smith, who will play his 100th Test this week at Headingley. This episode brought to you by Qantas - S...
Jul 05, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 13
On day five of the second Ashes Test at Lord's we saw a level of hostility never-before-seen at the 'home of cricket' after a 'controversial' move that claimed Jonny Bairstow's wicket riled up the local crowd and the English team. Ben Stokes played one of those innings, sending nine sixes into the crowd before he fell for 155, consigning England to defeat. And the MCC members were not to be outdone, getting involved in a verbal altercation with the Australian team as they passed through the Long...
Jul 02, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Ashes folklore in the making! A one-legged Nathan Lyon walking out to bat at No.11 in Australia's second innings will be fondly remembered - as will the two wonder-balls delivered by Mitch Starc and Pat Cummins. And yet the second Test at Lord's is still up for grabs after a late reprieve to lucky duck Ben Duckett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 01, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Australia's lead has swelled to 221 runs at Lord's but it was the meek surrender from England's middle and lower order that raised eyebrows on day three. Ollie Pope's injury, Mitchell Starc's super spell, Ange Postecoglou, Todd Murphy, celebrappealing and plenty more gets a mention. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to get the complete review on day three of the second Ashes Test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 30, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 10
The final session on day two at Lord's had a bit of everything - Ben Duckett out in the 90s, a dropped catch, a bouncer barrage from Australia and crucially, an injury to Nathan Lyon. England ended the day 138 runs behind Australia with Harry Brook and Ben Stokes withstanding the Aussies' new tactic. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 29, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Half-centuries to Steve Smith (85no), David Warner (66) and Travis Head (77) have Australia in a very strong position after day one of the Lord's Test, despite being inserted by England captain Ben Stokes at the toss. We had rain delays, glorious cover drives and even a Joe Root bouncer (!) on a fascinating opening to the second Ashes Test. Join hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap the first day in north London. Somehow the boys failed to mention the pitch invaders in the day's sec...
Jun 28, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 8
