Injuries. Soul-searching. Bolters. With a 10-day gap between the first and second NRMA Insurance Test matches, there's been ample time for all of these things. And more! Josh Hazlewood has a side injury and Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger discuss his situation, his potential replacements and the other Australian squad news. Plus there's PM's XI chat and an update on the WTC Final race. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify . This episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of A...
Dec 02, 2024•27 min•Season 8Ep. 21
Well, where do you go from there, exactly? India's massive win in Perth stunned the cricket world, leaving questions aplenty for the home side. That being said, the potential returns of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Mohammad Shami also give the tourists a few selections dilemmas ahead of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. Louis Cameron is in Perth to give you, the listener, and Josh Schonafinger the low down on what just transpired in the past four days. Let us know what changes the sides should m...
Nov 25, 2024•25 min•Season 8Ep. 20
That first ball can't come soon enough! The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is (almost) here and Louis Cameron is in Perth following the action first-hand. He joins Josh Schonafinger to give the lowdown on both sides' training sessions and expected lineups. Don't forget to jump back in the Unplayable catalogue to listen to Lou's interview with Travis Head a few days ago. Oh, and should the hypothetical sixth Test be played in Canberra, Hobart, or somewhere else? This episode of the Unplayable Podcast bro...
Nov 20, 2024•21 min•Season 8Ep. 19
Travis Head and his wife Jess have just welcomed a new baby boy into the world, and it's kept the attacking left-hander out of a bit of cricket recently. But he's back and ready to take on India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Jump into the Head chat from 3:04, where he joined Louis Cameron on the Perth Stadium 'West Test Hill' to discuss Nathan McSweeney, batting quirks, his own record at the ground and more. Before that, Josh Schonafinger gives a brief update on the T20I Series that Australia s...
Nov 19, 2024•16 min•Season 8Ep. 18
What does it take to be captain of Australia? If it's vast knowledge of all who came before you, Josh Inglis will do just fine! The wicketkeeper joins the Unplayable Podcast from the Gabba ahead of the three-match T20 series against Pakistan, in which he will be in charge of the squad. He chats to Josh Schonafinger about his new role, who's inspired him, being selected in the Test squad, crossing formats, keeping, and plenty more - the chat begins at 20:21. Before that, Josh is joined by Louis C...
Nov 13, 2024•34 min•Season 8Ep. 17
Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is a player on the rise. After his excellent effort against India A in Mackay, he's now being talked about as a potential Test debutant against India in Perth. The interview with McSweeney begins at 18:44 , where he discussing the prospect of opening, why he loves captaincy and his great friendship with Marnus Labuschagne. Before that, Louis Cameron and Jack Paynter recap the first ODI between Australia and Pakistan and look at the Aussie white-ball changes -...
Nov 06, 2024•35 min•Season 8Ep. 16
With the first Test not too far away, there's lots to cover in this episode! Hear from Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney and retiring 'keeper Matthew Wade, while hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron break down the options to open for the Aussies in the first Test. Get your tickets for the summer here Read Louis Cameron's Q&A with Matthew Wade See Wade's favourite catch here Check out our cricket doco podcast Stories After Stumps on Apple and Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Oct 30, 2024•30 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Get your ODI series tickets here He’s dominated the IPL, he’s made his ODI and T20I debuts, now Jake Fraser-McGurk is hoping to take the Aussie summer by storm. Fraser-McGurk is part of Australia’s ODI squad to face Pakistan in early November, and he joins the Unplayable Podcast to preview the series. Also covered is his tour of the UK, including a cheeky sledge from his captain Mitch Marsh in Scotland, his Sheffield Shield aspirations and his strong relationship with Ricky Ponting. Later in the...
Oct 23, 2024•38 min•Season 8Ep. 14
The interview with Spencer Johnson starts at 3:11. He's one of the fastest bowlers in the country and he's about to return to the domestic scene. Spencer Johnson missed Australia's most recent white-ball tour of the United Kingdom with a side strain but he's back and has a return date in mind. The tall left-armer chats to Josh Schonafinger about his recent engagement and Italian roots, plus his awesome experiences in India and England. Let us know your nominations for Long Levers Highlights from...
Oct 16, 2024•23 min•Season 8Ep. 13
The Sheffield Shield is back and there are no shortage of talking points after a couple of days! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron discuss the big stories around Australian cricket with the Test summer now only 43 days away. Injuries, the big three, white-ball fixtures and plenty more on the agenda in this episode. Click here for Louis' chat with Jhye Richardson Let us know your nominations for Long Levers Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Oct 09, 2024•30 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Australia fought back from a dire position in the fifth ODI in Bristol to defeat England and claim an impressive 3-2 series win in the UK to conclude their tour of the British Isles. Hear from captain Mitch Marsh's post-series press conference as the skipper talks up Travis Head's 'underrated' bowling and Aaron Hardie's breakout international series. The Unplayable Podcast'a Jack Paynter wraps up the tour with Josh Schonafinger as the focus shifts to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the Champions ...
Oct 02, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 11
Australia's outstanding 14-match winning streak in ODIs finally came to an end in Durham but there's still lots to play with two games left in the series. Next stop: Lord's, the venue where things got wild during last year's Ashes series. Steve Smith chatted to Jack Paynter after his 60 in the third ODI, which you can hear in full here (apologies about the background racket). Then Jack, before he boards the train to London, catches up with Josh Schonafinger to discuss the talking points of the s...
Sep 25, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 10
It was all square in the T20 series (thanks Manchester) so now it's time for Australia and England to face off in a five-match ODI series, beginning in Nottingham. Star Aussie Adam Zampa will play his 100th ODI and Jack Paynter and Josh Schonafinger hear from the milestone man and reminisce on his excellent career to date. The Unplayable Podcast boys also run the rule over Australia's injuries and England's raft of squad changes. - Adam Zampa 100th ODI hype reel video - Click here to see Mahli B...
Sep 18, 2024•24 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Australia's tour of the UK has begun in fine style with a clean sweep over Scotland, records broken and a tiny quaich (pronounced quake) acquired! The Unplayable Podcast's Jack Paynter is following the Aussies around the United Kingdom and gives Josh Schonafinger an update on the squad and conditions. Read Jack's series recap here . Check out our new cricket documentary podcast Stories After Stumps on Apple and Spotify here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 10, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Australia have landed in Edinburgh and will play three T20s against Scotland over the course of the next few days! And despite only being in the country less than a week, Nathan Ellis has already tried the local specialty, haggis. This series is a chance to get a look at some more inexperienced Aussies and Ellis is excited to be apart of their journey, which he explains to cricket.com.au's Jack Paynter - interview with Ellis begins at 10:40. Before that, Jack gives Josh Schonafinger the update o...
Sep 03, 2024•26 min•Season 8Ep. 7
This episode's special guest is Victorian fast bowler Mitch Perry! You can jump straight into the chat with Perry at 2:33. Louis Cameron catches up with Perry at the Vics' annual media day and Perry talks about his frustrating finish to the 2023-24 summer, his off-season activities and his friendship with Sydney Swan Nick Blakey. Before that, Josh Schonafinger runs you through the ins and outs for Victoria which includes a big hitter from Queensland. Queensland preview with Mitch Swepson: https:...
Sep 01, 2024•17 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Ollie Davies is one of the most exciting batters (and characters) in Australian cricket and he's up next to preview New South Wales' season. Jump straight to the chat with Davies at 3:40. In this episode the entertaining right-hander talks about his red-ball revival, NSW's recruits and his brother Joel's defection the Sydney Sixers. Before that, Josh Schonafinger runs you though the ins and outs for Greg Shippherd's team. Queensland preview with Mitch Swepson: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/408...
Aug 25, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Jump straight into the Mitch Swepson interview, which begins at 4:15. The Queensland leggie had a good 2023-24, winning the KFC BBL with the Brisbane Heat and claiming 30 wickets in the Sheffield Shield. He also talks about reviving the famous 'flipper' delivery, his new coach Johan Botha and identifies a couple of young Bulls who have caught his eye. Don't forget to check out our other state preview interviews with Lance Morris, Jordan Buckingham and Charlie Wakim. Just scroll down in our podca...
Aug 18, 2024•26 min•Season 8Ep. 4
If you want to jump straight to the chat with Charlie Wakim, head to 3:15. In the interview, Wakim talks about his fortuitous start to last summer, what clicked on his way to a career-best year, Tasmania's recruits and plenty more. He even gives a little insight into his rarely-seen offies! Before that, Josh Schonafinger talks through the squad changes for the team from the apple isle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 11, 2024•23 min•Season 8Ep. 3
The chat with SA quick Jordan Buckingham begins at 5:35. Buckingham joins the Unplayable Podcast to look back at his highly-successful summer, edging closer to the Australian team and his unique middle name. Plus plenty more! Before that, Josh Schonafinger goes through the ins and outs for the Redbacks, err, South Australia Men, and what else has been happening at the SACA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 04, 2024•26 min•Season 8Ep. 2
The chat with Lance Morris begins at 5:35. The 'Wild Thing' talks about rehabilitation from the latest 'hot spot' in his back, the thrill of playing for Australia, rubbing shoulders with the best and plenty more. Before that, Josh Schonafinger looks at the squad changes for the three-time reigning champions, which includes five outs and four inclusions. Morris believes he has a bit more in the tank: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4070048/lance-morris-western-australia-state-preview-unplayable-p...
Jul 29, 2024•25 min•Season 8Ep. 1
cricket.com.au has this week launched a landmark new podcast series, Stories After Stumps , which dives into the game’s glorious history through half a dozen compelling episodes in its maiden season. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stories-after-stumps/id1752600105 Spotify - https://cricketaustralia.slack.com/archives/D02BJ8UP691/p1719359100530399 PocketCasts - https://pca.st/8njcaqjy And everywhere else you listen! Just search 'Stories After Stumps...
Jun 26, 2024•2 min•Season 7Ep. 13
Australia's World Cup could be over. But it might not be! Here's what needs to happen from this point forward. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron bring you the recap from an entertaining Australia v India clash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2024•15 min•Season 7Ep. 12
A special moment for Afghanistan cricket who, eight months after they had their hearts broken by Glenn Maxwell's Mumbai Miracle, finally tasted success against Australia. Gulbadin Naib was the difference with the ball while Marcus Stoinis and Rahmanullah Gurbaz had a fiery stoush that proved an entertaining sideshow. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were at the wonderful Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent for the historic result. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 23, 2024•20 min•Season 7Ep. 11
Pat Cummins' hat-trick was the highlight on an otherwise uneventful match as the rain got in the way far too often in Antigua. Between the weather breaks, Australia recorded a 28-run win over Bangladesh (thanks to the DLS method) with their bowlers putting in another outstanding display. Plus, there were positive signs from the top order. TUP regular Louis Cameron has been rested for tonight's episode, with popular journalist Bharat Sundaresan joining Josh Schonafinger to recap the match. Hosted...
Jun 21, 2024•10 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Four games, four wins for Australia and a key reason for that record is allrounder Marcus Stoinis. As the Aussies return to Antigua to commence the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup, Stoinis joins the Unplayable Podcast to chat about his bumper start to the T20 World Cup, sweeping, eating, pitch reading - and even offer some journalistic advice for Louis Cameron! You won't want to miss this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 18, 2024•36 min•Season 7Ep. 9
With all the chatter in the lead-in being whether or not the Aussies would tank, and therefore eliminate England, it was good to a quality cricket contest between Scotland and Australia. Brandon McMullen and Mark Watt showed plenty for the Scots but they just didn't have enough as Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David finished the job. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron are in St Lucia and recap the final match of Group B while looking ahead to the Super Eight stage. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Jun 16, 2024•17 min•Season 7Ep. 8
In a perfect world, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short aren’t required for Australia at this tournament. They’ll be ready to go if injury strikes the main squad. But for now, they’re enjoying the best the Caribbean has to offer and they sit down for a chat with Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron by the hotel pool in St Lucia. On the agenda is the IPL, golf, mullets and red-ball ambitions. NB: Unfortunately Jake's mic gives out bit towards the end of the chat, hopefully it's not too distracting! ...
Jun 13, 2024•31 min•Season 7Ep. 7
A MASSIVE victory for Australia, chasing down's Namibia's 72 before the Powerplay was even finished! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap the action from Antigua with full marks going to Australia's bowlers, and top order. Plus, there's a developing situation happening in Group B with England's fate now potentially in Australia's hands... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2024•16 min•Season 7Ep. 6
All smiles from the Australian camp after they completed a 36-run win over England at Kensington Oval in Barbados. Contributions from effectively the entire line up guided the Aussies to the impressive victory, which takes them to the top of Group B. Adam Zampa was named player of the match after dismissing both English openers after a fast start in the chase. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap all the action from Bridgetown, including a spicy moment between Jos Buttler and Matthew Wade. ...
Jun 08, 2024•17 min•Season 7Ep. 5
