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VIC Preview: Mitch Perry's unlikely friendship with Sydney Swans star01 Sep 202400:17:20

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://www.cricket.com.au/news/4086912/mitch-swepson-queensland-bulls-brisbane-heat-unplayable-podcast-season-preview-leg-spin-sheffield-shield

WA preview with Lance Morris: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4070048/lance-morris-western-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-express

SA preview with Jordan Buckingham: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4073592/jordan-buckingham-south-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-express

Tasmania preview with Charlie Wakim: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4078106/charlie-wakim-tasmania-unplayable-podcast-season-preview-tigers-batter-final-sheffield-shield

NSW preview with Ollie Davies: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4096991/ollie-davies-nsw-blues-new-south-wales-batter-season-preview-2024

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NSW Preview: Why Ollie Davies almost gave up red-ball cricket25 Aug 202400:18:03

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/4086912/mitch-swepson-queensland-bulls-brisbane-heat-unplayable-podcast-season-preview-leg-spin-sheffield-shield

WA preview with Lance Morris: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4070048/lance-morris-western-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-express

SA preview with Jordan Buckingham: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4073592/jordan-buckingham-south-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-express

Tasmania preview with Charlie Wakim: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4078106/charlie-wakim-tasmania-unplayable-podcast-season-preview-tigers-batter-final-sheffield-shield

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Marcus Stoinis shares his pitch wisdom and details his joking journalist joust!18 Jun 202400:36:08

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!

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Our KFC BBL|12 Team of the Tournament, top moments of the season 26 Jan 202300:23:18

Who makes your Team of the Tournament? KFC BBL|12 has given us plenty of highlights, lots of talking points and many memorable moments.


Jack Paynter and Josh Schonafinger look back on the bumper season before casting an eye ahead to the final five matches.


cricket.com.au's Team of the Tournament: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/big-bash-team-tournament-smith-hardie-finch-dooley-rogers-abbott-tye-short-david-neser/2023-01-26

BKT Finish from Hurricanes v Heat: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/bkt-finish-final-two-overs-highlights-hobart-hurricanes-beat-brisbane-heat-bbl12-david-paris-bazley/2023-01-25


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Heat quick Spencer Johnson on battling Marcus Stoinis, long-term injuries and playing for Italy24 Jan 202300:21:00

Spencer Johnson's played only five KFC BBL matches but is 27 years old - where's he been?


Johnson joins the Unplayable Podcast to talk about his career to date, bowling at the death against the likes of Tim David and Marcus Stoinis, spending almost three years out due to injury, his marvellous hair and helping Italy qualify for the 2024 T20 World Cup.


Watch Johnson’s last over against Tim David: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/spencer-johnson-final-over-tim-david-brisbane-heat-hobart-hurricanes-gabba-bbl12-big-bash-highlights/2023-01-20

Watch Johnson’s last over against Marcus Stoinis: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/bkt-finish-brisbane-heat-melbourne-stars-bbl12-marcus-stoinis-spencer-johnson/2023-01-22 

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India Test squad BOLTER Todd Murphy 11 Jan 202300:39:01

Australia have named the 18 players they're taking to India and 22-year-old Victoria spinner Todd Murphy is the biggest surprise in the squad!


He sat down with Jack Paynter (16:40) a few weeks ago to talk about his rapid rise, his international chances, red-ball, white-ball and BBL form and plenty more.


Before that, Josh Schonafinger and Jack break down the Australian squad and recap the side's big win over South Africa at home.

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Sydney Test preview & boundary juggle masterclass with Matt Renshaw02 Jan 202300:23:08

Called into the Australian Test squad for the first time in almost five years, Matthew Renshaw isn't taking anything for granted.


The left hander made his only Test century to date at the SCG in 2017 and on the eve of this year's New Year's Test Renshaw joins the Unplayable Podcast to chat through his return, his changes, his new baby and that Michael Neser catch.

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Boxing Day Test Preview with Lance ‘The Wild Thing’ Morris 23 Dec 202200:38:10

Lance Morris is all about bowling fast. The leading wicket-taker in the Sheffield Shield this summer was thrust into the Aussie Test squad and now he's thrust on the Unplayable Podcast!


The 'Wild Thing', Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger look ahead to the biggest day on the cricketing calendar and discuss whether or not Scott Boland holds his spot for the returning Josh Hazlewood.


The chat with Lance Morris begins at 15:08.

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First #AUSvSA Test Preview: Alex Carey on keeping up and South Africa's attack15 Dec 202200:28:00

Australia-West Indies. Two-nil. Too easy.


Next up is South Africa and they come with pace, and lots of it!


Aussie keeper Alex Carey (which begins at 12:00) chats to the Unplayable Podcast about their comprehensive wins over the Windies and how they've been preparing for three-Test series against South Africa. There's also a little reminiscing on couple of greats grabs, and a certain great goal as well!

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BONUS #AUSvSA POD: Keshav Maharaj on why the Proteas are so good in Australia15 Dec 202200:20:54

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj is the very special guest on this episode of the Unplayable Podcast!

Maharaj made his Test debut in Australia six years ago, and now he's back part of the Proteas squad that is chasing four consecutive wins Down Under.

He chats to Josh Schonafinger about spin bowling, his Test hat-trick and playing until he's 40.

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Big Bash Series: Adelaide Strikers' recruit Chris Lynn13 Dec 202200:22:53

KFC BBL|12 is underway and we've been speaking to some of the league's best and brightest as part of our Big Bash Series.


New Adelaide Striker Chris Lynn is next up, who joins Jack Paynter during the middle of a practice match at Karen Rolton Oval (!) to talk through his batting around the globe, his exit from the Heat and his hopes for BBL|12.


Play BKT Big Bash Tipping here: tipping.cricket.com.au 

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Big Bash Series: New Thunder captain Jason Sangha!12 Dec 202200:35:59

KFC BBL|12 begins TONIGHT, December 13! Play BKT Big Bash Tipping here: tipping.cricket.com.au 


To get in the mood, the Unplayable Podcast will be speaking to some of the league's biggest names.


The Sydney Thunder announced this week that their full-time skipper for BBL|12 will be none other than the awesome Jason Sangha, who joined the Unplayable Podcast to chat about his rise in leadership, playing with David Warner and the Thunder young guns to watch out for.

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Big Bash Series: Josh Inglis on golfing mishaps and Scorchers dominance10 Dec 202200:23:04

KFC BBL|12 begins on December 13! Play BKT Big Bash Tipping here: tipping.cricket.com.au 


To get in the mood, the Unplayable Podcast will be speaking to some of the league's biggest names.


Perth Scorchers wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis chats to cricket.com.au's Jack Paynter about his World Cup-ending golfing injury, captaining the Prime Minister's XI and eyeing off the Scorchers' chances of going back-to-back in BBL|12.

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Reverse paddles and long balls as Aussies defeat Scotland to save England16 Jun 202400:17:03

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.

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Big Bash Series: Billy Stanlake is back bowling rockets09 Dec 202200:22:09

KFC BBL|12 begins on December 13! Play BKT Big Bash Tipping here: tipping.cricket.com.au


To get in the mood, the Unplayable Podcast will be speaking to some of the league's biggest names.


First up is Hobart Hurricanes recruit Billy Stanlake, who chats to cricket.com.au's Jack Paynter about his move to Tasmania, his rehabilitation and expectations for the BBL season.

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Second #AUSvWI Test Preview: Scott Boland looks ahead to Adelaide06 Dec 202200:37:00

The chat with Ashes hero Scott Boland starts at 18:30!


Before then, cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger recap Australia's big win in Perth, the amazing form of Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon and look at the squad inclusions of Michael Neser and Lance Morris.

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First #AUSvWI Test Preview: Cameron Green on his WA homecoming, the IPL & hours on the bowling machine28 Nov 202200:32:43

Just hours away from the first Test of the summer. Is there a better feeling? A better time of year? We don't think so.


Rising Australia allrounder and proud West Aussie Cameron Green is the special guest on this edition of the Unplayable Podcast and he joins Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger to look ahead to the opening Test of the 2022-23 season.


Timestamps: Juggling playing all formats (19:20), the upcoming IPL auction (22:30), his first Test in Perth (24:00), Green’s talented sister (25:10), net sessions (26:10), what Green expects from the West Indies (29:34) and how his bowling is progressing (31:05). 


Cameron Green hits the nets: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/cameron-green-return-test-cricket-nets-batting-technique-change-formats-australia-west-indies-ipl/2022-11-28

Alzarri Joseph's crazy Aussie story: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/alzarri-joseph-west-indies-paceman-net-bowler-rise-australia-test-series-perth/2022-11-28

Steve Smith primed for biggest season ever: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/steve-smith-austral-west-indies-tests-perth-hip-injury-technique/2022-11-27

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Aussies sweep England 3-0, pink-ball PM's XI and WBBL finals23 Nov 202200:20:10

A clean sweep over the world champions! Who saw that coming?


Josh Schonafinger and Adam Burnett recap Australia's huge wins over England, discuss what it means for this side, look ahead to an exciting Prime Minister's XI fixture and try to predict the WBBL|08 finals.


Timestamps: Dettol ODI wash-up 0:30, Prime Minister's XI v Windies 09:30, WBBL finals 11:00, latest Aussie squad 14:30, Shield latest 17:00.


Listen to the Scoop Podcast here: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/62d4be54f7d5910011e61267

Kim Garth feature piece: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/feature/kim-garth-australia-t20-selection-india-tour-ireland-wbbl08-big-bash-debut/2022-11-22

AB's Joe Burns feature piece: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/feature/joe-burns-100th-sheffield-shield-match-all-time-queensland-bulls-great-australia-test-opener/2022-11-18

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'It just snapped': Glenn Maxwell opens up on gruesome injury21 Nov 202200:35:59
Unplayable Podcast host Louis Cameron is joined by Glenn Maxwell, who explains how he broke his leg in an innocuous birthday party mishap that will see him miss months of cricket. The star allrounder opens up his recovery from the incident, the games he is most devastated about missing and his Test ambitions, the reaction to his post-T20 World Cup comments, who will captain the Melbourne Stars in the BBL in his absence and the silver lining of his layoff.

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Australia's World Cup in review, Shane Watson's inner battle07 Nov 202200:56:37

Where did it all go wrong for Australia?


Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger discuss Australia's Super 12s exit at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup before Shane Watson joins the crew to go through his new release, 'Winning the Inner Battle'.

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Instant World Cup Recap: Hamstring headaches after Aussies down Irish31 Oct 202200:15:26

Australia simply had to defeat Ireland to keep their T20 World Cup campaign alive. And they did.


Aaron Finch returned to form with a fluent 63 but hamstring injuries to three different players is a cause for concern for the Aussies. Louis Cameron was at the Gabba watching play unfold and he caught up with Josh Schonafinger in the aftermath to go through all the good stuff.

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Instant World Cup Recap: Stoinis 59 not out off 18! 25 Oct 202200:15:55

Chasing 158 to defeat Sri Lanka at Perth Stadium, Australia had a little wobble in their innings before Marcus Stoinis went full Hulk on the Lankans, bashing a record-breaking 17-ball half-century (the fastest by an Aussie man in T20Is) to power his side to a comfortable, and net-run-rate satisfying victory.


Louis Cameron was there and breaks down the win with Josh Schonafinger.

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Instant World Cup Recap: "The best catch I've ever seen"22 Oct 202200:13:59
World champions Australia were thrashed by New Zealand to the tune of 89 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and cricket.com.au journalists Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger take a look at what went wrong for the Aussies.

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'Do it now, or it's all over': Matthew Wade on why his best comes with his back against the wall17 Oct 202200:30:13
Matthew Wade might have shepherded Mark Wood off the ball but he couldn't keep cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron at bay at the Gabba, where he sat down for an in-depth chat. The wicketkeeper spoke about his run-in with the England quick last week, the unique spirit around Australia's World Cup-winning team last year, how his best always comes with his career on the line and who he thinks will be player of the tournament for this year's showpiece T20 event that gets underway this weekend.

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Big hitters Fraser-McGurk and Short on Caribbean life & joining the Aussies13 Jun 202400:31:06

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!

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Obstructing the field? 11 Oct 202200:26:08

Matthew Wade and Mark Wood clashed. Jos Buttler didn't appeal. But he might have if it was the World Cup final. England's top order looked in great touch as they won the first Dettol T20I in Perth by eight runs and Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter break down the action from game one.


Plus, there's a bonus Marsh Sheffield Shield round one recap (15:00) where standout performances from Will Sutherland, Teague Wyllie, Lance Morris, Henry Hunt and Gurinder Sandhu (plus plenty more!) are recognised.


Alex Ross out obstructing in the BBL: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/alex-ross-run-out-obstructing-the-field-brisbane-heat-v-hobart-hurricanes-video-highlights/2018-01-10

Ben Stokes out obstructing in 2015: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/ben-stokes-out-obstructing-the-field-australia-england-second-odi-lords-mitchell-starc/2015-09-06 

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World Cup prep on the Gold Coast and inside the Aussie tour to India04 Oct 202200:25:07

Unplayable Podcast host Josh Schonafinger gets major Queensland FOMO as he calls up Louis Cameron (0:45) and Clancy ‘Donut’ Sinnamon (15:57) who are both on the Gold Coast ahead of Australia’s T20I series against the West Indies. 


Louis touches on Cameron Green’s mental form (2:46), Tim David’s place in the side (6:00), Mitch Marsh’s return (9:06) and Shimron Hetmyer’s untimely no-show (12:10). 


Following that, Clancy looks back on his time travel with the Australian side to India on their whirlwind three-match T20I series and what he’s learned from travelling the world and being close to the team. 


Louis' Tim David article: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/tim-david-make-t20-world-cup-case-home-international-debut-australia-west-indies-series-gold-coast/2022-10-03

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TAS Preview: Jordan Silk on captaincy, batting evolution and painting27 Sep 202200:28:52

Newly appointed all-format captain for Tasmania Jordan Silk joins Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter on the Unplayable Podcast to chat all things Tigers and Sixers.


The right hander talks about his off-season travels and ventures (1:00), recapping Tasmania’s unlucky previous season (3:40), his career-best summer (6:00), Australian aspirations (9:15), Tassie’s pre-season (13:30), expectations for the upcoming summer (18:55), the Sixers and the BBL draft (20:28).


Jack and Josh then chat (23:21) about Tassie's fortunes, squad and what to expect from the Tigers.

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NSW Preview: Captain Kurtis Patterson's new bub, Sixers switch and Test hopes21 Sep 202200:34:29

Ahead of New South Wales’ season opener against Victoria on Friday September 23, captain Kurtis Patterson joins Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter from the Unplayable Podcast to look ahead to the summer that beckons. 


Patterson talks about the birth of his first child (2:00), his cricket-loving American in-laws (4:00), the burgeoning Blues and his captaincy (5:50), his breakout BBL season (10:00), playing against Ricky Ponting in BBL|02 (13:25), NSW’s expectations for the season (19:05), playing with Nathan Lyon (23:50) and his Test aspirations (25:45). 


Josh and Jack then jump into a NSW preview (29:15) to look at what the season holds for the always-competitive Blues.


You can also watch this episode on YouTube, if that's more your thing: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEpeKf7U6gmYi2oTQjF2zbG5VkpFj_eDX 

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WA Preview: Batting in the floppy hat with Josh Philippe19 Sep 202200:24:57

After winning the Sheffield Shield and the Marsh One-Day Cup last summer Josh Philippe tells the Unplayable Podcast he’s looking forward to becoming the ‘hunted’ in 2022-23.


He also chats about his off-season exploits (1:51), playing with Shaun Marsh (5:56), his relationship with Josh Inglis (7:06), why he chose to stay in WA (8:51), the Sixers’ draft haul (12:30) and his goals for the season (15:10).


At (17:36) it’s time for Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter to break down WA’s chances of going back-to-back this season. 

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QLD Preview: Matt Renshaw on batting anywhere, Harry Potter & Peter Siddle15 Sep 202200:34:26

Queensland Bulls batter (and 'part-time allrounder') Matt Renshaw joins Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter on the Unplayable Podcast to discuss what lays ahead for the upcoming season.


Renshaw talks about his winter with Somerset (1:30), his preferred batting position (2:35), playing Peter Siddle (5:55), Harry Potter (7:00), goals for the upcoming season (11:50), Queensland’s spin depth (14:20) and their pace depth (18:28) and his own bowling (19:38).


Josh and Jack then get into a detailed Bulls season preview at (25:30). 


You can read the Kane Richardson relocation feature here: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/feature/kane-richardson-queensland-bulls-south-australia-move-gold-coast-t20-shield-world-cup/2022-05-06 


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SA Preview: Alex Carey on his Aussie rise, the Redbacks and the Karachi pool09 Sep 202200:30:13

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey joined Josh Schonafinger to review his recent fine form with the bat, chat about Australia's time in north Queensland and look ahead to a big summer for both the national side and the South Australia Redbacks.


On the agenda were his match-winning partnership with Cameron Green (0:57), spending time in North Queensland (3:00), captaining Australia in ODIs (5:52), the Pakistan and Sri Lanka tours (8:17), the pool in Karachi (10:15), South Australia preview (13:07) and his first and favourite bat (19:46).


After that, Jack Paynter (20:46) joined Josh to go through the ins and outs of the Redbacks upcoming summer.

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VIC Preview: Will Sutherland on stepping up, family battles and mullets 07 Sep 202200:28:42

Victorian and freshly re-signed Melbourne Renegades bowling allrounder Will Sutherland joins Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter to preview his sides' chances for the upcoming season.


Will speaks about his pre-season 1:11, the Shield final 2:22, the temptation to head to County cricket 4:45, his new Renegades contract 5:46, Victoria’s pace attack 7:05, players to watch 8:30, Will Pucovski 11:48, comparisons to Annabel 13:00, the mullet 16:00 and much more. 


Did you know you can watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEpeKf7U6gmYi2oTQjF2zbG5VkpFj_eDX

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GOAT! Nathan Lyon on working with Murali, Test preparation and long-term goals24 Jun 202200:34:48
What better time to chat to Australia's greatest ever off-spinner than right before a Test series? The interview with Lyon starts at 15:54, where he discusses fitness, Test preparation, sub-continent conditions, Muttiah Muralitharan and Rangana Herath and plenty more.
Before that, cricket.com.au journalist Louis Cameron, who is in Sri Lanka, joins Josh Schonafinger to talk about Australia's tour so to date.
Sri Lanka v Australia series home: https://www.cricket.com.au/tours/Sri%20Lanka%20Australia%20Mens%20Tour%20Test%20ODI%20T20%202022/9ZwprkjgWUq2tw8BsLvCWQ

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No more Mr Fix-it: Steve Smith on new T20 role, Sri Lanka series, vertigo and more06 Jun 202200:31:31
Cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron sits down with Steve Smith in Colombo to talk about his holiday to New York, no longer being the Australian T20 team's anchor, the relaxed approach of the side on their Sri Lanka tour, his Test hundred drought as well as his battles with vertigo.

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Records tumble as Aussies thump Namibia12 Jun 202400:16:10

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...

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Jhye Richardson chats Ashes hauls, injuries and Rocket League; Sri Lanka tour preview03 Jun 202200:36:12
Australia fast bowler Jhye Richardson is back on tour with the national side and eager to make a big impact in the three-match T20I series. The chat with Richardson starts at 16:48.
Before then, Louis Cameron in Colombo chats with Josh Schonafinger about the series ahead, how the Aussies will shape up and which Sri Lankans to watch out for.
Watch Pathirana's incredible bowling action here: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/sri-lanka-name-test-odi-t20-squads-australia-tour-matheesha-pathirana-baby-lasith-malinga/2022-05-21Coach McDonald left behind with COVID: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/andrew-mcdonald-covid19-head-coach-australia-men-sri-lanka-tour-t20-squad-departure/2022-06-01

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Usman Khawaja on his Pakistan run spree, evolution against spin & how tennis has shaped his fitness19 Mar 202200:33:29
Usman Khawaja, in a rare moment when he wasn't at the batting crease in Pakistan, joined Louis Cameron ahead of the third Test to discuss his Saqlain Mushtaq impersonations and the evolution of his bowling action (2:03), whether he gets sledged in English or Urdu (or Pashtun!) (4:45), his dropped catch in Karachi while he was wearing a helmet (9:30), how he has found his best method against spin bowling (12:30), his high-fat, low-carb diet and how tennis has helped him stay fit (19:39) and the type of coach Australia needs (28:00).

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So close yet so far in Karachi, Aussies' World Cup claim getting stronger17 Mar 202200:22:13
As Australia's women win and their men draw, let Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron walk you through the events of these two sides over the past week.
Perfect run outs, reverse swing, Usman Khawaja, Covid-dodging and World Cup rivals plus plenty more is discussed on this week's episode.

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The Rawalpindi bat-a-thon, remembering Warnie, leg-spinners galore for the Aussie women and the Marsh Cup final09 Mar 202200:33:38
Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron open the batting on a flat one and prove difficult to remove. They discuss the drawn first Pakistan-Australia men's Test in Rawalpindi and consider changes for the second match in Karachi (0.06), reflect on the legendary Shane Warne after his recent death (15.31), consider the Australian women's leg-spin conundrum at the ODI World Cup in New Zealand (20.26) and preview the Marsh One-Day Cup final following a bizarre domestic 50-over season (27.39).

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Vale Shane Warne: Legends recall their favourite Warnie stories04 Mar 202201:05:06
The cricket world is in mourning today with the loss of legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne.
This episode was originally published a little over two years ago for Shane Warne's 50th birthday and it includes stories of the great man from Glenn McGrath, Ricky Ponting, Mike Atherton, Ian Healy, Mike Hussey, Nasser Hussain and Shane Warne himself. We hope you enjoy these great tales of the champion cricketer.

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'I'm a bit flat, to be honest': Adam Zampa on IPL snub, rescuing horses, keeping the receipts and AUSvSL17 Feb 202200:25:10
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.

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Kane Richardson on AUSvSL, moving to Queensland, Justin Langer, long drives and short memories08 Feb 202200:28:51
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).

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The World Cup defence begins! Aussie men name their T20 squad to face Sri Lanka25 Jan 202200:11:11
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.

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Ricky Ponting wraps up the Ashes and nominates his future stars18 Jan 202200:34:50
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.

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Ponting's Recap: 'His bowling's gone through the roof', Hobart day three16 Jan 202200:12:08
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.
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Zampa steps up as Australia knock off reigning champs England08 Jun 202400:16:35

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.

Match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4035269/australia-defeat-england-t20-world-cup-report-scores-highlights-kensington-oval-barbados-stoinis-zampa-cummins-warner

Match highlights (AUS only): https://www.cricket.com.au/videos/4035348/match-wrap-australia-beat-england-t20-world-cup-barbados-highlights-zampa-stoinis-warner-head



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Ponting's Recap: 'Every time he's made a mistake he's paid for it', Hobart day two15 Jan 202200:15:09
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.

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Ponting's Recap: 'He has been the batsman of the series', Hobart day one14 Jan 202200:13:42
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.
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Marnus Labuschagne previews the Hobart Test; chats reviews, Mark Wood and white-ball ambitions13 Jan 202200:26:52
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.

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