The Unplayable Podcast

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 Podcast for every day of the Vodafone Ashes series. 

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.

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. 

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. 

 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.

 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 forget to sign up to BBL Tipping at tipping.cricket.com.au.

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.cricket.com.au and listen to the Scoop Cricket Podcast for all the latest WBBL news and information.

No Louis Cameron or Ruben Trumpelmann in this episode but special guest more than makes up for it!  The Unplayable Podcast's Josh Schonafinger and Martin Smith speak to Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey to discuss the 15 players selected to take on England and the 11 'A' players who just missed out.

 Australia clinched the men's T20 World Cup for the first time with a resounding victory over New Zealand and cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron, like a lot of the nation, stayed up past stupid o'clock to witness history. On this episode they recap Mitch Marsh's coming of age, the comeback of David Warner and the beauty of Ruben Trumpelmann.

 What did we just witness? cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap a phenomenal semi-final that saw Australia upset red-hot favourites Pakistan thanks to some lower-order hitting from Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade.

 Cricket.com.au pair Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were not wearing Chris Gayle's huge sunglasses but they still managed to keep a close eye on all the action from Australia's win over West Indies. The Aussies' spot in the semi-final was confirmed only after South Africa then failed to make up a net run-rate gap in their narrow win over England (0.46). Other hot topics were Josh Hazlewood's big game with the ball (4.01), how an impressive David Warner countered Akeal Hosein's 'filthy arm balls' (7.40), Mitch Marsh's improvement against spin (10.00), Gayle and Dwayne Bravo's international swansongs and whether it's advisable to face 150kph bowling in oversized service station-bought sunnies (11.42) before looking ahead to a likely semi-final match-up with Pakistan (16.55).

Coming off a loss to England, Australia responded in the best possible fashion with a thumping eight-wicket win over Bangladesh to put them in the box seat to qualify for the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap all the action from Australia’s big win. Video highlights (AUS only): https://www.cricket.com.au/video/australia-bangladesh-match-highlights-video-t20-world-cup-zampa-hat-trick-finch-starc-maxwell-wade/2021-11-04

England made short work of Australia in their T20 World Cup clash and the Unplayable Podcast goes through the biggest moments of the mini Ashes encounter.  Hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron discuss whether world No.1 England have any chinks in their armour and what this result means for Australia's tournament hopes.  

We stayed up late so you didn't have to! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from cricket.com.au recap Australia's win over Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup in Dubai, including a return to form for Aussie opener David Warner.

 The Unplayable Podcast is back!In the season-opening episode, cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron:Discuss the postponed Sheffield Shield match in BrisbaneReview the brilliant ODI series between Australia and India including that no-ballTry to predict Australia's Test XI for the Gold Coast TestRecap the start to the men's domestic season including looking at the Redbacks' chancesCheck-in with the Aussies at the IPL ahead of the T20 World Cup