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Around The Wicket

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Neroli Meadows and Michael Clarke are joined by guests including Aaron Finch, Callum Ferguson, Mike Hussey, and other cricket greats to break down the big matches and topics in Australian cricket.

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Feb 12, 2025

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After a rare series win in Sri Lanka - who makes the World Test Championship XI? | Around the Wicket 12.02.2025

After a rare series win in Sri Lanka - who makes the World Test Championship XI? We as Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson. Australia name a depleted squad ahead of the Champions Trophy - can the new-look outfit compete in Pakistan? And is Jos Buttler under the pup? For the final time this Summer - Let's go Around the Wicket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Whitewash complete - the Aussie women put on a clinic as records tumble. | Around the Wicket 04.02.2025

Whitewash complete - the Aussie women put on a clinic as records tumble. Spibn to win at the G and in Galle... the men crush Sri Lanka in the first Test.  Plus concussion sub controversy! Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson discuss a big week in cricket! Let's go Around The Wicket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Ashes Test, the Tour of Sri Lanka and a Big Bash Final… and we’ve got the star-studded cast to match the action! | Around the Wicket 28.01.2025

An Ashes Test, the Tour of Sri Lanka and a Big Bash Final… and we’ve got the star-studded cast to match the action! Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Finch review THAT Mitch Owen knock! Hall of Famer Michael Clarke talks Test cricket! And - special guest Alana King… the leading wicket taker against an England side crumbling in Australia. Let’s go Around The Wicket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Ashes retained - whitewash the aim - Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar lauds Australi’s depth | Around the Wicket 22.01.2025

Ashes retained - whitewash the aim - Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar lauds Australi’s depth.  Michael Clarke runs his eye over THOSE BCCI guidelines - have they gone too far? And Chris Jordan joins us as the Hurricanes book their spot as hosts of the Big Bash Final.  Let’s go Around The Wicket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Aussie women survive a scare in a dramatic Ashes clash - Lisa Sthalekar and Callum Ferguson talk us through it. 15.01.2025

The Aussie women survive a scare in a dramatic Ashes clash - Lisa Sthalekar and Callum Ferguson talk us through it. Youth picked for the Tests in Sri Lanka, while selectors opt for experience in the Champions Trophy - have they got it right? We as Michael Clarke.  And how should India manage three format superstar Jasprit Burma? Let’s Go Around the Wicket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

An all-time classic from the very first ball to the last - the Boxing Day Test had it all | Around the Wicket 01.01.2025

An all-time classic from the very first ball to the last, as the kids raised in the T20 era star the Test arena. From ramps to brain fades, bumps and barbecues - the Boxing Day Test had it all. Focus now turns to Sydney - and the futures of Mitch Marsh and Rohit Sharma. Let's go Around the Wicket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Aussies in total control - until they weren’t | Around the Wicket 19.12.2024

The Aussies in total control - until they weren’t … Who did the dramatic Gabba Test end up favouring, with two to play? Travis Head has scored a third of Australia’s runs but will he be fit for the Boxing Day Test? And Rohit Sharma’s lean run continues - where does it leave the Indian skipper? Let’s go Around the Wicket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things got spicy in Adelaide - we head to Brisbane with the series locked at one a piece | Around the Wicket 11.12.2024

Things got spicy in Adelaide - we head to Brisbane with the series locked at one a piece - hear the thoughts of Michael Clarke and Callum Ferguson. Former Test opener Simon Katich tells us what India - and captain Rohit Sharma - need to adjust. And while things heat up in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy - a clip from our UK friends - a reminder, the Ashes' rivalry is alive and well. Plus - Ellyse Perry...

Can the Aussies bounce back in the second test? What does life after Alyssa Healy look like?| Around the Wicket 04.12.2024

Just how big is this second Test - not only in the context of this Summer, but also this group? No Hazlewood, fitness concerns over Marsh… against an India side that’s only about to get stronger, and aren’t the legends loving it - as Sunny stirs the pot.  Plus - the Aussie women also take on India, a glimpse at life after Alyssa Healy… Let’s go Around The Wicket  Learn more about your ad choices....

India DEMOLISH Australia in the first test. And remembering Hughesy ten years on... | Around the Wicket 27.11.2024

Boom Boom Bumrah - India demolish the Aussies in the first Test - what does it mean for the series? We take a look at the biggest winners and losers from the IPL mega auction. But - most importantly - today we remember Phillip Hughes - a teammate and friend to each of our panel members - Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson. Hughesy - ten years on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

The eve of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, we break down who wins it! | Around the Wicket 20.11.2024

A packed episode of Around The Wicket on the eve of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch, Callum Ferguson and Lisa Sthalekar joining host Neroli Meadows. The team will break down where this five Test series will be won and lost. Ferg weighs in on the coaching controversy surrounding fellow South Australian Jason Gillespie and we preview the upcoming IPL mega auction. Let’s...

Can McSweeney succeed this summer? Will Virat get back to his best? | Around The Wicket 13.11.2024

Can Australia's newest opener Nathan McSweeney make it a Summer to remember? Plus, down under has always been a happy hunting ground for Virat Kohli - will he get back to his Test best? And the One Day demolition - is Cricket Australia stuck in reverse? All these questions plus more will be answered by the all-star lineup on today’s episode including Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson...

WE'RE BACK! India awaits! Who takes the vacant Test opener spot? | Around the Wicket 06.11.2024

We’re back for season two of Around The Wicket! Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell join Neroli Meadows. The team takes a look at who will fill the vacant spot as Test opener and how India’s shock loss to New Zealand will impact the Aussie Summer. Plus, the One Dayers are underway against Pakistan - Glenn Maxwell tells us why he’s excited about the form of Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith...

T20 World Cup – The End of the Aussies 26.06.2024

Around the Wicket: Australia OUT of the T20 World Cup - so where did it all go wrong? We ask former Aussie captains Michael Clarke and Tim Paine as well as Callum Ferguson. Afghanistan’s success also brings down the curtain on David Warner’s international career so we recognise one of the game’s most explosive three format players. And who’s the favourite from here? We preview the semi-finals.  Le...

T20 World Cup – The Super 8s! 19.06.2024

Around the Wicket: Star allrounder Glenn Maxwell joins former captains Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Tim Paine on this episode of Around The Wicket with the Super 8s set and ready to go!! No Pakistan, no New Zealand, but England snuck through in the end… thanks to the Australian team. We also discuss the big week between the old foes and David Warner’s latest comments before he retires from inte...

Welcome to New York! T20 Cricket in the USA… 05.06.2024

Around the Wicket: Welcome to New York! That’s right, Lisa Sthalekar and Neroli Meadows are coming to you from the United States this T20 World Cup! We’ll also cross to the West Indies to check in with Aaron Finch and the Aussies to preview the first match against Oman and look back on the amazing games that have taken place so far… plus Michael Clarke looks ahead to the big one against England. W...

T20 World Cup Preview – WORLD DOMINATION! 30.05.2024

Around the Wicket: T20 World Cup Preview – Michael Clarke, Tim Paine, Callum Ferguson & Lisa Sthalekar discuss world domination and if Australia can become the first nation to be Test, One Day and T20 Champions all at once? Fair to say preparations haven’t been ideal though and we get the thoughts of Michael Clarke, Tim Paine and Callum Ferguson. Plus, we check in with hall of famer Lisa Sthalekar...

The Nature of T20 Cricket 23.05.2024

Around The Wicket: Michael Clarke, Tim Paine, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson discuss the brutal nature of T20 cricket, Glenn Maxwell's horror IPL coming to an end and discuss if Travis Head is tiring after back-to-back ducks. Aaron has some concerns ahead of the World Cup whilst Mitchell Starc fights his way into some serious form AND the IPL Final! Michael Clarke and Aaron Finch share their WC g...

All The Captains & Mr. Cricket 16.05.2024

Around The Wicket has all the cpatains! Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Tim Paine - three former Aussie captains - PLUS Mr Cricket, Mike Hussey! A star-studded Around The Wicket this week. Has David Warner played his last IPL match? Will Ricky Ponting survive as coach? Could Australia learn from England when it comes to Jimmy Anderson’s retirement? AND - Mike Hussey talks MS Dhoni and Australia’s...

How To Win A World Cup 09.05.2024

Around The Wicket: What does it take to lift the coveted World Cup trophy? Aaron Finch and Michael Clarke have the answers in this episode. Also, Travis Head delivers Pat Cummins a birthday bash, with Justin Langer left to pick up the pieces. Aaron rates one of Head's shots the second best he has ever seen and Callum Ferguson agrees! The guys also discuss if Mumbai’s leadership woes will leak into...

T20 World Cup Selection 02.05.2024

No room for Fraser-McGurk… Australia picks a tried and tested World Cup squad - but is it the right approach? We ask former Australia captains Michael Clarke and Tim Paine. Rishabh Pant back in blue as he completes an astonishing comeback from his near-death experience… and who will be the next coach of the Renegades? Let’s go Around The Wicket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

IPL Week 4 - Some massive scores! 18.04.2024

Around The Wicket: Glenn Maxwell joins Callum Ferguson and Michael Clarke with an announcement on his future in the MLC in the USA. We also get all three reactions to the debut of Jake Fraser-McGurk in the IPL, if he is on the way to the T20 World Cup and if David Warner should still be part of the selectors plans. How good is MS Dhoni still?? Glenn also takes us through his current form in the I...

IPL Week 3 - The Pressure Is On Everyone! 11.04.2024

Around The Wicket: One billion fans!! Glenn Maxwell gives some insight into just how challenging it is when things don't go to plan. He joins Callum Ferguson and Michael Clarke from India to discuss how Pat Cummins just keeps delivering as Captain and they look ahead to the heavyweight Aussie battle of Poonting against Langer on Friday night. The pressure is on everyone it seems right now - even...

IPL Week 2 - The Big Show! 04.04.2024

Around The Wicket - Michael Clarke, Callum Ferguson and special guest Glenn Maxwell take us through all the news from the IPL. We update on how all the Australians are fairing in the IPL and look forward to the T20 World Cup. This included Mitch Starc, Mitch Marsh and David Warner and a amazing return to cricket for Rishabh Pant. Michael Clarke chats about the problems at Mumbai Indians for Hardik...

The IPL Begins! 27.03.2024

Around The Wicket - Michael Clarke, Tim Paine, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson are back to keep an eye on the Aussies in the IPL, looking forward to the T20 World Cup. The guys look at Mitchell Starc's expensive start to the IPL and the effect of an expensive price tag. The 2024/25 home Summer schedule has been announced and Tim Paine looks forward and discusses if Australia can break the drought...

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