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Around the Wicket: Simon Katich and Tim Paine are joined by Hilton Cartwright and Matthew Wade to preview the Sheffield Shield Final. Cam Bancroft is out of the WA line-up - we discuss what that means for the hopes of both WA and Tasmania. Tim and Simon also discuss their success (and some failures) in Finals from the past as well as previewing some IPL news. Matthew Wade takes us through his firs...

Around the Wicket: Tim Paine, Simon Katich and special guest Lisa Sthalekar all the way from India join the show to review the Australian summer and the WPL. Scary proposition or papering over cracks? Tim and Simon discuss Australia's summer of 'finding a way', should Steve Smith continue at the top of the order and is Pat Cummins already one of the great captains. Ellyse Perry creates history in...

Around the Wicket: A new cast joins the show! Tim Paine, Simon Katich and Ross Taylor are all on to preview the second test in Christchurch. They share their thoughts on what will define this test including Nathan Lyon's impact, Kane Williamson needing some runs, New Zealand's team balance and Cam Green prioritizing Test cricket. They also cover off the England and India series and Tim gets fired...

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch, Callum Ferguson and special guest Ross Taylor wrap up the first test between Australia and New Zealand including the form slump of Marnus Labuschange, Cameron Green's career defining innings and Steve Smith's form. Ross provides an update on the 'niggle' in the NZ camp with the retirement of Neil Wagner and the runout of Kane Williamson. The team als...

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and special guest Ross Taylor share their thoughts on what will define this series between Australia and New Zealand. Pitch preparation, the moving ball, Australia's top order and of course Kane Williamson's success all make for a great conversation. They also share their opinions on Bazball and the India vs England test and discuss if Steve Smith wil...

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson react to the latest 'Bazball' failure against India and the bizarre statements made over the last 12-months by the England camp. They also cover off the upcoming T20 and Test series between Australia and New Zealand - including what Kane Williamson will need to do for the Kiwi's to win. Aaron and Callum also check-in on some indivi...

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke and Callum Ferguson discuss if Glenn Maxwell is the best Australian white ball batter and where he sits amongst the best in the world. Special guest Alyssa Healy joins from Perth before the WACA Test Match with South Africa. Callum and Neroli also cover off the Under 19 World Cup win by Australia, the new Czech hero Sabawoon Davizi and decide if Andrew McDonald ma...

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson cover off the recently finished three-game ODI series between Australia and the West Indies and discuss what is the future of format. They also go through the current India v England test series as well as dissect Australia's T20 squad with Aaron naming his best XI. Neroli also makes Cal and Finchy ‘take on the short stuff’! Learn...

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson celebrate the amazing win by the West Indies in the second Test, the explosion of Shamar Joseph onto the scene and how to keep him in Test cricket. They also debate the continuing form of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith as well as England’s win over India. Neroli also makes Cal and Finchy ‘take on the short stuff’! Learn more ab...

Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson debate if Usman Khawaja’s hit will haunt him, they celebrate the amazing debut of Shamar Joseph and discuss if this formidable Australian bowling attack is the best ever and dial in on Josh Hazlewood. They also touch on the Big Bash, T20 World Cup and Neroli makes Cal and Finchy ‘take on the short stuff’! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Lisa Sthalekar and Daren Ganga breakdown the good and bad of Steve Smith moving to the opener position, who we should look out for in the West Indies team, generally where they are and the comeback of Cam Green. They also celebrate Meg Lanning’s return to cricket and as usual Neroli makes Daren and Lisa ‘take on the short stuff’! Learn more about your ad choices....

Around the Wicket: Michael Clarke, Callum Ferguson and Lisa Sthalekar look forward after the Pakistan series to the West Indies and beyond, what to do about the aging Australian Men’s team and who should replace David Warner at the top of the order. They also celebrate Ellyse Perry’s 300th game in the green and gold and of course, Neroli makes Callum and Lisa ‘take on the short stuff’! Learn more...

Michael Clarke, Callum Ferguson and Waqar Younis say farewell to David Warner before his final test in Sydney and share how they will remember him. They also discuss if we are seeing the death of Test Match cricket. Waqar talks up Pakistan's improvement but lambastes their fielding woes and gives his view on how David Warner is viewed globally. Then Neroli makes Callum 'take on the short stuff'! L...

Aaron Finch, Lisa Sthalekar and Neroli Meadows chat about the result of the Boxing Day Test, Australia taking a 2-0 lead in India, how Pat Cummins leadership has developed, Pakistan's improvement, David Warner's final test in Sydney, and who should be the next opener for Australia. Lisa, Aaron, and Neroli also give their moments, players and surprises of 2023 and then they 'take on the short stuff...

Waqar Younis, Michael Clarke and Callum Ferguson chat about Usman Khawaja's redemption tour through 2022 and 2023, black arm bands and have the opposition figured out Marnus Labuschagne... Waqar is probed on his thoughts on Pakistan, including what is wrong with Babar Azam and how Shan Masood should respond. Then Neroli makes Cal and Waqar 'take on the short stuff!'. Enjoy. Learn more about your a...

Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch and Lisa Sthalekar talk about what they learnt from the First Test vs Pakistan including Warner, Marsh and the GOAT, Nathan Lyon. They also delve into if there are alarms bells ringing for the future of Test cricket and Neroli puts Aaron and Lisa through facing the 'short stuff'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neroli Meadows and Michael Clarke are joined by Aaron Finch and Lisa Sthalekar to preview the first Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth. They chat who should replace David Warner, Pat Cummins' captaincy, the Alyssa Healy new era and then they 'take on the short stuff'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices