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Welcome to The Unplayable Podcast, where we'll be talking all things cricket across Australia and around the world, brought to you by cricket.com.au.

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Apr 1, 2026

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Episodes

Ponting's Recap: 'They've got some real selection dramas', Adelaide day five 20.12.2021

The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day five in Adelaide, as Australia took the final six wickets and claimed a 2-0 series lead. They chat about Jhye Richardson's maiden Test five-wicket haul, Jos Buttler's bizarre dismissal and England's selection issues ahead of the remaining three Tests. This podcast is brought to you by HCL, the o...

Ponting's Recap: 'The noise is not going to go away', Adelaide day four 19.12.2021

The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day four in Adelaide, as Australia drew within six wickets of a 2-0 series lead. They chat about England's positive fight with the ball, Marcus Harris' stance in the Australian team and the persistence and grit shown by Mitchell Starc. This podcast is brought to you by HCL, the official digital tech...

Ponting's Recap: 'I'm dying to see him get a crack with the newer ball', Adelaide day three 18.12.2021

The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day three in Adelaide, as Australia overcame a slow start to further strengthen their position in the match. They chat about Nathan Lyon's change of ends, Mitchell Starc's performance and Cameron Green's growing stature with the ball. This podcast brought to you by HCL, the official digital technolo...

Ponting's Recap: 'He's really worried about one dismissal', Adelaide day two 17.12.2021

Day two in Adelaide had far more action than the previous day's play, with Marnus Labuschagne notching up his first Ashes century, and Steve Smith very nearly scoring one of his own, before Michael Neser claimed his maiden Test wicket with just his second delivery. As play came to a close, Louis Cameron spoke with Test legend Ricky Ponting for his expert Ashes analysis, brought to you by HCL. Host...

Ponting's Recap: 'Almost everything went to plan for the Aussies', Adelaide day one 16.12.2021

It was Australia's day on day one in Adelaide, despite some drama on the morning of the match! Louis Cameron spoke with Test legend Ricky Ponting for his expert Ashes analysis, brought to you by HCL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron Green on taking Test wickets and playing pink-ball cricket 14.12.2021

Australia allrounder Cameron Green chats to cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron ahead of the second Vodafone Ashes Test to go through his first few wickets at Test level and the side's preparation for game number two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ponting's Recap: 'Almost flawless cricket' from Australia, Gabba day four 11.12.2021

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...

Ponting's Recap: 'Easily his best Test knock', Gabba day three 10.12.2021

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 t...

Ponting's Recap: 'It's not good enough', Gabba day two 09.12.2021

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 se...

Ponting's Recap: "The Gabba went berserk", Gabba day one 08.12.2021

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. Hosted o...

Marcus Harris on battling Broad, green pitches and facing the first ball; Ashes preview 06.12.2021

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

'Talking pump' with Matt Renshaw, plus cricket, cranes and lawn care 01.12.2021

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 (15:4...

Cummins the captain? Australia need a new Test skipper 23.11.2021

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...

Locked in: George Bailey discusses the Aussie Ashes squad to take on England 17.11.2021

No Louis Cameron or Ruben Trumpelmann in this episode but the 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/li...

Who saw that coming? Mitch Marsh leads Australia to T20 World Cup glory 14.11.2021

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Final bound! Lower-order launches Aussies into T20 World Cup final 11.11.2021

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Servo sunnies and semi-finals: Aussies qualify, heartbreak for Proteas and farewells for Windies legends 07.11.2021

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 b...

THUMP! Zampa takes five and nearly a hat-trick as Aussies storm back into form 04.11.2021

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-t...

Frightening England flex their muscles against Australia 30.10.2021

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio...

David Warner is back! Aussies get the job done against Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup 28.10.2021

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies down Proteas in low-scoring thriller as Hazlewood, Stoinis star 23.10.2021

Australia got off the mark in the 2021 Men's T20 World Cup with a five-wicket win over South Africa. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from cricket.com.au watched the action and take you through the big moments from play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia T20 World Cup preview (and why is it called a 'double' hat-trick?) 21.10.2021

Cricket.com.au duo Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron share the new ball and only occasionally stray into half-volley length in this bumper preview of Australia's upcoming T20 World Cup campaign. After recapping Australia's warm-up matches (0:43), they pose (and sometimes answer) all your burning questions (3.48), pick their best XIs (15.20), look at how Australia's opponents are faring (19.50) b...

Ashton Agar on the World Cup, chatting with Dre Russ, mystery balls and ... Hector Bellerin? 12.10.2021

Australia spinner Ashton Agar joins the Unplayable Podcast from the UAE ahead of the T20 World Cup to discuss his wedding (2:20), presenting brother Wes with his ODI cap (4:15), a new mystery delivery he's working on (12:12), Adam Zampa (16:00), getting tips from Andre Russell (21:55) and Australia T20 WC prep (28:09). Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron then break down England's Ashes squad. Host...

Ellyse Perry continues to amaze & what on earth are long spikes? 05.10.2021

First Test match of the summer done and dusted! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron are joined by cricket.com.au's Adam Burnett to review the drawn day-night Test between Australia and India on the Gold Coast. They discuss Ellyse Perry (5:30), Smriti Mandhana (10:35), five-day women’s Tests (11:40), long bowling spikes (16:00), and look ahead to the T20s (17:15) while making some predictions on th...

Shield drama, Test debuts and that no-ball 28.09.2021

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 Brisbane Review the brilliant ODI series between Australia and India including that no-ball Try to predict Australia's Test XI for the Gold Coast Test Recap the start to the men's domestic season including looking at the Redbacks' chan...

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