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12 wickets fall on Day Two, but questions are raised over Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja. Plus, we hear from Josh Hazlewood on the unusual scenes with the amount of whites the Australians went through and the dog that stormed the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia chose to bat first and when they were 5-110 it looked like a cursed decision. But a pair of 60s to Beau Webster and Alex Carey now has the visitors in a strong position in the second Test. Jack Paynter is in Grenada and wraps up the day with Josh Schonafinger. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube . Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using...

Join co-hosts Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger as the Unplayable Podcast embarks on a new format - a weekly update on the cricket news from around Australia and around the world. We'll be coming to your eardrums every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. The pair discuss Richo's previous appearances on TUP, Australia's Test win in Barbados, the new songmaster and the new white-ball versio...

After two days of cricket where both sides couldn't be split, Australia broke the game open on the third day with a dominant performance. Jack Paynter is in Barbados and saw Josh Hazlewood tear through the home side, and he joins Josh Schonafinger to dissect the Aussies' win. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube . Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by...

There were a number of third umpiring decisions that went against the West Indies on day two in Barbados and the hosts weren't happy about it. Jack Paynter is at the Kensington Oval and joins Josh Schonafinger to talk through the day's play. Hear from WI coach Daren Sammy from the 05:12 mark. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube . Send your show feedback to podcasts@cri...

Australia's new-look batting order was knocked over for 180 before their old-look (is that a saying?) bowling attack got them back into the game with four late wickets. Jack Paynter is in Barbados and joins Josh Schonafinger for the day one recap of the first Test of this Australia v West Indies Frank Worrell Trophy. Click here for the day one match report and the day one video wrap (Australia onl...

Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann dominated in tandem in Sri Lanka in February and they might be expected to do it all again in Australia's three-Test series against West Indies starting on Wednesday night. The spin duo join Jack Paynter in Barbados ahead of the first Test to talk about what they've learned from one another, what they know about the conditions and the opposition and the perks of t...

In an unusual move, the Australian team has confirmed two changes to its XI for the first Test against West Indies, which is still five days away! Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped and Steve Smith is unavailable with a busted finger, allowing Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis to regain their spot in the side. Jack Paynter is with the team in Barbados and joins Josh Schonafinger for an update on the Au...

South Africa have ended their ICC finals curse by defeating Australia by five wickets to win the 2025 World Test Championship final!  Aiden Markram was a deserved player of the match for his fourth-innings century, but there were solid contributions from Temba Bavuma, Kagiso Rabada and to a lesser extent David Bedingham and Lungi Ngidi. Jack Paynter was at Lord’s and chats to Josh Schonafinge...

A chanceless, unbeaten century for Aiden Markram has South Africa only 69 runs away from claiming their first WTC title! Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood ensured Australia's target for the Proteas would be 282 but from that point on it was all SA. EPISODE INDEX: 01:20 - Smith finger injury 04:20 - Markram century  06:50 - Changed conditions  07:50 - Bavuma innings and injury  09:40 -...

Fourteen wickets on the first day wasn't a fluke! It happened again on day two! Some elite bowling has the WTC final on a knife's edge. Forget the draw - this one could be over in three days! EPISODE INDEX: 00:50 - What the hell happened? 02:25 - Cummins gets to 300 05:30 - Carey and Starc's important stand 06:20 - Handled the ball? 11:16 - Lord's lunch update, day two ARTICLE: Day two report VIDE...

Australia were bowled out on the opening day of the World Test Championship final but it wasn't all doom and gloom as the Australian quicks ensured South Africa were immediately on the back foot too. Jack Paynter joins the Unplayable Podcast from Lord's to give us the rapid recap from day one in London. EPISODE INDEX: 00:47 - Moment of the day 01:32 - Best innings 03:30 - Best spell 06:00 - The no...

Cameron Green's return to the Australian set up is one of the more intriguing sub-plots to the World Test Championship Final. That's why we're delighted that Green joins Jack Paynter in this very special episode of the Unplayable Podcast. The Green chat begins at 6:00 and before that, Jack gives Josh Schonafinger an update on the latest happenings in London, which includes the return of Josh Hazle...

Not only is Test cricket nearly back, we've got a massive one-off game to savour! Australia v South Africa at Lord's from June 11. Jack Paynter is in London following the team and he joins Josh Schonafinger to talk all things training, personnel and preparation. Jack was also able to throw a few questions the way of head coach Andrew McDonald as he embarks on guiding his team to an historic back-t...

So close to the World Test Championship final now! Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter talk all things Test decider, plus look at which Aussies have done well in India at the IPL and in England in county cricket. Plus, Adam Burnett has a quick chat to Alex Carey about what it's like to prepare for another WTC final. Hazlewood v Boland stats comparison South Africa's WTC Final squad Don't forget to...

Welcome to the Unplayable Podcast for 2025! Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter get the ball rolling ahead of a massive couple of months of men's internationals, starting with the World Test Championship final which rolls right into the Aussie tour of the West Indies. Also on the agenda is Kagiso Rabada's drug ban, Virat Kohli's retirement, the latest on the IPL and PSL postponements and the Aussie...

It's the biggest domestic match of the year so we've got two big guests to do the occasion justice! SA recruit and batter Jason Sangha is first cab off the rank, discussing his massive state switch, weird injuries, close wins and big tons. Then Queensland legend and current bowling coach Andy Bichel jumps on the line to talk about the camp that helped the Bulls' bonding, their new head coach Johan...

We love the Champions Trophy. That's the official position of the Unplayable Podcast, anyway. Australia are into the semis, despite having two of their three games washed out. They now leave the host nation (Pakistan) to play against India in Dubai. Not the least bit confusing... Adding to the level of difficulty for the Aussies is the injury to Matt Short, leaving a spot opening the batting with...

It's South Australia hosting Victoria in the final of the Dean Jones Trophy this Saturday! Yep, in case you missed it, Deano's been celebrated with the One-Day Cup named in his honour . Huge! Josh Schonafinger and Adam Burnett take the opportunity to look at the career of Dean Jones, from start to finish. What made him tick, who influenced his career, the big moments, the not-so-great moments, and...

What a win by Australia!  Apologies in advance - but this episode is an instant reaction to Australia's record win over England recorded at 4am!  It was a great day to be a keeper with Josh Inglis and Alex Carey both outstanding, plus Australia had good contributions from Adam Zampa, Matt Short, Marnus Labuschagne, Ben Dwarshuis and Nathan Ellis.  Don't forget to subscribe on Apple...

Australia's next challenge is the Champions Trophy, a 50-over tournament hosted by Pakistan, which begins for the men in green and gold against England on Saturday night. However, without seven members of their 2023 World Cup winning squad, it's going to be quite the task for the Aussies. Travis Head and Adam Zampa don't seem too concerned however, with both of the key players confident the depth...

Australia's squad is Champions Trophy ready. Only thing is, there's no Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Marsh or Stoinis. Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter look at the changes, predict the best XI and take a look at the unusual history of the tournament. Then, Andrew Ramsey joins Josh from the noisy press box in Colombo to recap the second Test and look ahead to the two ODIs against Sri Lanka. Don't fo...

The Aussies were firing, the Sri Lankans were not. The first Test in Galle was a one-sided affair, but newly-crowned Allan Border Medalist Travis Head is expected the hosts to hit back, just as they did in 2022. Andrew Ramsey is on the ground in Sri Lanka and joins Josh Schonafinger to preview the second five-day encounter. Plus, we get an injury update on Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, and what...

The BBL's done, so who's ready for some more Test cricket? Australia are in Sri Lanka and take on the hosts from Wednesday, January 29 in Galle. Andrew Ramsey is there and has the first-hand account from the training sessions of both sides and some curious behaviour around the playing surface. He joins Josh Schonafinger to talk through the latest updates from the picturesque, southern Sri Lankan c...

He's taken the cricketing world by storm and now 19-year-old Sam Konstas is getting started on his first overseas tour with the Test team; to Sri Lanka via United Arab Emirates. He caught up with cricket.com.au's Andrew Ramsey to discuss his epic debut, his role in the team, his nicknames and plans for the future. Head to 18:55 for the start of the Konstas chat. Before that, Rambo joins Josh Schon...