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Attention shifts to the ODI World Cup (in just over a month's time) as Australia announces its 15-player squad. One of the big inclusions is NSW allrounder Sean Abbott, who has been taking wickets for fun in South Africa. He joins Louis Cameron at 23:30 after Louis and Josh Schonafinger run through the squad in detail and look ahead to how they might line up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

All square! A disappointing result for Australia after such an impressive beginning, but on the balance of things 2-2 feels about right. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron for one last time on this UK trip as they recount the Ashes finale. Thank you for all your support through the entire Ashes series, your feedback, ratings and subscriptions have been hugely appreciated. Hopefully we're bac...

We certainly don't want to get ahead of ourselves - but it's anyone's game! Set 384 runs to win, Usman Khawaja (69no) and David Warner (58no) have laid the perfect platform for Australia's chase, reaching 0-135 before the rain hit. Can Australia pull off a mammoth chase and ruin Stuart Broad's farewell party? Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap the unexpected events of day four at The Oval....

It's all over for Stuart Broad! Shocking many after play on day three at the Oval, the veteran England quick will be hanging up the bowling shoes after this Test. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron give an instant reaction to the news as well as recapping what was a pretty tough day for Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Who would've thought we'd be talking about Todd Murphy's efforts with the bat? The Australian off-spinner contributed a crucial 34 runs as the visitors edged their way into a first-innings lead. As has been the case all series, this Test match is evenly poised with 12 runs all that separates the Ashes rivals after two days. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron have all the details on how it played...

After a nervy start after electing to bowl, Australia took the upper hand in the Oval Test with a brilliant display with the ball. They fielding display was less impressive but excellent returns from all the bowlers have the visitors in a great position after day one. Mitch Starc knocked over Ben Stokes with yet another corker as England were bowled out for 283. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron...

Australia may have ensured they can't lose the Ashes with the rainy draw in Manchester last week, but they won't be satisfied with a draw. Both sides also have a few selection conundrums but fresh in the mind of the Aussies will be their World Test Championship final victory here a little under two months ago. Plus hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron revisit their (spookily accurate) pre-ser...

A dull finish to an otherwise brilliant series to date? Absolutely. But Australia won't be complaining! The Manchester rain ensured day five was a cricket-less day at Old Trafford, sealing the destination of the Ashes urn for another series. Hear from both captains as well as the Unplayable Podcast's precipitation experts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap the fourth Test. Day five match...

The forecast said it would be a complete washout.  Instead we got a full middle session, where Australia racked up 1-101 with Marnus Labuschagne reaching a terrific century, his 11th overall and second away from home.  Labuschagne and Mitch Marsh (31no) blunted England’s attack for almost two hours before Marnus fell, and then so did the rain.  Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron ma...

Jonny Bairstow bashed a belligerent 99 not out on another high-octane day of Ashes cricket in Manchester. Australia will be hoping the heavens open on days four and five with England holding a 162-run lead and only needing another six wickets to bowl the Aussies out. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap another tough day for the visitors which included plenty of highlights for the hos...

Over 400 runs were scored on day two in Manchester and in good news for England fans, almost all of them were scored by the home side. Zak Crawley (189), Joe Root (84) and Moeen Ali (54) did the bulk of the damage as England finished the second day 67 runs to the good. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap what went right for England and what went wrong for Australia. Day two Old Traff...

Warner, Labuschagne, Smith, Head and Marsh all looked in great touch with the bat - but none of Australia's top order could convert their start into a big score. After being sent in Australia finished on 8-299, with Stuart Broad's 600th Test wicket and Jonny Bairstow's catch (!) highlighting another day where both sides seemed intent on not taking the advantage. But it's Mitch Starc's sensational...

Steve Smith has 401 runs in two Tests in Manchester (including a 211 last time out) so it's no wonder he's eager to get back into the middle at Old Trafford! The Aussie No.4 is the special guest on this episode of the Unplayable Podcast where he chats through his 100th Test, the England quicks, his best Test centuries and his love of tennis. The interview with Smith begins at 10:00 and before that...

Three brilliant Ashes Tests in a row, but this one went the way of England! England's three inclusions of Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali all played important roles for the hosts who avoided a 3-0 scoreline much to the delight of the Headingley crowd. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to hear how it all played out on day four in Leeds. Day four match report: https://www.cricket.com.au...

Gumboots and umbrellas were far more useful at Headingley today than cricket bats and balls .. until about 5pm that is! Six hours went by with no play (thanks rain) before 25.1 overs were squeezed in at the very end of day three in Leeds. Travis Head channelled his inner Ben Stokes to give Australia a shot at an early Ashes wrap-up but the visitors couldn't find the breakthrough before play ended...

24 wickets have tumbled in only two days at Leeds - and which way this one is going is bloody tough to predict! And can we just recognise how good Pat Cummins is at bowling?! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap another enthralling day of the Ashes. Day two Leeds recap: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/australia-england-ashes-third-test-day-two-leeds-headingley-scores-highlights-r...

Mitch Marsh, take a bow. Mark Wood, take one too. The opening day of the third Ashes Test in Leeds was dominated by two players who were yet to feature in the series - Marsh, who struck a rollicking run-a-ball century and Wood, who bowled as fast as anyone ever has in England (since records began)! Plenty to discuss as wickets tumbled (13 in all) and Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were there...

It seems all anybody wants to do is talk about the Jonny Bairstow stumping! But, with the Leeds Test just around the corner it's time to shift our focus to the next match, one that could decide the outcome of this series. England have confirmed (since recording this episode) their XI - which is the expected side discussed on the show. And Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron pay tribute to Steve Sm...

On day five of the second Ashes Test at Lord's we saw a level of hostility never-before-seen at the 'home of cricket' after a 'controversial' move that claimed Jonny Bairstow's wicket riled up the local crowd and the English team. Ben Stokes played one of those innings, sending nine sixes into the crowd before he fell for 155, consigning England to defeat. And the MCC members were not to be outdon...

Ashes folklore in the making! A one-legged Nathan Lyon walking out to bat at No.11 in Australia's second innings will be fondly remembered - as will the two wonder-balls delivered by Mitch Starc and Pat Cummins. And yet the second Test at Lord's is still up for grabs after a late reprieve to lucky duck Ben Duckett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Australia's lead has swelled to 221 runs at Lord's but it was the meek surrender from England's middle and lower order that raised eyebrows on day three. Ollie Pope's injury, Mitchell Starc's super spell, Ange Postecoglou, Todd Murphy, celebrappealing and plenty more gets a mention. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to get the complete review on day three of the second Ashes Test. Hosted on...

The final session on day two at Lord's had a bit of everything - Ben Duckett out in the 90s, a dropped catch, a bouncer barrage from Australia and crucially, an injury to Nathan Lyon. England ended the day 138 runs behind Australia with Harry Brook and Ben Stokes withstanding the Aussies' new tactic. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted o...

Half-centuries to Steve Smith (85no), David Warner (66) and Travis Head (77) have Australia in a very strong position after day one of the Lord's Test, despite being inserted by England captain Ben Stokes at the toss. We had rain delays, glorious cover drives and even a Joe Root bouncer (!) on a fascinating opening to the second Ashes Test. Join hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap t...

Coming off a half-century in Australia's thrilling two-wicket victory at Edgbaston, Travis Head joins the Unplayable Podcast to go through all the talking points. From spending lots of time in front of the Hollies Stand, to taking on Moeen Ali, and plenty more, Head shares his thoughts on the terrific opening to the 2023 Ashes series. Before that, hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron preview...

What an incredible Test match! Australia win the Edgbaston Test by two wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the Ashes - Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron do their best to recap an encapsulating, pulsating, unforgettable day of Test cricket. Let us know the best Test matches you've seen: https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/...