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The Unplayable Podcast

Cricket Australia

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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42:03

Celebrating Starc's magnificent career, Short's...

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2025/07/09

With Mitch Starc on the cusp of a very special 100th Test match, Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger look back at the career of the left-arm quick and look at what has made him so great.Joining the show from Dallas, Texas is San Fran captain Matt Short, who has been in smoking form in the MLC and now has his side in the finals.Plus, Wiaan Mulder's declaration, Jofra Archer's return, Hey Richo and plenty more.EPISODE INDEX:00:52 - Weekly winners02:30 - To declare or not to declare12:00 - Mitch

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10:41

Test 2, Day 4: Brathwaite bats in sunnies, Aussies...

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2025/07/06

As soon as the fourth innings begun it had an air of inevitability about it... 34.3 overs later and Australia had sealed the win, by 133 runs, and the series, 2-0. Jack Paynter is in Grenada and was there to see another dog on the field, Kraigg Brathwaite batting in sunglasses, and another clinical bowling display from the superb Australian outfit. 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 this contact form here

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11:15

Test 2 Day 3: Green and Smith stand tall

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2025/07/05

Cameron Green and Steve Smith both made half-centuries as the Aussies batted out the entire day for the first time in the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:00

Test 2, Day 2: Dog runs riot as openers drop in...

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2025/07/04

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.

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12:56

Test 2, Day 1: Webster and Carey to the rescue again

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2025/07/03

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 this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:42

Hazlewood's greatness, Richardon's 'changeroom chat',...

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2025/07/02

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 version of the team song, plus plenty more.Ben Manenti then joins the show from the UK ahead of his stint

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10:41

Test 1, Day 3: Hazlewood dismantles Windies to set up...

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2025/06/28

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 using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:27

Test 1, Day 2: Windies aggrieved at TV umpire,...

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2025/06/26

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@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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13:35

Test 1, Day 1: More Shamar magic, question marks over...

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2025/06/25

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 only). Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts @

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21:04

LYON & KUHNEMANN: Spin duo on 'exciting' Windies...

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2025/06/23

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 travelling to the Caribbean. The chat begins at 2:45. EPISODE INDEX02:45 - Lyon and Kuhnemann chat begins

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13:48

Two massive changes confirmed for Aussie XI as Marnus...

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2025/06/20

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 Aussie squad.Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to

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10:29

WTC Day 4: South Africa's curse ends

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2025/06/14

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 Schonafinger about where it all went wrong for the Aussies and what it means for the Proteas.Don't forget to subscribe on

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11:20

WTC Day 3: Proteas on the cusp after Markram magic

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2025/06/13

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 injury04:20 - Markram century06:50 - Changed conditions07:50 - Bavuma innings and injury09:40 - Lord’s lunch day threeARTICLE: Day three reportVIDEO: Day three wrap (Australia only)Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on

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12:59

WTC Day 2: It's raining wickets at Lord's! Cummins...

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2025/06/12

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 30005:30 - Carey and Starc's important stand06:20 - Handled the ball?11:16 - Lord's lunch update, day twoARTICLE: Day two reportVIDEO: Day two wrap (Australia only)Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTubeSend your show

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12:03

WTC Day 1: Starc's hammer blows have Aussies back in...

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2025/06/11

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 day01:32 - Best innings03:30 - Best spell06:00 - The non-call that could hurt South Africa07:21 - Didn't see that coming!10:30 - What was on the Lord's lunch menu

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21:13

CAMERON GREEN: On back surgery, county tons, his...

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2025/06/08

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 Hazlewood and a long training session for Marnus Labuschange. Don't forget to rate and subscribe the show on

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28:49

McDonald rates favourite WTC moments, Konstas...

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2025/06/05

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-to-back WTC crown.In case you missed the news, here are the big stories of the week:Aussies return to

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31:18

The final fortnight! Pre-WTC Final squad updates

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2025/05/29

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 comparisonSouth Africa's WTC Final squad Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:54

Opener spot up for grabs, Aussies name WTC squad

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2025/05/13

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 Aussies doing well in county cricket. ARTICLE: Australia announce their WTC squad of 15VIDEO: George Bailey

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52:24

Shield final preview: Sangha and Bichel look ahead to...

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2025/03/24

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 Botha and the large crop of talented young quicks learning under his tutelage. The interview with

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