The Unplayable Podcast

52:51

A Test bolter emerges, Aussies injured and it's Kit...

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2026/09/30

Join Josh Schonafinger and Kane Richardson as they look back on the week in cricket which includes plenty of injuries for the Aussies in South Africa and the return of the WNCL. Scott Boland talks through his cricket firsts, plus Sam Harper puts his hand up after a stunning century in India. CHAPTERS 00:00 Kit Week returns 07:09 Injured Aussies in South Africa 16:15 Looking ahead to the Test series 24:55 Scott Boland’s Cricket Firsts 27:30 Richo recalls early Boland 33:00 WNCL returns 41:40

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59:43

Ellis compared to World Cup champion, Japan’s biggest...

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2026/09/23

September is still a week away from finishing and we have so much cricket to talk about! Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are in the studio to discuss Australia’s travels in Southern Africa, Japan’s close shave, Australia A in India, the One-Day Cup and more! We cross to Louis Cameron in Durban ahead of the ODI series against the Proteas and we look at some of the most obscure cricket bats in history. CHAPTERS 00:00 Richo and Josh chat the Zimbabwe series 11:45 South Africa ODI

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70:29

Cal Vidler's back off the long run, mega...

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2026/09/16

The domestic season is here! To preview the opening matches of the One-Day Cup this weekend, we speak to Queensland young gun Callum Vidler. Vidler suffered a serious back stress fracture last season but is back bowling at full tilt and ready to rough up some batters in the new campaign. Sheffield Shield specialist Jack Paynter joins Josh Schonafinger to run through all the men's state changes - plus to dissect the opening ODI between Australia and Zimbabwe. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Zimbabwe v Australia

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38:29

Why Joel Davies copied Mitch Marsh, Zimbabwe series...

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2026/09/14

Joel Davies is one of the newest members of the Australian ODI squad and the 22-year-old allrounder is loving every minute of it! Louis Cameron is in Harare and spoke to Davies (not his brother Ollie) about his rapid rise, the 'pinch me' moments playing with Steve Smith and Babar Azam and that time he caught a ball in the crowd at North Sydney Oval. CHAPTERS 00:00 Zimbabwe v Australia series preview 07:52 Joel Davies interview 30:26 Davies, Peake, Renshaw - where they fit in Don't forget to

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60:21

Richo’s left-field choice for Test No.3, Hamilton’s...

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2026/09/09

With Australia’s Test squad for South Africa only a few days old, there’s plenty to discuss! On this episode, we catch up with World Cup winner Lucy Hamilton and look ahead to how she plans to match an unbelievable summer. Kane Richardson is back to analyse the Test squad, and he joins Josh Schonafinger to debate the pros and cons of the Big Bash privatisation push. CHAPTERS 00:00 Richo and Josh on the Test squad 19:00 Lucy Hamilton interview 33:35 Food and holidays as a professional

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40:02

The lowdown on the latest Aussie squads

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2026/09/01

We've got a mega squad drop! On Tuesday, September 1, Australia's selectors announced the men's ODI squad to face Zimbabwe and South Africa later this month, as well as the red- and white-ball squads for an 'A' tour of India. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron break down the big talking points, from Marnus Labuschagne to Kurtis Patterson, Peter Handscomb to Billy Stanlake. CHAPTERS 00:00 Australia name ODI squad 01:30 Initial takeaways 05:00 The captaincy job-share 08:45 Middle order change 14:20

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13:05

Mackay Day 2: Aussies way too good on way to another...

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2026/08/23

Australia made up for their loss in Darwin by thumping Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in Mackay. Mitch Starc took 10 wickets for the match, Pat Cummins took six and Nathan Lyon took three as the game neared completion. But there are still question marks over the batting, as Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron discuss. CHAPTERS 00:00 Mackay Day Two 01:00 Feeling flat after short finish 03:33 Starc’s magnificent 10 05:40 Cherry-ripe Cummins 07:40 Lyon takes wickets 09:30 Shoriful’s

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21:51

Mackay Madness! Starc, Shoriful dominate chaotic day one

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2026/08/22

Just like we had plenty last summer, we had a day of Test cricket filled with wickets - 18 in fact! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were at Mackay's Great Barrier Reef Arena and ask 'was the pitch really that bad?' Plus, on the agenda is Mitch Starc's six, Shoriful Islam's six, Australia's continued top order woes and Cameron Green's new lease on life. CHAPTERS 00:00 Mackay day one 01:00 Starc at his new ball best 05:35 Shoriful’s batting record 09:45 Why Travis Head has been chopping on

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20:43

Changes for Mackay!

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2026/08/20

After Bangladesh thumped Australia in the opening Test in Darwin, the series now moves to Mackay where the Tigers have the chance to complete a remarkable tour. However, it’s the Aussies who have moved first, replacing Jake Weatherald with Matt Renshaw at the top of the order. Will Bangladesh spring a change as well? Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron are on deck at a windy Great Barrier Reef Arena and preview the match on this episode of the Unplayable Podcast. CHAPTERS 00:00 Teams land in

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15:57

Darwin Day 4: Bangladesh make history, questions for...

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2026/08/16

Bangladesh did it! They completed an historic nine-wicket win over Australia after a complete performance over three-and-a-half days. As the Tigers fans celebrate long into the night (and the week), Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron break it all down from the Maurice Rioli Stand at Marrara Stadium. Hasan Mahmud was named player of the match for taking nine wickets, while Tanzid Hasan Tamim scored a maiden Test ton and Mehidy Hasan Miraz dominated with the ball. CHAPTERS 00:00 Tigers pull off the

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17:32

Darwin Day 3: Green's unusual bail luck, Mehidy's...

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2026/08/15

Is this the biggest innings in Cameron Green's career? The leg bail seems to think so! Australia have their work cut out for them after another fantastic performance by Bangladesh in Darwin. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron break down day three from Marrara Stadium. CHAPTERS 00:00 Day three in Darwin 01:45 Five Aussie dropped catches 03:30 Mehidy’s all-round display 06:20 Josh Hazlewood’s 300th pole 11:45 The crucial wicket of Steve Smith 13:20 What was going on with the bails? Don't

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14:43

Darwin Day 2: Tanzid's Tigers ensure 'long day' for...

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2026/08/14

Welcome to the Unplayable Podcast and day two in Darwin went much the same for Bangladesh as day one. Tanzid Hasan hit a spectacular maiden Test century as the Aussie bowlers were left looking for answers. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from Marrara Stadium to go through all the big talking points from day two. CHAPTERS 00:00 Day two in Darwin 01:00 Toughest day in Pat Cummins’ captaincy 03:50 Tanzid’s magical hundred 08:15 Bangladesh’s excellent approach 10:30 Biggest

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16:47

Darwin Day 1: Concerning trend re-emerges as Tigers...

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2026/08/13

Bangladesh comprehensively won the opening day of the Test series against Australia as Pat Cummins’ decision to bat first raised eyebrows. Hasan Mahmud dominated with a six-wicket haul leaving the Aussie bowlers with a huge task on day two. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to break down the fascinating start to this encounter. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au, by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's

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35:23

The golden advice from Webster’s wife that resulted...

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2026/08/10

Only days out from the first Test of the 2026-27 international 'summer' of cricket, we've got Beau Webster on the show to preview Darwin's return to the big stage! Australia's bowlers all look fresh, Bangladesh fell apart against the CA XI and plenty more to discuss as Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron bring you the latest from the Northern Territory. CHAPTERS 00:00 Unplayable Podcast in Darwin 03:15 Australia’s NT preparations 09:59 Webster interview begins 18:54 Webster’s Cricket

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53:20

Richo slams ‘evil’ act, why Hazlewood’s first Test...

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2026/08/05

Get involved! Send your cricket cheating stories to podcasts@cricket.com.au. Welcome back to the Unplayable Podcast for another season! Josh Hazlewood is the special guest this week as he prepares for a Test return against Bangladesh. Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are back in the studio to discuss all the latest cricketing news, with Richo giving a scathing review to the infamous finger-clicking first slip from England. CHAPTERS 00:00 Unplayable Podcast returns 03:55 Australia v Bangladesh

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52:49

Season finale as SACAs win the Shield, plus...

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2026/04/01

Join Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger for one final time in season 2025-26 as the duo recap the Sheffield Shield final. As well as looking back at Richo's SACAs getting the job done, we hear from the successful captain and coach, Nathan McSweeney and Ryan Harris, on their state's victory. Plus, there's Australia's women in action in the West Indies and the IPL and PSL are underway. Australia's U19 coaches Kristen Beams and Meg Lanning then chat to Josh about their upcoming assignments in

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59:14

Shield Final Preview! With Martin Love

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2026/03/25

With Victoria and South Australia squaring off in the Sheffield Shield final, Josh Schonafinger and Kane Richardson put their heads together to preview the competition decider. Josh chats the Queensland legend Martin Love on his extraordinary record in Shield finals, which saw him hit five tons in the ultimate match of the season. Plus, which cricketers deserve a statue? Let us know: podcasts@cricket.com.au. CHAPTERS 00:00 Weekly Winners 04:52 Martin Love on Shield success 19:48 Love on his Test

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66:48

The Finisher! Michael Bevan looks back on stellar career

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2026/03/18

Fresh off presenting the medal named in his honour at the One-Day Cup final, Aussie legend Michael Bevan joins the Unplayable Podcast! Bevan chats to Josh about his amazing domestic record, the nickname 'The Finisher', his favourite innings and more! After that, Richo and Josh look ahead to the domestic cricket finals and consider the best grand finals this century. CHAPTERS 00:00 Weekly Winners 07:38 Michael Bevan joins the podcast 37:02 Richo’s Bevan memories 40:50 Sheffield Shield final

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42:50

One-Day Cup final preview, Sanju Samson's enhances...

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2026/03/10

Join Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger as they break down the week in cricket, from the One-Day Cup final between Tasmania and New South Wales, India's big win in the T20 World Cup and Australia's multi-format victory over India. Plus, we hear your best part-time bowlers and ask, who are the game's best 'big-game players'? CHAPTERS00:00 Weekly Winners06:38 One-Day Cup final preview19:20 Shield Round 1022:22 Healy sent off in style28:39 India win T20 World Cup34:09 Best big-game players Don't

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71:59

Matt Short on his World Cup axing, Jake Lehmann's...

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2026/03/03

A massive episode of the Unplayable Podcast this week with Matt Short and Jake Lehmann joining Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger to chat through the week's cricket news. Short opens up on being dropped from the T20 World Cup squad on the eve of the tournament while Lehmann explains his decision to move to Hampshire and take up a two-year county deal. Plus, there's T20 World Cup semi finals coming up, the Australia-India pink-ball Test and plenty more! CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Richo and Josh talk Weekly

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