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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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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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70:43

Pommie's World Cup picks, Doherty's new move

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2026/02/25

A double-guest episode with superstar broadcaster Pommie Mbangwa joining us from India and former Aussie spinner Xavier Doherty dialling in too. Mbangwa explains why he thinks South Africa have an edge at the World Cup and why we shouldn't underestimate England, while Doherty shares his new job inside cricket. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Weekly Winner 05:09 Pommie Mbangwa joins the show 07:47 Pommie’s view on Proteas 13:33 Where Australia fell short 18:10 Richo’s Pooran gaffe 24:00 South Africa Test

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41:53

Where it went wrong for the Aussies at the T20 World Cup

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2026/02/18

Australia have crashed out of the men’s T20 World Cup before the Super Eights stage so Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger have a look at where it all went wrong for the Aussies. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Josh and Richo on the big topics of the week 02:00 Best moments in T20 World Cup history 04:25 Australia crash out of the T20 World Cup 05:00 Where it went wrong 08:30 Wicketless Aussies 10:15 No Steve Smith? 12:15 What now for the Oman game? 18:05 Is T20 an afterthought for Australia 19:20 The other

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39:27

Inglis on Maxi's keeping and the next World Cup...

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2026/02/10

Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis is the guest on this week’s episode as we preview the clash against Ireland. Jack Paynter is over in Colombo and caught up with Josh, before chatting to Josh Schonafinger back home to give an update on Mitch Marsh, Tim David and plenty more. CHAPTERS 00:00 Australia v Ireland preview 03:14 Josh Inglis interview 06:50 Another Big Bash title 13:40 Inglis’ take on Maxwell’s keeping 19:45 Aussie team news 30:25 What the Irish bring to the table 33:50

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50:10

Tim David talks Singapore, Italy's Grant Stewart,...

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2026/02/09

The 2026 men's T20 World Cup is underway and the associate nations have already made a splash! On this episode we preview Australia's chances at the tournament, look at Tim David's 12 months with Singapore, chat to Italian allrounder Grant Stewart and welcome back Kane Richardson after his retirement from professional cricket. CHAPTERS 00:00 Richo’s back as we preview the T20 World Cup 04:10 Weekly Winners 14:39 Tim David’s hamstring update 17:00 The Singapore experience 24:10 The Big

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26:20

Doomscrolling, Dale Steyn & semi-finals - with...

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2026/02/02

Charlie Lachmund has been on a tear at the Under 19 World Cup and he'll be key when Australia face England in the semi-final on Tuesday night. The Aussie quick joined Josh Schonafinger to chat about the tournament to date and the experience of visiting and playing in Africa. CHAPTERS 00:00 Under 19 semi-final preview 09:03 Charlie Lachmund interview begins 10:40 Exploring Africa 13:45 Team cohesiveness 15:45 Cricket in Southern Africa 18:50 Facing India’s IPL stars 20:31 Bowling fast 101 Don't

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20:15

Aussies in Pakistan - With Ben McDermott

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2026/01/27

With Australia's whirlwind tour of Pakistan beginning in a couple of days, get up to speed with playing in Pakistan with Ben McDermott, who hit an ODI century there in 2022. The Hobart Hurricanes star joins Josh Schonafinger to chat BBL, Pakistan, T10 Leagues and more! CHAPTERS: 00:00 What's coming up 01:57 McDermott interview begins 05:20 Malaysia and T10 cricket 08:14 Battles against Steve Smith and the Scorchers 10:00 McDermott's memories of Pakistan 2022 15:20 Under 19 World Cup flashback 17:04

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26:05

Sydney D5: Aussies make it 4-1 on Uzzy’s final day

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2026/01/08

Australia make it a 4-1 scoreline after completing a nervy 160-run chase with five wickets in hand. Mitch Starc took Player of the Series honours, Head took the Player of the Match gong and Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger sit down in the SCG stands to look back over a frenetic final day and the #Ashes series as a whole. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Sydney day five wrap 02:30 Weatherald survives DRS murmur 07:30 Weatherald’s future 11:00 Jacks’ wonder-ball 12:15 Khawaja’s final innings 16:30

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23:35

Sydney D4: Why Bethell’s ton was 'always coming'

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2026/01/07

Jacob Bethell silenced his doubters to play a knock for the ages, hitting his maiden first-class ton in just his second #Ashes Test. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap the penultimate day as they discuss Bethell, Beau Webster and John Howard. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Sydney day four recap 01:30 Bethell’s stunning century 08:10 Starc’s instant impact 11:20 Boland wins Root battle 12:55 Webster’s three big ones 15:50 Runouts, injuries 20:30 England’s selection mistakes

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20:58

Sydney D3: Head's s*** stat, peak Smith at fidgety best

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2026/01/06

Centuries to Travis Head and Steve Smith highlighted a dominant day in Sydney for Australia. In the presser, Head give Josh Schonafinger a brutal critique on his question, and co-host Louis Cameron was keen to give him some stick about it. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Sydney day three recap 01:00 Walking singles 05:15 Head’s s*** stat 07:10 Liquorland Cheers To That Moment 14:55 Khawaja’s final innings? Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to

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21:40

Sydney D2: Filthy’, ‘dumb’ batting precedes...

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2026/01/05

It was a great day to bat in Sydney as England squandered another chance to take control of an Ashes match. Jamie Smith did something silly, Joe Root batted like a master, Travis Head batted like a king and things got a little heated between Ben Stokes and Marnus Labuschagne. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Sydney day two recap 00:45 Stokes, Labuschagne clash 06:30 Head’s brilliance 10:40 Smith’s “brainless” dismissal 18:00 Neser finishes strong Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on

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20:02

Sydney D1: Rain stalls Root, Brook as English finally...

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2026/01/04

Only the Sydney's annual new year's rain could stop Joe Root and Harry Brook on potentially England's best day of the series so far. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were at the SCG and break down a truncated day that included a touching tribute. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Sydney day one recap 00:45 Death, taxes, Sydney rain 03:15 Aussies go spinner-less again 05:30 Quicks fire early 10:10 Root-Brook stand looking ominous 16:10 Starc on verge of greatness Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify

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55:20

Todd on the pod: Murphy spins back into contention,...

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2026/01/02

Australia have a chance to win the Ashes 4-1 in this week's fifth Test in Sydney and one man hopeful of having a say is Todd Murphy. The off-spinner came into the squad following Nathan Lyon's hamstring injury and he caught up with Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from the SCG. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Fifth Test preview 00:45 Khawaja calls time 09:24 Khawaja’s retirement speech 17:00 SCG pitch chat 20:00 Selection news 29:24 Todd Murphy interview begins 31:10 Murphy’s border-town conundrum

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21:28

Melbourne D2: Young gun shows the way as England win...

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2025/12/27

Another two-day Test? Yep - and this time it was England who came away with the chocolates thanks to an impressive performance from 22-year-old Jacob Bethell. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap another astonishing day of Test cricket as England win Down Under for the first time in 15 years. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Melbourne day two recap 01:20 England reverse Perth result 06:00 Big talking point: The pitch 09:30 England gain upper hand 13:15 Bazball gets going 17:00 Fall out from another two-day

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19:06

Melbourne D1: CARNAGE! 20 wickets tumble on wild day

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2025/12/26

Yes, 20 wickets in a single day. Travis Head and Scott Boland batted twice! England were all out in under 30 overs. A wicket fell every 22.9 balls. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron caught the action from the MCG where a record crowd of over 94,000 watched one of the more bizarre days in Ashes history. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Melbourne day one recap 01:23 That pitch. Thoughts? 05:00 Liquorland Cheers To That Moment 08:20 England bowl first, start slowly 13:05 Starc keen to bowl 15:15 Boland brilliance,

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20:55

Adelaide D5: Ashes won, England smashed by...

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2025/12/21

It took a little longer than expected but Australia sealed a straight sets Ashes victory in a record-equalling 11 days on a wet final day in Adelaide. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron look back at the Test and look ahead to the fallout from Nathan Lyon's hamstring injury. CHAPTERS 00:00 Adelaide day five recap 00:47 The England pile on begins 05:00 Lyon’s hamstring worry 11:50 The English rearguard 16:45 Labuschagne does it again Don't forget to subscribe onApple and on Spotify and on

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