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The Unplayable Podcast

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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Update frequency
every 4 days
Average duration
28 minutes
Episodes
446
Years Active
2017 - 2025
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Can we please play some cricket? Stumping hysteria continues and saluting 100-gamer Steve Smith

Can we please play some cricket? Stumping hysteria continues and saluting 100-gamer Steve Smith

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 ou…

00:21:48  |   Wed 05 Jul 2023
2-0 after Bairstow's blunder, Stokes' six-fest and mad MCC members

2-0 after Bairstow's blunder, Stokes' six-fest and mad MCC members

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 lo…

00:17:43  |   Sun 02 Jul 2023
Lyon-hearted effort, catching controversy and Starc and Cummins produce two SEEDS!

Lyon-hearted effort, catching controversy and Starc and Cummins produce two SEEDS!

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 …

00:18:25  |   Sat 01 Jul 2023
England crumble as Australia build a big lead at Lord's

England crumble as Australia build a big lead at Lord's

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 sp…

00:17:19  |   Fri 30 Jun 2023
Injury to 'indestructible' Lyon dampens wild evening session

Injury to 'indestructible' Lyon dampens wild evening session

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 …

00:13:22  |   Thu 29 Jun 2023
Aussies sent in - but Warner, Smith & Head pile on the runs

Aussies sent in - but Warner, Smith & Head pile on the runs

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 S…

00:15:07  |   Wed 28 Jun 2023
Travis Head recaps THAT Edgbaston win

Travis Head recaps THAT Edgbaston win

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 …

00:29:46  |   Sun 25 Jun 2023
'Ice in his veins!' Thrilling Edgbaston day five recap

'Ice in his veins!' Thrilling Edgbaston day five recap

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…

00:15:08  |   Tue 20 Jun 2023
Root's reverse ramps, Broad's late blows highlight day four action

Root's reverse ramps, Broad's late blows highlight day four action

Day four began with an attempted reverse scoop by Joe Root and ended with Scott Boland as the nightwatchman - and there was plenty of action in between!

Australia need a further 174 runs with seven w…

00:14:22  |   Mon 19 Jun 2023
The best gully fielder ever? Cameron Green stakes his claim

The best gully fielder ever? Cameron Green stakes his claim

Is Cameron Green the best gully fielder ever? It may be an early call, but Green's case just got stronger with another extraordinary pluck to send Ben Duckett packing at Edgbaston.

Only 32.4 overs wer…

00:14:33  |   Sun 18 Jun 2023
Khawaja raises the bat, throws the bat and bats all day at Edgbaston

Khawaja raises the bat, throws the bat and bats all day at Edgbaston

Day two at Edgbaston belonged to Australia largely thanks to an unbeaten century to Usman Khawaja.

While the opener's first Test ton in England showed the Aussies the way, he was ably supported by Tra…

00:14:57  |   Sat 17 Jun 2023
We're BazBall converts! Thrilling Ashes day one

We're BazBall converts! Thrilling Ashes day one

From Zak Crawley's cover drive to kick off the match and the series, to Joe Root's ton, Nathan Lyon's fight and Ben Stokes' proactive declaration, it was an enthralling day of cricket at Edgbaston.


T…

00:13:00  |   Fri 16 Jun 2023
It's Ashes time! England name XI for series opener

It's Ashes time! England name XI for series opener

England have gone early and named their XI for the opening match of the Ashes series, leaving out their fastest bowler Mark Wood.


Australia meanwhile have been playing their cards closer to their che…

00:16:18  |   Wed 14 Jun 2023
WTC Final preview: Australia's quicks question and Indian mind games

WTC Final preview: Australia's quicks question and Indian mind games

It all comes down to this! Australia and India will fight it out for the World Test Championship final (and the ICC mace) from Wednesday night (AEST).


The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron is in posi…

00:19:23  |   Mon 05 Jun 2023
Tackling Bazball with Trent Copeland, plus ‘lab’ battles and career highlights

Tackling Bazball with Trent Copeland, plus ‘lab’ battles and career highlights

Trent Copeland took the path less travelled to professional cricket but finished with career with Tests, titles and stacks of wickets to his name.


The NSW legend chats to Josh Schonafinger and Jack P…

00:54:39  |   Thu 18 May 2023
'They're going to come hard at me': Nathan Lyon on Bazball, Formula One and the 23-24 summer

'They're going to come hard at me': Nathan Lyon on Bazball, Formula One and the 23-24 summer

Get your tickets for the 2023-24 summer of cricket at www.cricket.com.au/tickets.


Cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron is joined by off-spinner Nathan Lyon to talk about what he's been up to since returning…

00:20:00  |   Sun 14 May 2023
What is the MLC? Finch, Stoinis, Nortje sign up for USA's new T20 league

What is the MLC? Finch, Stoinis, Nortje sign up for USA's new T20 league

Cricket Victoria, Cricket New South Wales and a stack of IPL franchises are involved. So what's the deal with Major League Cricket?


A new T20 league is starting up in the USA and Australian Justin Gea…

00:41:49  |   Wed 03 May 2023
Marsh returns as Aussies name WTC Final & Ashes squad

Marsh returns as Aussies name WTC Final & Ashes squad

See Australia's full squad here: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-world-test-championship-final-ashes-squad-india-england-warner-harris-renshaw-cummins/2023-04-19


The Aussies have named their…

00:19:02  |   Wed 19 Apr 2023
Ashes preparation begins now! Renshaw tons up, Aussies in county

Ashes preparation begins now! Renshaw tons up, Aussies in county

With the 2022-23 Australian summer officially over, Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter review Australia A's first clash with New Zealand A, check out which Aussies are playing in the County Champions…
00:20:55  |   Wed 05 Apr 2023
Bonus Shield final episode: Will Sutherland on Victoria's chance at redemption

Bonus Shield final episode: Will Sutherland on Victoria's chance at redemption

Victoria fell short in last year's Marsh Sheffield Shield final.

But against the same opponent, at the same venue, they have the chance to make amends in this weekend.

Will Sutherland, who has been an…

00:13:13  |   Wed 22 Mar 2023
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