The Unplayable Podcast

Nathan Lyon chats about working with Murali, Test preparation and long-term goals

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 23:00:00 +0000

What better time to chat to Australia's greatest ever off-spinner than right before a Test series? The interview with Lyon starts at 15:54, where he discusses fitness, Test preparation, sub-continent conditions, Muttiah Muralitharan and Rangana Herath and plenty more.

Before that, cricket.com.au journalist Louis Cameron, who is in Sri Lanka, joins Josh Schonafinger to talk about Australia's tour so to date.

Sri Lanka v Australia series home: https://www.cricket.com.au/tours/Sri%20Lanka%20Australia%20Mens%20Tour%20Test%20ODI%20T20%202022/9ZwprkjgWUq2tw8BsLvCWQ

No more Mr Fix-it: Steve Smith on new T20 role, Sri Lanka series, vertigo and more

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:02:00 +0000

Cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron sits down with Steve Smith in Colombo to talk about his holiday to New York, no longer being the Australian T20 team's anchor, the relaxed approach of the side on their Sri Lanka tour, his Test hundred drought as well as his battles with vertigo.

Jhye Richardson chats Ashes hauls, injuries and Rocket League; Sri Lanka tour preview

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:42:00 +0000

Australia fast bowler Jhye Richardson is back on tour with the national side and eager to make a big impact in the three-match T20I series. The chat with Richardson starts at 16:48.

Before then, Louis Cameron in Colombo chats with Josh Schonafinger about the series ahead, how the Aussies will shape up and which Sri Lankans to watch out for.

Watch Pathirana's incredible bowling action here: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/sri-lanka-name-test-odi-t20-squads-australia-tour-matheesha-pathirana-baby-lasith-malinga/2022-05-21

Coach McDonald left behind with COVID: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/andrew-mcdonald-covid19-head-coach-australia-men-sri-lanka-tour-t20-squad-departure/2022-06-01

Usman Khawaja on his Pakistan run spree, evolution against spin & how tennis has shaped his fitness

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Usman Khawaja, in a rare moment when he wasn't at the batting crease in Pakistan, joined Louis Cameron ahead of the third Test to discuss his Saqlain Mushtaq impersonations and the evolution of his bowling action (2:03), whether he gets sledged in English or Urdu (or Pashtun!) (4:45), his dropped catch in Karachi while he was wearing a helmet (9:30), how he has found his best method against spin bowling (12:30), his high-fat, low-carb diet and how tennis has helped him stay fit (19:39) and the type of coach Australia needs (28:00).

So close yet so far in Karachi, Aussies' World Cup claim getting stronger

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:02:00 +0000

As Australia's women win and their men draw, let Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron walk you through the events of these two sides over the past week.

Perfect run outs, reverse swing, Usman Khawaja, Covid-dodging and World Cup rivals plus plenty more is discussed on this week's episode.

The Rawalpindi bat-a-thon, remembering Warnie, leg-spinners galore for the Aussie women and the Marsh Cup final

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:43:00 +0000

Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron open the batting on a flat one and prove difficult to remove. They discuss the drawn first Pakistan-Australia men's Test in Rawalpindi and consider changes for the second match in Karachi (0.06), reflect on the legendary Shane Warne after his recent death (15.31), consider the Australian women's leg-spin conundrum at the ODI World Cup in New Zealand (20.26) and preview the Marsh One-Day Cup final following a bizarre domestic 50-over season (27.39).

Vale Shane Warne: Legends recall their favourite Warnie stories

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 23:20:00 +0000

The cricket world is in mourning today with the loss of legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne.

This episode was originally published a little over two years ago for Shane Warne's 50th birthday and it includes stories of the great man from Glenn McGrath, Ricky Ponting, Mike Atherton, Ian Healy, Mike Hussey, Nasser Hussain and Shane Warne himself. We hope you enjoy these great tales of the champion cricketer.

'I'm a bit flat, to be honest': Adam Zampa on IPL snub, rescuing horses, keeping the receipts and AUSvSL

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:35:00 +0000

Ahead of the final two Dettol T20Is against Sri Lanka, the straight-shooting Adam Zampa joined Louis Cameron on the Unplayable Podcast to discuss the finale to the home summer (0.37), the fuel for Australia's World Cup victory (11.11), missing out on an Indian Premier League payday (19.05), saving horses on his Byron Bay property (22.48), his impeding fatherhood and more.

Kane Richardson on AUSvSL, moving to Queensland, Justin Langer, long drives and short memories

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 22:50:00 +0000

Ahead of Australia's Dettol T20I series against Sri Lanka, Unplayable favourite Kane Richardson returns to the podcast to chat about his move to the Gold Coast (2.28), Justin Langer's four years as the men's team coach and the credentials of Andrew McDonald (6.12), whether Adam Zampa might channel Michael Jordan in his leg-spin duel with Wanindu Hasaranga (15.00), the big three quicks that 'aren't going away' (17.37) plus the looming IPL auction on his birthday (24.12).

The World Cup defence begins! Aussie men name their T20 squad to face Sri Lanka

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:33:00 +0000

On Tuesday Australia named a 16-player squad to face Sri Lanka in five T20Is as they officially begin their campaign for back-to-back T20 World Cup victories.

Martin Smith joins Josh Schonafinger to chat about Ben McDermott's rise, Glenn Maxwell's role, the use the quicks and much more.

Ricky Ponting wraps up the Ashes and nominates his future stars

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:24:00 +0000

Test legend Ricky Ponting joined Louis Cameron for one final time this summer to recap the Australia's dominant Ashes series. Ponting names his Player of the Series, weighs in on English kids in Sheffield Shield, nominates four key players for the Aussies' future and backs Justin Langer as coach.

Josh Schonafinger then joins Louis as the pair revisit their pre-Ashes predictions and heap praise on Hobart as a Test venue.

Ponting’s Recap: ‘His bowling’s gone through the roof’, Hobart day three

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:27:00 +0000

Ashes series complete! Australia walked away from Hobart 4-0 winners of cricket’s oldest rivalry - and Louis Cameron was there to see it happen!

As the final few wickets fell on the historic Test match, he spoke to Ricky Ponting for his analysis, discussing Cameron Green’s exceptional bowling, Mark Wood’s success with the short ball, Alex Carey’s series and Steve Smith’s form.

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Ponting’s Recap: ‘Every time he’s made a mistake he’s paid for it’, Hobart day two

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:27:00 +0000

After a hectic day of Test cricket - where 17 wickets fell - there was plenty to unpack for Ricky Ponting as he joined Louis Cameron for the latest edition of the Unplayable Podcast.

They chatted about Australia's dominance with the ball, England's repeated failures with the bat, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Joe Root and plenty more. This podcast is proudly brought to you by HCL - the official digital technology partner of Cricket Australia.

Ponting’s Recap: ‘He has been the batsman of the series’, Hobart day one

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:49:00 +0000

What a day of Test cricket! We may have only got 59 and a half overs on the opening day of the fifth Ashes Test, but there was no shortage of action.

Louis Cameron spoke to Aussie Test legend Ricky Ponting about the green Hobart pitch, Marnus Labuschagne's weird dismissal, Travis Head's irrestible form and the rise of Cameron Green.

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Marnus Labuschagne previews the Hobart Test; chats reviews, Mark Wood and white-ball ambitions

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 01:41:00 +0000

In this episode of the Unplayable Podcast, Louis Cameron is in Hobart to chat to Marnus Labuschagne to preview the fifth and final Ashes Test match, and the pair also discuss Labuschagne's battle with Mark Wood, Usman Khawaja's hot form, Pat Cummins as skipper and spending hours and hours at the Kookaburra bat factory.

Ponting's Recap: 'They've probably been sloppier in the field this test', Sydney day five

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 10:44:00 +0000

Ponting's Recap: 'They've probably been sloppier in the field this test', Sydney day five

It came down to the very last ball, but England hung on for a draw to deny Australia the chance at a whitewash. At the end of a thrilling day five, cricket.com.au’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to talk through it all.

They covered Australia's missed chances and the key decisions made by captain Pat Cummins, Zak Crawley's impressive innings, and what another standout performance by Scott Boland means for Australia's bowling pecking order.

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Ponting's Recap: 'It’s irresistible what he’s done', Sydney day four

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 08:29:00 +0000

Finally the rain stayed away in Sydney and day four delivered plenty of highlights and talking points. At the end of the day's play, cricket.com.au’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to talk through it all.

They covered the irresistible form of Usman Khawaja, selection dilemmas for the Hobart Test, Cameron Green’s innings, Australia’s declaration, Marnus Labuschagne’s technical change to Mark Wood and Joe Root’s captaincy.

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Ponting's Recap: 'Some of the tougher batting conditions I've seen in Australia', Sydney day three

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:54:00 +0000

Ponting's Recap: 'Some of the tougher batting conditions I've seen in Australia', Sydney day three

On the back of courageous knocks from Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes, England kept themselves in the contest on day three in Sydney and cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to discuss all the talking points from the day’s play.

Items covered were Australia's amazing first session, Bairstow's gritty century, Ricky's thoughts on the batting conditions throughout the whole series and Alex Carey's form with the gloves.

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Ponting’s Recap: ‘He’s been a bit misunderstood’, Sydney day two

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:51:00 +0000

Usman Khawaja was the shining light on day two of the Sydney Ashes Test match, and cricket.com.au’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to discuss all the talking points from the day’s play.

Items covered were Khawaja’s knock, his LeBron-inspired celebration, Steve Smith’s battle with Stuart Broad, a potential Hobart selection dilemma and Broad’s performance with the ball.

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Ponting's Recap: 'He might've been a little bit overconfident', Sydney day one

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:25:00 +0000

Ponting's recap: 'He might've been a little bit overconfident', Sydney day one

The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of a rain interrupted day one in Sydney, where honours were shared, after the two late wickets of set batters Marcus Harris and Marnus Labuschagne left Australia on 3-126 at stumps.

They chat about England selecting what looks to be their best XI, Stuart Broad's continued dominance over David Warner, and Marcus Harris' second gritty innings in a row and where it leaves Australia's opening partnership heading into future Tests.

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Two spinners in Sydney? 5-0? Ashes-winner Nathan Lyon on singing the song on the MCG, Green's leadership potential, Starc's stunning Ashes and more

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 22:34:00 +0000

Nathan Lyon joins Louis Cameron as they reflect on Australia's comprehensive Vodafone Ashes series victory over England. Lyon discussed his second car trip of the season from Melbourne to Sydney (0.54), news that COVID-19 penetrated the Aussie bubble (4.14), leading the Aussie team song on the MCG (8.17), his premonition that Scott Boland was going to take 6-7 (12.30), Cameron Green's leadership potential (14.24), Mitchell Starc's most consistent Test summer (17.57), whether two spinners are required for the fourth Test at the SCG (23.49) and a headline-grabbing whitewash prediction (30.10).

Ponting’s Recap: 'I don’t think I’ve seen a worse performing team in Australia', MCG day three

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 04:21:00 +0000

As the MCG Test wrapped up and Australia retained the Ashes, cricket.com.au’s Louis Cameron chatted with legend Ricky Ponting to discuss the Scott Boland’s big haul and England’s dismal performance.

Items on the agenda were Starc’s improvement (2:40), Scott Boland’s incredible debut (3:55), Australia’s selection options for Sydney (6:00), England’s way forward (8:28), and English coach Chris Silverwood (12:30).

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Ponting's Recap: 'The call to bowl first was the right one', Melbourne day two

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:25:00 +0000

Ponting's Recap: 'The call to bowl first was the right one', Melbourne day two

The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day two in Melbourne, as Australia took complete control of the third Vodafone Ashes Test, taking four English wickets in the final hour and holding a 51-run lead at stumps.

Speaking before England's final session collapse with the bat, they chat about England's positive day with the ball led by Jimmy Anderson, how the MCG pitch has played and Marcus Harris' innings.

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Ponting's Recap: 'They're just relentless', Melbourne day one

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 20:54:00 +0000

The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day one in Melbourne, as Australia took advantage of overcast conditions, bowling England out for just 185, before reaching 1-61 at stumps.

They chat about Pat Cummins' seamless return and whether he should take the new ball more often, the ugly dismissals of England's senior players, and Scott Boland's solid start to his Test career.

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Ponting's Recap: 'They've got some real selection dramas', Adelaide day five

sferris@cricket.com.au (cricket.com.au) — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:24:00 +0000

The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day five in Adelaide, as Australia took the final six wickets and claimed a 2-0 series lead.

They chat about Jhye Richardson's maiden Test five-wicket haul, Jos Buttler's bizarre dismissal and England's selection issues ahead of the remaining three Tests.

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