We live in a country where people are crazy about Cricket! In this podcast, you are in for a treat. We bring to you an unfiltered podcast where hosts RJ Rahul Makin (@rahulmakin) & Shikhar Varshney (@TweetShikh) sit together to discuss memes, trends, tarot predictions, unknown facts - and all that's happening off the field and on the field. This is an HT Smartcast Original.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Spencer Johnson on his return date, season goals, IPL memories and engagement
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The interview with Spencer Johnson starts at 3:11. He's one of the fastest bowlers in the country and he's about to return to the domestic scene. Spencer Johnson missed Australia's most recent white-ball tour of the United Kingdom with a side strain but he's back and has a return date in mind. The tall left-armer chats to Josh Schonafinger about hi…
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Test opener debate ramps up, Matty Wade's career highlights, India's 'heroic god'
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With the first Test not too far away, there's lots to cover in this episode! Hear from Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney and retiring 'keeper Matthew Wade, while hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron break down the options to open for the Aussies in the first Test. Get your tickets for the summer here Read Louis Cameron's Q&A with Matthew Wa…
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Fraser-McGurk on ODI ambitions and smashing Bumrah
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Get your ODI series tickets here He’s dominated the IPL, he’s made his ODI and T20I debuts, now Jake Fraser-McGurk is hoping to take the Aussie summer by storm. Fraser-McGurk is part of Australia’s ODI squad to face Pakistan in early November, and he joins the Unplayable Podcast to preview the series. Also covered is his tour of the UK, including a…
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The players who need a big Sheffield Shield
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The Sheffield Shield is back and there are no shortage of talking points after a couple of days! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron discuss the big stories around Australian cricket with the Test summer now only 43 days away. Injuries, the big three, white-ball fixtures and plenty more on the agenda in this episode. Click here for Louis' chat with…
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'Underrated bowler' Head pushes case for more overs
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Australia fought back from a dire position in the fifth ODI in Bristol to defeat England and claim an impressive 3-2 series win in the UK to conclude their tour of the British Isles. Hear from captain Mitch Marsh's post-series press conference as the skipper talks up Travis Head's 'underrated' bowling and Aaron Hardie's breakout international serie…
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Steve Smith keen to return to Lord's with ODI series alive
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Australia's outstanding 14-match winning streak in ODIs finally came to an end in Durham but there's still lots to play with two games left in the series. Next stop: Lord's, the venue where things got wild during last year's Ashes series. Steve Smith chatted to Jack Paynter after his 60 in the third ODI, which you can hear in full here (apologies a…
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The Aussies' special spinner: Adam Zampa on verge of magic milestone ODI
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It was all square in the T20 series (thanks Manchester) so now it's time for Australia and England to face off in a five-match ODI series, beginning in Nottingham. Star Aussie Adam Zampa will play his 100th ODI and Jack Paynter and Josh Schonafinger hear from the milestone man and reminisce on his excellent career to date. The Unplayable Podcast bo…
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The world's smallest (and greatest?) sporting trophy as records tumble in Scotland
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Australia's tour of the UK has begun in fine style with a clean sweep over Scotland, records broken and a tiny quaich (pronounced quake) acquired! The Unplayable Podcast's Jack Paynter is following the Aussies around the United Kingdom and gives Josh Schonafinger an update on the squad and conditions. Read Jack's series recap here. Check out our ne…
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Nathan Ellis likes haggis! Aussies arrive in Scotland for T20s
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Australia have landed in Edinburgh and will play three T20s against Scotland over the course of the next few days! And despite only being in the country less than a week, Nathan Ellis has already tried the local specialty, haggis. This series is a chance to get a look at some more inexperienced Aussies and Ellis is excited to be apart of their jour…
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VIC Preview: Mitch Perry's unlikely friendship with Sydney Swans star
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This episode's special guest is Victorian fast bowler Mitch Perry! You can jump straight into the chat with Perry at 2:33. Louis Cameron catches up with Perry at the Vics' annual media day and Perry talks about his frustrating finish to the 2023-24 summer, his off-season activities and his friendship with Sydney Swan Nick Blakey. Before that, Josh …
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NSW Preview: Why Ollie Davies almost gave up red-ball cricket
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Ollie Davies is one of the most exciting batters (and characters) in Australian cricket and he's up next to preview New South Wales' season. Jump straight to the chat with Davies at 3:40. In this episode the entertaining right-hander talks about his red-ball revival, NSW's recruits and his brother Joel's defection the Sydney Sixers. Before that, Jo…
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QLD Preview: Mitch Swepson's bringing back the flipper
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Jump straight into the Mitch Swepson interview, which begins at 4:15. The Queensland leggie had a good 2023-24, winning the KFC BBL with the Brisbane Heat and claiming 30 wickets in the Sheffield Shield. He also talks about reviving the famous 'flipper' delivery, his new coach Johan Botha and identifies a couple of young Bulls who have caught his e…
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TAS preview: Charlie Wakim making the most of his 'sliding doors' moment
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If you want to jump straight to the chat with Charlie Wakim, head to 3:15. In the interview, Wakim talks about his fortuitous start to last summer, what clicked on his way to a career-best year, Tasmania's recruits and plenty more. He even gives a little insight into his rarely-seen offies! Before that, Josh Schonafinger talks through the squad cha…
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SA Preview: Jordan Buckingham on Shield heroics, SA recruits, higher honours
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The chat with SA quick Jordan Buckingham begins at 5:35. Buckingham joins the Unplayable Podcast to look back at his highly-successful summer, edging closer to the Australian team and his unique middle name. Plus plenty more! Before that, Josh Schonafinger goes through the ins and outs for the Redbacks, err, South Australia Men, and what else has b…
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WA Preview: 'Wild Thing' Lance Morris looks ahead to his side's quest for a four-peat
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The chat with Lance Morris begins at 5:35. The 'Wild Thing' talks about rehabilitation from the latest 'hot spot' in his back, the thrill of playing for Australia, rubbing shoulders with the best and plenty more. Before that, Josh Schonafinger looks at the squad changes for the three-time reigning champions, which includes five outs and four inclus…
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Break-down of World Champions India's World Cup Journey
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As Team India scripts a famous T20 World Cup win after 17 years, we at Cricbaazi podcast looks at the performance of the side and the legacy of key individuals. Score summary - South Africa vs India India 176-7 from 20 overs: Virat Kohli (76 off 59), Axar Patel (47 off 31), Shivam Dube (27 off 16); Keshav Maharaj (2-23), Anrich Nortje (2-26), Kagis…
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Into the World Cup Finals: India vs South Africa
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The final countdown is upon us as the stage is set for the T20 World Cup Final between India and South Africa. Both teams have been unbeaten this tournament, but only one will take home the Cup!Ready to cheer for the Men in Blue? Hosts Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney discuss India's World Cup 2024 campaign till now and prays for not getting choked i…
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TRAILER: Stories After Stumps, a new cricket documentary podcast
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cricket.com.au has this week launched a landmark new podcast series, Stories After Stumps, which dives into the game’s glorious history through half a dozen compelling episodes in its maiden season. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stories-after-stumps/id1752600105 Spotify - https://cricketaustralia.sla…
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Aussies on the brink after Rohit's rampage leaves them relying on Bangladesh
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Australia's World Cup could be over. But it might not be! Here's what needs to happen from this point forward. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron bring you the recap from an entertaining Australia v India clash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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History made! Afghan joy in St Vincent as Maxwell Miracle 2.0 falls short
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A special moment for Afghanistan cricket who, eight months after they had their hearts broken by Glenn Maxwell's Mumbai Miracle, finally tasted success against Australia. Gulbadin Naib was the difference with the ball while Marcus Stoinis and Rahmanullah Gurbaz had a fiery stoush that proved an entertaining sideshow. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cam…
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Wet Antigua doesn't dampen Patrick's hat-trick on world record night
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Pat Cummins' hat-trick was the highlight on an otherwise uneventful match as the rain got in the way far too often in Antigua. Between the weather breaks, Australia recorded a 28-run win over Bangladesh (thanks to the DLS method) with their bowlers putting in another outstanding display. Plus, there were positive signs from the top order. TUP regul…
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Indian Cricket Team ke naye coach Gautam Gambhir! ki kya hai demands?
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The word is pretty solid about Gautam Gambhir taking the handover from Rahul Dravid after the T20 World Cup 2024 and there is insider news as well about him demanding certain things from the board. What are they and to what extent the agreement has come? The hosts also pick up on why BCCI did not have their buffet to pick from and what the chronolo…
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Marcus Stoinis shares his pitch wisdom and details his joking journalist joust!
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Four games, four wins for Australia and a key reason for that record is allrounder Marcus Stoinis. As the Aussies return to Antigua to commence the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup, Stoinis joins the Unplayable Podcast to chat about his bumper start to the T20 World Cup, sweeping, eating, pitch reading - and even offer some journalistic advic…
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Reverse paddles and long balls as Aussies defeat Scotland to save England
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With all the chatter in the lead-in being whether or not the Aussies would tank, and therefore eliminate England, it was good to a quality cricket contest between Scotland and Australia. Brandon McMullen and Mark Watt showed plenty for the Scots but they just didn't have enough as Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David finished the job. Josh Sch…
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Big hitters Fraser-McGurk and Short on Caribbean life & joining the Aussies
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In a perfect world, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short aren’t required for Australia at this tournament. They’ll be ready to go if injury strikes the main squad. But for now, they’re enjoying the best the Caribbean has to offer and they sit down for a chat with Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron by the hotel pool in St Lucia. On the agenda is the I…
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A MASSIVE victory for Australia, chasing down's Namibia's 72 before the Powerplay was even finished! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap the action from Antigua with full marks going to Australia's bowlers, and top order. Plus, there's a developing situation happening in Group B with England's fate now potentially in Australia's hands... Host…
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Pakistan se jeet ke baad bhi uthe Indian team par Sawaal! | Ind vs Pak Review
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India beat Pakistan in a nail-biter in New York. After posting a modest 119 runs in their innings, it looked like the men in blue were staring at defeat. But Jasprit Bumrah helped India snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. The celebrations and memes show no signs of stopping. But there are still questions rising on the Indian Cricket Team that n…
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