The Unplayable Podcast

The lowdown on the latest Aussie squads

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 t

Mackay Day 2: Aussies way too good on way to another two-day Test

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 a

Mackay Madness! Starc, Shoriful dominate chaotic day one

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

Changes for Mackay!

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

Darwin Day 4: Bangladesh make history, questions for Aussies to answer

If you rate the pod, please give us a rating or review! The best review on Apple will get read out on the next episode 😄 Bangladesh did it! They completed an historic n

Darwin Day 3: Green's unusual bail luck, Mehidy's stroke of genius

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 b

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

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

Darwin Day 1: Concerning trend re-emerges as Tigers take control

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

The golden advice from Webster’s wife that resulted in a Baggy Green

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!  Aus

Richo slams ‘evil’ act, why Hazlewood’s first Test wicket wasn’t out

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 spec

Season finale as SACAs win the Shield, plus McSweeney, Lanning and more

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 ge

Shield Final Preview! With Martin Love

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 de

The Finisher! Michael Bevan looks back on stellar career

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 am

One-Day Cup final preview, Sanju Samson's enhances 'big-game player' reputation

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

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

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 ne

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

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 h

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

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 th

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

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,

Tim David talks Singapore, Italy's Grant Stewart, Richo returns

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 a

Doomscrolling, Dale Steyn & semi-finals - with Charlie Lachmund

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