Aussies secure miracle win, make two changes for Sydney

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Martin Smith review Australia's miraculous win on day five of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG and the two changes to the Aussie squad for Sydney

Smith matches the Don with another MCG ton

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Martin Smith review day four of the Boxing Day Test where Usman Khawaja fell for 97, Steve Smith scored Test century No.17, Azhar Ali copped an awful blow to the helmet before once again rain cut short play

Warner, Ali star as Nicholas returns to hospital

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Martin Smith review day three of the MCG Boxing Day Test where Azhar Ali completed a memorable double century, David Warner scored Test hundred No.17 and WWOS commentator Mark Nicholas sadly returned to hospital

Big screen blunder highlights day two

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Martin Smith review day two of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG where the rain played havoc, Azhar Ali scored completed his century and a big screen blunder had everybody confused

Rain can't stop 'Nice Garry' Lyon on Boxing Day

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Martin Smith review a rain-affected day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG where Nathan Lyon ironically ruined a world record attempt with a brilliant display of bowling before the rain set in

Second #AUSvPAK Test preview

Cricket.com.au journalists Martin Smith and Sam Ferris preview the second Commonwealth Bank Test at the MCG on Boxing Day and recap the early action of the KFC Big Bash League

Australia hold on to win Gabba thriller

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Adam Burnett review all the action from day five of the first Test in Brisbane where Australia bowled out Pakistan to win by 39 runs

Pakistan force day five with shot at epic win

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Adam Burnett review day four of the first Test in Brisbane where Asad Shafiq's 100no broke Sir Garfield Sobers' world record and gave Pakistan an outside chance of reeling in their target of 490

Aussies on the brink of massive first Test victory

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Adam Burnett review all the action from day three at the Gabba where Australia tightened their grip of the first Test through solid performances by Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon

Ruthless Australia dismantle Pakistan

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Adam Burnett review all the action from day two at the Gabba where Peter Handscomb scored his maiden Test century, Nathan Lyon wowed the Brisbane crowd with a cameo batting performance before Australia's speedsters ripped apart Pakistan

Smith tons up, Amir avoids horrible injury

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Adam Burnett review all the action on day one of the first Tet at the Gabba where Steve Smith scored his 16th Test century, rookies Matt Renshaw and Peter Handscomb each reached fifty, and Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir avoided a terrible injury late in the evening

First #AUSvPAK Test preview

Cricket.com.au journalists Adam Burnett and Sam Ferris preview the first Commonwealth Bank Test between Australia and Pakistan at the Gabba

Chappell-Hadlee review with Danny Morrison

Former New Zealand seam bowler and commentator extraordinaire Danny Morrison joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to review Australia's Chappell-Hadlee Trophy win, look ahead to the Pakistan Test series and discuss Danny's career. Plus, Danny takes on the commentating challenge!

Zampa flunks the quiz, Lanning ready for WBBL

Australia limited-overs leg-spinner Adam Zampa and Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars skipper Meg Lanning join cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to talk all things cricket and play the brand new quiz with surprising results

Australia crush Proteas to win third Test

South African broadcaster Neil Manthorp joins cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris to review Australia's seven-wicket win in Adelaide, the future of both teams, South Africa's captaincy conundrum and an early look at the Pakistan Test series

Lyon roars late on day three as Australia eye victory

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day three in Adelaide where Nathan Lyon starred with three wickets, Mitchell Starc clobbered his way to 53 and Stephen Cook dined out on the local produce

Khawaja ton lifts Australia after horror mix-up

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day two at the Adelaide Oval where Usman Khawaja batted the entire day to post his fifth Test match ton, Steve Smith was involved in a horror run out, Peter Handscomb made a fine fifty on debut and Kyle Abbott did the damage for the Proteas

Aussies survive after Warner blunder

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day one of the third Commonwealth Bank Test in Adelaide where Faf du Plessis scored the best Test century of his career, Josh Hazlewood starred with the ball and David Warner got his timings badly mixed up

Faf found guilty, Australia name third Test XI

Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the Faf du Plessis "lollygate" saga, Australia's new-look third Test XI in Adelaide, get the inside word on the three debutants and review Australia's ODI squad for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy

Australia make SIX changes for Adelaide Test

Former Australia batsman Mike Hussey and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris discuss Australia's revamped third Test squad to take on South Africa in Adelaide

Proteas crush Australia to win series in Hobart

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day four of the second Commonwealth Bank Test in Hobart where South Africa's seamers ripped Australia apart, taking 8-32 in just 19.1 overs to win by an innings and 80 runs and wrap up the series with a game to play.

De Kock, Hazlewood shine as Aussies hit back

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day three in Hobart where Quinton de Kock scored a brilliant century, Josh Hazlewood claimed six wickets, a fire was ignited in the chilly final session and one of the more bizarre pieces of fielding took place.

Possible new rules with George Bailey

Day two of the second Commonwealth Bank Test in Hobart was abandoned without a ball being bowled, but not to worry, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris caught up with Tasmania Tigers skipper George Bailey to discuss his Test aspirations, advice to Steve Smith and a brand new Rate It/Hate It segment about some potential new rules for cricket

Australia all out for 85 on day one in Hobart

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day one of the second Commonwealth Bank Test in Hobart where Australia were bowled out for 85, their lowest score in Australia since 1984, the two Aussie debutants, the venomous Vernon Philander and Mitchell Starc's late burst

Second #AUSvSA Test preview

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris and South African writer and broadcaster Neil Manthorp preview the second Commonwealth Bank Test in Hobart. Will Australia play allrounder Mitchell Marsh or debut Callum Ferguson? Will the Proteas pick Morne Morkel or Kyle Abbott, or both? And will any of the pre-Test predictions finally come off?!

Aussies add two batsmen after record-breaking loss

In the wake of Australia's first Test loss on home soil in four years, cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day five in Perth, including the series-ending injury to Shaun Marsh and the two new Aussies squad members

Rabada sizzles as Aussies stumble in record run chase

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the day four action from the first Commonwealth Bank Test in Perth where Kagiso Rabada put on a pace bowling masterclass, Temba Bavuma pulled off one of the best run outs ever and Australia began their pursuit of a world-record target.

Proteas to set Australia record chase in Perth

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day three of the first Commonwealth Bank Test in Perth where Proteas pair JP Duminy and Dean Elgar each scored centuries and Australia's bowlers toiled in the heat as a mammoth run chase looms large

Australia crumble as Proteas suffer major injury blow

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris discuss Australia's epic collapse of 10-86 on day two of the first Test in Perth, the loss of Dale Steyn for the entire series, Mitch Marsh's rough trot and where the intriguing match is heading

Aussies, Warner in control after no-ball nightmare

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris are joined by ABC Grandstand broadcaster Neil Manthorp to review day one of the first Commonwealth Bank Test in Perth where Australia's quicks dominated, Quinton de Kock played a gem, David Warner went berserk and a no-ball could prove to be very, very costly.

First #AUSvSA Test preview

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris are joined by South African writer, broadcaster and ABC Grandstand commentator Neil Manthorp to discuss Australia's first Test XI, the possible Proteas lineup, the strengths and weaknesses of both sides and the player to watch this series.

Australia select bolter in first Test squad

On a special edition of The Unplayable Podcast, cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris discuss Australia's 12-man squad for the opening two Tests of the Commonwealth Bank Series against South Africa, hear from National Selection Panel chairman Rod Marsh, shock inclusion Joe Mennie and a relieved, fit and firing Shaun Marsh. Rambo takes us into the Proteas camp and a few brave predictions are made.

Tugga's best sledge, Billy's bowlers and the first Test XI

Australia cricket legend Steve Waugh chats to cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris about his Captain's Ride for charity, the best sledge he's heard, his best quick in the world at the moment and his role as a selector in the future. Former Aussie quick and bowling coach Craig McDermott then talks to Sam about Australia's fast bowling depth, the impact of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, Pakistan's pace attack and the return of Pat Cummins.

Tubby's Test tips, Hodge and McDonald face off

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss Australia's horror ODI series whitewash in South Africa, the dominance of David Warner and the makeup of Australia's first Test XI against the Proteas. Victoria coach Andrew McDonald and Cricket Australia XI mentor Brad Hodge then talk about their friendship, squaring off as rival coaches, re-live Hodge's first-class retirement (and the cracking story that goes with it) and the shape of Australian cricket.

Siddle, Healy talk Aussie quicks, the Matador Cup and a historic day

Australia speedster Peter Siddle and Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars 'keeper Alyssa Healy joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the Aussies tough time in South Africa, the make-up of the Australian pace bowling attack for the first Test in Perth, the Matador Cup and Nathan Coulter-Nile's clone, the Stars tour of Sri Lanka, and a historic day in women's domestic sport.

Starc on injury, Matador Cup and a warning for Mitch Marsh

Australia tearaway Mitchell Starc joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss his horrific injury, review Australia's big ODI win over Ireland, breakdown each team in our Matador BBQs One-Day Cup preview and play Rate It/Hate It where Starcy has a few strong words for the 'interim chairman' of the Fast Bowlers' Union Mitch Marsh.

Hazlewood, Bailey reveal 2016 Julios and Nerds

Australia and NSW fast bowler Josh Hazlewood joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to discuss the recent Sri Lanka tour and the upcoming Matador Cup, identify the current Aussie crop of Julios and Nerds with George Bailey, and play Rate It/Hate It with some controversial answers!

Gilchrist picks the world's best quicks

Australia legend Adam Gilchrist talks wicketkeepers, the best quicks going around, the upcoming Test summer and the KFC Big Bash League; NSW and Sydney Thunder paceman Gurinder Sandhu talks about his pre-season, his career, and playing with the reigning BBL champions; and the latest round of Rate It/Hate It.

Maxwell stuns Sri Lanka again with record knock

Glenn Maxwell's rapid-fire half-century powered Australia to a 2-0 T20 international series sweep, but it wasn't without drama, with the tourists suffering a huge collapse which set up a tense finish in Tillakaratne Dilshan's final international match.

All's good between Saker and Boof

Cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris talks to new Australia assistant coach David Saker, Australia A 'keeper Sam Whiteman, and cricket guru Brian Murgatroyd, as well as taking a trip down memory lane to 1981.

Maxwell blasts incredible ton as Australia post world-record score

Glenn Maxwell smashed the second-highest T20 international score to power Australia to the highest T20 international team total in their crushing win over Sri Lanka in Pallekele. Cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk review all the action.

Warner's ton lifts Aussies as injuries strike again

Australia capped off the ODI series against Sri Lanka with a comprehensive five-wicket win in Pallekele due in large to a record-breaking century from skipper David Warner and an all-round bowling display. But the victory wasn't without cost, with a pair of Australian batsman receiving bad injury news. Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action.

Ryno's first Test attack and Zampa's bizarre photoshop skills

Former Aussie quick Ryan Harris talks coaching, his stars of the future and Australia's pace attack for the first Test in Perth. Australia A fast bowler Kane Richardson speaks on his side's tournament ahead of Sunday's final against India A, his reputation as a red-ball bowler and the defaming of his Instagram posts by teammate Adam Zampa. And cricket.com.au journalist Martin Smith joins Sam Ferris to go Around The Wickets.

Records tumble as Australia seal ODI series

A career-best haul by John Hastings, a whirlwind innings by Aaron Finch and a masterclass of batting against spin bowling by George Bailey sealed an emphatic six-wicket win in Dambulla and with it an unassailable 3-1 series lead. Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action.

Aussies take series lead with thriller in Dambulla

A man-of-the-match performance from George Bailey and a sterling effort with the ball from Adam Zampa helped Australia to a tense two-wicket win in the third ODI, but it wasn't without a few hairy moments at the back end of the run chase. Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action.

Voges opens up on Sri Lanka Test series

Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris discuss Australia’s ODI series against Sri Lanka, talk to Aussie Test batsman Adam Voges about his difficult time during the Test series loss in Sri Lanka, play Rate It/Hate It and debut a brand new segment!

Australia's new captain, Faulkner's hat-trick and Sri Lanka's revenge

In the wake of Sri Lanka's series-leveling 82-run win in the second ODI in Colombo, Cricket Australia announced Steve Smith will be heading home to rest after what's been a grueling 2016. Cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Callum Kanoniuk review and analyse all the action. 

Starc breaks world record in Australia's gutsy win

Mitchell Starc became the fastest bowler to take 100 ODI wickets in Australia's three-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Colombo. Allrounder James Faulkner was named man of the match for a career-best haul of 4-38, while Aaron Finch and Steve Smith compiled half-centuries in the tricky run chase. Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action.

Third Test review, ODI series preview and Craig McDermott

Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris review the third Test in Colombo and the entire Test series in Sri Lanka, identify the players to watch out for in the upcoming ODI series, chat to former Aussie quick Craig McDermott, play Rate It/Hate It and drop in on all the cricket action around the world. 

Aussies dethroned after collapse completes series whitewash

From 1-100 to 160 all out, Australia collapsed on the final day in Colombo to surrender the Warne-Muralidaran Trophy 3-0 and their No.1 Test team ranking. Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from the SSC Ground and look back at where it all went wrong for the Australians.

Controversial day ends with Australia in trouble

Day four in Colombo delivered a controversial stumping, a contentious DRS reversal, a cracking Test century and big fourth-innings run chase for the tourists. Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from the SSC Ground.

Third Test balanced on a knife-edge

Centuries by Shaun Marsh and Steve Smith propelled Australia to a slim lead over Si Lanka before a late strike by Mitchell Starc gave the tourists  the honours on day three. Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from Colombo.

Aussies fight back through Starc, Smith and SOS

Mitchell Starc continued his incredible series with another five-wicket haul before Steve Smith and Shaun Marsh combined for Australia's best partnership of the tour to keep the tourists in touch of Sri Lanka in the third Test. Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from day two in Colombo.

Epic partnership thwarts Aussies on day one

Australia started off the third Test against Sri Lanka in sensational fashion but a fightback of epic proportions from Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal put the hosts back on even pegging at stumps in Colombo. Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris discuss the day's play and Australia's two key changes, hear from Nathan Lyon and look ahead to day two.

Third Test preview, Mr Cricket and a Hollywood cameo

Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle and cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris preview the third Test in Sri Lanka, speak to senior writer Andrew Ramsey from Colombo about possible changes to the Australia XI, get Mike Hussey's thoughts on how to play spin bowling, play Rate It/Hate It and catch up on all the scores from around the world.

Sri Lanka spin to emphatic series win

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris discuss Sri Lanka's drought-breaking series win in Galle, Australia's inability to adapt to subcontinental conditions with both bat and ball, how the Aussies could potentially improve, the future role of Test specialists, and what changes - if any - Australia will make for the third Test in Colombo.

Aussies on brink of series defeat after horror day two

Twenty-one wickets fell on day two in Galle, including a hat-trick to Rangana Herath and six to pace ace Mitchell Starc. Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review and analyse all the action from what looms as a huge defeat for the tourists.

Starc's 100th, Duck's debut and Warner's late wicket

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review a pulsating day of Test cricket between Australia and Sri Lanka which saw 12 wickets fall, 335 runs scored, and two special performances to leave the match evenly poised after day one in Galle.

Second Test preview, 'The Duck' Holland and Pokemon GO!

Australia fast bowlers Peter Siddle and John Hastings join cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to review Australia's first Test loss in Kandy, preview the second Test in Galle, and get the low down on Aussie debutant Jon Holland. The team address all the Top Order News, play Rate It/Hate It, covering topics ranging from the use of DRS to the phenomenon that is Pokemon GO (spoiler: they ain't the biggest fans). Before going Around The Wickets visiting all the action from the cricket world.

Aussies spun out as super Sri Lanka seal opening win

Sri Lanka recorded a sensational 106-run win in the first Test, with questions remaining around Australia's ability to play spin, their XI for the next Test and how the series shapes up moving forward. Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris attempt to answer those questions and review all the day five action. 

First Test set for thrilling finale

Australia need a further 185 runs with three wickets in hand on the final day of the first Test after day four produced a classic catch, an unplayable delivery and a bizarre dismissal. Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review all the action from Kandy.

Magical Mendis, an Aussie injury blow and 200 for the GOAT

On day three in Kandy Sri Lanka claimed the ascendancy through a sensational maiden Test century by Kusal Mendis, an injury to Steve O'Keefe and all in spite of Nathan Lyon taking his 200th Test wicket. Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey an Sam Ferris review all the action.

Smith's shot, Sri Lanka's spin and a jailed streaker

After another frenetic day of Test cricket, cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris review day two in Kandy, including Steve Smith's "brain explosion", Sri Lanka's mystery spinner and the pitch invader who will be spending some time behind bars.

Rain halts Australia's dominance on day one

Cricket.com.au journalists Andrew Ramsey and Sam Ferris discuss the opening day's play of Australia's Test tour of Sri Lanka where the tourists' bowlers put them well on top before the rain set in. 

Sri Lanka Test series preview

Peter Siddle and John Hastings analyse the upcoming Test series between Australia and Sri Lanka, identify the key players and discuss all the cricket action from around the world.

Windies dance to WT20 glory

'Champions... champions...'. Yeah, we can't get it out of our heads either. The West Indies are Caribbean kings and queens of the world after some thrilling finishes and Lehmo, Peter Siddle and Mitchell Starc are here to look back on an amazing final day in Kolkata.

Plus we hear from Damien Fleming on location in India and get an (almost) exclusive chat with the most famous man in the game right now, cricket.com.au's very own MS Dhoni press conference-crasher Sam Ferris.

Aussies banished by King Kohli

Our blokes are out of the World T20 thanks to The Virat Kohli Show and a dismissal that had Steve Smith shaking his head. A lot. Where did it all go wrong, what positives can we draw from the campaign and who will win it all now? Lehmo, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc and Dilruk Jayasinha are here to talk all things India, including the Southern Stars' WWT20 hopes. Plus champion dancing, bus bingles, MJ's brain fade, Zamps' poignant tribute to Watto and plenty more. 

Can Australia win this thing?

The Aussies have a win on the board in India but are changes required ahead of the game against Pakistan and the blockbuster against the host nation? Damien Fleming, Peter Siddle, Pat Cummins and Lehmo discuss all the happenings at the World T20 plus Molly Strano joins us to discuss the Southern Stars' stuttering campaign. All this, plus a lot of man love for Mohammad Shahzad, Love Guru reviews and Mo Matthews' chickens.

World T20 preview

It's the debut episode of The Unplayable Podcast and it's a big one! Damien Fleming, Brad Hodge, Peter Siddle and Lehmo agonise over Australia's best XI for their World T20 opener before assessing all the contenders over in India, including the shockingly good Kiwis. All that plus South Africa's resemblance to AC/DC, squirrel whisperers, and Hodgey's fearsome tattoo.

The Unplayable Podcast preview

Welcome to The Unplayable Podcast, which will get its Baggy Green ahead of an eagerly-anticipated debut on Thursday 17 March. Hosted by Damien Fleming, Episode 1 will also feature Lehmo, Brad Hodge and Peter Siddle. We'll chat all things World T20 and anything else that's making cricket headlines in Australia and around the world. Subscribe to listen to every episode as soon as it drops. Brought to you by cricket.com.au and Optus Sport.