Tuesday, December 28, 2021

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

 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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Monday, December 27, 2021

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

 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

 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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Monday, December 20, 2021

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

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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Sunday, December 19, 2021

Ponting's Recap: 'The noise is not going to go away', Adelaide day four

The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day four in Adelaide, as Australia drew within six wickets of a 2-0 series lead.

They chat about England's positive fight with the ball, Marcus Harris' stance in the Australian team and the persistence and grit shown by Mitchell Starc.

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Saturday, December 18, 2021

Ponting's Recap: 'I'm dying to see him get a crack with the newer ball', Adelaide day three

 The Unplayable Podcast's Louis Cameron spoke to Test legend Ricky Ponting for his Ashes analysis of day three in Adelaide, as Australia overcame a slow start to further strengthen their position in the match.


They chat about Nathan Lyon's change of ends, Mitchell Starc's performance and Cameron Green's growing stature with the ball.

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Friday, December 17, 2021

Ponting's Recap: 'He's really worried about one dismissal', Adelaide day two

 Day two in Adelaide had far more action than the previous day's play, with Marnus Labuschagne notching up his first Ashes century, and Steve Smith very nearly scoring one of his own, before Michael Neser claimed his maiden Test wicket with just his second delivery.


As play came to a close, Louis Cameron spoke with Test legend Ricky Ponting for his expert Ashes analysis, brought to you by HCL.

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Ponting's Recap: 'Almost everything went to plan for the Aussies', Adelaide day one

 It was Australia's day on day one in Adelaide, despite some drama on the morning of the match!


Louis Cameron spoke with Test legend Ricky Ponting for his expert Ashes analysis, brought to you by HCL.

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Cameron Green on taking Test wickets and playing pink-ball cricket

 Australia allrounder Cameron Green chats to cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron ahead of the second Vodafone Ashes Test to go through his first few wickets at Test level and the side's preparation for game number two.

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Ponting’s Recap: ‘Almost flawless cricket’ from Australia, Gabba day four

Test legend Ricky Ponting joined the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron to run the rule over Australia emphatic first Test victory over England at the Gabba.


On the agenda is Australia’s ‘flawless cricket’ (1:20), Pat Cummins’ captaincy debut (3:00), England’s potential bowling changes for Adelaide (6:20), Warner’s injury and Australia’s XI (10:35), Neser or Richardson as the next cab off the rank (13:20) and confirmation of the Hobart Test (14:30). 


Ponting will be chatting to the Unplayable Podcast for every day of the Vodafone Ashes series. 

Saturday, December 11, 2021

Ponting’s Recap: ‘Easily his best Test knock’, Gabba day three

Test legend Ricky Ponting joined the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron at the tea break to analyse day three at the Gabba. They discuss Travis Head’s brilliant 152 (1:00), the importance of Joe Root’s innings (6:00), Rory Burns’ choice to avoid the first ball (6:50), Nathan Lyon’s hunt for his 400th Test wicket (7:48) and David Warner’s likely injury replacement (8:40). Ponting will be chatting to the Unplayable Podcast for every day of the Vodafone Ashes series.

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Ponting's Recap: 'It’s not good enough', Gabba day two

Test legend Ricky Ponting joined the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron at the tea break to analyse day two at the Gabba. 

They chat about the Stokes no-ball and the front-foot debate (1:20), Australia’s tactics to Jack Leach (4:50), England’s quicks (7:40), Wood to Smith (8:40) and David Warner’s ton (10:00). 


Ponting will be chatting to the Unplayable Podcast for every day of the Vodafone Ashes series. 

Ponting’s Recap: 'The Gabba went berserk', Gabba day one

Test legend Ricky Ponting joins the Unplayable Podcast’s Louis Cameron to analyse day one at the Gabba. 

They chat about Starc’s amazing start (1:00), England’s lack of preparation (5:27), Hazlewood’s threat against Root (7:10), Root’s call at the toss (9:20) and Anderson’s non-selection (11:00).Ponting will be chatting to the Unplayable Podcast for every day of the Vodafone Ashes series. 

Monday, December 6, 2021

Marcus Harris on battling Broad, green pitches and facing the first ball; Ashes preview

 Australian Test opener Marcus Harris joins the Unplayable Podcast from Brisbane two days out from the first Vodafone Ashes Test match to discuss his selection in the XI, his improvements, his nemesis and his opening partner.


Enjoy daily recaps of the Test action as Ricky Ponting joins the Unplayable Podcast for every day of the Ashes series this summer.

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

'Talking pump' with Matt Renshaw, plus cricket, cranes and lawn care

 The in-form and always entertaining Matt Renshaw joins Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger on this week's edition of the Unplayable Podcast to talk about his success at number five and share the science behind crane construction.


Skip ahead to hear his thoughts on his different bats (4:09), his much-loved lawn (8:50), the Jake Weatherald incident (13:00), taking a break due to mental fatigue (15:40), a return to the Australian side (23:30) and the Strikers' prospects in the BBL (27:00).

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