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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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

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

 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

 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

 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

 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

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

 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

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

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

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

 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

 

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

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).