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Australia great Alyssa Healy is playing in her final series before retirement as the blockbuster multi format series between Australia and India continues. One player who is tipped to follow in her footsteps is Australia's Georgia Voll, not only did the 22 year old guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the Women's Premier League title but she also made her highest T20 international score of 88 in the second T20 against India. Georgia joins us on the programme. Plus, as the men's T20 World Cup enters the super eight's phase, we discuss South Africa's statement win over co-hosts and defending champions India and we ask, if that victory could boost The Proteas credentials as one of the title contenders.Photo Credit: Georgia Voll of Australia bats during game two of the Women's T20 International series between Australia and India at Manuka Oval on February 19, 2026 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images).
Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: AFL umpires to access stats for Brownlow voting Craig Tiley confirms Tennis Australia exit Alyssa Healy stars in farewell series The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: AFL umpires to access stats for Brownlow voting Craig Tiley confirms Tennis Australia exit Alyssa Healy stars in farewell series The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: AFL umpires to access stats for Brownlow voting Craig Tiley confirms Tennis Australia exit Alyssa Healy stars in farewell series The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia has been a dominant force across cricket for decades and head coach Shelley Nitschke joins Lehmo to discuss why that's the case, and of course speak about the retiring Alyssa Healy.
Nikki and Melissa get together to break down all the big talking points this week - Australia's new captaincy era as Alyssa Healy prepares to step down and retire from international cricket after the India series, the thrill of the WPL playoffs (will Delhi Capitals finally cross the line?), and whether we're seriously overdoing it with AI on social media. Plus, an important off-field dilemma: if your Hinge date asks you to sidearm them… what's the correct response? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Victoria and Melbourne Renegades captain Sophie Molineux has been announced as the new captain of the Australian women's cricket team. Molineux's first assignment in charge will be the T20 leg of the multi-format series against India, with Alyssa Healy to lead in the ODIs and Test for one last time. The new Aussie skipper caught up with Brett Sprigg on Summer Grandstand.
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley are actually in the same room recording a podcast! They discuss all the big changes coming to The Hundred in 2026 with huge rebrands, players already being signed, and an auction to look forward to! Plus, they give their thoughts on the salary differences between the men's and women's competition.Plus, Alex has her say on Alyssa Healy, Kate has a rule change proposal to better cricket, and can Alex become a 'chef influencer' after her recent Instagram revelations?
Welcome to another episode of the ACP! We are joined by a friend of the show, Sandeep from the Cricket Slouch podcast joining us. Games Covered WWC T20 Qualifier - league games. SLvENG: ODI series. INDvNZ: LOI series. AFGvWI: T20I series. Other news Alyssa Healy to retire from international cricket after IND's tour. VHT 2026: VID scalp KAR on the way to being crowned champions. BCB director Nazmul Hossain removed after 'objectionable comments' against players, leads to games postponement. PTV defend 40 against SNGPL in the President's trophy game to take down a 232 year old record. Chinnaswamy Stadium back in reckoning to host IPL games. Wright steps down as the ENG men's selector. T20 WC: Row between BCB - BAN pull out and SCO replace them. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to us and get in touch: On Spotify On Apple podcasts On Podbean On Pocket Casts On RadioPublic Via Twitter Via E-mail Please do subscribe to our podcast and let us know what you think in the comments section of the podcasting app, via mail or on social media. Leave us a 5-star rating on any platform or app (like apple podcasts) you use to listen to us. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yas and Lauren discuss Alyssa Healy's retirement before Katya chats to former England captain Heather Knight on her new non-playing role at London Spirit. 0:00 Intro / 1:22 Lauren on Alyssa Healy retiring / 27:34 Heather Knight interview / 48:23 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.
The Big Bash League is moving toward its finals phase and Steve Smith is once again at the centre of the conversation.Corbin and Ed unpack how the BBL is shaping up, which teams are finding form at the right time, and where the key match-ups are likely to land as the tournament tightens. Steve Smith's run of form sparks a broader discussion about selection, player power, and his place in Australia's white-ball plans.The episode also looks at Jake Fraser-McGurk's development, pitch conditions across the competition, and debates around presentation and kits. Beyond the BBL, the guys touch on New Zealand's success in India, changes to the Test calendar, county cricket moves, and what comes next for day-night Tests.Plus, a tribute to Alyssa Healy as Australia prepares for a new leadership era.ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,' hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast'
Kate Cross and Alex Hartley speak to Australia and Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Grace Harris. They discuss the scale of fandom around the WPL, opening the batting with India great Smriti Mandhana, and what Australia will miss when Alyssa Healy retires from international duty. Plus, they also play '50 Shades of Grace'.
Nikesh Rughani, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta reflect on the career of Australia great Alyssa Healy after she announced that she will retire from all formats of the game in March. We are joined by her former teammate and fellow World Cup winner Elyse Villani who shares what she believes Healy's legacy is and her captaincy style. Villani also tells us how she transitioned from player to commentator and why she made her decision to retire from playing in the Women's Big Bash League.The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League is underway, and we have already seen a hattrick and final ball thrillers. We discuss the tournament so far and go behind the scenes with Mumbai Indians player Milly Illingworth. Plus, we celebrate another milestone for India's Virat Kohli and Jim tells us his thoughts on the 150th anniversary Test, which will be a pink ball Test at the MCG.Photo: Alyssa Healy and Elyse Villani of Australia celebrate winning game two of the Women's International Twenty20 series between Australia and New Zealand at Allan Border Field on October 1, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
In this episode, Menners is joined by Damian Watson to unpack a huge week in cricket, starting with the announcement that Alyssa Healy will retire following the upcoming series against India. The discussion reflects on Healy's extraordinary career, leadership, defining innings, and her impact on women's cricket both on and off the field. From there, the conversation turns to the 2025–26 Ashes, analysing the historically short series, standout performers like Mitchell Starc and Travis Head, and what the numbers reveal about England's struggles. The episode also tackles the controversy around pink-ball Tests, England's resistance to day-night cricket, and why fan-first scheduling is critical to the health of the game. Attention then shifts to the Australian Test team's future, with searching discussion around opening combinations, Marnus Labuschagne's form, Cameron Green's role, Alex Carey's place in the order, and how the side should evolve without forcing wholesale change. The show wraps with analysis of the BBL's resurgence, Mitchell Starc's return, overseas imports, the WPL vs WBBL debate, listener feedback from the Ashes, and a worrying proposal that could reshape junior cricket pathways across Australia. (01:20) Alyssa Healy retirement: career highlights, leadership & lasting legacy (09:52) Ashes by the numbers: two-day Tests & record-low balls bowled (15:00) Pink-ball Test controversy & England pushback (21:07) Australian Test team review: openers, Marnus, Green & Carey-at-six (37:01) BBL state of play: crowds, imports & Starc's return (44:25) WPL vs WBBL: growth, money & scheduling crossroads (50:58) Listener mail & Ashes fallout (54:12) Grassroots alarm: Tasmania, ACT & NT pathway concerns Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.
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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Alyssa Healy confirms the India series will be her last in the green and gold. Explosive claims rock Adelaide United The PGA Tour opens the door for LIV defectors The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ellyse Perry first saw Alyssa Healy playing cricket when the pair were nine years old. A quarter of a century on Healy has announced she's retiring from the game the pair dominated together across three formats for more than two decades. Perry joins us to break down the impact the Australian skipper has had on cricket and how her departure will shape the game. Featured: Elysse Perry, Australian cricket great.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Amid the widespread protests in Iran, US president Donald Trump has warned of an additional 25 percent tariff on all of Tehran's trading partners. As the cold wave across North India intensifies, the IMD has warned of a further temperature dip. A cold wave warning remains in effect for Delhi, NCR and other parts of North India. Following his Gujarat visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany will be allowing visa-free transit facility for Indian passport holders travelling through its airports. Prabhas' big release this year, the horror-comedy Raja Saab, hit theatres last Friday after much delay. The film, directed by Maruthi, opened to mixed reviews, Australia captain Alyssa Healy on Tuesday announced that she will be retiring from international cricket following the upcoming multi-format series against India Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alyssa Healy, Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock are in and Heals has a huge announcement! We look back at Heals’ best career moments, her favourite knocks, memorable highlights and World Cup wins, plus more. Australia wrapped up the 2025/26 Ashes 4–1 last week, and we do a full series review. Does Australia need to look to the future? What went so wrong for England? Are Baz and Stokes safe? We also run through the best moments of the series and review our predictions in the Ashes awards. Finally, we head to Sundries to look at Virat’s MOTM knock for India, touch on the WPL, and do the rounds of the Big Bash! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday Headlines: Labor facing pushback against Bondi terror law reforms, man killed in Victorian bushfires named, Jacinda Ardern pulls out of Adelaide writers’ week, Grok blocked in Malaysia and Indonesia, and Australia’s women’s cricket captain is retiring. Deep Dive: Protests in Iran’s capital which started over rising inflation have turned into a nationwide challenge to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As the regime cracks down, cutting internet access and killing hundreds, tensions are rising at home and abroad amid talk of US intervention. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou chats with Middle East expert and former Iranian political prisoner, Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, to explain what’s unfolding on the ground. Further listening from headlines:Alyssa Healy's retirement call Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Australian cricket captain announces her retirement. Bernard Tomic storms through first round of Australian Open qualifying More signings for the Perth Bears The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mitch Starc joins Adam Peacock and Alyssa Healy after Australia’s 4-1 Ashes victory in Sydney. He talks about keeping receipts, being Player of the Series, bouncing back from Melbourne and almost having to get his pads on today! Plus, Hadds joins to bask in the Ashes glory, and we chat with Glenn McGrath about the success of the Pink Test during the Ashes in Sydney Sorry about Alyssa's audio team! Link to McGrath Foundation https://www.pinktest.com.au/ Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock are outside the SCG to wrap up an entertaining day of Test cricket in Sydney. Why was Heals mad with Kerry O’Keeffe? We look at Bethell’s brilliant batting, which kept England alive, Boland and the rest of the Aussie quicks’ heroics as they kept charging in after five Tests, Steve Smith’s taunting of the Barmy Army, and Beau Webster’s day out with bat and ball. Plus, we look at Uzzy’s potential fairytale ending and head to the SCC questions - could Michael Vaughan coach England? Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock join you from out the front of the SCG to recap Day Three of the SCG Test. It was a dominant day for Australia as Head and Smudge made huge tons, Australia lost only five wickets, and England burnt in the sun. We look at Smudge’s brilliance, Green’s missed opportunity, Potts’ tough day out and Stokes’ average captaincy. Plus, we preview Day Four, Heals finds a watermelon, and we head to the SCC questions, where Joe Root’s budgie smugglers, Steve Smith’s washing and Heals’ commentary prep are answered! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Haddin joins Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock to wrap up the second day of the Sydney Test, where Australia have bounced back! We look at Joe Root’s superb batting, Jamie Smith’s ordinary decision-making, Marnus’ fiery clash with Ben Stokes, Travis Head’s demolition of the English bowling, Weatherald’s similar dismissal, and why Josh Tongue didn’t open. Plus, we head to the SCC questions and chat about Slug’s nickname, slower balls, and preview Day Three! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alyssa Healy joins Adam Peacock and Brad Haddin to wrap up a rain-affected day at the SCG. It’s the first time since 1888 that Australia haven’t played a spinner in Sydney - what’s happening with spin bowling? Is the SCG wicket changing? We look at Mitch Starc’s new spot in the batting lineup, England’s shaky start but strong finish to the day, and Brook and Root’s classy play. Plus, we chat about whether Lyon would’ve played today and answer all of your SCC questions! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock join you to preview the final 2025/26 Ashes Test in Sydney. We look back at Usman’s career, with Hadds and Heals sharing some of their best memories from his time in the game. We also examine the likely Australian squad for Sydney and how the pitch is expected to play. Is Cam Green safe in the side? Will Murphy and/or Webster get a chance? And could we see Usman back at the top of the order? Plus, Travis Head joins us to chat about his favourite Khawaja memory, eating prawns on Christmas, and how this Ashes series has been a friendly affair. We finish with Sundries and chat about the upcoming T20 World Cup squad, the Big Bash, and a few updates from the WPL. Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new generation of cricket commentators is heralding the game into a new, high-tech – and sometimes hilarious – era. The Australian’s Media Editor James Madden steps up to the crease. Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Graeme Swann joins Adam Peacock and Alyssa Healy after England’s historic win at the MCG. Heals chats about Root and Stokes’ first win in Australia, Australia’s poor batting, the possibility of selection changes before Sydney, England’s outstanding bowling and what this result means for Test cricket. Plus, Graeme Swann is back doing the sprinkler for the Barmy Army! He praises the bowlers and Bethell, England’s team song, the weaknesses of the wicket, and we head to the Secret Cricket Club for some questions from you! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Graeme Swann joins Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock from the MCG after a chaotic day of Boxing Day Test cricket! We chat about 20 wickets, the lottery of a pitch, nightwatchmen, in-between-innings hat-tricks, Brook’s madness at the crease and Swanny’s take on the English side. Plus, we head to the Secret Cricket Club and ask if Swann has ever been to Noosa, whether the pitch is fair, if the Test will make it to Day Three, and our mates from Napa Valley have given us a hat! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alyssa Healy joins Adam Peacock the day after Australia win the 2025/26 Ashes. We chat Ronball, look back at the great moments of the Test, Marnus’ excellent fielding throughout the series, and ask why England pushed out ex-players who could have helped them win. What went so wrong for the touring nation? With Nathan Lyon injured, we look at who could replace him for the rest of the series. Will Pat Cummins play? Piers Morgan has licked his wounds, and the Secret Cricket Club weighs in with some Pommy bashing! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock join you outside Adelaide Oval to wrap up Day Four of the Third Test. Hadds and Heals are fired up, and you can feel the second hand slowly coming onto the Urn. Heals nailed her prediction, Nathan Lyon was on fire, Harry Brook once again gave up his most important wicket with a poor shot, Cummo is back, Marnus was electric in the field, and we have special guests Stuart Clark and Adam Gilchrist crashing the podcast! Plus, we finish with your Secret Cricket Club questions! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alyssa Healy and Brad Haddin join Adam Peacock to wrap up another excellent day of Test cricket at Adelaide Oval. Head & Carey have done it again - how many can they get tomorrow? Jofra was good, but he and Stokes didn’t bowl for hours. Is the captain injured? And can England save the Test? We chat about why Trav is so good in SA, Hadds drops some big predictions for tomorrow, and we answer your questions from the SCC! Check out the Whack MS For 6 fundraiser here Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alyssa Healy, Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock are on the ground at Adelaide Oval to review Day Two of the Ashes, where Australia asserted their dominance. We talk about the high-pressure, relentless nature of Australia, Ben Stokes’ leading-from-the-front mentality, Lyon and Cummins’ epic returns, Herald calls Bazball a myth, Snicko drama, Marnus’ stump mic, and we answer your SCC questions! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alyssa Healy, Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock are in to preview the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Will Usman Khawaja play? We chat about what the Australian squad might look like. England have named one change, but their dicey top seven remains the same - is the pressure rising in their camp? Their security also had another run-in with the Australian media. Plus, South Australian legend and Australian keeper Alex Carey joins the show to reveal his best Test XI. We finish with Sundries as the WBBL wraps up, the BBL gets underway and the IPL auction is this week! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock join you to review the second Ashes Test from the Gabba. We chat about Smith vs Archer - and one of the greatest Ashes quotes, Starc’s incredible form at the ripe age of 35, Smith’s captaincy and the tactics that put Australia in such a strong position, the difficult spot Bazball has England in, who is going to take accountability, what Stokes needs to change, and Alex Carey’s clinic with the gloves. Plus, we look at Healy’s WBBL win, discuss the England Lions match, and finish with your questions from the Secret Cricket Club! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stuart Broad joins Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock to chat about some of his greatest Ashes moments. We talk about the Trent Bridge 2013 incident, Bairstow’s stumping in 2023, the spirit of the Ashes, what made Broady an ‘actor’ on the cricket field, the best spell Hadds ever faced, Warner vs Broad, and Hadds vs Ben Stokes. Plus, we preview the 2nd Ashes Test at the Gabba, how England can bounce back, and our mates in the Secret Cricket Club have a few questions for Broady! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alyssa Healy, Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock join you for the fallout from the first Ashes Test. We look back at Head's historic Ashes knock - and Hadds thinks it won’t be his last this series. We cover the moments you might have missed: Smith's tactical genius and how he outplayed Ben Stokes, Hadds’ praise (and fair bit of critique) for the English side, Khawaja's situation, and Renshaw and Inglis’s tons in First-Class matches. We also discuss England's preparation for the next Test at the Gabba. Plus, we wrap up with WBBL chat - should Meg Lanning be in the Australian side? And we take a look at India vs South Africa. Grab yourself a Xmas gift here: theflipper.com.au Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Haddin joins Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock for our ultimate Ashes preview! Hazlewood is out, we chat about the next bowler who will make their Test debut, Starc's reaction to the Hazlewood news, the most important bowler in the Australian side, Smith's captaincy tactics, and Hadds has a red-hot crack at Monty Panesar. We look at the English preparation, their most important bowler, Root's century, Stokes's 6-fa of half-trackers, and Peacock asks the question, “Is Perth England's Test to lose?” Plus, we play Ashes bingo - one of the great yearly segments, dive into the India vs South Africa Test match, and Heals gives us a WBBL update. Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matthew Hayden joins Brad Haddin, Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock eight days out from the Ashes to chat about some of his greatest memories. Haydos shares his favourite moment from cricket - when Andrew Symonds scored a ton at the MCG in 2006 - recalls when Nasser chose to bowl at the Gabba, gives his thoughts on the Australian top order, and discusses whether he’ll walk the MCG nude and the time he was accused of sledging a child. Plus, we look at all the action in the Sheffield Shield, cover the latest Ashes news, and Sundries is all go - with a team getting rolled for seven and Russell Crowe declaring his love for Test cricket! Point Cook fundraiser here: https://fundraise.pancare.org.au/point-cook-centrals-cricket-club Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Duckett joins Alyssa Healy and Adam Peacock ahead of next week’s Ashes to chat about the preparation of the English side. Duckett describes the intense training and the “beast mode” that Ben Stokes is currently in, how Brendon McCullum has made him feel comfortable in the side, and the reaction when they found out about Cummins, as well as the fiery series between India and England. Plus, Heals names her XI for next week in Perth with a few big calls, we look at the first round of the WBBL, and Heals has to respond to a few pot shots from Harris and Devine! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The band is back together! Adam Peacock, Brad Haddin and Alyssa Healy join you for a bumper episode of Willow Talk to chat about Australia's first Ashes Test squad and the inclusion of uncapped opener Jake Weatherald, Ben Stokes's hostile welcome by the West Australian newspaper, the T20 series between the Aussies and India, Heals's World Cup wounds and Ravi Ashwin being ruled out of the BBL. Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
India beat holders Australia by 5 wickets in a thrilling World Cup semi-final. Analysis by Melissa Story, Nikesh Rughani, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Steven Finn plus reaction from player of the match Jemimah Rodrigues and captains Alyssa Healy and Harmanpreet Kaur.
The countdown to The Ashes continues… and things get very fun along the way! It’s content capture week for the Aussie cricket team — five days of cameras, chaos, and countless laughs. From early gym sessions with Nathan Lyon, to Alex Carey’s Men’s Health shoot prep, to Mitch Starc’s behind-the-scenes banter (and a cheeky cameo from Alyssa Healy) — this is professional cricket like you’ve never heard it before. Howie joins the crew on set as the players juggle media, training, and footy finals chat — all while keeping spirits high and energy levels (just) alive. From covering up a “Picasso” to Starcy’s pump-up speeches… it’s the unfiltered, hilarious, and human side of Australia’s stars before the Ashes heat up. The laughs are rolling, the cameras are rolling… and the countdown is well and truly on. *** Ashes Diaries release schedule. Subscribe to the Howie Games feed so you don’t miss an episode! Monday October 20 - Episode 1 - Rivalry Friday October 24 - Episode 2 - Ouch Monday October 27 - Episode 3 - A Numbers Game Friday October 31 - Episode 4 - Lights, Camera, Action Monday November 3 - Episode 5 Friday November 7 - Episode 6 Monday November 10 - Episode 7 Friday November 14 - Episode 8 Monday November 17 - Episode 9 Tuesday November 25 - Episode 10 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia captain Alyssa Healy joins Kate Cross and Alex Hartley on the podcast. They discuss her Desert Island teammates, her sadness around the rain-affected World Cup fixtures, the smallest item she could hit a 6 with, and why she had to quit her job at KFC.
Season 19, Episode 3: Round 2 of the Shield has come and gone, and you won't believe it, but there was another big Marnus ton. The Premier Jake Weatherald is also making a case, while Cam Green and Beau Webster flirt with injury and Mitch Marsh flirts with whacking sixes. Hmm. Also this week, Alyssa Healy has her own injury problem, the Sheffield Shield trials substitute players, while Pakistan and Afghanistan fall out over a fatal border strike. Pre-order the Final Word book: linktr.ee/TFWBook Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Learn about Lacuna Sports - bespoke female cricket wear, created by women for women: lacunasports.co.uk Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Menners and Damien Watson unpack a massive week in cricket — from Kerry O'Keeffe's bold Ashes XI and the ongoing “Marnus dilemma,” to the Sheffield Shield bat-off, injuries testing Australia's bowling depth, and Rachel Haynes' news on Babar Azam. They also react to Stuart Broad's claim that this is Australia's “worst team since 2010,” debate Cummins' Ashes fitness timeline, celebrate Alyssa Healy's record chase at the Women's World Cup, and close with “Can't Let It Go” on Joel Davies' controversial wicket celebration. (00:00) Opening montage & intro — “spirit of cricket” chaos (00:54) Menners at the Kayo launch: chats with Ravi Shastri, Kerry O'Keeffe & Rachel Haynes (02:19) Skull's Ashes XI and the selectors' Marnus conundrum (09:03) Sheffield Shield bat-off update — Constas, Harris, Sangha, bowlers firing (18:13) Rachel Haynes on Babar Azam and possible BBL/WBBL crossover (21:42) Cummins injury maths & media pushback on Ben Horne's report (25:01) Women's World Cup recap — Healy's record chase, Perry's heroics (29:30) Broad's “worst Aussie team” claim dismantled (37:45) ODI squad news: Carey rested, Philippe in, Kohli's final tour? (41:45) “Can't Let It Go” — Joel Davies' hip-thrust celebration scandal Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.