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Australia finished Day 2 of the Second Ashes Test in a strong position after racing to 6/378 from just 73 overs, taking a 44-run lead over England. Jake Weatherald set the tone with a vibrant maiden Test fifty, supported by contributions from Labuschagne, Smith, and Green — though none went on to a defining score. England's wayward bowling and five dropped catches kept Australia surging ahead, while Alex Carey and Michael Neser's unbeaten stand closed a dominant day. Despite the advantage, Australia missed a chance to fully bury England, leaving the match finely poised heading into Day 3. (1:00) Australia's innings overview — rapid scoring, early dominance. (9:43) England bowled out; Root stranded as Starc takes six wickets. (17:36) Australia's run rate explodes; Wetherald and Head shift momentum. (1:03:00) Late-day drops, Carey/Neser partnership, and the state of the match. 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.
The Ashes Daily 2025, 2nd Test, Brisbane Day 1: This whole series has been set up to see Joe Root face down one giant hoodoo: can he make tons in Australia? Today, it was a familiar tale after early wickets, but the chance got closer and closer... another wild Ashes day with more Starc jaffas, some pulverising late batting blows, remarkable stupidity, and the best run out and catch you may ever have seen in the same innings. Get your copy of Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics: linktr.ee/tfwbook Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Stop snoring with 5% off a Zeus device: use code TFW2025 at zeussleeps.com Get yourself some lovely BIG Boots UK, with 10% off at this link: https://www.bigboots.co.uk/?ref=thefinalword Try the new Stomping Ground Final Word beer, or join Patreon to win a case: stompingground.beer Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au 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
England recover from early trouble to reach 9/325 on Day 1 of the Gabba day-night Test, driven by a superb unbeaten century from Joe Root (135*) and a relentless spell from Mitchell Starc (6/71). Australia's selection calls (no Lyon, Cummins rested) and a dramatic final-hour stall become key storylines, while standout fielding moments and some self-inflicted English dismissals shape a seesawing day. The consensus: honours even, on a pitch that promises runs for those who bat well over the next two days. Selection shock & conditions at the Gabba — Australia's XI explained; Lyon left out, Cummins rested; pitch read and game plan. (2:18) Starc's opening burst & England's recovery — Two early blows, then Root–Crawley rebuild. (7:17) Root's milestone & England's middle-order misses — Brook and Jacks gift wickets; Root anchors to a first Aussie ton. (18:26) Final-hour chaos & verdict on Day 1 — Archer's late surge, Australia's puzzling tactics, and the wrap-up. (23:22) 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.
Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock join you from the Gabba in Brisbane to recap a solid day of Ashes Test cricket. Joe Root finally broke his drought of scoring a hundred in Australia (Haydos must be happy). Alex Carey was excellent with the gloves, Starc collected ANOTHER six-wicket haul, and will Australia miss Nathan Lyon in this Test? 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.
Richa, Aditya & MV are joined by Vatsal to discuss the humiliation in Guwahati and the first Ashes Test in Perth.- We start with a fun Game - Whose Line is it anyway? Baz or Gam?- Discussion on the difficulty of playing spin- Decline in structured cricket tours - Abject Selections and insipid leadership- Analysis of the game + Jansen, Bavuma and Harmer - the stars for SA- How teams prepare for Indian tours and the future- Lots of Vicky Paaji/Rev etc thrown in- Ashes - Disappointments with England, Elation with Starc, the long game in Australia- Wrap up - Why do stadia suck in India
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Butch, Jo, Ben and Yas try to make sense of one of the maddest Tests in Ashes history, one which Australia won in two days thanks to the brilliance of Mitchell Starc and Travis Head. 0:00 Timothy Taylor's / 0:53 Intro / 1:25 Where does that defeat rank? / 9:05 Mark Butcher / 34:45 Cricket 26 / 35:09 Visit Melbourne / 35:51 England's batting / 46:49 Too early for changes? / 54:59 Are there ANY positives to take? / 1:02:42 Naked Wines / 1:03:21 Riverstone Living / 1:03:53 Should England be playing a pink-ball warm-up? / 1:10:10 Starc and Head / 1:16:14 Outro
In this episode of the show, Binksy, Baldy, Jamie and Stu look back at the first Test between Australia and England, which was action-packed but was finished within two days. There was plenty of drama in the lead-up to The Ashes, but that was nothing compared with the rollercoaster we saw on the field. Mitchell Starc started with a bang, England's pace battery hit back and it seemed like things were about to settle down by lunch on the second day with England one wicket down and leading by 99. But instead the action resumed, with the visitors crumbling and Travis Head's hundred powering Australia to victory within two sessions. We react to the emotion of the two days, then discuss the lineups and the pitch before highlighting key performers like Starc, Head, Ollie Pope, Jofra Archer and Marnus Labuschagne. We ask where it all went wrong for England, debate whether Travis Head's success could bring an unexpected end to Usman Khawaja's Test career, talk through potential changes for the second Test and plenty more as we try to process a game which moved through the gears at a rapid pace. We'll be back in your feed soon with more news and notes from around the world. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 1:45 Initial reactions to a wild two-day Test 8:35 Toss and lineups 14:00 Pitch conditions - too spicy or poor batting? 17:00 Key performers - Mitchell Starc's 10-wicket haul 21:30 Did England miss a leader in their bowling attack? 29:00 England's superb bowling on day 1 32:20 Travis Head's outrageous hundred 43:20 Was Jamie Smith out? 47:00 Is Usman Khawaja's future in doubt? 56:45 Do England's tactics need a rethink? 1:11:05 TNT coverage in the UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A wild second day in Perth ends with Australia stealing a famous victory after a staggering post-lunch collapse from England. Travis Head blasts a legendary 123 from 83 balls to chase down 205 at better than a run-a-ball, while Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc rip through England to flip the match on its head. Manners breaks down the turning points: Boland's game-changing spell, Starc's brilliance, England's tactical meltdown, and what this all means for the rest of the Ashes. Plus, the Khawaja fitness saga, selection implications, and why this might be one of the most dramatic two-day Tests ever played. (05:10) Boland's three wickets in 11 balls flip the Test (10:00) Starc removes Root and Australia takes control (17:38) Travis Head's brutal 69-ball century (21:46) Australia seals the chase: Marnus and Smith finish it 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.
A wild opening day of the Ashes in Perth saw 19 wickets fall as Mitchell Starc ripped through England with a sensational 7/58, rescuing Australia's depleted attack and setting the stadium alight. England were skittled for 172, but Australia failed to capitalise, collapsing to 9/121 at stumps after a brutal examination from Wood, Archer and Stokes — who claimed 5/23. Menners recaps all the big turning points: Starc's historic spell, England's Bazball bursts, Australia's top-order disaster, Usman Khawaja's controversial absence, Scotty Boland's tough outing, and the explosive atmosphere inside Perth Stadium. (03:10) England skittled for 172 — Starc goes on a rampage (12:25) Inside the press box: tensions, seat drama & cap presentations (19:19) Australia's top-order collapse begins — chaos at the crease (24:11) Head & Green fightback before Stokes destroys the middle order GET YOUR ASHES T-Shirts! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.
Brad Haddin and Adam Peacock join you from Optus Stadium in Perth to wrap one of the most action-packed Ashes days of all time. We look at Starc’s exceptional bowling performance, the ‘Bazball with no brains’ approach England took when batting, the drama of Khawaja being off the field, the outstanding English pace attack, what happened with the Australian top six, and Ben Stokes’s class. Join us back here tomorrow for another daily wrap of the Perth Ashes Test! 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.
19 wickets, 300 runs and pure chaos in Perth. Mitch Starc took seven, Ben Stokes grabbed five, Usman Khawaja's back spasms dislocated Australia's batting and Wood-Archer made Australia sweat.Across the 2025-26 Ashes series, ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Trent Copeland 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. Whether it's Ashes results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of cricket banter, Corbin and Trent are here to keep you up to date on the game in Australia and abroad.Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,' hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan 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'.
Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann and Tom Moody take you through the highly anticipated first day of the opening Ashes test in Perth. The team are joined by injured full-time Australian captain, Pat Cummins and English bowler Brydon Carse.Fast bowler Mitchell Starc ran through England with career best figures of 7/58. Ben Stokes followed this up with his own impressive bowling performance, he took a 5-fer for England.At the end of the opening day's play, Australia are trailing by 49 runs in the first innings with one wicket remaining.
In this episode, we break down a chaotic opening day of the 2025/26 Ashes in Perth — a day where both sides dominated at different times and the series exploded into life instantly. We get into: • Mitchell Starc's sensational 7-for — a career-best demolition job • England's collapse from 105/4 to 172 all out • Ben Stokes' captain's spell, taking a brilliant 5 wickets to drag England back into the Test • England's terrific bowling display and how they put Australia under real pressure • England targeting Boland — and whether that tactic will work in this series • Who's actually ahead after Day 1? • And lots more! If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world if you left us a 5★ review and shared it with someone who loves their Ashes cricket as much as we do! All the best, Wrighty & Barks @lifeofchriswright • @k13bkr • @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you by Gray-Nicolls. We're buzzing to be working with them — and you can grab a discount on their gear. Visit their site: www.gray-nicolls.co.uk Use code: A_TBUP20 at checkout.
YESSSS Huge Ep with an Ashes Preview & plenty of big calls! Butts is joined by Sammy Harper & Willy T and they discuss: Harps smacking Starcy around Vics celebrations Smudge at the crease Butts & Benny's race track blue We call our big Lion Drapesy! & More Enjoy plums and remember to GET THE KNEES UP! Send us your voice messages here: https://memo.fm/200pluspodcast/ 200 PLUS Greyhound: https://clubbysports.com/pages/200-plus-greyhound-syndicate 200 PLUS Night on Track FREE Ticket Code: 43SLGGUEST https://clubbysports.com/collections/events/products/200-plus-at-melbourne-cup-heat-night?_kx=fsKquBu5j63dvW94_Pc9BF-jfkhKBSRW5PSPTIGyvOQ.XDRG8S Produced by Ben Raimondo 200 PLUS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/200pluspod/ Sam Draper: www.instagram.com/drvper/ Nick Butler: https://www.instagram.com/nick_butler10/ Charlie Comben: https://www.instagram.com/charliecomben/ Clubby Sports: https://www.instagram.com/ClubbySports Producey: https://producey.com/
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.
As the Ashes loom, The Cricket Podcast dissects the recently announced England squad and debates their chances of success down under. The boys dive into the controversial selections, including the shock inclusion of Will Jacks and the return of Harry Brook as vice-captain, and speculate on how the "Bazball" approach will fare against Australia's formidable bowling attack. Join us for a detailed player-by-player analysis as we unpack the crucial talking points, weigh the risks, and preview what promises to be another thrilling chapter in cricket's greatest rivalry. With the squad and warm-ups complete, the hosts assess the potential weaknesses and strengths of Ben Stokes' side. Is the fast bowling group quick enough to rattle the Australians on their home soil? How will England's fragile top order hold up against the likes of Cummins and Starc? We break down the key matchups, from the opening partnerships to the spin-bowling duel, and offer our fearless predictions for who will seize the urn. Tune in for the sharpest insight, humorous banter, and an unmissable preview of the ultimate Test cricket showdown. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the Ashes just around the corner, Menners and Damian Watson dive head-first into the hype, headlines, and history — joined by English cricket writer Alex Bowden, co-author of The 50 Most Ridiculous Ashes Moments. The trio relive hilarious and chaotic Ashes memories, unpack the latest injury news and selection updates for both teams, and reflect on the future of Test and one-day cricket. Menners also shares a heartfelt tribute to Barry Knight, the legendary coach who shaped his love of the game. (01:55) Ashes build-up and English headlines — “Captain Complainer,” “Average Joe,” and Barmy Army songs eight years in the making. (07:40) Australia's injury and form update: Cummins bowling at 90%, Starc and Lyon firing, and Smith's dominance on a tough wicket. (15:45) England's preparation and selection: no warm-up matches, Ollie Pope at No. 3, and Broad's comments on losing the Gabba advantage. (25:15) Alex Bowden interview — the most ridiculous Ashes moments: Shane Watson's chaotic run-out, Chris Rogers' bizarre LBW, and Ashton Agar's unforgettable 98. (36:30) ICC news: Two-tier Test cricket scrapped, ODI Super League return, and the evolving global game. (42:15) Sheffield Shield and WBBL updates — standout performances, strange scheduling, and the rise of new stars. (55:00) Tribute to Barry Knight — remembering a coaching pioneer, gentleman, and lifelong influence on Australian cricket. 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.
Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: AFL fans blowing up about wildcard weekend NRL great slams potential change to kick off Former Wallaby's plan to fix spluttering attack 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 fans blowing up about wildcard weekend NRL great slams potential change to kick off Former Wallaby's plan to fix spluttering attack 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 fans blowing up about wildcard weekend NRL great slams potential change to kick off Former Wallaby's plan to fix spluttering attack 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 unpacks the Aussie skipper's injury concerns as fast bowlers continue to go down - it's the brutal reality of injuries in cricket — and what it really takes to get back on the park. Alex Carey speaking with raw honesty after the passing of his father. From heartbreak to high performance, Carey’s courage to “do what you love” shines through in a powerful and emotional chat from New Zealand. From Mitch's first bowl to batters in weeks, to mowing the lawn (with the Howie Games in his ears ofcourse), Starc opens up about the grind, the setbacks, and the simple love of the game. Cricket season roars to life post-AFL Grand Final — with Usman Khawaja joining from the ‘G. Plus, team news, injury updates, and a stirring reminder that behind every stat, there’s a story. *** 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 - Dad Friday November 7 - Episode 6 - Do What You Love 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.
In elite sport, every number tells a story — and in this episode, we dive deep into the digits behind the Australian cricket team’s Ashes campaign. From GPS trackers to gym stats, Mitch Starc reveals the staggering distances covered by a fast bowler and the strength needed to keep his body firing at 35. Alex Carey takes us behind the stumps for a day in the field — covering 15km on his feet, with explosive bursts and endless squats to stay sharp for every delivery. Then, a huge moment — Starc drops a major announcement, opening up about the emotional phone call to coach Andrew McDonald as he retires from T20 international cricket. It’s raw, honest, modest and quintessentially Mitch. Plus, a little footy chat as finals fever takes hold — Alex’s Crows take on the Magpies, while Mitch’s Hawks are set to clash with Howie’s boys. A mix of emotion, endurance, and elite insight — A Numbers Game lifts the lid on what it really takes to play at the highest level. *** 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.
TFW Daily, Australia India 2nd ODI, Adelaide: It was a full game this time around, and it involved a proper battle between old foes Starc and Hazlewood on the one side and Rohit Sharma on the other. Meanwhile, it was a bittersweet final visit to Virat Kohli's favourite city, and a day for the best of the Big Bash to prove their worth for Australia: Matt Short, Cooper Connolly, and Mitch Owen. Stick around for a vintage Hall of Fame. Learn about Lacuna Sports - bespoke female cricket wear, created by women for women: lacunasports.co.uk 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 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
One month until the Ashes begins down under. Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Glenn McGrath share their combined Ashes XI. Smith or Root? Duckett or Khawaja? Brook or Head? Wood or Starc? the panel discuss some tricky choices.
Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Rookie co-driver puts Camaro into wall on opening day at Bathurst Geelong proposes mega trade to snare Curnow from Carlton Storm release long-serving prop from remainder of contract 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: Rookie co-driver puts Camaro into wall on opening day at Bathurst Geelong proposes mega trade to snare Curnow from Carlton Storm release long-serving prop from remainder of contract 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: Rookie co-driver puts Camaro into wall on opening day at Bathurst Geelong proposes mega trade to snare Curnow from Carlton Storm release long-serving prop from remainder of contract 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.
Ross Taylor joins Alyssa Healy, you, and Adam Peacock to chat about his move to play for Samoa in cricket. Ross shares the reasons behind his decision to come out of retirement and explains the qualifying process the country must go through to make it to the T20 World Cup. We chat about Ross's incredible record in Australia, including scoring 290 at the WACA, facing Starc's 160.4kph delivery, and the heartbreak for New Zealand in the 2015 and 2019 World Cup finals. Plus, Heals joins us from India as the Australian Women's side prepares for the World Cup. She talks about the pitch she played on against India in the warm-up match, Dickie Bird's sad passing, Ravi Ashwin joining the Sydney Thunder, and England's Ashes squad announcement. 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.
Sam Konstas joins you and Adam Peacock for his introduction to Willow Talk. He reflects on the 2024/25 India series and his incredible debut at the MCG, where he ramped Jasprit Bumrah on multiple occasions and even bumped shoulders with Virat Kohli. Sam also discusses the tough West Indies series he recently endured, where runs were hard to come by and what it’s like facing Australian legends Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood, and Boland in the nets. He opens up about the challenges that come with that, his Greek heritage, his goals for the 2025/26 season, and shares a few Ashes memories that might just make you feel old! 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 short-term focus of Pat Cummins' back injury has become the opening Ashes Test, but the ailment brings into focus the inevitable shift in leadership. We ask the captain about how he sees that long term transition before speaking with Mitchell Starc about sporting mortality following the left-arm veteran's T20I retirement. Featured: Pat Cummins, Australia captain. Mitch Starc, Australia fast bowler. Alyssa Healy, Australia captain. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Menners and Damian Watson break down a huge week in cricket: Mitchell Starc retires from T20 internationals, Pat Cummins faces a worrying back injury ahead of the Ashes, and Josh Hazlewood's fitness looms large. They cover Australia's T20 squad for New Zealand, standout performances in The Hundred, Marnus Labuschagne's timely century, and Don Bradman's baggy green selling for nearly half a million dollars. (1:01) George Bailey on Starc's T20 retirement (6:25) Ravi Ashwin linked to the Big Bash (8:53) Pat Cummins' back injury and Ashes concerns (12:52) Should Cummins hand the Test captaincy to Smith? (14:55) Full reaction to Mitchell Starc's T20 exit (17:36) Australia's T20 squad for New Zealand announced (22:09) Aussies shine in The Hundred — Litchfield, Sutherland & Carey star 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.
Brad Haddin joins you and Adam Peacock to look at the big week of news from Australian cricket. Mitch Starc has retired from T20 Internationals with Australia and we look back at his brilliant career. Pat Cummins has revealed a lumbar bone injury in his back and it is a little more serious than first thought - will he miss the Ashes? Hadds weighs in. Plus, Cam Green is missing the upcoming white ball series due to Sheffield Shield selection to get his bowling right. Ask Heals is back and Alyssa Healy has some good advice for aspiring cricketers around the globe! 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.
Season 18, Episode 30: Another couple of next-gen fast bowlers have gone down injured in the last week, with Spencer Johnson again withdrawn from duty and Lance Morris out for a least a year with major surgery. Is there an emerging problem for Australian quicks behind Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, and Boland, or does their presence mean there is no problem? Also this week, Mitch Marsh's team rack up 400 after losing an ODI series to South Africa, Cheteshwar Pujara retires from all Indian cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin leaves the IPL, and India's board yet again makes a mess of organising a World Cup. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for the rights of workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw Get discounts on Noobru, the think drink: noobru.com/finalword 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
Joe Pignataro, Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black bring you the latest women's footy news on AFL Daily. Gemma and Sarah have been inside the four walls of all the non-Victorian AFLW clubs throughout the pre-season, today we find out what they learnt leading into the opening round of matches. The burning questions facing all the Victorian clubs as well with all the action set to kick off this Thursday night when Carlton face Collingwood at Ikon Park. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pignataro, Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black bring you the latest women's footy news on AFL Daily. Gemma and Sarah have been inside the four walls of all the non-Victorian AFLW clubs throughout the pre-season, today we find out what they learnt leading into the opening round of matches. The burning questions facing all the Victorian clubs as well with all the action set to kick off this Thursday night when Carlton face Collingwood at Ikon Park. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the show, Baldy and Stu look back at Australia's 3-0 Test series victory in the West Indies, which saw them produce a near record-breaking performance in the final match. We also discuss the start of the T20 Tri Series from a Black Caps point of view, with NZ back in action on the world stage. (Note the episode ends abruptly, as we lost the final 2 minutes of the recording, which was mainly Baldy talking about how fun it has been to watch Lhuan-dre Pretorius bat in his short international career.) We start the show by talking about Australia's performance against the West Indies. Three games, three wins, maximum World Test Championship points, but was it a good performance? There's plenty of talk about the batters, with Sam Konstas and Cameron Green mentioned, before we move to the bowling group to discuss Mitchell Starc's milestone match and the best bowler in world cricket who hardly ever plays, Scott Boland. To round out our conversation about this series, we ask where the West Indies can find some batters who can support their bowling group. With the Black Caps taking part in the T20 Tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe, we discuss New Zealand's first two matches and the depth they appear to be building in the T20 format. There are mentions for BJ Jacobs, Tim Robinson, Devon Conway and Mark Chapman, before the recording cut off just as Lhuan-dre Pretorius was being discussed. We'll be back in your feed next week to recap the 4th Test between England and India and more news from the Black Caps. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Australia v West Indies: Worst 3-0 Test series win ever? 6:35 Cam Green a shining light for Australia's batting? 11:10 Mitchell Starc shines in his 100th Test 17:05 Scott Boland: hattrick hero who barely gets a game 25:10 West Indies 27 all out: where to from here? 29:50 Did Sam Konstas misfield on purpose? 34:00 Black Caps building depth in the T20 format Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textHello and welcome everyone to The Cricket Slouch, a podcast where even though narrative rules, the numbers in context cannot be ignored. In this episode we will cover the 3rd test between England and India, and the 3rd test between Australia and West Indies. We talk about the efforts of Jadeja and Rahul, Green and Greaves, Seales and the Josephs, but more than that those of Stokes, Starc and Scotty Boland, India's continued woes with catching, why we can't let bye-gones be gone, and why Sundar might be the new Duckett.To make some sense of some of these crazy numbers, I am joined by Shounak and Ajit, who have both generously donated some of their precious time to this cause. .Have fun listening and spread the word !
Cricket Unfiltered dives into the dramatic end of the Australia v West Indies Test series, including Scott Boland's hat trick and Mitchell Starc's record-breaking six-for. Menners and Damien Watson break down the highs and lows of the series, from Australia's bowling dominance to concerns over West Indies' Test future. They also debate selection dilemmas, celebrate Italy's T20 World Cup qualification, and review a thrilling England v India clash. Plus, what's next for Australia's prep ahead of the Ashes? 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.
Adam Peacock and Alyssa Healy join you to talk about just how good Test cricket is! We look at the historic Australian win in Jamaica - Starc and Boland couldn't miss, Cam Green had a solid series, and the race is on this spring to find Australia’s next opening batsman. We also dive into India vs England and a fiery third Test. Jofra Archer is back, the sledging between the two teams was wild, and Ben Stokes proved once again he’s a warrior. Did India miss Kohli? Was Shubman Gill rattled? We finish with Italy’s World Cup qualification and Heals shares her biggest blow-up. 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.
Sports Broadcaster and Author Warwick Hadfield joined Chris Taylor on Nightlife to discuss the latest news and issues in sports with his weekly wrap on events.
Welcome to a Wide World of Sports Update. Mitch Starc's five wicket haul seals Australia's series whitewash & AFL'S crackdown on umpire contact to be tested at tribunal tonightSee 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: Starc's rampage against West Indies Sua'ali'i to harness Origin lesson for Lions series Irishman takes yellow jersey after stage 10 of Tour de France 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.
In this episode of the show, the entire Top Order Podcast team gather to discuss the recent Test matches between India and England, and the West Indies and Australia — one which saw a complete reversal of the previous encounter and another that was déjà vu all over again. We start at Edgbaston, where a Shubman Gill masterclass and bags of wickets from Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj inspired India to a comprehensive 336-run victory over England. We talk about India's selection, Gill's brilliance, how India's seamers stepped up without Jasprit Bumrah, Jamie Smith's star continuing to rise, what went wrong for England and whether either side needs to make changes for the third Test at Lord's. In the second half of the show, we move to Grenada where Australia retained the Frank Worrell Trophy with a Test win in very familiar fashion to the first match of the series. Australia's top order largely struggled, the middle-order dug them out of a hole, the West Indies threatened at times but ultimately the world-class Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins, Lyon quartet (backed up by Beau Webster) took the 20 wickets the Aussies needed to secure a comfortable victory in the end. In addition to all of that, we discuss a step forward from Cam Green and potential changes for the final Test. We'll be back in your feed next week to recap the third Tests between India v England and Australia v West Indies, plus anything else that grabs our attention. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 1:40 England v India - India make changes and deliver a big win 4:45 Shubman Gill's masterclass 7:10 Is it time for England to panic? 10:55 Did England get their tactics wrong? 14:40 Shubman Gill again 17:00 Mohammed Siraj & Akash Deep step up 20:40 Jamie Smith better than Adam Gilchrist? 28:20 Selection questions for both teams 43:40 West Indies v Australia - deja vu as Australia win the Frank Worrell Trophy 49:00 Sam Konstas and the Australian top order struggles 55:35 Beau Webster and Alex Carey 1:01:00 Changes for the 3rd Test? 1:06:25 Black Caps' Test squad named for Zimbabwe series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of the show, Baldy, Stu and Jamie look back at Australia's 'comfortable' win against the West Indies, discuss selection questions facing India and England for the second Test of their series, plus a short conversation about the Black Caps T20 squad for the tri-series also involving South Africa and Zimbabwe. We start the show by talking through Australia's win against the West Indies, which saw the visitors bat first and concede a first innings lead but still come away with a comfortable victory on the scorecard at least. To no one's surprise, there are conversations about Australia's top order once again, with Sam Konstas and Cameron Green in the spotlight, plus dropped catches, praise for the likes of Jayden Seales, Josh Hazlewood and Shamar Joseph across both bowling attacks, and also some DRS controversy that certainly bothered Roston Chase. In the second segment, we look ahead to the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston, mainly with an eye to selection. Jofra Archer has joined the England squad - will he play? And should he? Whereas India have a few questions to answer, particularly in the bowling department. Does England's win in the first Test mean Jasprit Bumrah needs to play the second? Do India need to be braver in their selection? What do they do with the 4th bowling option/number 8 - Shardul Thakur? Nitish Kumar Reddy? Kuldeep Yadav? Arshdeep Singh? To round out the show we briefly discuss the Black Caps T20 squad to face Zimbabwe and South Africa in the upcoming tri-series, which looks to favour an explosive top order of Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, and has no room in it for Devon Conway or Mitch Hay. We'll be back in your feed next week to recap the second Tests between India v England and Australia v West Indies, plus anything else that grabs our attention. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 0:50 A comfortable win for Australia? 1:55 Australia's top order struggles - Konstas, Green 11:40 Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales shine for the West Indies 19:25 DRS controversy 27:10 Dropped catches 30:20 Australia's bowlers - Starc, Hazlewood 34:25 England v India - Jofra Archer added to England squad 42:30 What's India's best way to take 20 wickets? 52:10 Should India change their batting order? 1:00:05 Black Caps T20 squad - Allen & Seifert in, Conway & Hay out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
World Test Championship Final, Day 3: South Africa have looked the underdog throughout this WTC final, but halfway through the third day, that all changed. Even the torment that Starc and Hazlewood put them through with the bat was washed away, as Aiden Markram put together the innings of his life. But they're not done yet, and for South Africa, the last part of the climb has so far proved too hard. Can they finish the job on Day 4? Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword We welcome Noobru to our team! We love the stuff. Get 15% off right away by clicking: noobru.com/finalword Tickets for our Wormsley match, August 18: uk.emma-live.com/WormsleyFinal2025 Subscribe to Wisden and never pay full price for the Almanack again: www.wisdenalmanack.com/subscribe Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for the rights of workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Save more, earn more—up to 4.22% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan's rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit https://tide.co/savings Claim £100 cash back (on a £5k deposit) at: https://tide.co/offers/tfw Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adam Peacock, Alyssa Healy, and Brad Haddin are back to look ahead to the upcoming WTC Final in England. Haddin names his XI and reveals who he thinks should be opening the batting. Is there a world where Nathan Lyon misses out due to four seamers? Marnus has had two misses in County cricket, and Cam Green is absolutely flying. We look at the IPL, as Hadds' Kings are on a roll heading into the playoffs, while Delhi can't buy a wicket without Mitchell Starc. Plus, we head to Sundries to check out Steve Smith's New York holiday, and Heals gives us an insight into the Australian women's team camp in Darwin next 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 joins Adam Peacock to look at the 15-man Australian squad named ahead of the World Test Championship Final. Healy names her best XI, and we preview the South African squad along with the danger men in their team and bowling attack. Off the back of Virat Kohli's retirement, we look at the best moments and memories of his career. Healy shares her experiences interacting with Kohli, and Peacock has a special 'Kohli Quiz.' We also look at the newly scheduled IPL — will Starc and the rest of the Aussies return? Plus, we head to Sundries to check out some shocking wicketkeeping in the Bangladesh vs NZ A game, and we look back at the life of Andrew Symonds, three years on from his passing. 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.
After an early flight home from India, Alyssa Healy is back with Adam Peacock to share her stories from the 2025 IPL, what went down in Dharamshala when Delhi vs Punjab got called off early, the 'scare' they had with a firework and will Starc and the rest of the Australians return for the remainder of the tournament. We look at Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket, are Shubman Gill & Pant ready to lead India. Plus, Marcus Harris can't stop scoring runs in England, Marnus is heading to Wales and we talk about the English man who is running marathons in full cricket gear for a good cause! **Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the announcement of Kohli's retirement. Check out Richards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixsixeschallenge/ 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.