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The Cricket Today daily podcast is your go-to spot for the summer of cricket, covering all things BBL, Test, ODI and T20s. Breaking down all formats, Liam 'Stats Guy' McAllion, Marcus Bazzano and Leo Mullaly debate cricket's hottest takes with Yeah/Nah questions, a look at all the best daily highlights and who should be picked in your BBL SuperCoach team each day. With plenty of in-depth analysis, highlights and banter, look no further than the Cricket Today Show to take the season ahead to the next level.
Based on 4 episodes we listened to · July 2026
Cricket Today Show turns cricket previews and selection debates into sharp, casual arguments for listeners already invested in the XI.
Cricket Today Show fits PlayNext's Sports lane as a quick, argument-led cricket listen built around previews, selection calls, and match judgment.
You want your cricket arguments with selections, predictions, and just enough hair-gel nonsense.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A loose, lively ODI preview with real selection nerves and enough banter to keep it moving.
The Australia vs India ODI preview stays on the selection calls, especially Australia's top-order shape and how the side settles after injuries to Inglis and Zampa. The panel moves with an easy back-and-forth, and the jokes never really get in the way.
A loose, opinionated T20 preview that stays grounded in squad talk and match context.
This episode lays out the Australia versus South Africa T20 International Series with a steady focus on squad balance, bowling depth, and the first match in Darwin.
Australia-India cricket chat with selection debate, Ashes spillover, and enough chaos to keep it moving.
Australia's 2-1 ODI win over India gives the episode its opening note, then the talk moves straight into the coming five match T20 International Series.
A relaxed day-one Test wrap with playful banter and a cheeky Kuhneman-Uzi yarn.
This episode offers a loose, good-humoured cricket wrap of day one between Australia and Sri Lanka, with the match discussion moving alongside easy studio banter.
Local cricket, score by score.
Cricket analysis with the lid off.
Loose talk, sharp turns, real feeling.
Cricket reaction with memory and nerve.
The hosts discuss the Champions Trophy semifinals, focusing on Australia vs India and other match-ups, while noting England's elimination and their own predictions.
This segment discusses Australia's dominant 3-0 test series sweep against West Indies, highlighting Starc and Boland's bowling performances, the pink ball day-night test conditions, and previews an early Ashes XI selection.
This segment previews the third test between Australia and West Indies, discussing the potential pink ball day-night match in Jamaica, Australia's strong record in such tests, and predictions for the upcoming game.
This podcast segment previews the World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa, discussing predictions, lineups, and key players like Marnus and Rabada.
The hosts preview the first test of the Frank Worrell Trophy between Australia and West Indies, discussing predicted lineups and key players.
This segment previews the IPL 2025 playoffs, discussing the four qualified teams including RCB and Mumbai Indians, analyzing Australian players involved, and making predictions for the MVP and tournament winner.
The hosts introduce the Cricket Today show's IPL 2025 coverage, discussing topics like RCB's performance, team check-ins, playoffs, and notable events including Vaibhav Suryavanshi's achievement.
This segment previews the 2025 IPL season, covering team analyses, predicted lineups, and season predictions including standings and player performances.
The Cricket Today show previews IPL 2025 highlights, stats, Aussie players, and weekend game predictions.
The Cricket Today show discusses India's victory over New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final in Dubai, along with Steve Smith's retirement and other cricket news.
The podcast previews the second test between Australia and West Indies, discussing predicted lineups including Steve Smith's return from injury.
The hosts discuss the first week of the Champions Trophy cricket tournament, including key matches like India vs.
The hosts preview the upcoming Champions Trophy cricket tournament, discussing key matchups like Australia vs England and India vs Pakistan, along with recent performances and viewer interest.
The podcast segment introduces the Champions Trophy cricket tournament, discusses the teams in groups A and B, and sets up predictions for matches including India vs Pakistan.
The Cricket Today Show hosts discuss predictions for the Sri Lanka vs Australia second test, including team changes and deportations, while engaging in banter about fan comments, cricket awards, and show statistics.
The hosts discuss key cricket updates, including Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood's injuries, Cooper Connolly's test debut, and Marcus Stoinis's ODI retirement.
The show previews Australia versus South Africa in the T20 International series.
Leo Mullally opens the Australia vs India ODI series preview with Marcus Bozzano, while Liam McKellen is off in New Zealand.
Cricket Today Show wraps up the three ODIs between Australia and India, with Australia taking the series 2-1.
The Cricket Today Show hosts introduce their inaugural Australian Summer of Cricket Awards, discussing Australia's victory over Sri Lanka and setting up a fun, analytical episode with awards for best players and moments.