Khawaja's farewell and Murphy's spin case give the Sydney dead-rubber Test its edge.
This episode treats Sydney as more than a final-Test stop, with the result sitting in the background while the farewells and selection talk take the lead.

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Khawaja's farewell and Murphy's spin case give the Sydney dead-rubber Test its edge.
This episode treats Sydney as more than a final-Test stop, with the result sitting in the background while the farewells and selection talk take the lead.
A lively Ashes debrief that mixes scoreline drama with the awkward bill left behind.
Melbourne gets a sharp, slightly rueful read here: England's first win in Australia in almost 15 years and yet another two-day Ashes match give the conversation its edge.
Head and Smith anchor a sharp SCG discussion about two very different hundreds.
The SCG belongs to Travis Head and Steve Smith, and the piece does the right thing by staying with the contrast between them. Head comes off as loose, talkative, and hard to pin down; Smith as the odd, methodical one whose game only seems to settle when the conditions do.
A wet Sydney opener with enough batting talk and match texture to make the delay feel worthwhile.
Rain is still the main story at Sydney, but the episode stays lively because Josh Honofinger and Louis Cameron keep the focus on what the weather actually did to the day.
A day-two SCG recap built around batting, a final-session confrontation, and a live, ground-level feel.
Day two at the SCG gives the episode enough to chew on: batting, a final-session confrontation, and a discussion that stays close to the cricket.
A frantic Test-day debrief with sharp cricket detail.
Day one in Melbourne was a hard, busy Test day: 20 wickets, a 46-run Australia lead, and a scorecard that never sat still for long. Josh Honofinger and Louis Cameron keep the focus on the cricket, working through England's strong opening spell, the pitch, and the selection…



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Australia wins the Ashes 4-1 with a 5-wicket victory on Day 5 at the SCG, highlighted by a tense chase, DRS drama, and post-match camaraderie between the teams.
This episode of the Unplayable Podcast features discussions with Pommie Mbangwa on cricket in India and Xavier Doherty on spin bowling and his new role as a match referee, along with a weekly winner segment.
This episode segment introduces upcoming interviews with Matt Short and Jake Lehmann, discusses Alyssa Healy's retirement performance, and sets up a topic on part-time bowlers in cricket.
The podcast discusses Australia's early exit from the T20 World Cup, focusing on their failure to advance past the group stage due to a rain-affected match between Ireland and Zimbabwe.
This segment introduces the Men's T20 World Cup, Australia's upcoming match against Ireland, and features a discussion with Josh Inglis and travel experiences in Sri Lanka.
The podcast discusses Kane Richardson's retirement from cricket, his career highlights including a World Cup medal, and looks ahead to the Men's T20 World Cup.
This episode segment previews Australia's Under-19 World Cup semi-final against England, highlighting key player performances and tournament results leading up to the match.
This episode segment discusses Australia's upcoming cricket matches in Pakistan and the T20 World Cup, featuring insights from guest Ben McDermott on his experiences and the team's preparations.
The podcast discusses Jacob Bethel's impressive 142-run century in the fifth test at the SCG, highlighting Australia's position and England's bowling struggles.
Australia is on the verge of retaining the Ashes after day four in Adelaide, led by strong bowling performances from Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, with the hosts poised for a fourth consecutive home series win.
Australia wins the Ashes series 3-0 with an 82-run victory at Adelaide Oval, marking England's best performance in Australia despite their long history of heavy losses.
The podcast analyzes day two of the Sydney Test, focusing on the Ben Stokes-Marnus Labuschagne confrontation, Travis Head's aggressive batting, and Jamie Smith's controversial dismissal.
The hosts break down day one of the Sydney Ashes Test, where rain limited play to 45 overs as England reached 3/211.
The hosts analyze Australia's dominant day at the SCG, focusing on Travis Head and Steve Smith's centuries.
The hosts analyze a chaotic first day of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG, where 20 wickets fell due to a grassy pitch favoring bowlers.
The hosts recap England's historic four-wicket Test win in Melbourne, ending a 15-year drought in Australia, analyzing the two-day match's pitch controversies, player performances like Jacob Bethel's emergence, and the financial impact on Cricket Australia.
This episode discusses Usman Khawaja's retirement, including his emotional press conference and career reflections, and features an interview with spinner Todd Murphy about his journey, injury challenges, and insights into pitch conditions for the final Ashes test.