All Over Bar the Cricket

One of the all-time greats joins the show.Blewie brings Greg Chappell to the table for a wide-ranging chat on World Series Cricket, the shift in power from boards to players, and why the future of Test cricket is under real pressure.They revisit the 1972 Ashes, his Lord’s hundred, facing the West Indies fast-bowling quartet, and why Andy Roberts was the most complete of them all.We dive into modern batting, the power game, the front leg clearing, the sweet-spot era, and whether technique has been sacrificed for spectacle.Plus classic Rod Marsh stories and a reminder of what elite competitiveness really looks like.One for the diehards, from a man you rarely hear at this length.

Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign is over.Matthew Hayden, Greg Blewett and James Brayshaw break down why Australia failed at the T20 World Cup, from selection decisions and squad balance to whether the strategy was built around making it to India rather than surviving the Sri Lankan conditions that mattered first.Plus the boys talk women’s cricket and India’s rise, a 97-ball duck, one of the great rearguard innings and stories of cricket royalty. Viv Richards’ swagger, Dennis Lillee vs Viv, and why that West Indies generation still defines aura and intimidation in the game.Subscribe to All Over Bar the Cricket on Youtube & Spotify, follow us on Instagram and join the family!

Tour chaos, near-disasters, and the moments that quietly shape cricket careers.Matthew Hayden is almost sent home from Sri Lanka, Damien Martyn takes on the monkeys, Greg Blewett gets left behind in The Hague on an Australian Under 19 tour and James Brayshaw reflects on Australian Under 19 pathways and why junior success rarely predicts who actually makes it.Plus touring Sri Lanka, tournament pressure, T20 World Cup chat and the stories you never see on the highlight reel.

Australia’s T20 loss to Pakistan gets the “warm-up game” treatment but there are still real watch-points: Cooper Connolly’s bowling keeps impressing, his batting… not so much, and the boys talk squad balance as the World Cup edges closer. Plus a big tick for WA quick Marley Beardman, with plenty of hype (and a few gears still to come).Then it’s back to the family Q&A. Favourite Australian Test grounds, the best state cricketers who never got the Baggy Green, and a quality spray on cricket myths that refuse to die.There’s also a proper DRS deep-dive: the “benefit of doubt” tradition, inconsistent tech across countries, and why some reviewed balls seem to live in a parallel universe. Finish it off with helmets changing technique, and two all-time “worst bowler to get you out” stories.All Over Bar the Cricket with James Brayshaw, Matthew Hayden and Greg Blewett.

This episode of All Over Bar the Cricket is driven by your questions and nothing is off limits.James Brayshaw, Greg Blewitt and Matthew Hayden take questions from fans and turn them on each other, covering everything from what it really feels like to face 150–160kph fast bowling, to the most confronting change-room hygiene stories of their careers.Hayden and Blewitt break down facing Shoaib Akhtar at full speed, why the jump from 140 to 150 isn’t incremental and what happens when technique disappears and survival takes over.The boys also lift the lid on elite cricket equipment: how international players actually select bats, gloves and protective gear, why shop bats aren’t the same as pro bats, and the small custom details that make a big difference at the top level.Along the way, they tackle Duckworth-Lewis, Big Bash finals, embarrassing dismissals, run-outs that still sting, and favourite grounds to play around Australia.Listener-led, loose, and brutally honest this is one of the most revealing episodes we’ve done.

📄 The Ashes dust has settled and the BBL Finals are heating up. JB, Matthew Hayden and Greg Blewett take a step back from match coverage to discuss some big-picture issues facing Australian cricket.WHAT WE COVER:🏏 BBL Finals Preview - Perth Scorchers chasing a remarkable SIXTH title. Who's hot, who's not, and why there's a big gap between the top and bottom teams.🏟️ Marvel Stadium Debate - JB calls it a "horrible cricket venue." Should the Renegades move to Junction Oval? The boys discuss.🎾 Cricket vs Tennis - An interesting article suggests the Australian Open will struggle to generate sizzle after this incredible Ashes summer.🔴 Pink Ball Controversy - Steve Smith says he "can't see the ball." Should day/night Tests continue in big series? The panel is split.⚠️ SPIN BOWLING CRISIS - This is the big one. No spinner at the SCG for the first time in 150 years. Green pitches everywhere. What's happening to Australian cricket? The boys are genuinely concerned and have some ideas for Cricket Australia.🌏 T20 World Cup Preview - Hayden's radar: the tournament is coming up fast, with Australia playing their first four matches in Sri Lanka.Plus: Blewy's fresh haircut, angry wives missing tennis invites, Christmas Carols rants, and some cracking Radar segments including Hayden's 13kg Spanish mackerel catch!