Chin Music - Cricket Podcast

🏏 Welcome to the Chin Music PodcastBrought to you by FanaticsTV.Stuart MacGill joins Steve O’Keefe and Moises Henriques for a frank assessment of Australia’s defeat to South Africa and the selection calls facing the team ahead of the Cape Town decider.Should Nathan Lyon return? Is Marnus Labuschagne’s place under threat? And why should selectors stick with Nick Maddinson? The boys debate Australia’s batting approach, Steve Smith’s remarkable career and the importance of picking bowlers who can take 20 wickets.Plus, MacGill’s unforgettable night at Queen drummer Roger Taylor’s party, a classic Richie Benaud story, Sheffield Shield talking points, and memories of facing Shaun Tait at full speed.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music with special guest Stuart MacGill2:59 — Australia’s defeat: what went wrong against South Africa?6:13 — Send-offs, sledging and Justin Langer’s revenge7:21 — Should Nathan Lyon return for Cape Town?11:49 — Australia’s batting approach and the Marnus Labuschagne debate19:46 — Travis Head, Nick Maddinson and the top-order selection puzzle24:21 — Steve Smith reaches 11,000 Test runs27:57 — Enforcing the follow-on: MacGill’s ruthless approach30:36 — Picking Australia’s team for the deciding Test35:32 — For the Nuffies: what makes a sporting tragic?37:31 — MacGill’s 2005 Ashes tour and a party with rock royalty44:22 — Celebrity encounters and memories of the first BBL title46:42 — Supporting regional cricket and the next generation51:17 — Sheffield Shield: NSW v WA and the Blues’ progress55:33 — Tanveer Sangha, bowling partnerships and backing your best bowlers60:29 — O’Keefe’s captaincy nightmare at the WACA64:28 — MacGill’s brilliant Richie Benaud commentary-box story66:58 — Tasmania’s four-run thriller and Victoria’s emerging talent70:31 — England v Pakistan and extraordinary last-wicket partnerships71:50 — Facing Shaun Tait and celebrating a one-day title75:14 — MacGill and Dom Thornley’s epic last-wicket stand78:12 — Cape Town Test predictions and final wrap-up🎧 Listen on Spotify: Chin Music Podcast🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Chin Music Podcast📸 Follow on Instagram: @chinmusic.podcastLike, subscribe and leave your thoughts in the comments.

🏏 Welcome to the Chin Music PodcastBrought to you by FanaticsTV.Nathan Lyon has been left out and the boys have plenty to say about it! Is leaving out the GOAT the right call on a green pitch, or should Australia always pick a specialist spinner?Steve O’Keefe, Brendon Julian and Moises Henriques debate the decision, Scott Boland’s immediate impact and what “horses for courses” selection means for Australia’s dressing room.Plus, South Africa’s batting problems, Matthew Renshaw’s development, Australia’s ageing bowling attack, Matthew Wade’s coaching role and behind-the-scenes stories from the cricket academy and the 1999 World Cup.The team also discuss how to bring crowds back to Test cricket, Jake Fraser-McGurk’s explosive hitting and the domestic players pushing for higher honours.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music and the rain-hit second Test2:00 — Nathan Lyon left out: did Australia get it right?4:42 — Would Australia have left out Shane Warne?6:12 — Horses for courses: selection, communication and team culture10:18 — Rabada’s return and South Africa’s batting problems12:29 — Reverse sweeps, Nathan Lyon and Matthew Renshaw’s growth14:35 — Can Australia’s part-time spinners cover for Lyon?17:23 — What makes Scott Boland so difficult to face?23:28 — Australia’s ageing attack: who makes it to the Ashes?29:36 — Matthew Wade’s coaching role and competitive edge32:05 — Cricket academy memories and a young Virat Kohli40:54 — The value of bringing Australia’s best young players together41:45 — Inside Australia’s 1999 World Cup campaign48:07 — Team culture, coaching styles and what really wins matches51:10 — How can Test cricket attract bigger crowds?59:40 — Domestic wrap: Fraser-McGurk’s fireworks and standout hundreds1:02:47 — Hugh Weibgen’s promise and the next generation of batters1:05:23 — Fast-bowling depth and the domestic venues debate1:09:03 — Second Test predictions: how can South Africa win?1:11:35 — Final thoughts: was leaving out Lyon the right move?🎧 Listen on Spotify: Chin Music Podcast🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Chin Music Podcast💬 Was Australia right to leave out Nathan Lyon? Let us know in the comments.👍 Like, subscribe and join us for more cricket debate, stories and analysis.

Welcome to Chin Music, brought to you by FanaticsTV.The team break down Australia’s Test clash with South Africa, from the dominant pace attack and Nathan Lyon’s fitness to South Africa’s missed opportunities.They also debate Matt Renshaw’s selection and innings, the future of Australia’s batting order, Beau Webster versus Josh Inglis, and where Cameron Green fits when he returns.Plus, a new Cricket Nuffies segment: Steve Smith’s fielding brilliance, the greatest fielders in the game, old-school cricket stories, Shield cricket standouts and the next generation pushing for Australia.TIMECODES0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music1:15 — Australia v South Africa: why the crowds have disappointed3:02 — Australia’s bowling cartel and Nathan Lyon’s fitness4:51 — Cummins, Starc and the world’s best bowling attack9:07 — South Africa’s missed opportunities10:50 — Matt Renshaw selection debate16:13 — Ryan Harris, Shield cricket and selection pressure17:30 — Australia’s fielding turnaround18:16 — Steve Smith’s brilliance in the slips19:24 — Marnus Labuschagne’s controversial catch22:11 — Renshaw’s innings and Australia’s batting concerns25:45 — Australia’s future Test XI: Webster, Inglis and Cameron Green31:07 — Cricket Nuffies: what makes a true cricket obsessive?34:40 — Steve Smith, elite preparation and cricket intelligence40:45 — Old-school cricket stories and the Australian Cricket Academy49:45 — The toughest batters and great fielders55:30 — Shield cricket wrap and Australia’s next selection options1:00:25 — South Australia’s success and emerging spin talent1:04:31 — Final Test predictions and wrap-up

Australia’s middle order is under pressure after another ODI series loss to South Africa — so who can solve the spin problem before the World Cup?BJ, Mo and Soky break down Jack Edwards’ rise, the case for a second spinner, and the big Cricket Australia news as Mike Baird steps down amid the BBL privatisation debate.Plus, the future of Test cricket in a franchise world, a behind-the-scenes revisit of the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal, and BJ’s unforgettable trophy-presentation slip in the Pub Test.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome To Chin Music01:28 — Australia’s ODI Loss & The Middle-Order Spin Problem05:43 — Jack Edwards’ World Cup Audition09:59 — Does Australia Need A Second Spinner?13:19 — Mike Baird Steps Down & The BBL Privatisation Debate20:00 — Should BBL Teams Be Sold Together Or Separately?21:39 — Test Cricket v Franchise Cricket: Where’s The Balance?30:00 — Why Central Contracts Still Matter32:04 — Sandpapergate Revisited: Inside South Africa 201835:33 — How The Bancroft Footage Was Captured37:13 — The Pub Test: BJ’s Legendary Trophy-Presentation SlipWatch on cricket.fanatics.tv

In this episode of Chin Music, Sok and Mo kick off Season 3 with Mo's retirement reflections, his Sixers exit and Sok's take on where the club goes from here. They then unpack Australia's ODI series in Zimbabwe, lock in a World Cup XI, and debut a new segment: The Pub Test.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start00:59 - The Sachin Tendulkar story03:15 - Sok's wedding04:29 - Mo's retirement06:25 - Test debut & Steve Waugh's text07:53 - Champions League trip11:24 - IPL auction nerves14:26 - Soky's Kochi Tuskers saga16:38 - Mo plays for Portugal20:54 - European T20 league23:58 - Soky on the Sixers30:17 - New signings & loyalty33:54 - The coaching call35:39 - Australia in Zimbabwe39:39 - Zimbabwe A tour casino story43:27 - Who stood up for Australia46:25 - Cooper Connolly vs Marnus50:00 - Nathan Ellis57:37 - ODI balance & Green59:36 - Backup quicks1:01:35 - Joel Davies1:11:06 - World Cup XI1:12:58 - The Pub Test

In this episode, Sok and Harry reflect on the final day of the Test match series between Australia and England, analyzing the performances of key players, particularly Mitchell Starc, and discussing the struggles of the English team. They delve into leadership questions within the England camp, the future of Australian cricket, and the emergence of new talents. What lies ahead for both team?TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start00:50 - England fight04:20 - Starc Man of the Series07:30 - England coaching & captaincy change up11:16 - Rebuilding Aussie quicks19:00 - England in 4 years24:40 - Aussie batters in 4 years

Soky & Mo delve into the recent controversial comments made by Stuart Clark regarding power brokers in Australian cricket. They discuss the implications of media opinions, the performance of cricket officials, and the dynamics within the team. We also cover the significance of pitch conditions in Test matches and reflects on the performances of current players, leading to a broader discussion on the future of cricket in Australia.Enjoy!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start00:13 - CA BANS!17:30 - Perfect pitch22:20 - Webster & Bethell praise32:21 - Major turning point