Keepin' It Cricket

Is 250 really par in Durban, and what does Day 1 tell us about the challenges ahead? Alyssa and Adam dive into the biggest talking points, questioning the Maddinson selection, unpacking Australia’s ongoing top-six issues, and examining why Renshaw’s calmness could be a game-changer. With plenty to dissect from the opening day, they break down the key decisions, batting concerns, and potential turning points that could shape the match.What went right, what needs fixing, and who is best placed to take control from here? Tune in for the full Day 1 review, sharp analysis, and all the major talking points from Durban.#Cricket #CricketPodcast #Durban #TestCricket #CricketAnalysis

The sneaky great cricket rivalry is back! Join us on Keepin It Cricket as we talk about the upcoming Test Series between South Africa and Australia. We break down why matchups between these two nations always produce fireworks, from the clash of ultra-aggressive mindsets and fiery fast bowling to why opposing crowds should beware of "poking the beast" in Steve Smith, Hadds and Midge cover it all.Plus, Hadds takes a trip down memory lane to share classic tour folklore including Ryan Harris bowling with a locked knee in Cape Town.#AUSVSSA #KeepInItCricket #SteveSmith #RyanHarris #TestCricket #KagisoRabada #CricketPodcast

Australian cricket star Phoebe Litchfield joins the Keepin It Cricket couch for a wide-ranging chat. She opens up about facing Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon in the nets, her innovative "reverse reverse" shot, taking on captaincy at a young age, and her hilarious history with on-field temper tantrums and avoiding camera crews. Plus, Alyssa Healy and Brad Hadden break down: Australia vs. South Africa Test Preview: Analyzing the surprise squad selections of Nick Maddinson and Sam Harper, batting order flexibility, and how Australia matches up against South Africa. Around the Grounds: Shubman Gill’s wild 400-run ODI thriller against the West Indies, WNCL highlights, and the kickoff of the Sheffield Shield season. Captain's Conundrum: Alyssa asks the couch if it's finally time for her to rejoin Twitter/X. Series Predictions: The team locks in their series scoreline predictions, top run-scorers, and top wicket-takers.#KeepInItCricket #AUSvsSA #PhoebeLitchfield

AB de Villiers joins Keepin' It Cricket for The Player Who.The Proteas great reveals the player he idolised as a kid, the calmest batting partner he ever had (and it's not who you'd expect), and the scariest bowler he faced in the nets, one a teammate flat-out refused to bat against. Plus the Aussie quick who really didn't like him, the bowlers who hurt his gloves most, the IPL youngster he loves watching now, and his pick for the best wicketkeeper ever, with Hadds and Heals sitting right there.#ABdeVilliers #KeepinItCricket #Cricket

AB de Villiers joins Hadds, Heals and Adam Peacock on the Keepin' It Cricket couch ahead of the South Africa vs Australia Test series.AB explains how Steve Smith will be received in South Africa, and names him and Joe Root as the most irritating batters he faced. He also discusses Keshav Maharaj's threat, why SA pitches are suddenly turning, and whether Marnus can turn his form around in the country he was born in. He looks back on the 2008 Perth win and on the IPL, and gets back to batting basics.Plus Heals' juice cleanse (blame David Warner), a big week for Coach Hadds, and a barefoot plane conundrum.#SAvAUS #ABdeVilliers #KeepinItCricket

Mitchell Starc joins Heals and Adam for a rapid-fire round on The Player Who... and this one gets personal. He reveals who's actually hit him for the biggest six of his career, opens up on his wicket-keeping idol growing up, and breaks down four of his most satisfying dismissals. Plus the real flight risk in the Australian change room, the story behind "Who's Allen?", and — no surprises here — Travis Head takes out life of the party.#MitchellStarc #ThePlayerWho #Cricket

Mitch Starc is back on the pod with Adam and Heals before flying out to join the Aussie squad in South Africa. He talks facing old IPL mates and previews SA conditions, unloads on the BBL sell-off and what it means for the WBBL, and makes his case for why one-day cricket still matters. Plus Hadds previews NSW's One Day Cup opener, we wrap Australia's Zimbabwe series, and dig into Harry Brook's white-ball form, Kevin Pietersen's new England gig and the county cricket relegation drama. 

Pat Cummins is back — this time for Player Who. His favourite dismissal? Joe Root — and the reason behind it isn't the one you'd expect.Elsewhere, hidden talents in the squad finally get outed (there's a surprisingly good darts story), we find out who's landed the biggest six of Pat's career, and there's a genuinely funny one from his rookie days. Pat also weighs in on who the most intelligent teammate he's played with actually is and a captain he admires.#PatCummins #KeepinItCricket #TheplayerWho