SC Playbook

As Sam Konstas stars for Australia against a rattled Indian attack at the MCG, Supercoaches are asking whether the man he replaced Nathan McSweeney is a must for Supercoach BBL Round 3.In our question and answer podcast, former 41st placed Supercoach Big Bash finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major subscriber dilemmas heading into round 3, while also touching on recent Big Bash team news including Sean Abbott and Hamish McKenzie.

With three teams on the double game week there's guns galore on the table for Supercoaches, so who are the priority pick ups for round 3?Multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, dual champion Andrew Langley and former winner Thommo Aitken are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 3.06:20 Hold or sell Short?11:20 Sixers preview: Hosein's mixed role16:50 Heat preview: Is Bartlett worth splashing for?25:20 Stars preview: Siddle, trap or bargain?30:30 Trade and skipper plans: Maxy v Edwards39:20 Listener questions: Cash in on Owen?

Beau Webster's role disappointed Supercoaches in the opening round, so should we hold tight or stick by the Stars allrounder?In our question and answer podcast, former 41st placed Supercoach Big Bash finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major subscriber dilemmas heading into round 2, while also touching on recent Big Bash team news including Brendan Doggett, Sean Abbott and Glenn Maxwell.

Steve Smith broke a century drought in Brisbane, so is it enough to lock him into Australia's squad for the 2025 Ashes or will he need another score to cement his place?The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they recap the key talking points from the Australia v India third Test, including the concern over Mitch Marsh's lack of bowling and what it means for his future.They debate Marsh's place in the team and compare the careers of the retiring Ravi Ashwin and Anil Kumble.They also partake in Rando's cricket trivia and track all the major tournament's in world cricket to announce their World Team of the Week.03:30 Australia v India: Pressure on Marsh10:30 Ravi Ashwin v Anil Kumble: Who had the better career?16:20 The appeal: Does century lock Smith into Ashes squad?23:00 Big Bash predictions29:30 Rando's cricket trivia: Test cricket big hitters32:30 World team of the week voting

Supercoach Big Bash star Matty Short started the season in tough fashion, so is he a must for the Strikers double or is the cash better spent elsewhere?Multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams and former champion Thommo Aitken are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 2.09:00 Time to boost or be patient?11:45 Hot topics: Is rookie Konstas a must-have?18:15 Scorchers preview: Rotation risk25:30 Strikers preview: Thornton enters plans38:30 Trade and skipper plans: Short v Overton, Scorchers rotation risk44:20 Listener questions: Pierson v Philippe?

Will Sutherland boasts the dream Supercoach Big Bash role to start the campaign, but is injury concern too significant to justify steering clear?In our question and answer podcast, former 41st placed Supercoach Big Bash finisher Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major subscriber dilemmas heading into round 1, while also revealing his round 1 team and touching on recent Big Bash team news including Aaron Hardie, Will Sutherland and Glenn Maxwell.