SC Playbook

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.

Australia v India is squared up with the hosts dominating in Adelaide, Scott Boland stakes his case as pressure hits Rohit Sharma, what would Sir Donald Bradman average in the modern era and our World Team of the Week is announced.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 Test, including a return to form for under pressure Australian batters.They debate what Don Bradman would average in the modern era and also whether Harry Brook is the best player in world cricket on form.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 The appeal: Rush Hazlewood or stick with Boland? 10:00 Australia v India: Pressure mounts on Rohit Sharma15:40 Root on Brook: Is Englishman the best player in world cricket?19:00 Sheffield Shield run out: Ranking cricket's biggest brain fades25:30 What would Sir Donald Bradman average in modern era30:10 Rando's cricket trivia: Adelaide Oval masters33:30 World team of the week voting

Supercoach Big Bash begins this week, with major questions around key players for round 1, flexibilty in coming days will be key to starting in style.In the seventh episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, dual champion Andrew Langley and Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of round 1.07:50 Around the grounds: Maxwell doubt intensifies, hope for Inglis26:00 Cheapie special: Bargain buys in each position42:00 Team reveals: Headaches ahead of tournament opener51:30 Listener questions: Hassan as a sneaky early option?

Australia's batting woes are on show for all to see, should they call-up 19-year-old prodigy Sam Konstas during the Indian series in an attempt to rescue our top order?The Cricketer's Playbook podcast features SC Playbook's Tim Williams, Cricket Australia commentator Max Bryden and Random Stats Guy as they preview the key talking points leading into the Australia v India second Test, including the next in line quicks with Josh Hazlewood injured.They debate key factors from England's win over New Zealand, partake in Rando's cricket trivia and track all the major tournament's in world cricket to announce their World XI Team of the Week.00:00 Rando = Stoinis05:10 Australia v India: Boland then who? Does Bumrah need more credit?20:00 The appeal: Should Aussies debut Konstas?29:00 NZ v England: Is Joe Root in same class as Smith, Kohli, Williamson?39:30 Where does Glenn Phillips catch rank among greatest ever?46:00 Rando's cricket trivia: Quickest Aussies to 50 Test wickets51:00 World team of the week voting: Jansen's remarkable spell

With injuries and Test selections impacting the Melbourne Stars round 1 squad, has Marcus Stoinis shifted from an avoid to a must-have to begin the Supercoach Big Bash season?In the sixth episode of the Big Bash 14 pre-season, multiple top 50 finisher Tim Williams, dual champion Andrew Langley and the SC Spy are on deck to chat all things Supercoach BBL ahead of the 2024/25 tournament.05:30 Anti-POD play: Highly owned players we're avoiding10:30 Tim's team reveal: Going hard at WKP27:15 Melbourne Stars analysis41:00 Hobart Hurricanes analysis44:30 Listener questions: Chohan a sneaky Sixers play?

Australia v India ends in agony for the hosts as questions loom of Marsh and Labuschagne, the IPL auction hands a contract to a 13-year-old prodigy, and our World Team of the Week is announced.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 Test, including Jaiswal's stunning debut Down Under.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.00:00 What is the Cricketer's Playbook podcast?04:50 Australia v India: Jaiswal destined for greatness15:30 The appeal: drop or stick by Marnus Labuschagne26:00 IPL Auction: 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi lands contract 29:50 Rando's cricket trivia: Kohli matches Aussie great39:50 World team of the week voting