India host Australia in the Dubai semi final on Tuesday night

We love the Champions Trophy. That's the official position of the Unplayable Podcast, anyway. Australia are into the semis, despite having two of their three games washed out. They now leave the host nation (Pakistan) to play against India in Dubai. Not the least bit confusing...Adding to the level of difficulty for the Aussies is the injury to Matt Short, leaving a spot opening the batting with Travis Head vacant. Who will get the privilege? Don't forget to subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-unplayable-podcast/id1093437634" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> and on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6cuIEIwXOoSNOqsRDOvIbS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> This episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.

Aussies need a new opener as CT semi-finals are set

Dean Jones was Australia's first elite one-day player and it's time to look at his illustrious career

It's South Australia hosting Victoria in the final of the Dean Jones Trophy this Saturday! Yep, in case you missed it, <a href="https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4188659/dean-jones-trophy-australia-domestic-one-day-competition-naming-honour-cricket-australia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deano's been celebrated with the One-Day Cup named in his honour</a>. Huge! Josh Schonafinger and Adam Burnett take the opportunity to look at the career of Dean Jones, from start to finish. What made him tick, who influenced his career, the big moments, the not-so-great moments, and plenty more. Want to see a Deep Dive on a specific player or person? <a href="https://linktr.ee/unplayablepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Let us know here</a>. If you not already, please consider subscribing to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-unplayable-podcast/id1093437634" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> and on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6cuIEIwXOoSNOqsRDOvIbS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>! It really helps out the podcast and it only takes only little tap. Cheers!

TUP Deep Dive: Dean Jones

It almost all went to plan as Australia defeated England in Lahore

What a win by Australia!&nbsp;Apologies in advance - but this episode is an instant reaction to Australia's record win over England recorded at 4am!&nbsp;It was a great day to be a keeper with Josh Inglis and Alex Carey both outstanding, plus Australia had good contributions from Adam Zampa, Matt Short, Marnus Labuschagne, Ben Dwarshuis and Nathan Ellis.&nbsp; Don't forget to subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-unplayable-podcast/id1093437634" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> and on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6cuIEIwXOoSNOqsRDOvIbS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> This episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.

Inglis ton, Carey classic and record chase to open Australia's CT campaign

Undermanned but not out of the contest. Travis Head and Adam Zampa are the special guests on this episode

Australia's next challenge is the Champions Trophy, a 50-over tournament hosted by Pakistan, which begins for the men in green and gold against England on Saturday night.However, without seven members of their 2023 World Cup winning squad, it's going to be quite the task for the Aussies. Travis Head and Adam Zampa don't seem too concerned however, with both of the key players confident the depth in Australian cricket will see them through to the business end of the tournament. Jump straight to Head's interview by heading to 16:00, and scroll ahead to Zampa's at the 35:38 mark. Before we hear from these two ODI geniuses, Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger discuss the challenges facing Australia at this tournament and just who to look out for. Every match of the tournament is live and exclusive on Amazon Prime in Australia. <a href="For social channels: https://cricketa.us/PrimeVideo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get your 30-day free trial of Prime Video by clicking here</a>. Don't forget to subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-unplayable-podcast/id1093437634" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> and on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6cuIEIwXOoSNOqsRDOvIbS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> This episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.

Travis Head, Adam Zampa look ahead at Australia's Champions Trophy challenge

Five big names are out - can Australia cover their loses and surprise at the Champions Trophy?

Australia's squad is Champions Trophy ready. Only thing is, there's no Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Marsh or Stoinis.Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter look at the changes, predict the best XI and take a look at the unusual history of the tournament.Then, Andrew Ramsey joins Josh from the noisy press box in Colombo to recap the second Test and look ahead to the two ODIs against Sri Lanka. Don't forget to subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-unplayable-podcast/id1093437634" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> and on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6cuIEIwXOoSNOqsRDOvIbS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> This episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.

A VERY different Champions Trophy squad for Australia

Travis Head won the Allan Border Medal in memorable style off the back of Australia's huge win in the first Test

The Aussies were firing, the Sri Lankans were not.The first Test in Galle was a one-sided affair, but newly-crowned Allan Border Medalist Travis Head is expected the hosts to hit back, just as they did in 2022.Andrew Ramsey is on the ground in Sri Lanka and joins Josh Schonafinger to preview the second five-day encounter.Plus, we get an injury update on Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, and what that means for the upcoming Champions Trophy. <a href="https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4210887/sam-konstas-set-for-sheffield-shield-return-after-leaving-sri-lanka-test-tour-early-nsw-gabba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read more on Sam Konstas heading home here</a> <a href="https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4210314/second-test-australia-sri-lanka-travis-head-galle-pitch-spin-labuschagne-konstas-connolly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read more on Australia's likely team changes for the second Test here</a> Don't forget to subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-unplayable-podcast/id1093437634" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> and on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6cuIEIwXOoSNOqsRDOvIbS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> This episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.

Head's 'awkward' medal presentation, Aussies expecting more spin for Galle 2.0

Preparations for the first Test in Sri Lanka are nearly complete with question marks over both line-ups

The BBL's done, so who's ready for some more Test cricket? Australia are in Sri Lanka and take on the hosts from Wednesday, January 29 in Galle. Andrew Ramsey is there and has the first-hand account from the training sessions of both sides and some curious behaviour around the playing surface. He joins Josh Schonafinger to talk through the latest updates from the picturesque, southern Sri Lankan city. Don't forget to subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-unplayable-podcast/id1093437634" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> and on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6cuIEIwXOoSNOqsRDOvIbS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> This episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.

Pitch shenanigans in Galle as Aussies ponder best XI

Young gun Sam Konstas joins the Unplayable Podcast during Australia's training camp in the UAE

He's taken the cricketing world by storm and now 19-year-old Sam Konstas is getting started on his first overseas tour with the Test team; to Sri Lanka via United Arab Emirates.He caught up with cricket.com.au's Andrew Ramsey to discuss his epic debut, his role in the team, his nicknames and plans for the future. Head to 18:55 for the start of the Konstas chat.Before that, Rambo joins Josh Schonafinger to give an update from the ICC Academy on the Australian squad and their injuries.

Sam Konstas in Dubai on ramp shots, Sweet Caroline and Elvis 

Cooper Connolly and Nathan McSweeney are heading to Galle for Australia's two-Test series

Australia have picked a 16-man squad for the land of left-arm spin that hints at, rather than heralds, a generational change. Louis Cameron and Andrew Ramsey consider the absence of Pat Cummins and whether Steve Smith instead of Travis Head was the right call to take the captaincy reins in Sri Lanka. Were Mitch Marsh and Glenn Maxwell unlucky? How about Peter Handscomb? Which of Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney and Josh Inglis will play? Have we forgotten how good Cameron Green is? We haven't forgotten how good the Galle fort is. Don't forget to subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-unplayable-podcast/id1093437634" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> and on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6cuIEIwXOoSNOqsRDOvIbS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>This episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.

No Cummins, Maxwell or Marsh in Australia's squad for Sri Lanka

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