From the hardwood to the crease ...
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Matthew Renshaw with a GOAT performance to lead Australia over South Africa in the 1st test!
Today we cover the first four games of the West Indies and India T20 series, currently locked at 2-2 ahead of a thrilling “winner-takes-all” game 5! We also touch on the Bangladesh and Afghanistan one-off Test, which ended in a hard-fought draw, before discussing the sudden decline of Western Australian domestic cricket.
We wrap up with the biggest segment of the show, highlighting Australia’s dominant 214-run victory over South Africa in the 1st Test, thanks to Matthew Renshaw’s career-best performance that ultimately propelled Australia to a huge win. After reviewing the match, we tackle the key questions facing both teams ahead of the 2nd Test starting Sunday.
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8 Oct 2026
NBA media day topics, last minute signings + LIVE pre-season action is here!
Welcome back! In today’s pod, we break down a fascinating NBA media day, covering the biggest headlines and last-minute moves before the pre-season tips off. We also touch on some of the early games in action and wrap up with our “way-too-early” take on the bright spots for the Miami Heat after their first outing as a team.
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5 Oct 2026
Australia vs South Africa Test series preview, PLUS our current under- and overrated Test players.
In this podcast, we dive into Game 3 of the Australia vs. South Africa ODI series before previewing the upcoming Test series between the two sides, who last faced off in the World Test Championship Final. The preview follows a warm-up match where Marnus Labuschagne smashed a quickfire century and looked back to his best. We also wrap up the West Indies vs. India ODI series, which ended with an epic run chase by the West Indies in a fiercely competitive contest. Finally, we share our thoughts on the most over- and underrated players in each Test team.
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