That first ball can't come soon enough!

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is (almost) here and Louis Cameron is in Perth following the action first-hand. He joins Josh Schonafinger to give the lowdown on both sides' training sessions and expected lineups.

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Oh, and should the hypothetical sixth Test be played in Canberra, Hobart, or somewhere else?

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Travis Head and his wife Jess have just welcomed a new baby boy into the world, and it's kept the attacking left-hander out of a bit of cricket recently.

But he's back and ready to take on India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Jump into the Head chat from 3:04, where he joined Louis Cameron on the Perth Stadium 'West Test Hill' to discuss Nathan McSweeney, batting quirks, his own record at the ground and more.

Before that, Josh Schonafinger gives a brief update on the T20I Series that Australia swept 3-0.

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What does it take to be captain of Australia? If it's vast knowledge of all who came before you, Josh Inglis will do just fine!

The wicketkeeper joins the Unplayable Podcast from the Gabba ahead of the three-match T20 series against Pakistan, in which he will be in charge of the squad.

He chats to Josh Schonafinger about his new role, who's inspired him, being selected in the Test squad, crossing formats, keeping, and plenty more - the chat begins at 20:21.

Before that, Josh is joined by Louis Cameron to talk Coldplay, top secret India training sessions, Usman Khawaja's new partner and a whole lot else.

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Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is a player on the rise. After his excellent effort against India A in Mackay, he's now being talked about as a potential Test debutant against India in Perth.

The interview with McSweeney begins at 18:44, where he discussing the prospect of opening, why he loves captaincy and his great friendship with Marnus Labuschagne.

Before that, Louis Cameron and Jack Paynter recap the first ODI between Australia and Pakistan and look at the Aussie white-ball changes - which includes a new captain in Josh Inglis!

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With the first Test not too far away, there's lots to cover in this episode!

Hear from Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney and retiring 'keeper Matthew Wade, while hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron break down the options to open for the Aussies in the first Test.

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He’s dominated the IPL, he’s made his ODI and T20I debuts, now Jake Fraser-McGurk is hoping to take the Aussie summer by storm.

Fraser-McGurk is part of Australia’s ODI squad to face Pakistan in early November, and he joins the Unplayable Podcast to preview the series.

Also covered is his tour of the UK, including a cheeky sledge from his captain Mitch Marsh in Scotland, his Sheffield Shield aspirations and his strong relationship with Ricky Ponting.

Later in the episode [24:13], Josh Schonafinger is joined by Louis Cameron to break down the latest round of the Shield and what it means for the Test team.

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The interview with Spencer Johnson starts at 3:11.

He's one of the fastest bowlers in the country and he's about to return to the domestic scene. Spencer Johnson missed Australia's most recent white-ball tour of the United Kingdom with a side strain but he's back and has a return date in mind.

The tall left-armer chats to Josh Schonafinger about his recent engagement and Italian roots, plus his awesome experiences in India and England.

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Highlights from SA's dramatic win over WA

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The Sheffield Shield is back and there are no shortage of talking points after a couple of days!

Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron discuss the big stories around Australian cricket with the Test summer now only 43 days away.

Injuries, the big three, white-ball fixtures and plenty more on the agenda in this episode.

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