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Nathan Lyon has been left out and the boys have plenty to say about it! Is leaving out the GOAT the right call on a green pitch, or should Australia always pick a specialist spinner?

Steve O’Keefe, Brendon Julian and Moises Henriques debate the decision, Scott Boland’s immediate impact and what “horses for courses” selection means for Australia’s dressing room.

Plus, South Africa’s batting problems, Matthew Renshaw’s development, Australia’s ageing bowling attack, Matthew Wade’s coaching role and behind-the-scenes stories from the cricket academy and the 1999 World Cup.

The team also discuss how to bring crowds back to Test cricket, Jake Fraser-McGurk’s explosive hitting and the domestic players pushing for higher honours.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music and the rain-hit second Test
2:00 — Nathan Lyon left out: did Australia get it right?
4:42 — Would Australia have left out Shane Warne?
6:12 — Horses for courses: selection, communication and team culture
10:18 — Rabada’s return and South Africa’s batting problems
12:29 — Reverse sweeps, Nathan Lyon and Matthew Renshaw’s growth
14:35 — Can Australia’s part-time spinners cover for Lyon?
17:23 — What makes Scott Boland so difficult to face?
23:28 — Australia’s ageing attack: who makes it to the Ashes?
29:36 — Matthew Wade’s coaching role and competitive edge
32:05 — Cricket academy memories and a young Virat Kohli
40:54 — The value of bringing Australia’s best young players together
41:45 — Inside Australia’s 1999 World Cup campaign
48:07 — Team culture, coaching styles and what really wins matches
51:10 — How can Test cricket attract bigger crowds?
59:40 — Domestic wrap: Fraser-McGurk’s fireworks and standout hundreds
1:02:47 — Hugh Weibgen’s promise and the next generation of batters
1:05:23 — Fast-bowling depth and the domestic venues debate
1:09:03 — Second Test predictions: how can South Africa win?
1:11:35 — Final thoughts: was leaving out Lyon the right move?

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The team break down Australia’s Test clash with South Africa, from the dominant pace attack and Nathan Lyon’s fitness to South Africa’s missed opportunities.
They also debate Matt Renshaw’s selection and innings, the future of Australia’s batting order, Beau Webster versus Josh Inglis, and where Cameron Green fits when he returns.

Plus, a new Cricket Nuffies segment: Steve Smith’s fielding brilliance, the greatest fielders in the game, old-school cricket stories, Shield cricket standouts and the next generation pushing for Australia.

TIMECODES
0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music
1:15 — Australia v South Africa: why the crowds have disappointed
3:02 — Australia’s bowling cartel and Nathan Lyon’s fitness
4:51 — Cummins, Starc and the world’s best bowling attack
9:07 — South Africa’s missed opportunities
10:50 — Matt Renshaw selection debate
16:13 — Ryan Harris, Shield cricket and selection pressure
17:30 — Australia’s fielding turnaround
18:16 — Steve Smith’s brilliance in the slips
19:24 — Marnus Labuschagne’s controversial catch
22:11 — Renshaw’s innings and Australia’s batting concerns
25:45 — Australia’s future Test XI: Webster, Inglis and Cameron Green
31:07 — Cricket Nuffies: what makes a true cricket obsessive?
34:40 — Steve Smith, elite preparation and cricket intelligence
40:45 — Old-school cricket stories and the Australian Cricket Academy
49:45 — The toughest batters and great fielders
55:30 — Shield cricket wrap and Australia’s next selection options
1:00:25 — South Australia’s success and emerging spin talent
1:04:31 — Final Test predictions and wrap-up
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Australia heads to South Africa for a huge Test series and Chin Music is breaking down every major talking point.
The team discusses the lingering fallout from 2018, Steve Smith’s mindset heading back to South Africa, memories of the classic 2014 series, and why this rivalry always delivers fierce cricket.

Plus, South Africa’s injury concerns and likely XI, the case for two spinners, Australia’s batting questions, Marnus Labuschagne under pressure, Nick Maddinson’s surprise call-up, reverse swing, and first-Test predictions.

⏱️ TIMECODES

0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music
0:20 — Australia’s massive South Africa Test series
0:50 — Will the 2018 sandpaper scandal create tension?
1:20 — Steve Smith’s mindset and handling hostile crowds
4:00 — Smith’s chirpier approach and memories of 2014
5:20 — Inside Australia’s 2014 South Africa tour
8:00 — Why Australia vs South Africa is always a fierce rivalry
9:30 — South Africa’s injuries and missing big-name players
12:00 — Australia’s batting order concerns
12:50 — South Africa’s spin options: Maharaj and Harmer
14:30 — Durban conditions and the case for two spinners
15:30 — Australia’s selection headaches: Green, Renshaw and Webster
17:20 — Nick Maddinson’s call-up and Test case
20:30 — Maddinson’s journey back to cricket
22:00 — Australia’s search for an opening batter
24:00 — South Africa’s batting anchors and game plans
25:00 — Toss decisions and Australia’s bowling workload
27:00 — Reverse swing, ball management and the “dark arts”
30:00 — Marnus Labuschagne’s form and future
34:20 — First Test predictions
36:00 — Could Nick Maddinson play later in the series?
37:00 — Viewer questions and wrap-up
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Australia’s middle order is under pressure after another ODI series loss to South Africa — so who can solve the spin problem before the World Cup?
BJ, Mo and Soky break down Jack Edwards’ rise, the case for a second spinner, and the big Cricket Australia news as Mike Baird steps down amid the BBL privatisation debate.

Plus, the future of Test cricket in a franchise world, a behind-the-scenes revisit of the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal, and BJ’s unforgettable trophy-presentation slip in the Pub Test.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Welcome To Chin Music
01:28 — Australia’s ODI Loss & The Middle-Order Spin Problem
05:43 — Jack Edwards’ World Cup Audition
09:59 — Does Australia Need A Second Spinner?
13:19 — Mike Baird Steps Down & The BBL Privatisation Debate
20:00 — Should BBL Teams Be Sold Together Or Separately?
21:39 — Test Cricket v Franchise Cricket: Where’s The Balance?
30:00 — Why Central Contracts Still Matter
32:04 — Sandpapergate Revisited: Inside South Africa 2018
35:33 — How The Bancroft Footage Was Captured
37:13 — The Pub Test: BJ’s Legendary Trophy-Presentation Slip

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In this episode of Chin Music, Sok and Mo kick off Season 3 with Mo's retirement reflections, his Sixers exit and Sok's take on where the club goes from here. They then unpack Australia's ODI series in Zimbabwe, lock in a World Cup XI, and debut a new segment: The Pub Test.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Start
00:59 - The Sachin Tendulkar story
03:15 - Sok's wedding
04:29 - Mo's retirement
06:25 - Test debut & Steve Waugh's text
07:53 - Champions League trip
11:24 - IPL auction nerves
14:26 - Soky's Kochi Tuskers saga
16:38 - Mo plays for Portugal
20:54 - European T20 league
23:58 - Soky on the Sixers
30:17 - New signings & loyalty
33:54 - The coaching call
35:39 - Australia in Zimbabwe
39:39 - Zimbabwe A tour casino story
43:27 - Who stood up for Australia
46:25 - Cooper Connolly vs Marnus
50:00 - Nathan Ellis
57:37 - ODI balance & Green
59:36 - Backup quicks
1:01:35 - Joel Davies
1:11:06 - World Cup XI
1:12:58 - The Pub Test

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