SC Playbook

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.