Not only is Test cricket nearly back, we've got a massive one-off game to savour! Australia v South Africa at Lord's from June 11.

Jack Paynter is in London following the team and he joins Josh Schonafinger to talk all things training, personnel and preparation. Jack was also able to throw a few questions the way of head coach Andrew McDonald as he embarks on guiding his team to an historic back-to-back WTC crown.

In case you missed the news, here are the big stories of the week:

Aussies return to happy hunting ground

Maxwell retires from ODIs

Australia A squad announced

RCB win IPL Final

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So close to the World Test Championship final now!

Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter talk all things Test decider, plus look at which Aussies have done well in India at the IPL and in England in county cricket.

Plus, Adam Burnett has a quick chat to Alex Carey about what it's like to prepare for another WTC final.

Hazlewood v Boland stats comparison

South Africa's WTC Final squad

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Welcome to the Unplayable Podcast for 2025!

Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter get the ball rolling ahead of a massive couple of months of men's internationals, starting with the World Test Championship final which rolls right into the Aussie tour of the West Indies.

Also on the agenda is Kagiso Rabada's drug ban, Virat Kohli's retirement, the latest on the IPL and PSL postponements and the Aussies doing well in county cricket.

ARTICLE: Australia announce their WTC squad of 15

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It's the biggest domestic match of the year so we've got two big guests to do the occasion justice!

SA recruit and batter Jason Sangha is first cab off the rank, discussing his massive state switch, weird injuries, close wins and big tons.

Then Queensland legend and current bowling coach Andy Bichel jumps on the line to talk about the camp that helped the Bulls' bonding, their new head coach Johan Botha and the large crop of talented young quicks learning under his tutelage.

The interview with Sangha begins at 1:50, while the interview with Bichel begins at 30:50.

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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?

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It's South Australia hosting Victoria in the final of the Dean Jones Trophy this Saturday!

Yep, in case you missed it, Deano's been celebrated with the One-Day Cup named in his honour. 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.

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What a win by Australia!

Apologies in advance - but this episode is an instant reaction to Australia's record win over England recorded at 4am!

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.

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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.

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