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It's been three years since Sophie Molineux has featured in an Australian squad. But after rebounding from numerous setbacks, she rejoined the Australian squad in Perth ahead of a historic Test match at the WACA Ground. Sophie chats to hosts Laura and Emily about her immediate reaction after getting the call from the selectors, the nervous excitement before her first training session as well as how her mindset has shifted in the last three years. Before that, Laura and Emily cover off all the big talking points including the selection squeeze presented by the five spinners in the Test squad, plus the excitement development of more red ball cricket for Australia's domestic players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alana King has reunited with the Aussie team in style, linking up at Australian Cricket's night of nights - the Australian Cricket Awards. Kingy talks hosts Laura and Em through all that unfolded on the night, and was full of praise for her good friend Ashleigh Gardner, who collected her second Belinda Clark Award. The Perth local also looks ahead to the WACA Test that will follow the ODIs, and explains how she's adapted her game so suit the bouncy surface. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a quick break following a very successful multi-format tour to India, the Aussie girls are back on home soil ready to take on South Africa in another three-format series! First up, hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin recap the closing stages of the India tour, before taking a look at how the Aussies might approach an opponent they haven't played a bilateral series against since 2016. Then, it's the fast bowling duo of Darcie Brown and Kim Garth on the show to chat about everything from life as an Aussie fast bowler, who the coaches' pets are and look ahead to a major milestone for Megan Schutt. The series gets underway with the first T20I at Manuka Oval on Saturday 27th of January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2007, Australian selector at the time Marg Jennings plucked a 16-year-old Ellyse Perry from school to play for Australia, despite never having played a match at senior domestic level. On Sunday night in Mumbai, Ellyse will play her 300th game for Australia. A generational athlete, Ellyse has had an enourmous impact on the women's game in Australia and globally. Further to that, her outstanding on-field performances coupled with her genuine, humble and down-to-earth nature have made her an Australian sporting icon. In this special episode of the Scoop Podcast, hosts Laura and Emily trace back to the start of Ellyse's career, before reflecting on some favourite 'Pez' memories from fans as well as her teammates. Fans in Australia can tune into the second T20I to watch Ellyse's milestone match on Foxtel or Kayo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been an extremely unique fortnight for the Aussie women's cricket team who've now experienced the famed challenge of Test match cricket in India, as well as celebrated a very different Christmas Day together in Mumbai. Joining hosts Laura and Emily on the Scoop Podcast to wrap it all up is star allrounder Ashleigh Gardner who played an immense role in the Test match and led Australia's fightback on day two. Before that, Laura - who was present at Wankhede Stadium - sums up India's eight-wicket win, the peculiar circumstances that led to no points being attached to this series and explains why the upcoming ODIs are so important to Australia. Aussie fans can tune into the white ball series' live on Foxtel and Kayo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since landing in Mumbai a week ago, the Australian women have embarked on an intense training block to prepare for one of the biggest challenges in international cricket: Test cricket in India, against India. Newly appointed vice-captain Tahlia McGrath joins the show to explain what the team have been up to in the week leading in to the Test, how she got the news of her vice-captaincy appointment as well as how the group is feeling ahead of the historic Test match. Before that, Laura Jolly gives an update on all the big selection talking points from the ground in Mumbai. The Test match begins on Thursday 21 December and is being broadcast in Australia on Foxtel and Kayo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Then there were four! After 56 regular season games, it's the Adelaide Strikers who earned the right to host the WBBL|09 Final, while the Perth Scorchers will host the Challenger and the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder up first in the Eliminator on Tuesday night. Fox commentator and former Australia player Mel Jones joins hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin on the Scoop Podcast to run through the four finalists, as well as cast her eye over what went wrong for the four teams that didn't make it. This episode of the Scoop Podcast is brought to you by Weber. Feed your Q-riosity with the new Weber Q range.         Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a small village in Zimbabwe, to the bright lights of the Big Bash. Anesu Mushangwe's journey to elite cricket in Australia is a truly remarkable one. We won't spoil too much here, but Anesu shares the unlikely tale of how after dozens of Facebook messages, she ended up at Glenelg Cricket Club which set her on the path to playing a key role for the Adelaide Strikers in just her second season of Big Bash. Before that, LJ and Em look ahead to the all-important final weekend of the competition with four teams battling it out for the two remaining finals spot at some of the most iconic stadiums in Australia. Grab your tickets to the WBBL Stadium Series at http://cricket.com.au/WBBL-Stadium-Series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Cheatle was scrolling TikTok when Australian selector Shawn Flegler's name popped up on her phone. She proceeded to throw it across the room, wondered what she'd done wrong before eventually answering the call, only to be told to get ready for 'Christmas in Mumbai' with the Australian team. Lauren joins Laura and Emily on the Scoop to explain what her recall to the national squad means after a torrid run with injuries, as well as discuss the perspective she's gained in her forced time away from the game. Before the chat with Lauren, Laura and Emily recap the week that was in the land of WBBL and look at the fascinating run home to the WBBL Finals series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up, Laura and Emily digest the news of Meg Lanning's retirement by reflecting on their favourite moments over a stellar 13-year career, and also pondering which direction the Australian brains trust will go with the captaincy. Then, it's lively Melbourne Renegades duo Tammy Beaumont and Georgia Prestwidge joining the show to chat about the vibes in Melbourne, the differences between Australians and English cricketers and how Hayley Matthews has brought the squad together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The topsy-turvy start to the Weber WBBL|09 season continued into the second week and with every team now on the board, it's shaping up to be one of the closest tournament's ever. Laura and Emily cover off all the big talking points, including the stellar performances of Phoebe Litchfield and Charli Knott as well as the chatter surrounding the lack of third-umpire technology in the stream games. Then, Scorchers bowling duo Lilly Mills and Piepa Cleary join Laura and Emily for a fun chat about flying around the country with the Scorchers, cricket nuffies and heaps more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have we just witnessed the greatest opening week of a WBBL season? Meg Lanning is back and she led the Melbourne Stars to an upset win over the Sydney Sixers on their home turf. But then, barely believable scenes unfolded as the Stars were rolled for 29 by the Adelaide Strikers! A host of young quicks including Milly Illingworth and Chloe Ainsworth have lit up the competition. The Sydney Thunder have shaken the underdog tag with Phoebe Litchfield in scintillating touch. And of course, there's Grace Harris. Grace whacked an unbeaten 136no - the highest WBBL score of all time at North Sydney Oval - and in the process, sent the internet into overdrive by hitting a super six with a broken bat. This week on the Scoop, Brisbane Heat allrounder Georgia Voll joins Laura and Emily to recap a wild opening week and the Heat's dream start to the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.