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🏏 Welcome to Chin Music Brought to you by FanaticsTV. Stuart MacGill and Moises Henriques unpack Australia’s new-look white-ball squad as England arrive with a dangerous batting line-up. The panel discuss Harry Brook’s extraordinary talent, Adil Rashid’s leg-spin masterclass and why raw pace alone won’t guarantee success for Australia’s emerging quicks. Plus, should Australia rest all their senior bowlers at once? The boys debate workload management, IPL priorities and preparing the next generation, with Mahli Beardman, Spencer Johnson, Liam Scott and Ollie Peake in focus. MacGill also takes aim at George Bailey’s handling of Marnus Labuschagne’s selection news, questions Brendon McCullum’s approach and revisits the debate over ball tampering. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music 1:16 — Australia v England: new-look squads and series preview 3:30 — Adil Rashid and the art of attacking leg-spin 5:19 — Harry Brook: the ultimate 360-degree batter? 7:28 — England’s batting depth and the responsibility to deliver 8:57 — MacGill takes aim at McCullum and Bazball 10:08 — Australia’s ODI squad and the next generation 11:03 — Mahli Beardman, express pace and bowling smarter 13:58 — Spencer Johnson, Liam Scott and South Australia’s success 14:58 — Resting Australia’s stars: workload, money and IPL priorities 16:22 — Why Henriques wants experience alongside the young quicks 18:29 — Test cricket priorities and World Cup preparation 19:41 — Ollie Peake’s promise and temperament 20:45 — Labuschagne’s omission and MacGill’s criticism of Bailey 23:30 — Revisiting ball tampering and the case for legalised scratching 25:25 — Final wrap-up and where to follow Chin Music 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Chin Music Podcast 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Chin Music Podcast 📺 Watch on YouTube: @cricket.fanaticstv 📱 Follow on Instagram: @chinmusic.podcast Subscribe, leave a comment and join the cricket conversation. Head to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏏 Welcome to the Chin Music Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. Steve O’Keefe is joined by Stuart MacGill and Moises Henriques for a special edition unpacking Usman Khawaja’s new book and the allegations reigniting the Sandpapergate debate. The panel discuss Khawaja’s decision to speak out, the Australian bowlers’ response, Cricket Australia’s investigation and the punishments handed to Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. Plus, MacGill openly discusses his own use of sandpaper, the team share stories from their playing days, and explain the science, skill and dressing-room culture surrounding reverse swing. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to a special edition of Chin Music 2:12 — Breaking down Khawaja’s Sandpapergate allegations 3:01 — Knowing about tampering versus knowing the plan 5:40 — MacGill’s reaction to Khawaja speaking out 7:25 — Why now? Khawaja’s motivation and the book debate 11:34 — Can Khawaja speak for his former teammates? 12:39 — Bancroft’s previous comments and the bowlers’ response 16:07 — Did the players’ public statements divide the team? 19:43 — Cricket Australia’s response and investigation 21:42 — How might Smith, Warner and Bancroft feel? 23:10 — The panel debate Bancroft’s role and treatment 25:33 — Scrutinising Cricket Australia’s findings 28:05 — Were the Sandpapergate punishments too harsh? 30:32 — The press conference and crisis-management fallout 33:05 — Where does Australian cricket go from here? 34:09 — MacGill’s defence of reverse swing 35:24 — Should cricket change its ball-maintenance laws? 38:28 — How ball maintenance worked during their careers 43:15 — Team roles, shared knowledge and celebrating results 46:13 — Facing reverse swing and the spinner’s dilemma 47:44 — Steve Smith’s response and a clever captaincy story 49:16 — Khawaja’s comments about Victoria spark a reaction 49:48 — MacGill’s SCG tunnel and North Sydney Oval stories 50:54 — T20 reverse swing and an umpires’ warning 52:21 — “I used sandpaper”: MacGill explains his methods 54:03 — Freezers, club cricket and changing the ball’s behaviour 55:34 — Preserving reverse swing without foreign objects 56:15 — Pitch conditions, footmarks and the science of swing 58:13 — Final thoughts on Khawaja’s book 59:22 — Wrap-up and where to follow Chin Music 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Chin Music Podcast 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Chin Music Podcast 📺 Watch on YouTube: @CricketFanaticsTV 📱 Follow on Instagram: @chinmusic.podcast Head to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏏 Welcome to the Chin Music Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV. Steve O’Keefe is joined by Stuart MacGill and Moises Henriques to unpack Australia’s series loss to South Africa. The boys discuss the reports of frustration in the camp over Steve Smith’s neck injury, the call to bowl first, Simon Harmer outbowling Nathan Lyon, and the day-five collapse that handed South Africa the series. Plus, the selection problems facing Australia, whether our wickets are killing spin bowling, the Blues being humiliated in Hobart, Sheffield Shield standouts, the new ODI and T20 squads, and some honest stories about being dropped. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music 2:20 — A big week in cricket: Australia v South Africa decider 3:44 — Steve Smith’s neck injury and reports of anger in the Aussie camp 11:40 — Cummins wins the toss and bowls: the wrong call? 14:56 — Positives: Starc’s six-for, Inglis’ hundred and Carey’s resilience 20:04 — Simon Harmer: “I’m not in the business of stats, I’m in the business of winning” 22:52 — Harmer v Nathan Lyon: where Gaz is falling short 29:52 — Day five collapse, Cameron Green’s dismissal and the lefty tactic 41:32 — Selection indecision: Maddinson, McDonald and the selectors under fire 46:12 — Are Australian wickets killing spin bowling? 50:24 — South Africa’s standouts: Jansen, Harmer, Mulder and Rickelton 51:48 — Labuschagne’s future and rebuilding Australia’s batting order 62:28 — NSW humiliated in Hobart: what happened to “the NSW way”? 68:36 — MacGill on being shut out of the NSW spin coaching setup 71:24 — Shield round-up: Bancroft’s 186, WA v SA and Qld v Vic 75:57 — Australia’s ODI and T20 squads announced 82:08 — Dealing with being dropped: stories from the couch 85:52 — Final thoughts and wrap-up 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Chin Music Podcast 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Chin Music Podcast 📸 Follow on Instagram for the best bits: @chinmusic.podcast 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam, just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏏 Welcome to the Chin Music Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. Stuart MacGill joins Steve O’Keefe and Moises Henriques for a frank assessment of Australia’s defeat to South Africa and the selection calls facing the team ahead of the Cape Town decider. Should Nathan Lyon return? Is Marnus Labuschagne’s place under threat? And why should selectors stick with Nick Maddinson? The boys debate Australia’s batting approach, Steve Smith’s remarkable career and the importance of picking bowlers who can take 20 wickets. Plus, MacGill’s unforgettable night at Queen drummer Roger Taylor’s party, a classic Richie Benaud story, Sheffield Shield talking points, and memories of facing Shaun Tait at full speed. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music with special guest Stuart MacGill 2:59 — Australia’s defeat: what went wrong against South Africa? 6:13 — Send-offs, sledging and Justin Langer’s revenge 7:21 — Should Nathan Lyon return for Cape Town? 11:49 — Australia’s batting approach and the Marnus Labuschagne debate 19:46 — Travis Head, Nick Maddinson and the top-order selection puzzle 24:21 — Steve Smith reaches 11,000 Test runs 27:57 — Enforcing the follow-on: MacGill’s ruthless approach 30:36 — Picking Australia’s team for the deciding Test 35:32 — For the Nuffies: what makes a sporting tragic? 37:31 — MacGill’s 2005 Ashes tour and a party with rock royalty 44:22 — Celebrity encounters and memories of the first BBL title 46:42 — Supporting regional cricket and the next generation 51:17 — Sheffield Shield: NSW v WA and the Blues’ progress 55:33 — Tanveer Sangha, bowling partnerships and backing your best bowlers 60:29 — O’Keefe’s captaincy nightmare at the WACA 64:28 — MacGill’s brilliant Richie Benaud commentary-box story 66:58 — Tasmania’s four-run thriller and Victoria’s emerging talent 70:31 — England v Pakistan and extraordinary last-wicket partnerships 71:50 — Facing Shaun Tait and celebrating a one-day title 75:14 — MacGill and Dom Thornley’s epic last-wicket stand 78:12 — Cape Town Test predictions and final wrap-up 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Chin Music Podcast 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Chin Music Podcast 📸 Follow on Instagram: @chinmusic.podcast Like, subscribe and leave your thoughts in the comments. Head to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏏 Welcome to the Chin Music Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. 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? 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Chin Music Podcast 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Chin Music Podcast 💬 Was Australia right to leave out Nathan Lyon? Let us know in the comments. 👍 Like, subscribe and join us for more cricket debate, stories and analysis. Head to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Chin Music, brought to you by FanaticsTV. 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 Head to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Head to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Watch on cricket.fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Head to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sok and Harry reflect on the final day of the Test match series between Australia and England, analyzing the performances of key players, particularly Mitchell Starc, and discussing the struggles of the English team. They delve into leadership questions within the England camp, the future of Australian cricket, and the emergence of new talents. What lies ahead for both team? TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:50 - England fight 04:20 - Starc Man of the Series 07:30 - England coaching & captaincy change up 11:16 - Rebuilding Aussie quicks 19:00 - England in 4 years 24:40 - Aussie batters in 4 years Head to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soky & Mo delve into the recent controversial comments made by Stuart Clark regarding power brokers in Australian cricket. They discuss the implications of media opinions, the performance of cricket officials, and the dynamics within the team. We also cover the significance of pitch conditions in Test matches and reflects on the performances of current players, leading to a broader discussion on the future of cricket in Australia. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:13 - CA BANS! 17:30 - Perfect pitch 22:20 - Webster & Bethell praise 32:21 - Major turning point Head to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Steve and Moises Henriques discuss the match at the SCG, focusing on team selections, the impact of the toss, and the role of spin bowling in Australian cricket. They analyze the performance of players like Cameron Green and Beau Webster, debating their future in the team. BIG next day's play with importance of early wickets ! Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:25 - No spinner selected 03:04 - Right decision to bat? 07:00 - Change of tactic from England? 10:30 - Beau vs Cam 15:31 - Predictions Head to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Chin Music, Mo and Sok talk about their predictions for the teams, the pitch conditions and the overall state of play as the Ashes series enters its final test, with England hoping to go home with its pride intact. Head to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Chin Music, Tom and Mo discuss England's first test victory in Australia in 15 years. Has the team turned a corner, or was Bazbowl just in the right place at the right time for a tricky wicket in Melbourne. Head to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.