Chin Music - Cricket Podcast

🏏 Welcome to Chin MusicBrought 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music1:16 — Australia v England: new-look squads and series preview3:30 — Adil Rashid and the art of attacking leg-spin5:19 — Harry Brook: the ultimate 360-degree batter?7:28 — England’s batting depth and the responsibility to deliver8:57 — MacGill takes aim at McCullum and Bazball10:08 — Australia’s ODI squad and the next generation11:03 — Mahli Beardman, express pace and bowling smarter13:58 — Spencer Johnson, Liam Scott and South Australia’s success14:58 — Resting Australia’s stars: workload, money and IPL priorities16:22 — Why Henriques wants experience alongside the young quicks18:29 — Test cricket priorities and World Cup preparation19:41 — Ollie Peake’s promise and temperament20:45 — Labuschagne’s omission and MacGill’s criticism of Bailey23:30 — Revisiting ball tampering and the case for legalised scratching25:25 — 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.podcastSubscribe, 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — 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.podcastHead 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music2:20 — A big week in cricket: Australia v South Africa decider3:44 — Steve Smith’s neck injury and reports of anger in the Aussie camp11:40 — Cummins wins the toss and bowls: the wrong call?14:56 — Positives: Starc’s six-for, Inglis’ hundred and Carey’s resilience20:04 — 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 short29:52 — Day five collapse, Cameron Green’s dismissal and the lefty tactic41:32 — Selection indecision: Maddinson, McDonald and the selectors under fire46:12 — Are Australian wickets killing spin bowling?50:24 — South Africa’s standouts: Jansen, Harmer, Mulder and Rickelton51:48 — Labuschagne’s future and rebuilding Australia’s batting order62:28 — NSW humiliated in Hobart: what happened to “the NSW way”?68:36 — MacGill on being shut out of the NSW spin coaching setup71:24 — Shield round-up: Bancroft’s 186, WA v SA and Qld v Vic75:57 — Australia’s ODI and T20 squads announced82:08 — Dealing with being dropped: stories from the couch85:52 — 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 CLUBHOUSEJoin 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.tvHead to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏏 Welcome to the Chin Music PodcastBrought 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music with special guest Stuart MacGill2:59 — Australia’s defeat: what went wrong against South Africa?6:13 — Send-offs, sledging and Justin Langer’s revenge7:21 — Should Nathan Lyon return for Cape Town?11:49 — Australia’s batting approach and the Marnus Labuschagne debate19:46 — Travis Head, Nick Maddinson and the top-order selection puzzle24:21 — Steve Smith reaches 11,000 Test runs27:57 — Enforcing the follow-on: MacGill’s ruthless approach30:36 — Picking Australia’s team for the deciding Test35:32 — For the Nuffies: what makes a sporting tragic?37:31 — MacGill’s 2005 Ashes tour and a party with rock royalty44:22 — Celebrity encounters and memories of the first BBL title46:42 — Supporting regional cricket and the next generation51:17 — Sheffield Shield: NSW v WA and the Blues’ progress55:33 — Tanveer Sangha, bowling partnerships and backing your best bowlers60:29 — O’Keefe’s captaincy nightmare at the WACA64:28 — MacGill’s brilliant Richie Benaud commentary-box story66:58 — Tasmania’s four-run thriller and Victoria’s emerging talent70:31 — England v Pakistan and extraordinary last-wicket partnerships71:50 — Facing Shaun Tait and celebrating a one-day title75:14 — MacGill and Dom Thornley’s epic last-wicket stand78:12 — 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.podcastLike, 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 PodcastBrought 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music and the rain-hit second Test2:00 — 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 culture10:18 — Rabada’s return and South Africa’s batting problems12:29 — Reverse sweeps, Nathan Lyon and Matthew Renshaw’s growth14:35 — 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 edge32:05 — Cricket academy memories and a young Virat Kohli40:54 — The value of bringing Australia’s best young players together41:45 — Inside Australia’s 1999 World Cup campaign48:07 — Team culture, coaching styles and what really wins matches51:10 — How can Test cricket attract bigger crowds?59:40 — Domestic wrap: Fraser-McGurk’s fireworks and standout hundreds1:02:47 — Hugh Weibgen’s promise and the next generation of batters1:05:23 — Fast-bowling depth and the domestic venues debate1:09:03 — 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.TIMECODES0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music1:15 — Australia v South Africa: why the crowds have disappointed3:02 — Australia’s bowling cartel and Nathan Lyon’s fitness4:51 — Cummins, Starc and the world’s best bowling attack9:07 — South Africa’s missed opportunities10:50 — Matt Renshaw selection debate16:13 — Ryan Harris, Shield cricket and selection pressure17:30 — Australia’s fielding turnaround18:16 — Steve Smith’s brilliance in the slips19:24 — Marnus Labuschagne’s controversial catch22:11 — Renshaw’s innings and Australia’s batting concerns25:45 — Australia’s future Test XI: Webster, Inglis and Cameron Green31:07 — Cricket Nuffies: what makes a true cricket obsessive?34:40 — Steve Smith, elite preparation and cricket intelligence40:45 — Old-school cricket stories and the Australian Cricket Academy49:45 — The toughest batters and great fielders55:30 — Shield cricket wrap and Australia’s next selection options1:00:25 — South Australia’s success and emerging spin talent1:04:31 — Final Test predictions and wrap-upHead 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.⏱️ TIMECODES0:00 — 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-upHead 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome To Chin Music01:28 — Australia’s ODI Loss & The Middle-Order Spin Problem05:43 — Jack Edwards’ World Cup Audition09:59 — Does Australia Need A Second Spinner?13:19 — Mike Baird Steps Down & The BBL Privatisation Debate20:00 — 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 Matter32:04 — Sandpapergate Revisited: Inside South Africa 201835:33 — How The Bancroft Footage Was Captured37:13 — The Pub Test: BJ’s Legendary Trophy-Presentation SlipWatch on cricket.fanatics.tvHead 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 - Start00:59 - The Sachin Tendulkar story03:15 - Sok's wedding04:29 - Mo's retirement06:25 - Test debut & Steve Waugh's text07:53 - Champions League trip11:24 - IPL auction nerves14:26 - Soky's Kochi Tuskers saga16:38 - Mo plays for Portugal20:54 - European T20 league23:58 - Soky on the Sixers30:17 - New signings & loyalty33:54 - The coaching call35:39 - Australia in Zimbabwe39:39 - Zimbabwe A tour casino story43:27 - Who stood up for Australia46:25 - Cooper Connolly vs Marnus50:00 - Nathan Ellis57:37 - ODI balance & Green59:36 - Backup quicks1:01:35 - Joel Davies1:11:06 - World Cup XI1:12:58 - The Pub TestHead 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 - Start00:50 - England fight04:20 - Starc Man of the Series07:30 - England coaching & captaincy change up11:16 - Rebuilding Aussie quicks19:00 - England in 4 years24:40 - Aussie batters in 4 yearsHead to www.fanatics.tv for more cricket insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.