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Travis Head, Adam Zampa look ahead at Australia's Champions Trophy challenge
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. Every match of the tournament is live and exclusive on Amazon Prime in Australia. Get your 30-day free trial of Prime Video by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on SpotifyThis episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A VERY different Champions Trophy squad for Australia
Australia's squad is Champions Trophy ready. Only thing is, there's no Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Marsh or Stoinis.Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter look at the changes, predict the best XI and take a look at the unusual history of the tournament.Then, Andrew Ramsey joins Josh from the noisy press box in Colombo to recap the second Test and look ahead to the two ODIs against Sri Lanka.Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on SpotifyThis episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Head's 'awkward' medal presentation, Aussies expecting more spin for Galle 2.0
The Aussies were firing, the Sri Lankans were not.The first Test in Galle was a one-sided affair, but newly-crowned Allan Border Medalist Travis Head is expected the hosts to hit back, just as they did in 2022.Andrew Ramsey is on the ground in Sri Lanka and joins Josh Schonafinger to preview the second five-day encounter.Plus, we get an injury update on Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, and what that means for the upcoming Champions Trophy.Read more on Sam Konstas heading home hereRead more on Australia's likely team changes for the second Test hereDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on SpotifyThis episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pitch shenanigans in Galle as Aussies ponder best XI
The BBL's done, so who's ready for some more Test cricket? Australia are in Sri Lanka and take on the hosts from Wednesday, January 29 in Galle. Andrew Ramsey is there and has the first-hand account from the training sessions of both sides and some curious behaviour around the playing surface. He joins Josh Schonafinger to talk through the latest updates from the picturesque, southern Sri Lankan city. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on SpotifyThis episode, brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sam Konstas in Dubai on ramp shots, Sweet Caroline and Elvis
He's taken the cricketing world by storm and now 19-year-old Sam Konstas is getting started on his first overseas tour with the Test team; to Sri Lanka via United Arab Emirates.He caught up with cricket.com.au's Andrew Ramsey to discuss his epic debut, his role in the team, his nicknames and plans for the future. Head to 18:55 for the start of the Konstas chat.Before that, Rambo joins Josh Schonafinger to give an update from the ICC Academy on the Australian squad and their injuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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