Best Cricket React Podcasts (2025)

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Australian test squad for first Ashes test to be named today 3:51

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Praise for jockey Jamie Melham after winning Melbourne Cup Three Aussies picked in women's World Cup Team of the Tournament Jillaroos drop star winger for Pacific Championships final The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delive…

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3AW Wide World of Sports with Bruce Eva - November 4 (2025) 37:41

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VRC chairman reacts to Jamie Melham's 'very emotional' Melbourne Cup win 7:55

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Victoria Racing Club chairman Neil Wilson has given this thoughts on how Melbourne Cup day played out, and the historic win by Jamie Melham on 'Half Yours' in the big race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW

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Melbourne Cup day arrives in wet Melbourne 3:57

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Labuschagne racks up another ton ahead of likely test recall Former Kangaroo calls for Moses inclusion for final test Melbourne United's unbeaten start to NBL season comes to an end The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes deliver…

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3AW Wide World of Sports with Bruce Eva - November 3 (2025) 40:04

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Acclaimed racing broadcaster reveals his tip for the Melbourne Cup 6:17

1d ago6:17

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Acclaimed racing broadcaster Andrew Bensley has provided some insight ahead of Melbourne Cup day, including his tip for the big race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW

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Count down to the Melbourne Cup 3:51

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Count down to the Melbourne Cup Ashes hopefuls century Irish AFL signings The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it par…

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India levels T20 series 3:40

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: India claim T20 and World Cup win Concussion protocols in the firing line LA Dodgers World Series victory The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overse…

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3AW Wide World of Sports with Bruce Eva - October 31 (2025) 37:37

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Power dumps Tredrea 3:22

5d ago3:22

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Flemington races ready Composed Konstas Australia prepares for English battle The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it…

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India's epic win over Australia in Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final 3:26

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Former test openers McSweeney, Harris post Sheffield Shield tons Walters backs Grant to lead as Kangaroos captain Big guns return for Wallabies ahead of England clash The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day,…

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Detecting the acidity of the ocean with sound, the role of lead in human evolution, and how the universe ends 45:27

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First up on the podcast, increased carbon dioxide emissions sink more acidity into the ocean, but checking pH all over the world, up and down the water column, is incredibly challenging. Staff Writer Paul Voosen joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss a technique that takes advantage of how sound moves through the water to detect ocean acidification. Ne…

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3AW Wide World of Sports with Bruce Eva - October 30 (2025) 37:33

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'First to shake your hand': Former coach shares a heartfelt tribute to Ben Austin 8:21

5d ago8:21

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A former coach of Ben Austin has spoken out following his tragic passing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW

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Ryan Papenhuyzen leaves Melbourne Storm, A former AFL player's 3 year doping ban & Cricket Australia's 11 million dollar loss 3:29

6d ago3:29

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports Update: Ryan Papenhuyzen leaves Melbourne Storm, A former AFL player's 3 year doping ban & Cricket Australia's 11 million dollar loss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW

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Geelong AFLW captain and 3AW's own Meg McDonald speaks after announcing her retirement! 7:29

6d ago7:29

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Med McDonald joins Laura Spurway after her big announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW

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Diamonds reclaim netball's Constellation Cup 3:27

6d ago3:27

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: First T20 vs India washed out, Smith raises the bat in Sheffield Shield Kiwis looking forward to playing at All Blacks' spiritual home Zerafa issues warning to Nikita Tszyu after boxing match locked in The biggest sport stories in less th…

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3AW Wide World of Sports with Laura Spurway - October 29 (2025) 37:31

7d ago37:31

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Former AFL umpire gives his perspective on latest rule changes 7:22

7d ago7:22

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Listen to the full interview with Dean Margetts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW

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Why Scott Camporeale thinks AFL rule changes were 'necessary' 6:38

7d ago6:38

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Listen to Scott Camporeale's full thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW

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AFL announces rule changes for 2026 season 3:44

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: AFL announces rule changes for 2026 season Carlos Alcaraz suffers shock loss at the Paris Masters Sam Konstas fails to fire in final audition for an ashes spot The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with r…

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Vriitya Aravind on becoming a Viper! 34:01

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Send us a text Coming up we hear from one of the Vipers’ new boys, UAE wicketkeeper-batter Vriitya Aravind. Vriitya was the first player to be picked up at the recent auction and we hear all about his reaction to that, plus plenty more. Vriitya is no stranger to the DP World ILT20, having been on the books of two franchises already, spending time a…

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Harry Grant to captain Kangaroos in second test vs England 4:00

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Ashes hopefuls audition for test team in Sheffield Shield Freddy Freeman home-run ends World Series epic The former All Black looking to cement Wallabies spot The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with re…

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Why the new AFL chairman was the 'compromise option' to succeed Richard Goyder 10:27

7d ago10:27

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Senior sports writer with The Age, Michael Gleeson, spoke to Laura Spurway on the appointment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW

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3AW Wide World of Sports with Laura Spurway - October 28 (2025) 37:21

8d ago37:21

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Former Geelong president Craig Drummond is set to replace Richard Goyder as AFL commission chair 3:53

8d ago3:53

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Former Geelong president Craig Drummond is set to replace Richard Goyder as AFL commission chair The Australian Cricket team is paying no attention to criticism from former England fast bowler Stuart Broad ahead of the Ashes Ange Postecog…

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Australia confident in Cummins return at the Gabba 2:59

8d ago2:59

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Titans star tipped for England debut in Liverpool Catley adamant Matildas captaincy belongs to Kerr Roosters playmaker Smith confirms his next club The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from …

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Cummins is OUT! What next for Australia? 8:45

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Pat Cummins out, Scott Boland in and Steve Smith as Captain but what else does no Cummins mean for Australia? Who will be the fifth fast bowler in the Australian Cricket Ashes Squad?By Charlie Harden

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3AW Wide World of Sports with Bruce Eva - October 27 (2025) 37:43

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Pat Cummins ruled out for the first Ashes test in Perth 3:14

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Pat Cummins ruled out for the first Ashes test in Perth Oscar Piastri has lost his lead in the Formula One drivers championship Swans veterans Dane Rampe to be re-drafted as rookies after being delisted The biggest sport stories in less t…

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Fitting farewell for Virat Kohli in final ODI 4:18

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Samoa, Jillaroos, Kangaroos all record wins in international rugby league Mostert dominates Gold Coast 500 Carlton confident of 2025 success despite departures The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with r…

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3AW Wide World of Sports with Bruce Eva - October 24 (2025) 37:49

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Australia secures ODI series win over India 4:05

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Critics fuel Addo-Carr's return to Kangaroos Schmidt makes wholesale changes to Wallabies for Japan test Matildas looking to inspire nation at Asia Cup The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports f…

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The contagious buzz of bumble bee positivity, and when snow crabs vanish 27:13

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First up on the podcast, the Bering Sea’s snow crabs are bouncing back after a 50-billion-crab die-off in 2020, but scientists are racing to predict what’s going to happen to this important fishery. Contributing Correspondent Warren Cornwall joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss what’s next for snow crabs. Next on the show, freelance producer Elah Fed…

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The Vipers launch their Talent Pathway Programme in the UAE! 23:30

12d ago23:30

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Send us a text This time it’s a step away from the elite level to something the Vipers are doing at community level. The Vipers have set up their own Talent Pathway Programme for boys and girls aged 13 to 19 within the UAE powered by Balqis Capital, and in this episode we hear from coaches and players at one of the first sessions of the new initiat…

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3AW Wide World of Sports with Bruce Eva - October 23 (2025) 37:50

13d ago37:50

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Australia and India ODI underway 3:29

13d ago3:29

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The second ODI between Australia and India is underway in Adelaide Manager of Jonah Pezet explains why the rising Melbourne Storm star is leaving the club Champion Jockey Zac Purton sensationally slammed by wife of UK trainer The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia an…

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Gardner & Sutherland inspire 6-wicket win over England 3:44

13d ago3:44

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: England halfback concedes Kangaroos favouritism Sam Kerr to face fitness test ahead of Matildas return Diamonds beat Silver Ferns to take 2-0 series lead The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports…

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3AW Wide World of Sports with Bruce Eva - October 22 (2025) 38:18

14d ago38:18

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Bailey Smith an "outrageous success" 4:13

14d ago4:13

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Chris Scott's Big V pitch Australia's Ashes bolter speaks Matildas begin Asian Cup preparations The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscr…

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Reece Walsh one of four debutants named for Kangaroos 3:40

14d ago3:40

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Boland focused ahead of expected Ashes showdown Healey ruled out of Cricket World Cup clash with England Dean Cox to seek cross-code advice ahead of AFL State of Origin The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a da…

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3AW Wide World of Sports with Bruce Eva - October 21 (2025) 37:23

15d ago37:23

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The disturbing story surrounding Western Bulldogs head coach Luke Beveridge 3:37

15d ago3:37

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Senior crime reporter with The Age, Cameron Houston, joined the program to provide the latest details on the disturbing story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW

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Steve Smith backs Konstas 3:50

15d ago3:50

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Scott Boland eyes Ashes first test Hawthorn disappointed missing out on Zach Merrett Countdown to Sam Kerr's Australian return The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across…