EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 52 MIN
How Michael Kasprowicz saved Test cricket, plus the rise of Owen and Dwarshuis
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The Edgbaston Ashes Test of 2005 will forever live in cricketing folklore as one of the great finishes to a match and the player central to the climax was Australia fast bowler Michael Kasprowicz.The Queenslander joins Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger to recall that epic series, why he was told he "saved Test cricket", playing with Shane Warne and how that '05 contest is remembered.EPISODE INDEX:03:15 - Aussies start T20 series strongly10:20 - Return of the Champions League?15:30 - Runs and runs for Australia A20:05 - Kasprowicz interview begins32:00 - How Kaspa saved Test cricketDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Listen to the Ashes '05 Deep Dive by scrolling down in the Unplayable Podcast feed.Let us know your breakout contenders and 'Ask Richo' questions to [email protected] (no spaces) or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The man in the middle reminisces on that epic Test match, 20 years on
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