It's been three years since Sophie Molineux has featured in an Australian squad. But after rebounding from numerous setbacks, she rejoined the Australian squad in Perth ahead of a historic Test match at the WACA Ground. Sophie chats to hosts Laura and Emily about her immediate reaction after getting the call from the selectors, the nervous excitement before her first training session as well as how her mindset has shifted in the last three years. Before that, Laura and Emily cover off all the big talking points including the selection squeeze presented by the five spinners in the Test squad, plus the excitement development of more red ball cricket for Australia's domestic players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alana King has reunited with the Aussie team in style, linking up at Australian Cricket's night of nights - the Australian Cricket Awards. Kingy talks hosts Laura and Em through all that unfolded on the night, and was full of praise for her good friend Ashleigh Gardner, who collected her second Belinda Clark Award. The Perth local also looks ahead to the WACA Test that will follow the ODIs, and explains how she's adapted her game so suit the bouncy surface. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a quick break following a very successful multi-format tour to India, the Aussie girls are back on home soil ready to take on South Africa in another three-format series! First up, hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin recap the closing stages of the India tour, before taking a look at how the Aussies might approach an opponent they haven't played a bilateral series against since 2016.Then, it's the fast bowling duo of Darcie Brown and Kim Garth on the show to chat about everything from life as an Aussie fast bowler, who the coaches' pets are and look ahead to a major milestone for Megan Schutt. The series gets underway with the first T20I at Manuka Oval on Saturday 27th of January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2007, Australian selector at the time Marg Jennings plucked a 16-year-old Ellyse Perry from school to play for Australia, despite never having played a match at senior domestic level. On Sunday night in Mumbai, Ellyse will play her 300th game for Australia.A generational athlete, Ellyse has had an enourmous impact on the women's game in Australia and globally. Further to that, her outstanding on-field performances coupled with her genuine, humble and down-to-earth nature have made her an Australian sporting icon. In this special episode of the Scoop Podcast, hosts Laura and Emily trace back to the start of Ellyse's career, before reflecting on some favourite 'Pez' memories from fans as well as her teammates. Fans in Australia can tune into the second T20I to watch Ellyse's milestone match on Foxtel or Kayo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been an extremely unique fortnight for the Aussie women's cricket team who've now experienced the famed challenge of Test match cricket in India, as well as celebrated a very different Christmas Day together in Mumbai. Joining hosts Laura and Emily on the Scoop Podcast to wrap it all up is star allrounder Ashleigh Gardner who played an immense role in the Test match and led Australia's fightback on day two. Before that, Laura - who was present at Wankhede Stadium - sums up India's eight-wicket win, the peculiar circumstances that led to no points being attached to this series and explains why the upcoming ODIs are so important to Australia. Aussie fans can tune into the white ball series' live on Foxtel and Kayo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since landing in Mumbai a week ago, the Australian women have embarked on an intense training block to prepare for one of the biggest challenges in international cricket: Test cricket in India, against India. Newly appointed vice-captain Tahlia McGrath joins the show to explain what the team have been up to in the week leading in to the Test, how she got the news of her vice-captaincy appointment as well as how the group is feeling ahead of the historic Test match. Before that, Laura Jolly gives an update on all the big selection talking points from the ground in Mumbai. The Test match begins on Thursday 21 December and is being broadcast in Australia on Foxtel and Kayo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Then there were four! After 56 regular season games, it's the Adelaide Strikers who earned the right to host the WBBL|09 Final, while the Perth Scorchers will host the Challenger and the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder up first in the Eliminator on Tuesday night. Fox commentator and former Australia player Mel Jones joins hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin on the Scoop Podcast to run through the four finalists, as well as cast her eye over what went wrong for the four teams that didn't make it. This episode of the Scoop Podcast is brought to you by Weber. Feed your Q-riosity with the new Weber Q range.         Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a small village in Zimbabwe, to the bright lights of the Big Bash. Anesu Mushangwe's journey to elite cricket in Australia is a truly remarkable one. We won't spoil too much here, but Anesu shares the unlikely tale of how after dozens of Facebook messages, she ended up at Glenelg Cricket Club which set her on the path to playing a key role for the Adelaide Strikers in just her second season of Big Bash. Before that, LJ and Em look ahead to the all-important final weekend of the competition with four teams battling it out for the two remaining finals spot at some of the most iconic stadiums in Australia. Grab your tickets to the WBBL Stadium Series at http://cricket.com.au/WBBL-Stadium-Series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Cheatle was scrolling TikTok when Australian selector Shawn Flegler's name popped up on her phone.She proceeded to throw it across the room, wondered what she'd done wrong before eventually answering the call, only to be told to get ready for 'Christmas in Mumbai' with the Australian team. Lauren joins Laura and Emily on the Scoop to explain what her recall to the national squad means after a torrid run with injuries, as well as discuss the perspective she's gained in her forced time away from the game.Before the chat with Lauren, Laura and Emily recap the week that was in the land of WBBL and look at the fascinating run home to the WBBL Finals series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up, Laura and Emily digest the news of Meg Lanning's retirement by reflecting on their favourite moments over a stellar 13-year career, and also pondering which direction the Australian brains trust will go with the captaincy. Then, it's lively Melbourne Renegades duo Tammy Beaumont and Georgia Prestwidge joining the show to chat about the vibes in Melbourne, the differences between Australians and English cricketers and how Hayley Matthews has brought the squad together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The topsy-turvy start to the Weber WBBL|09 season continued into the second week and with every team now on the board, it's shaping up to be one of the closest tournament's ever.Laura and Emily cover off all the big talking points, including the stellar performances of Phoebe Litchfield and Charli Knott as well as the chatter surrounding the lack of third-umpire technology in the stream games.Then, Scorchers bowling duo Lilly Mills and Piepa Cleary join Laura and Emily for a fun chat about flying around the country with the Scorchers, cricket nuffies and heaps more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have we just witnessed the greatest opening week of a WBBL season? Meg Lanning is back and she led the Melbourne Stars to an upset win over the Sydney Sixers on their home turf. But then, barely believable scenes unfolded as the Stars were rolled for 29 by the Adelaide Strikers! A host of young quicks including Milly Illingworth and Chloe Ainsworth have lit up the competition. The Sydney Thunder have shaken the underdog tag with Phoebe Litchfield in scintillating touch. And of course, there's Grace Harris. Grace whacked an unbeaten 136no - the highest WBBL score of all time at North Sydney Oval - and in the process, sent the internet into overdrive by hitting a super six with a broken bat. This week on the Scoop, Brisbane Heat allrounder Georgia Voll joins Laura and Emily to recap a wild opening week and the Heat's dream start to the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Aussie women have wrapped up two series wins against the West Indies, which means it's time to get into WBBL-mode!Joining Em and Laura on the Scoop this week is the one-and-only Mel Jones who runs her expert eye over all the big talking points ahead of the ninth edition of the Weber WBBL. Topics covered include the inaugural WBBL Draft and which clubs recruited best, what the return of Meg Lanning will mean for the Melbourne Stars and Mel also has a crack at predicting who will make it all the way to the WBBL Finals series. Listeners are also reminded to get involved with BKT Big Bash tipping which is back and better than ever! Pick the team you think will win each match this WBBL season and you could win some epic prizes, including $10,000 for the top tipper overall! There’s also nothing wrong with just playing for fun, so join or create a league to take on your friends, family and colleagues. It’s free and easy to join, just head to tipping.cricket.com.au and sign in with your Cricket ID to get started. Good luck! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darcie Brown and Tahlia McGrath are the best of mates and are inseparable while on tour with the Aussie team, the Strikers or the Scorpions. Darcie and Tahlia joined the Scoop Podcast together from Brisbane ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies to talk about when they first met, what it's like travelling the world with your best mates and how they've witnessed each other's development over the years in the Australian team. Before that, LJ and Em recap a very entertaining T20I series that saw Hayley Matthews score a record-breaking 310 runs across the three matches, but Alyssa Healy lifting the trophy at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eight matches down, one to go for Australia who are hunting an ODI series win against Ireland in Dublin in the third and final fixture on Friday to wrap up what's been an incredible Ashes tour. Allrounder Georgia Wareham joins Laura and Em in Dublin to reflect on some of the high points, some of the more challenging moments and her new role as Australia's finisher. Georgia explains the work she did in the off-season during her rehabilitation from a serious knee injury to improve her batting which has helped her play some crucial cameo knocks for Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia have retained the Ashes! But it certainly didn't go all the way of the visitors as England pulled off a remarkable fightback from a six-nil deficit to level the multi-format series at eight points apiece. Australian allrounder Annabel Sutherland joins Laura and Emily on the podcast to reflect on her first Ashes tour of the UK including some highlights on and off the field, plus assess what went wrong for Australia and what they're aiming to rectify in the three ODIs against Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's unfamiliar territory for the Australians after losing their first bilateral series since 2017 after England won the decider at Lord's, but Megan Schutt joined Laura and Emily on the Scoop today to affirm the Aussie girls are fired up to win the Ashes despite the blip.Ahead of the first ODI of the Ashes series at Bristol, Megan provides an assessment of what went wrong for the Aussies at The Oval and Lord's and why she thinks the team are well-equipped to rebound in the 50-over format. She also reflects on being the leading wicket-taker in women's T20Is, and how she handles long periods spent away from her young daughter Rylee and wife Jess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a bonus for you Scoop listeners! We sat down with Ellyse Perry outside the pavilion at Lord's and while you'll see plenty of video content on cricket.com.au channels, we thought you'd enjoy the chat in full ahead of the third and final Women's Ashes T20I. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the second Ashes T20, Ashleigh Gardner - the most in-form player in the world - joined Laura and Emily on the Scoop Podcast in London to celebrate NAIDOC week happening back home in Australia, as well as her new record of best Test figures for an Australian woman. Ash pays tribute to the late, great Faith Thomas who was the first Aboriginal person to play Test cricket for Australia, as well as explaining some of the work she's been doing with kids in Dubbo with the Ashleigh Gardner Foundation. On the cricket front, Ash shares the messages she exchanged with Nathan Lyon ahead of Day Five at Trent Bridge, and her take on her evolution from part-time spinner to a genuine allrounder. For those listeners looking for more information on Ash's foundation, head to https://ashgfoundation.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Ashes Test match wrapped up and the Aussies securing a 4-0 lead to start the series, it's time to get the white balls out ahead of the first of three T20Is starting at Edgbaston on Saturday, before the action moves to The Oval and Lord's in London. Joining Laura Jolly and Emily Collin on the Scoop is the one-and-only Grace Harris who recounts some classic tales from her time in Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games a year ago, shares her favourite cricket shot as well as her life away from the cricket field which has seen her become and aunty and a homeowner.Laura and Emily also chat about potential changes to Australia's T20 XI and whether or not Alyssa Healy will play after spending a long time in the nets, despite having two broken fingers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off her first ever Test match victory at Trent Bridge, Aussie vice-captain Tahlia McGrath joins the Scoop Podcast to reflect on a special five days.  McGrath shares how the Australians celebrated the win, as well as chatting about the mentally taxing nature of the format, how Australia wrestled back the momentum from England at a crucial juncture and looks forward to the prospect of playing in front of a vocal, sold out Edgbaston.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's week one in the books for the Aussie girls in England! The two warm-up matches in Leicester and Derby finished in draws, but there were plenty of standout performances and a lot questions still remain ahead of the long-awaited Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge. In Leicester, Beth Mooney and Annabel Sutherland scored centuries for Australia while Kim Garth was the pick of the bowlers. In Derby, Jess Jonassen who was captaining the side made a very strong case for Test selection with an incredible 1073 not out. Head coach Shelley Nitschke joins hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin in England to dissect the big talking points and chat about how the Australians are placed a few days out from the Test match. The Scoop Podcast is brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ashes are nearly here! The Australian women's cricket team have arrived in Leicester for the first leg of the Women's Ashes, and so have the Scoop Podcast duo of Laura Jolly and Emily Collin who are joined by Beth Mooney for the first episode of the tour.Beth chats to Laura and Em about her off-season work experience stint with the Queensland Police Service, as well as how she's feeling about facing a Dukes ball in English conditions and how the Australian batting order might look in the absence of captain Meg Lanning and retired Rachael Haynes. Laura and Em were both there for the Aussies' first training session in Leicester ahead of a three-day warm-up match against England A, and share their thoughts on who might make it into the XI for the Test match at Trent Bridge. The Scoop Podcast is brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia are into yet another T20 World Cup final and the three-peat dream is still alive after a miraculous semi-final comeback against India! Joining Em and LJ on this week's episode of the Scoop is speedster Darcie Brown who played a massive role in the Aussie escape, claiming the huge wickets of Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh. Darcie had the best view in the house for Ellyse Perry's iconic save and also gives us an insight into what it's like on the ground when the team have their backs against the wall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There can be no denying the inaugural WPL Auction has changed the women's cricket landscape forever, as well as the life of Australian allrounder Ashleigh Gardner who was picked up by the Gujarat Giants for the dizzying sum of $558,000.Ash joins Laura and Em on the Scoop Podcast to candidly reflect on the host of conflicting emotions she experienced in the aftermath of the 'bizarre' auction, while also trying to maintain focus on Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign. Ash speaks openly on the journey she's been on to strike a balance between life in the Australian women's team, as well as life away from cricket and how crucial having different things going on in her life has been to her growth as a player in the last twelve months. Laura, who is on deck in South Africa covering the team, also sheds light on the selection conundrum that Australia will face after Georgia Wareham came in for Jess Jonassen against Bangladesh to take 3-20. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Aussies have landed in beautiful Stellenbosch ahead of their quest for a third straight T20 World Cup title! Spinner Jess Jonassen, fresh from walking the red carpet with budding media star Mabel, joins LJ and Em on the Scoop to chat about the team's adventure up Table Mountain, a comprehensive review of Australia's warm-up win over India, as well as share some strong thoughts on the upcoming WPL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victorian leg-spinner Georgia Wareham was an automatic selection in the Australian team before an ACL injury during the 2021 WBBL season sidelined her for 15 months, while the Aussies went on to win an Ashes series, ODI World Cup and a Commonwealth Games Gold Medal. Georgia, who has been selected in the 15-player squad to travel to South Africa for the T20 World Cup chats to Laura Jolly and Emily Collin about how she felt after getting the news that she was back in the Aussie squad, the ups and downs of rehabbing and her epic Europe trip alongside some of her Victorian teammates. Laura and Emily also chat about the buzz around the approaching WIPL, Australia's dominance over Pakistan and the emerging Aussie stars in action at the Under 19 T20 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19-year-old Phoebe Litchfield has had the week of her dreams, scoring back-to-back half centuries in her first two ODIs in Australian colours. Phoebe joined Em and LJ on the Scoop to reflect on a wild month that has seen her travel to India for the first time, debut for Australia in two formats and twice hit the winning runs for her country. She spoke about what it meant to have her family in the stands, some of the random messages she's received from long lost acquaintances and how she's slotted in to the Australian team. Em and LJ also discuss the Aussies' dominant start to the Pakistan series, the groundbreaking WIPL broadcast deal, and some incredible WNCL performances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world's best female cricketers under the age of nineteen have descended on South Africa for a historic first ever ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup! On this week's episode of the Scoop, Aussie coach Erin Osborne joins Em and LJ from Johannesburg to chat about the strengths of the squad, how preparations are going, as well as outlining how valuable a World Cup experience will be for the next generation of Aussie superstars. LJ and Em also chat about Australia's bombshell World Cup selection in picking Georgia Wareham, ponder whether Ellyse Perry is in the form of her life, and share some thoughts on the upcoming ODI and T20I series' against Pakistan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grace Harris is 'absolutely frothing' her time in Mumbai...on and off the pitch! She joins LJ and Em on the Scoop to chat about her adventures with Wello, why she's loving her role in the middle order with the Aussies and what's planned for Harris Christmas. The Aussies have secured a series win against India, with one game to play on Wednesday evening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2020, Irish-born cricketer Kim Garth packed her bags and made the bold call to move across the world to Victoria, Australia to follow her dream of becoming a full-time, professional cricketer. Two years later, the dream became a reality as Kim was handed Aussie T20I cap No.58 by Ellyse Perry.Kim joins Em and LJ on the Scoop from Mumbai where she explains in detail how she landed on the decision to move to Australia, how difficult it was living through Melbourne's covid lockdowns as well as how special it's been to have her parents on deck in Mumbai for her Aussie debut.After a thrilling start to the series which is level at one game apiece, LJ also gives a thorough update from the ground in Mumbai as the Aussies look to get back on track after a crazy Super Over loss in front of 45,000 people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The WBBL|08 season wrapped up in spectacular fashion at North Sydney Oval as the Adelaide Strikers captured their first ever WBBL title! But there's no rest for Australia's premier cricketers, with the Aussie women's team setting sail for India on Sunday to play five T20s that will serve as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup in February. Joining hosts Em and LJ on the Scoop this week is Heather Graham, one of three additions to Australia's squad to travel to India. Heather shares the story of being on the bus with her Hurricanes teammates when she got the call from national selector Shawn Flegler, what it's been like watching her partner Em Smith transition from cricket to life as an AFLW player, as well as shares her thoughts on how the Hurricanes can build on a promising WBBL|08 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 58 games of the Weber WBBL|08 season, it's just the Sydney Sixers and the Adelaide Strikers left in the hunt for the trophy! With the Sixers looking to cap off a remarkable turnaround after finishing at the bottom of the table last season, and the Strikers seeking redemption after losing two finals in three years, there are some fascinating storylines building around this final. Em and LJ talk through the build-up to The Final before being joined by Sixers swing bowler Kate Peterson who has taken 11 wickets in three games after not getting a bat or bowl in her first five games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 56 games of the Weber WBBL regular season, we're down to our four finalists! Ahead of the three finals taking place in Adelaide and Sydney this week, hosts LJ and Em offer their predictions on who wins the Eliminator between the Heat and the Hurricanes, and consider whether anyone can knock off the sky-high Sydney Sixers who will host The Final at North Sydney Oval on Saturday evening. To top off the WBBL Finals action, the Australian squad to travel to India for five T20Is was also named on Tuesday, with Kim Garth and Phoebe Litchfield the new faces. LJ and Em talk through the ins and outs, and how the Aussies might approach the tour ahead of the T20 World Cup in February. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adelaide Strikers spinner Jemma Barsby is having an excellent WBBL|08 season with the ball, having already collected 12 wickets in as many matches. Well-known for being able to bowl with both her right and left arm, the ambidextrous Barsby joins Em and LJ on the Scoop to explain the work she put in over the off-season that has helped build the confidence to switch to left-arm orthodox more frequently than ever this season. Jemma also chats about her sporty upbringing in Brisbane, why she loves taking time off to work a part-time job at a cafe, and how she landed in South Australia after a stint in Perth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Bash First Nations Round is back! To celebrate, palawa woman and Hobart Hurricanes wicketkeeper-batter Emma Manix-Geeves joins Laura Jolly and Emily Collin to chat about discovering her Indigenous background later in life and the journey she's on to learn more about her culture. Emma also speaks in-depth about a rollercoaster two years that saw her go from being delisted by Tasmania, to scoring a century for her home state in the WNCL final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since being dropped by England during the 2022 World Cup, Lauren Winfield Hill - who is currently playing for the Melbourne Stars - has been in the form of her life. Lauren joins Scoop Podcast hosts Laura and Em to chat about the 'collective spirit' of the young Stars group and why she believes the future is bright for young bowlers Sophie Day and Tess Flintoff. The Englishwoman also shares the story of her wife and former Brisbane Heat cricketer Courtney's pathway to representing England in the Rugby League World Cup and how the two balance their marriage as professional athletes in different sports. Finally, Lauren touches on how increased opportunities to play domestic cricket in England and overseas have allowed for a renewed approach to cricket, without the added pressure of reclaiming a spot in the national side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The international summer of cricket is almost upon us and the Scoop Cricket Podcast is back! On the first episode of the season, hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin are joined by Georgia Redmayne. Fresh off a stint in the U.K. playing in The Hundred with the Welsh Fire, Georgia chats about receiving a phone call from national selector Shawn Flegler in the middle of the night as well as how it felt to realise a long held dream of breaking into the Australian squad.Georgia also shares some recommendations that she's been enjoying in hotel quarantine and takes a trip into the archives with our 'career quiz'.Ahead of Australia's multi-format series against India starting on 21 September, make sure to keep up to date with all the latest news via cricket.com.au or the CA Live app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.