29. Is Spin Bowling Dying in Australia? Plus BBL Finals Preview

About this episode

The episode discusses the state of spin bowling in Australia and previews the BBL Finals.

📄 The Ashes dust has settled and the BBL Finals are heating up. JB, Matthew Hayden and Greg Blewett take a step back from match coverage to discuss some big-picture issues facing Australian cricket. WHAT WE COVER: 🏏 BBL Finals Preview - Perth Scorchers chasing a remarkable SIXTH title. Who's hot, who's not, and why there's a big gap between the top and bottom teams. 🏟️ Marvel Stadium Debate - JB calls it a "horrible cricket venue." Should the Renegades move to Junction Oval? The boys discuss. 🎾 Cricket vs Tennis - An interesting article suggests the Australian Open will struggle to generate sizzle after this incredible Ashes summer. 🔴 Pink Ball Controversy - Steve Smith says he "can't see the ball." Should day/night Tests continue in big series? The panel is split. ⚠️ SPIN BOWLING CRISIS - This is the big one. No spinner at the SCG for the first time in 150 years. Green pitches everywhere. What's happening to Australian cricket? The boys are genuinely concerned and have some ideas for Cricket Australia. 🌏 T20 World Cup Preview - Hayden's radar: the tournament is coming up fast, with Australia playing their first four matches in Sri Lanka. Plus: Blewy's fresh haircut, angry…

People in this episode

Host: JB

Guests: Matthew Hayden, Greg Blewett

Topics covered

• Spin Bowling
• BBL Finals Preview
• Cricket vs Tennis
• Pink Ball Controversy
• T20 World Cup Preview
• Australian Cricket Issues

Keywords

• Spin Bowling
• BBL Finals
• Australian Cricket
• Pink Ball
• T20 World Cup
• Ashes
• Matthew Hayden
• Greg Blewett

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cricket Australia

Places: Australia, SCG, Perth, Junction Oval, Sri Lanka

More episodes of All Over Bar the Cricket

• 40. Cricket Victoria Blows Up the BBL, The IPL Final & Virat Kohli Ruined Everything · June 11, 2026 · 51 min
• 39. Pat Cummins' IPL Decision, BBL Privatisation & Australian Cricket's Money Crisis · May 13, 2026 · 46 min
• 38. Australia's Cricket Crisis, IPL Chaos & On-Air Disasters · April 22, 2026 · 53 min
• 37. Alyssa Healy Unfiltered: Retiring a Legend, Keeping to Mitch at 156kph, and the Mars Bar Sledge · April 9, 2026 · 37 min
• 36. Victoria's Brutal Shield Snub, Hayden Inside the IPL & Pakistan Super League Chaos · March 26, 2026 · 38 min
• 35. India's T20 World Cup Demolition, The Great Dudes XI, and Matty Hayden's Big IPL News · March 11, 2026 · 48 min