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Nathan Lyon has been left out and the boys have plenty to say about it! Is leaving out the GOAT the right call on a green pitch, or should Australia always pick a specialist spinner?

Steve O’Keefe, Brendon Julian and Moises Henriques debate the decision, Scott Boland’s immediate impact and what “horses for courses” selection means for Australia’s dressing room.

Plus, South Africa’s batting problems, Matthew Renshaw’s development, Australia’s ageing bowling attack, Matthew Wade’s coaching role and behind-the-scenes stories from the cricket academy and the 1999 World Cup.

The team also discuss how to bring crowds back to Test cricket, Jake Fraser-McGurk’s explosive hitting and the domestic players pushing for higher honours.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music and the rain-hit second Test

2:00 — Nathan Lyon left out: did Australia get it right?

4:42 — Would Australia have left out Shane Warne?

6:12 — Horses for courses: selection, communication and team culture

10:18 — Rabada’s return and South Africa’s batting problems

12:29 — Reverse sweeps, Nathan Lyon and Matthew Renshaw’s growth

14:35 — Can Australia’s part-time spinners cover for Lyon?

17:23 — What makes Scott Boland so difficult to face?

23:28 — Australia’s ageing attack: who makes it to the Ashes?

29:36 — Matthew Wade’s coaching role and competitive edge

32:05 — Cricket academy memories and a young Virat Kohli

40:54 — The value of bringing Australia’s best young players together

41:45 — Inside Australia’s 1999 World Cup campaign

48:07 — Team culture, coaching styles and what really wins matches

51:10 — How can Test cricket attract bigger crowds?

59:40 — Domestic wrap: Fraser-McGurk’s fireworks and standout hundreds

1:02:47 — Hugh Weibgen’s promise and the next generation of batters

1:05:23 — Fast-bowling depth and the domestic venues debate

1:09:03 — Second Test predictions: how can South Africa win?

1:11:35 — Final thoughts: was leaving out Lyon the right move?

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The team break down Australia’s Test clash with South Africa, from the dominant pace attack and Nathan Lyon’s fitness to South Africa’s missed opportunities.

They also debate Matt Renshaw’s selection and innings, the future of Australia’s batting order, Beau Webster versus Josh Inglis, and where Cameron Green fits when he returns.

Plus, a new Cricket Nuffies segment: Steve Smith’s fielding brilliance, the greatest fielders in the game, old-school cricket stories, Shield cricket standouts and the next generation pushing for Australia.

TIMECODES

0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music

1:15 — Australia v South Africa: why the crowds have disappointed

3:02 — Australia’s bowling cartel and Nathan Lyon’s fitness

4:51 — Cummins, Starc and the world’s best bowling attack

9:07 — South Africa’s missed opportunities

10:50 — Matt Renshaw selection debate

16:13 — Ryan Harris, Shield cricket and selection pressure

17:30 — Australia’s fielding turnaround

18:16 — Steve Smith’s brilliance in the slips

19:24 — Marnus Labuschagne’s controversial catch

22:11 — Renshaw’s innings and Australia’s batting concerns

25:45 — Australia’s future Test XI: Webster, Inglis and Cameron Green

31:07 — Cricket Nuffies: what makes a true cricket obsessive?

34:40 — Steve Smith, elite preparation and cricket intelligence

40:45 — Old-school cricket stories and the Australian Cricket Academy

49:45 — The toughest batters and great fielders

55:30 — Shield cricket wrap and Australia’s next selection options

1:00:25 — South Australia’s success and emerging spin talent

1:04:31 — Final Test predictions and wrap-up

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Australia heads to South Africa for a huge Test series and Chin Music is breaking down every major talking point.

The team discusses the lingering fallout from 2018, Steve Smith’s mindset heading back to South Africa, memories of the classic 2014 series, and why this rivalry always delivers fierce cricket.

Plus, South Africa’s injury concerns and likely XI, the case for two spinners, Australia’s batting questions, Marnus Labuschagne under pressure, Nick Maddinson’s surprise call-up, reverse swing, and first-Test predictions.

⏱️ TIMECODES

0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music

0:20 — Australia’s massive South Africa Test series

0:50 — Will the 2018 sandpaper scandal create tension?

1:20 — Steve Smith’s mindset and handling hostile crowds

4:00 — Smith’s chirpier approach and memories of 2014

5:20 — Inside Australia’s 2014 South Africa tour

8:00 — Why Australia vs South Africa is always a fierce rivalry

9:30 — South Africa’s injuries and missing big-name players

12:00 — Australia’s batting order concerns

12:50 — South Africa’s spin options: Maharaj and Harmer

14:30 — Durban conditions and the case for two spinners

15:30 — Australia’s selection headaches: Green, Renshaw and Webster

17:20 — Nick Maddinson’s call-up and Test case

20:30 — Maddinson’s journey back to cricket

22:00 — Australia’s search for an opening batter

24:00 — South Africa’s batting anchors and game plans

25:00 — Toss decisions and Australia’s bowling workload

27:00 — Reverse swing, ball management and the “dark arts”

30:00 — Marnus Labuschagne’s form and future

34:20 — First Test predictions

36:00 — Could Nick Maddinson play later in the series?

37:00 — Viewer questions and wrap-up

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