In this episode of Scoreboard, Chris Titley is joined by Matt Renshaw, Australian and Queensland cricketer, for a relaxed and honest conversation about cricket, perspective, family and finding joy in the game again. Matt reflects on a 2026 that has already taken him in unexpected directions, from a strong Big Bash campaign to playing T20 cricket for Australia, being called into a World Cup squad, and touring Pakistan and Bangladesh. He talks about learning not to assume what comes next, staying ready for different formats and schedules, and balancing life on the road with being a husband and dad to two young kids. The conversation also explores how fatherhood has changed the way Matt sees cricket. He shares how small moments with his kids can quickly shift his mood after a dismissal, and why watching them play in the backyard has reminded him of the simple joy that sits underneath the professional game. For Matt, contracts, selection and media attention matter, but they are not the whole story. There is plenty of cricket detail too, from batting routines and trigger movements to red-ball patience, white-ball freedom and the challenge of switching between formats. Matt speaks openly about his dislike of aimless net sessions, why he prefers game-based practice, and how music, presence and a bit of fun help him stay loose at the crease. He also looks back on his wild Big Bash innings at the Gabba with Jack Wood, where belief, timing and a few things going their way turned a huge chase into one of those nights that still feels hard to explain. Matt also opens up on the realities of playing for Australia, including the pride of wearing the same kit as his childhood heroes, the pressure that comes with selection, and the noise that follows athletes through media and social media. He speaks honestly about online abuse, betting culture, and the importance of keeping a tight inner circle when the outside commentary gets loud. Away from cricket, the episode covers golf, lawn care, Harry Potter Lego, barbecues, coffee, saunas, phone habits and the small things that help Matt switch off. This is a conversation about growth, perspective and still seeing cricket as something to enjoy. For Matt, the game has changed plenty over the past decade, but the best version of his cricket still comes from playing, competing and having fun. 🔗 Show notes This episode was Powered by Swyftx — Where can crypto take you?👉 https://swyftx.com/about/ Join over 1.5m users in Australia and NZ The Do You Budget Segment is powered by PocketSmith. PocketSmith is personal finance software made for the household CFO — the one keeping the family budget on track, making sure the bills are paid, and the big goals are in sight. PocketSmith’s got a special offer for Scoreboard listeners: get 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith’s Foundation plan. 👉 https://www.pocketsmith.com/scoreboard/ More info: 📌 More episodes: www.scoreboardpodcast.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Scoreboardpodcast 📩 Partnerships: chris@scoreboardpodcast.com
