ABC Cricket Podcast

Ed and Corb assess Pat Cummins’ likely pink-ball return but how will Australia rotate their quicks with Hazlewood waiting in the wings and selection pressure building fast?  Mitch Marsh comeback chat gets a reality check, while the pair unpack Matt Renshaw’s backing of Usman Khawaja and what it really means for Australia’s opening future. Elsewhere, one player can now decide a Test in a single session with Travis Head showing exactly how in Perth. Is this suddenly a risk for Australia in Brisbane? Plus: the Gabba looms as a swing-fest, the Sheffield Shield pressure gauge rises as Victoria lead, NSW wobble, and selection headaches deepen — and off the field, the financial pressure on Test cricket leaves CA heading into another uncertain summer. Across the 2025-26 Ashes series, ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda. Whether it's Ashes results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of cricket banter, Corbin and Ed are here to keep you up to date on the game in Australia and abroad. Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’

Ed and Corb go big in person with the faithful in Sydney. Who will retire by end of series (hint: maybe Australians)? Opening conundrums? England’s ego on trial, what’s the verdict? Across the 2025-26 Ashes series, ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda. Whether it's Ashes results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of cricket banter, Corbin and Ed are here to keep you up to date on the game in Australia and abroad. Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’.

As England reckons with a humbling series defeat, the commitment to the Bazball ethos seemingly remains intact within the group. Ed and Corbin analyse the refusal to learn lessons from Perth and what that might mean for the team's hierarchy. The team marvels at Travis Head's historic innings and dig into the left hander's importance before unpacking Usman Khawaja's short term future.  Across the 2025-26 Ashes series, ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda. Whether it's Ashes results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of cricket banter, Corbin and Ed are here to keep you up to date on the game in Australia and abroad. Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’. For tickets and live show info: https://ab.co/436QAJx

Australia claim a volatile series opener after a Travis Head batting masterpiece capitalised on brilliant bowling from Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland. What now for England and what next for injured Usman Khawaja? Ed Cowan joins Corbin Middlemas from Perth. Across the 2025-26 Ashes series, ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Trent Copeland to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda. Whether it's Ashes results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of cricket banter, Corbin and Trent are here to keep you up to date on the game in Australia and abroad. Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’.

19 wickets, 300 runs and pure chaos in Perth. Mitch Starc took seven, Ben Stokes grabbed five, Usman Khawaja's back spasms dislocated Australia's batting and Wood-Archer made Australia sweat. Across the 2025-26 Ashes series, ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Trent Copeland to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda. Whether it's Ashes results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of cricket banter, Corbin and Trent are here to keep you up to date on the game in Australia and abroad. Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’.

The history of the Ashes is littered with moments that have defined and intensified the rivalry between the two nations. As we anticipate what those moments might be in the 2025-26 series, Jim Maxwell has been looking back at some of his favourite Ashes memories. In the final part of this series, he and Corbin Middlemas remember England's victory at Edgbaston in 2005 that dramatically swung the momentum of that series.

Corbin and Ed go deep in their Ashes preview as Australia's injury predicament deepens. With three quicks sidelined, we unpack how Australia will manage its attack as a Brendan Doggett debut looms.  Corbin asks Ed to pick who might have a bigger impact with the bat, Travis Head or Harry Brook? The pair make their predictions for the first Test and the series as a whole, before checking in on the WBBL.  Across the 2025-26 Ashes series, ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by former Test opener Ed Cowan to bring you the latest highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda. Whether it's Ashes results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of cricket banter, Corbin and Ed are here to keep you up to date on the game in Australia and abroad. Catch every episodes of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’.

As we gear up for the 2025-26 Ashes, legendary commentator Jim Maxwell is looking back at his favourite moments from this storied rivalry. In part five of this series, Jim and Corbin Middlemas look back to 2006 when Shane Warne bowled Australia to a series win in Adelaide.

Josh Hazelwood might have been cleared for the opening Ashes Test, but Corbin and Ed reckon his scare has laid bare different headaches for Australia.  The English picture is more precarious. Frequently injured England star Mark Wood is already struggling with hamstring issues. How the tourists manage Wood and Jofra Archer looms as critical.   The pair also unpack England’s tour-game hitout, the Lions’ strong showing, what the latest Sheffield Shield round has revealed, and how selectors might fine-tune their plans heading into Perth. Across the 2025-26 Ashes series, ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by former Test opener Ed Cowan to bring you the latest highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda. Whether it's Ashes results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of cricket banter, Corbin and Ed are here to keep you up to date on the game in Australia and abroad. Catch every episodes of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’.

As we get ready for the 2025-26 instalment of the famous Ashes rivalry, legendary ABC commentator Jim Maxwell is looking back on his favourite Ashes moments from his time loving the game. In this episode, Jim and Corbin Middlemas reflect on a masterful innings from Ben Stokes in 2019 that secured England a famous victory at Headingley.

Corbin Middlemas is back as the gents break down England and Australia's Ashes preparation or lack of, ahead of the first Test in Perth.  The pair discuss who will and won't play the first Test in Perth, wrap up the Sheffield Shield action and go deep on what's the secret to a great salad roll. Across the 2025-26 Ashes series, ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by former Test opener Ed Cowan to bring you the latest highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda. Whether it's Ashes results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of cricket banter, Corbin and Ed are here to keep you up to date on the game in Australia and abroad.  Catch every episodes of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’.

With the 2025-26 Ashes on the horizon we are discussing legendary commentator Jim Maxwell's top six Ashes moments from his more than 50-year career. In episode three, he and Corbin Middlemas revel in Allan Border and Jeff Thompson's almost miracle at the MCG in 1982.

The countdown is on to the 2025-26 Ashes series, and we are asking legendary ABC commentator Jim Maxwell to count down his six favourite Ashes memories. Jim and fellow ABC commentator Corbin Middlemas look back at some of the moments that have defined this rivalry. Part two follows Jim to Lords in 1972 where he watched from the stands as Bob Massie put on a bowling clinic.

Ed is joined once again by Trent Copeland to unpack all the big stories from the Sheffield Shield, including the rise of Brendan Doggett. Could a Test debut be on the cards this summer? The guys also dive into England’s seemingly cursed tour of New Zealand, the Aussie women’s shock World Cup exit, and the biggest news of the week - tickets are now on sale for our live show! Head to the link for all the details and to grab your ticket: https://ab.co/4hFEk8V

Good luck facing Josh Hazlewood this summer, England. With Corby on a break, Ed is joined by Trent Copeland to unpack the ODI series against India - and the big takeaway? Josh Hazlewood looks in ominous touch heading towards the Ashes. The guys break down all the key talking points from the series, including Sharma and Kohli’s poetic SCG farewell, check in on the latest from the Sheffield Shield, and dive (again) into the never-ending Ashes selection debate.

What’s your favourite Ashes moment? As part of the lead in for the 2025-26 series, legendary ABC commentator Jim Maxwell is breaking down his six favourite memories from a career spanning more than five decades. In this six part special, Jim and Corbin Middlemas pull apart the moments that have defined a famous rivalry. Part one is the saga that has framed the coming clash, the stumping of Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in 2023.

The countdown to The Ashes is well and truly underway, but while we wait, we've got a short-format series against India to enjoy. Did Corbin and Ed like what they saw in the first ODI against India? Sheffield Shield players are still auditioning for a national call up, who can catch the selectors' eye? And does Cam Bancroft need to take a breather from cricket? Plus, all the latest from the Women's World Cup as teams start to cement their semi-finals spots.

With Pat Cummin's back injury most likely to rule him out of some Ashes matches, Trent Copeland and Ed Cowan take you through the next tier of players who will be closely monitored to step up into the squad. As the General Manager of Sydney Thunder, Trent shares how they secured Ravi Ashwin for the entire Big Bash season. Plus, the team bring you the latest from the Women's World Cup where Alyssa Healy's captain's knock ensured a recording breaking win for Australia against India.

Sheffield Shield is back for another season, who's auditioning for a spot in the Ashes? Teddy and Corbin take you through their rankings of prospective players who could be opening for Australia. Plus, you'll hear the wash-up from the New Zealand v Australia T20 series and the latest on the Women's ODI World Cup.

‘This is England’s best chance in a long time to take the urn home.’  Teddy and Corbin break down England’s newly announced 16-man squad for the Ashes this summer. We also update our race to open the batting rankings. Are we getting a bit nervous about these Ashes? Maybe…

It’s raining runs in Aussie cricket - hundreds from Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, and more! But as Ed asks: are all runs created equal? We dive into the recent run frenzy, update our race to open the batting standings, size up the old enemy, and check in on Captain Pat’s back worries.

“My overarching reaction is one of sadness, but not surprise.” Teddy and Corbin unpack the recent controversy as Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav led his team in refusing to shake hands with Pakistan players at the Asia Cup.  Plus, which players are best placed to open alongside Usman Khawaja?  We launch our very easy to understand ranking system that we’ll update as the first Test draws closer.

Spoiler: We’re very worried.  Teddy and Corbin discuss the recent news that Pat Cummins will miss the NZ and India white-ball series as he manages a lower back issue in a race to be fit for the first Test of the Ashes.  We also check in on Marnus, before diving back into our mailbag.

Spring has arrived, and so has our ever-growing mailbag. We’re diving headfirst into your best questions as the summer of cricket draws near.  Keep them coming, we can’t get enough from our fellow cricket nerds.

Australia’s T20 and ODI series against South Africa wrapped up in Mackay on Sunday, but the lingering question remains: does anyone really care? Corbin and Ed do their best to park the cynicism as they unpack a white-ball contest with little at stake - beyond putting the Top End on the cricketing map, which we are behind!  We also find time to debate Cam Green’s best spot in the Test order, Marnus’ continuing drought, and why selectors are stuck between quick fixes and long-term planning.

Corbin and Ed dig into Todd Greenberg’s comments this week that not every nation in world cricket needs to aspire to play Test cricket. Is the longest format the pinnacle for all, or just the preserve of a privileged few? The lads break it down, challenge the idea, and explore what it means for the future of the game.

Corbin joins us live from Darwin, fresh off calling the T20 opener between Australia and South Africa. Ed and Corby dive into Australia’s unstoppable streak in the shortest format - but why has the Top End been missing from the cricket map? Plus, with the Ashes looming, the guys spotlight the surprise contenders shaking up Australia’s top six.

‘How good is Test cricket?’ Teddy and Corbin revel in the drama of the India-England Test series, as the fifth Test heads into a thrilling final day - another reminder of why we still believe in the magic of Test cricket.  Then, it’s a pivot from the pitch to the boardroom, as we unpack the growing noise around the future of the Big Bash and the prospect of private ownership and expansion.

Ed and Corbin dive into the fiery fallout from the fourth Test in Manchester, where India snubbed Ben Stokes's offer to shake hands - choosing instead to chase runs with Washington Sundar closing in on a maiden ton.  Whose side are we on? Is England turning into the villains of the game? And what does this all mean for the Ashes later this summer?

With Ed Cowan out sick, Corbin Middlemas calls up World Cup winner Xavier Doherty to join us this week!  The pair unpack the early takeaways from the West Indies T20 series, from Jake Fraser-McGurk’s rocky recall to Mitchell Owen’s debut, and why this might just be the best fielding team Australia has ever put on a cricket field.  Plus, what Nathan Ellis and Scott Boland have in common, and what Nathan Lyon’s shock omission says about Australia’s red-ball approach.

The final day of play between the West Indies and Australia saw records topple and milestones reached, but what happened to the West Indies in their second innings? Meanwhile at Lord's England secure a memorable win over India. Plus, you’ll hear all the latest news from the cricketing world.

Australia wraps up the Frank Worrell Trophy against the West Indies, but the same old batting headaches remain.  Teddy and Corbin break down Steve Smith’s masterclass, Cam Green’s crucial knock, and the brilliance of the Aussie bowling attack. Plus, fresh concerns over the top order and a statement win for India over England. Curious times with the Ashes just a few months away.

We dive deep into Australia’s ongoing top-order batting crisis - what went wrong in Barbados? From unpredictable pitch conditions to questionable shot selections, we unpack how key players like Sam Konstas and Cameron Green are struggling to find their feet at the top.  What does the lack of a clear batting strategy mean for Australia ahead of the Ashes? Is there a way forward for the Aussies’ fragile top order, or are bigger changes on the horizon?

As Australia kicks off their new WTC campaign in the Caribbean, Corbin and Ed dive deep into the shifting sands of Aussie selection, batting combinations, and the tough calls that shaped this Test XI. There's also a nostalgic detour to Barbados with Ed reliving his Test memories at Kensington Oval, while the pair debate missed selection windows, and the price of wish-casting the next great Aussie opener.

In a jam-packed episode, it's Gemini season, and the birthday boys are serving up humble pie after South Africa's stunning triumph in the World Test Championship Final.  Ed and Corbin break down how the Proteas dismantled Australia at Lord’s - tactically, emotionally and symbolically.

Teddy and Corbin preview the biggest red-ball showdown of the year (until the Ashes) - Australia vs South Africa at Lord’s. They dive into all the key questions: What will the Aussie XI look like? Will Marnus make the cut? How will the English weather play a role? And of course - who’s taking home the WTC mace? Get ready for the ultimate cricket chat ahead of the WTC Final, and don’t forget: from Wednesday June 11 at 7:30pm AEST, you can hear every ball live and ad-free on the ABC listen app.

With just over a week to go until the World Test Championship Final against South Africa, excitement is building and so are the questions.  What will the Aussie line-up look like? What should it look like? And could this be Steve Smith’s final outing in the baggy green? Plus, we dive deep into the fiery stadium debate brewing in Tasmania.

England and Zimbabwe faced off in a one-off Test that went exactly how you’d expect - a lopsided English run-fest. Teddy and Corbin dissect the Test, and ask the big question: is there anything we can take from this ahead of the Ashes?  Plus, a deep dive into how the Aussies are faring in the County circuit. Who’s firing, who’s flopping, and is Marnus Labuschagne running out of luck?

The World Test Championship final is coming, and we want you ready and locked in cricket nerds.  Teddy and Corbin break down the Aussie squad and pick their ideal XI.  Who opens? Where does Cameron Green fit? What's next for pod favourite Sammy K?

IPL or exit row? As tensions flare on the India-Pakistan border and airspace closures disrupt international travel, Australian cricketers face a high-stakes decision: return to the IPL or stay home? In this ep, we unpack the complex web of safety concerns, financial pressures, career risks, and personal responsibilities that players are grappling with.

Teddy and Corbin discuss the news surrounding Kagiso Rabada, who is currently serving a “provisional suspension” after admitting to a positive test for a recreational drug. What does this mean for the World Test Championship? Speaking of the WTC, let's get the team chat started early! Who will open the batting for the Aussies? Will Cam Green play? Is Marcus Harris back in the mix? We also find a lot of time to revel in the arrival of 14-year-old Indian Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who smashed the second-fastest IPL century of all time this week.

Big moves are brewing in American cricket! New Zealand Cricket makes history, becoming the first national board to invest in an overseas T20 league, teaming up with Major League Cricket for a brand-new franchise in 2027. What could this mean for MLC’s future - and for cricket’s big moment at the LA Olympics? Plus, we dive into all the latest IPL drama, including Glenn Maxwell getting dropped after Virender Sehwag’s suggestion that the Big Show was treating the tournament like a ‘holiday’.

Corbin and Ed reflect on the recent retirement of Will Pucovski - a prodigious talent whose career was marred by repeated concussions. His story sparks a timely discussion about the challenges of facing the short ball in modern cricket and whether helmet technology has truly progressed to protect players adequately. Are we doing enough?  What lessons can the sport take from Pucovski’s journey, and how can cricket evolve to better safeguard its athletes?

Teddy and Corbin break down Cricket Australia’s freshly announced 23-man contract list—with some predictable inclusions and surprise omissions. Who’s in, who’s out, and what does it all mean for the future of the Aussie side? The lads also dive into the latest from the IPL and County cricket, and we tackle the complexities of the WCA’s new Global Game Structure Report.

After 29 long years, South Australia has claimed the Sheffield Shield, pulling off a record-breaking run chase in the final to defeat Queensland by four wickets. This historic victory deserves a deep dive, and that’s exactly what we’re bringing you. Join us as we break down the match, celebrate the key moments, and revel in the glory of this long-awaited triumph. Drink it in, Croweaters - this one’s for you!

After Queensland’s head of elite cricket Joe Dawes slammed his absence from a recent Sheffield Shield match, Usman Khawaja fired back at “inflammatory” and “untrue” claims in a fiery press conference – and we need to talk about it. Teddy and Corbin break down the entire 17-minute presser before turning their attention to the big Shield final.  Can South Australia break their 29-year drought, or will it be Khawaja and his Queensland Bulls?  A big week for us cricket nerds!

A predictable and ultimately underwhelming Champions Trophy, stars like Steve Smith retiring from the format, and the rise and rise of T20 cricket — are we witnessing the slow inevitable demise of the 50-over format? Teddy and Corbin break it all down, from the fading appeal of the one-day game, to the upcoming conclusion of the Shield season.

We’re not trying to be nasty or petty, but England really sucks at the moment.  They’ve been bundled out of the Champions Trophy, and Teddy and Corbin want to talk about it.  We also break down South Australia’s drought-ending win, as they set their sights on a history-making double.

Teddy and Corbin break down Australia’s five-wicket win over England in its ICC Champions Trophy opener in Lahore, which included a Josh Inglis masterclass.  It was the highest total in the tournament's history, and how glorious that it came against the old enemy, England.  Finally, a big congratulations to our brilliant co-host Corbin Middlemas who was awarded ‘best sport coverage by an individual’ at the ASC Media wards this week. Well deserved indeed.

Just another golf trip hey? Ed Cowan responds to Travis Head’s social media jab at our fearless co-host, we dissect the Matt Kuhnemann throwing saga and cast our eye over the Aussie Champions Trophy line-up.