Show overview
ABC Cricket Podcast has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 233 episodes. That works out to roughly 160 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 39 min and 48 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 35 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 72 episodes published. Published by ABC Australia.
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Broadcaster Corbin Middlemas and ex-Test opener Ed Cowan pull apart the biggest issues in cricket. Your weekly deep dive into the sport.
Latest Episodes
View all 233 episodesThe teenager redefining cricket and Ed's all time ODI World XI
IPL 2026: Head vs Kohli, the tournament trends and best Aussies
The players want it all - protection, pay, leave and loyalty
Todd Greenberg on the "damn difficult" BBL privatisation process
Setting the record straight on the BBL sale and what comes next
If cricket is for sale, what do the players think?
Inside the BBL privatisation stand off
Ryan Harris talks 'rhino rev ups', SACA glory and Australian coach aspirations
George Bailey chats relationships with the press, retirements and Ashes reviews
A "proper" Sheffield Shield final sees SACA triumph and the Vics buckle
"It was a classic", according to Corbin & Ed and it's hard to argue with that advertisement for long form Australian cricket with South Australia back to back Sheffield Shield champions for the first time in 124 seasons.The boys shower praise on the modern day legend that is Alex Carey and the whole SACA team, winning a game where they were behind for almost all of it. There's also debate whether higher honours are around the corner for Liam Scott and Nathan McAndrew, how the sub rule was implemented, the Junction Oval pitch and Victoria's capitulation.The IPL has produced runs galore to start, Pat Cummins went on a business podcast with some interesting quotes and there's listener questions to answer.To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] 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, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.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’
Straight up, this episode is MUST listen
If you’re craving some behind the scenes insights and thorough debate on BBL privatisation, the Brad Haddin appointment, a disgruntled Cam Green and a Shield final then you’ve come to the right place.It might be late March but cricket conversation feels as juicy as ever and Corbin & Ed turn the hotplates on to chat the self-imposed BBL decision deadline, what other options exist and how would an Indian involvement look in reality.Plus, Brad Haddin's appointment ruffled some feathers, Cam Green's frustrations got the better of him, BBL coach rumours and the boys run through the XI's for Victoria and SA and pick their likely winner.To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] and listen here to Cam Green's interview with Corbin after the Boxing Day test.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, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.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’
Shield final confirmed but the season batting numbers are grim reading
We know it will be Victoria vs South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final but the real question is, why have the runs been so hard to come by this season? Corbin and Ed dive into the top run scorers including thoughts on Konstas, Bancroft, Renshaw, Handscomb and the rest.There's also the NSW One Day Cup win and how it reflects on Greg Shipperd's sacking, The Hundred auctions and if that foreshadows what the Big Bash could morph into and some quirky cricket stories including a father son batting partnership for the ages.And if you have a question, we have a brand new way for you to get in touch. Email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] with your questions, comments or stories.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, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.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’
Reckoning with the depth of India's T20 dominance
India thumped NZ to make T20 World Cup history and Corbin and Ed can't see anyone competing with them in the near future. The boys break down their dominance and the strength of a system geared towards the shortest format of the game. The pair also cover New Zealand's struggles, how the World Cup might look in the future and what Australia's showing might mean for LA 2028 Olympic qualification, given the Kiwis performance.Elsewhere, Brendon McCullum has secured the ominous "full support of the board", the One Day Cup final hits Bellerive, Alyssa Healy goes out a winner and the final round of the Shield is a race between SA and QLD to meet Victoria in the final.To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] 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, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.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’
T20 World Cups every two years just don't resonate
The T20 World Cup final awaits but the real question is - should this tournament continue to be staged every two years?! Sure, there's a Finn Allen century to marvel at and a Jacob Bethell performance to savour, but what is the care factor here in Australia.So as well as ponder whether New Zealand might be set for their all time cricketing moment against a red hot India on home soil, Corbin and Ed debate if Australian cricket fans care about a trophy that comes around every five minutes. And more broadly, will the Aussie obsession for test cricket ever translate to similar fandom for the T20 variety beyond the four months over Summer.There's plenty more on the agenda too including an intriguing Sheffield Shield round on right now with Travis Head and Matthew Renshaw opening for their states, Adam Zampa hasn't been being retained by the Renegades and Pakistan players being fined for their sub par World Cup.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, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.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’
T20 World Cup semis and Alyssa Healy's fairytale finale
Has there been a better finale in cricket than Alyssa Healy's day out in Hobart against India with a 150 and a cheeky couple of overs with the ball. Corbin and Ed are on opposite sides of the coin as to the right time to retire but they're in unison on Healy's legacy and her deserved white ball goodbye.The T20 World Cup has two tantalising semi finals in New Zealand vs South Africa and India vs England to look over including a stand out tournament from Will Jacks and a memorable performance for Sanju Samson.There's also world politics affecting cricketers and broadcasters, a Sanath Jayasuriya mic drop, no draw for the IPL yet and a listener question surrounding the commercial viability of a test in Darwin.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, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.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’
“I would hate it”: The possible BBL flow on of The Hundred’s Pakistan issue
As potential Pakistan player bans for Indian owned teams in The Hundred get debated in the UK, Corbin and Ed ponder the domino effect here in the BBL if the league is privatised. Speaking of the Big Bash, Sydney Thunder join their cross town rivals the Sixers in looking for a new coach for next season and the guys chat through the challenge of finding T20 coaches vs state cricket ones. Plus they aren't happy with the One Day Cup Final being moved leaving zero state cricket on this weekend.The T20 World Cup Super Eights phase still has some “toss of the coin” games left with India and West Indies an unofficial quarter final and after Australia’s failure, Ed wouldn’t mind seeing a specialist T20 selector who can keep an eye across the international competitions and be locked into that format.There's also the women's series against India and with the announcement of Darwin as the 12th test venue in Australia, expect a bonus quirky history lesson on the ground in Australia that no one remembers.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, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.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’
Selectors under fire, South Africa shock India and the BBL money fight heats up
Australia are out of the T20 World Cup and the temperature has risen quickly. Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan unpack whether this was a planning failure, an injury crisis, or a warning sign for life beyond the “Big Three”. Was the campaign really shambolic, or just tournament cricket doing what it does? And how much heat should the selectors actually wear?There’s a heavyweight upset to dissect as South Africa hand India their heaviest T20 World Cup defeat, plus England steady themselves and the Super 8 permutations start to tighten. Back home, Curtis Patterson’s purple patch rolls on, Marnus Labuschagne equals a one-day record and Mitch Swepson produces historic figures in a dramatic One Day Cup finish.Then the bigger picture: private investment in the Big Bash, player revenue share at 27.5%, and whether the league needs a structural reset to compete globally. Should stars be paid more? Should players own equity? And is opening the BBL in India or playing on Christmas Day bold innovation or distraction?All that, and a trail half-marathon to start the week.ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin and special guest Xavier Doherty 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, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.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’
Blame game: unpacking World Cup recriminations
Corbin Middlemas and Xavier Doherty unpack the group-stage exit from every angle. Was it selection? Was it the bowling? Or was it simply a poorly timed injury crisis? The Steve Smith omission dominates the debate, while questions swirl around squad balance, generational transition and whether Australia truly prioritise T20 cricket.With Cummins and Hazlewood absent, did the attack lack bite? Is this a glimpse of life after the golden core? And what does Olympic qualification now mean for Australia’s short-form focus?Beyond the World Cup autopsy, the Sheffield Shield delivers drama — Scott Boland rips through WA, Sam Harper posts twin tons, and Tasmania’s sub-rule controversy raises eyebrows. In the One-Day Cup, the race for the final spot tightens, while Georgia Voll and the Australian women bounce back against India.Plus: BBL in India? Christmas Day cricket? Plenty to dissect.ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin and special guest Xavier Doherty 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, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.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’
Zimbabwe shock, Super Over thriller, and pink-ball intrigue
Australia’s T20 World Cup hopes are under pressure after a loss to Zimbabwe. Corbin and special guest Xavier Doherty break down the selection dilemmas, Sri Lankan spin conditions, and what tournament play does to even the best teams. India’s dominance over Pakistan continues, while South Africa and Afghanistan deliver a double Super Over classic. Back home, India’s women outplay Australia in Sydney and the Sheffield Shield race heats up. Doherty also shares insight into his transition from international player to match referee.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, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.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’
The best T20 game ever and Steve Smith boards the flight
A double super over, Pakistan backflip, an Italian victory fuelled by Sydney grade cricket and where will Steve Smith slot into the team if he even does. The T20 World Cup has heated up across the last few days and Corbin and Ed run through the biggest talking points including that South Africa win over Afghanistan with a rare second super over.The podcast records just as the Australia and Zimbabwe match begins so the boys ponder whether Smith is a like for like replacement for Marsh at the top of the order or if he fits in elsewhere should the skipper fly home.On home soil, the One Day Cup saw NSW cruise past the defending champs in their bid to be the team who will meet Tasmania in the final and there's some listener feedback and questions including a cheeky backhander from one fan.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, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter.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’