ABC Cricket Podcast

On The Grandstand Cricket Podcast Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan look ahead to the fourth Ashes Test at the SCG. Who replaces Travis Head? Does Scott Boland play, or is it time Mitch Swepson makes his debut?And what on earth is going on in the BBL? All that and more this week.

On The Grandstand Cricket Podcast Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan discuss Scott Boland's debut, a fighting innings from Marcus Harris, how Australia secured the Ashes in 12 days and where it leaves coach Justin Langer.

Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan open a can of worms as they try to figure out what went wrong for England in the second Test.

Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan relive the highs and lows of the first Ashes Test, while pondering what lies ahead in Adelaide.

It's Christmas for cricket fans!The Ashes are finally here! Join Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan as they make their bold predictions ahead of the opening Test in Brisbane.

Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan discuss Australia's new Test captain. Plus, who fills the vacant spots in the middle order, what worked / didn't in the WBBL and who should we be on the lookout for in the BBL?

"The cover up is worse than the crime"Corbin Middlemas and former Aussie opener Ed Cowan discuss Tim Paine's scandal and resignation as Australian cricket captain, what that means for the Aussie team with the Ashes approaching, and Australian cricket more broadly.

Ed called it!Corbin Middlemas and former Aussie opener Ed Cowan revel in Australia’s T20 World Cup victory. From Mitch Marsh’s heroics to Adam Zampa’s career defining tournament – everything you need to know about Australia’s historic night is right here.

“Australia wins the whole thing.”Corbin Middlemas and former Aussie opener Ed Cowan look ahead to Australia’s T20 World Cup semi-final against Pakistan, before examining the legacy of Chris Gayle, who bats at five for the Aussies this summer, and the future of the BBL.

“The nature of the beating caught us off guard a little bit.”Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan pick apart Australia’s disastrous World Cup loss to England, the broader state of play at the T20 WC, Quinton de Kock controversy, WBBL and Sheffield Shield.

“It was gritty, and it was grimy, and I loved every second of it!”Corbin Middlemas and former Aussie opener Ed Cowan breakdown Australia’s win over South Africa in the men’s T20 World Cup this week on the Grandstand Cricket Podcast.The lads then turn their attention to the other results from the T20 World Cup, the WBBL, the role Marcus Harris might play this summer, and much more!

The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan is back for another summer of cricket!The lads cast their eyes over the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup. Who will suit up for Australia? Can the Aussies win it all?Before turning their attention to the Ashes, the WBBL, Sheffield Shield, and one of the biggest questions in Australian cricket at the moment: What’s going on with Justin Langer?Lots of cricket content to get us underway!

Ed Cowan and Corbin Middlemas pull apart the end to the domestic cricket season, with Queensland claiming a ninth Sheffield Shield title. What shape is each state in and why aren't more Aussies heading over to the UK this winter? The IPL, Steve Smith's captaincy bid and reports The Hundred are changing 'wickets' to 'outs' are also on the agenda.

Ed Cowan and Corbin Middlemas review Australia's 5-game T20 tour of NZ. Which questions were answered and which answers were questioned? Are the amount drawn fixtures having a negative impact on the Sheffield Shield? Can Alex Carey force his way into the Test team and what does this run of form mean for Cam Green?Plus as the boys meet on IWD, what is the significance of the Women's World T20 one year on and which cricketer should be cast in bronze outside the SCG?

Ed Cowan and Corbin Middlemas discuss the Sheffield Shield taking centre stage in Australian cricket. Can Pete Handscomb play Test cricket again? Are we taking Harry Conway seriously enough? and which individual performance stood out the most?Plus Australia's ongoing T20 tour of New Zealand, Justin Langer's interview on Summer Grandstand and the explosive two-day Test in Ahmedabad.

Ed Cowan and Corbin Middlemas analyse Australia's heavy defeat to New Zealand in the first of five T20 internationals across the ditch. The IPL Auction, India's Test series with England at Ahmedabad's new stadium and the beefed up Sheffield Shield all on the agenda. Plus, is dissent towards umpires becoming an issue in Australian cricket?

This episode of The Grandstand Cricket Podcast features Josh Philippe. The Sydney Sixers opener joins Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan from quarantine in New Zealand, ahead of the upcoming limited-overs series. On the agenda: Corbin and Ed pull apart the BBL Final, the competition's free agents, the postponed tour of South Africa and the reaction to the unrest in the Australian Test camp.

Alister Nicholson joins former Australian batsman Ed Cowan again on The Grandstand Cricket Podcast this week. Where the pair preview the final games of BBL10 and suggest how the league's matches can be tightened up. Also on the agenda: Thoughts on the South Africa Test and New Zealand limited-over squads. Should Alex Carey be our next Australian captain? And the talk of friction in the Australian change rooms under Justin Langer.

Alister Nicholson joins former Australian batsman Ed Cowan on The Grandstand Cricket Podcast this week. Where the pair review how effective the Big Bash's new rules have been and which players should heading to New Zealand and South Africa.Also on the agenda: How should selectors assimilate Jhye Richardson back into the national setup? And is the looming South Africa Test series the most crucial of David Warner's career?

The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan after the completion of a compelling Test series. How India prevailed, the holes in Australia's batting, Pat Cummins man of the series performance and fast bowling units versus fast bowling trios, all on the agenda. Corbin and Ed also discuss the upcoming Australian tours and Perth Scorcher AJ Tye joins the podcast.

The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan after India's game-saving fifth day performance in Sydney. The tourists resolve, Steve Smith's comeback hundred, crowd behaviour and the return of the ugly Australian all on the agenda. Plus Sunil Gavaskar's criticism of Australia's on-field behaviour and a deep dive on the Sydney Thunder.

The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan ahead of the third Test in Sydney. The decision to play in Sydney, what that means for the fourth Test in Brisbane, India's bubble breach, Warner's fitness and Steve Smith's slump all on the agenda. Corbin and Ed also discuss the front-of-mind issues in the Big Bash and search for assistance to explain Sydney's recent track record of damp Test matches.

The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan following India's series-levelling victory in the Boxing Day Test. India's famous Test victory, Rahane's captaincy, Travis Head's form, Pucovski's immediate future and the BBL calendar all on the agenda. Corbin and Ed are also joined by broadcast colleague Alison Mitchell to discuss the third Test being played in Sydney and cricket broadcast rights.

Episode four of The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan. Is the series over after India's dramatic collapse at Adelaide? Should we play more pink ball Tests? And how many teams can win the BBL? Corbin and Ed answer these questions and are joined by chief cricket writer at The Australian, Peter Lalor.

Episode three of The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan.Marnus the opener, concussions and the BBL's opening week. Plus First Test predictions and Sydney Sixer Jordan Silk joins the show.

Episode two of The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan.India's turnaround, concussion subs, Steve Smith's captaincy.Plus the BBL returns and cricket behind the paywall.

The Grandstand Cricket podcast returns with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan.Steve Smith's hands, India's fielding, injuries and over rates are all on the agenda for the first episode of the summer.Plus the WBBL final and BBL rule innovations.