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ABC Cricket Podcast

Broadcaster Corbin Middlemas and ex-Test opener Ed Cowan pull apart the biggest issues in cricket. Your weekly deep dive into the sport.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 42 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 51 minNew

Grandstand at Stumps: Hazlewood's haul helps Australia home

Josh Hazlewood achieved career best figures on the final day of the first Test in Durban to bowl South Africa out for 206 and seal the win for Australia. It was emphatic turnaround after the team found themselves 6 for 124 on day 1. Corbin Middlemas, Phil Jaques and Jason Gillespie wrap up all the action from Day 4 in Durban. Ben Cameron catches up with Josh Hazlewood and the team pick over the big moments in the test match. They have a 4 day break before the 2nd Test to see what changes might take place in the Australian team and for the commentators to nail their pronunciation of Gqeberha.…

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12 Oct 2026 · 28 minNew
Grandstand at Stumps: This is Matt Renshaw's Test Match
Australia is closing in on victory in the 1st Test in Durban. South Africa needs a world record chase to run down 421 but lost 4 wickets before the close of play. Matt Renshaw top scored again for Australia with 82 in the 2nd innings and he remains the only player in the match to pass 50 runs. Not only that he picked up his first ever Test wicket snaring the big scalp of the Proteas captain Temba Bavuma. Corbin Middlemas, Phil Jaques and Jason Gillespie wrap up all the action from Day 4 in Durban. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] ABC Grandstand cricket…
11 Oct 2026 · 27 min
Grandstand at Stumps: Smith scoops 4 catches to return to World Leading mark
Australia stuck to their task to notch a 106 run first innings lead as South Africa's batters failed to capitalise on good starts. 6 players got to 30 but nobody managed to kick on - the top score in the innings was David Bedingham with 49. Steve Smith was immaculate in the field and showed his anticipation to take two catches from reverse sweeps and 4 in total. And the day finished with Nic Maddinson getting off his pair with a boundary off the 1st ball of the Australian innings. Corbin Middlemas, Phil Jaques and Jason Gillespie wrap up all the action from Day 3 in Durban. To get in touch,…
10 Oct 2026 · 29 min
Grandstand At Stumps: Renshaw's redemption ton puts Australia in box seat
Matt Renshaw's second Test century, almost a decade after his first, led Australia to a dominant position in the First Test against South Africa in Durban. Renshaw batted for 397 balls as he reached his highest Test score of 190. With support from Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, the Queenslander took the game away from a tired South African attack as the Australians piled on 390. Josh Hazelwood then gave the visitors the perfect start with the ball, removing Ryan Rickelton for a duck. The Proteas find themselves 363 runs behind heading into Day 3. Corbin Middlemas, Phil Jaques and Jason…
9 Oct 2026 · 34 min
Grandstand At Stumps: Renshaw and Cummins save Australia as Maddinson experiment fails
Australia scrambled to 6/187 when bad light brought a premature end to the first day's play, thanks largely to an unbeaten half century partnership between Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins. Captain Cummins elected to bat first upon winning the toss, and pulled a surprise selection with Nic Maddinson picked to open the batting alongside Travis Head despite not not playing a first class game in 19 months as he overcame testicular cancer. The Maddinson experiment failed, with the opener making a 33-ball duck, despite surviving a decision not to review by the South Africans when it appeared he…
7 Oct 2026 · 42 min
In The Nic of Time? Who Bats At 5?
Cam Green's injury has thrown Australia's batting order into chaos ahead of the first Test against South Africa in Durban. Ed Cowan breaks down the selection dilemma: does Cooper Connolly get the gig at five, or does the shock recall of Nic Maddinson — who hasn't played first-class cricket in 19 months and was battling cancer this time last year — steal the headlines? To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] 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…
29 Sep 2026 · 47 min
Baird out, Cowan in?
Sorry what, are we losing one of our hosts to the Cricket Australia board? With Mike Baird stepping down after no longer having the support of Cricket NSW, Corbin chats to the guy who might replace him, Ed Cowan. We talk through the timeline, "the moment" of change for Baird, why "this is not an ideal situation" and the hope that this is a turning point. Most importantly for the future of cricket in Australia, what does this mean for BBL privatisation and how crucial might the next month be before Baird officially departs? There's also actual cricket happening in South Africa and at home so…
21 Sep 2026 · 39 min
CA board shakeup, Zimbabwe scares and what's a false #3?
You can almost smell the South Africa test series but before it begins there's domestic cricket and an ODI series win against a plucky Zimbabwe on the brain. As well, Cricket Australia lose a board member, why Steve Smith should be promised an Olympics spot and is a false number three batter actually a thing? Plus the mailbag is overflowing so we punch through plenty of your questions. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] 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…
14 Sep 2026 · 44 min
Interrogating the Big Bash sale decision and NSW's opposition
Cricket Australia will push on with privatisation starting with the Renegades so Corbin and Ed have PLENTY to discuss. Mike Baird and Todd Greenberg fronted the media last week spruiking the sale despite strong opposition, so here's everything you need to know. Is the BBL going that bad? Where will the money go? What role do the players have from here? How will NSW react to this? How quickly might the next steps happen? Making sense of one of the biggest decisions in Australian cricket history, that's the brief. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] ABC…
7 Sep 2026 · 38 min
Marnus gets his "last chance saloon"
The test squad for South Africa has three names on it that the boys are keen to discuss - Labuschagne, Neser and Connolly. Corbin and Ed think it's clear from George Bailey's comments that Marnus is on his last chance and Cooper Connolly is the future but question why Michael Neser is included as a back up instead of a younger option. Plus there's news around the BBL stand off which now includes a possible tax on states that don't privatise, Australia A's tour to India getting in the way of the Shield season and Pakistan doing Pakistan things. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at…
31 Aug 2026 · 46 min
Rabada out, Lord's dire deck, and T20 Eurovision
Australia's chances in South Africa jumped today with Kagiso Rabada likely out of the series and the Lord's pitch continues to disappoint. Corbin and Ed chop up all the news in the cricket world including England's first multi-game series win since 2024, India and Sri Lanka's draw and they discuss what the point of the European T20 competition is. Plus we have a backlog of listener emails on topics like selector theories, Shield struggles and even an umpire in Chinese cricket. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin…
24 Aug 2026 · 46 min
Has Marnus Labuschagne 'tinkered' his way out of the Test side?
After another lean series from Marnus Labuschagne, Ed Cowan is wondering whether he has 'boiled the frog slowly' by continuing to tinker with his batting set-up while still not making runs. Corbin and Ed discuss whether he should be on the plane to South Africa in October and if he's not, who is? They each put forward their XI for the first Test of that series. Another two day Test match has people talking about the pitch but is it the deck that needs to improve or those playing on it? Plus both Corbin and Ed both have incredible stories about sitting next to Ricky Ponting on a plane. To get…
23 Aug 2026 · 50 min
Grandstand At Stumps: Starc domination, Aussie redemption and batting capitulation
It's only day 2 but that's all she wrote with Australia monstering a win over Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs to level the series. Mitch Starc took ten wickets and his hot form won him the Player of the Match and the Player of the Series. In Grandstand at Stumps Corbin Middlemas, Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, Phil Jaques and Stuart Clark discuss the highs and lows of the series and the questions that still surround the Aussie batting line-up. They chat to Josh Hazlewood and Cam Green about the win, plus hear the full presentation. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at…
22 Aug 2026 · 26 min
Grandstand At Stumps: Mitchell Starc "I don't think 18 wickets means it's a bad wicket"
orbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie, Phil Jaqques and Stuart Clark dissect a topsy-turvy day of cricket that saw 18 wickets fall in Grandstand at Stumps. They chat to the Aussie hero, Mitchell Starc, for his take on how they handled the bat and the ball. Plus, Ed Cowan has his thought of the day. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] 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…
16 Aug 2026 · 41 min
The fallout from Darwin and what needs to change for Mackay
After the humiliation of Darwin, Corbin & Ed have lots to chat about including the how, the why and the where to next. There's questions around selection, preparation, psychology and strategy and whether this is a blip or an early warning sign. There's not much time to waste either with Mackay starting on Saturday, so do the Aussies make changes or give those in the hot seat another shot to make amends? The biggest upset in test history needs a big debrief from your boys and they don't hold back. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] ABC Grandstand cricket…
16 Aug 2026 · 38 min
Grandstand At Stumps: The greatest upset
A fairy tale finish for Bangladesh and what may be the greatest upset of the game for Australia as the first Test in Darwin wraps up on day 4. Corbin Middlemas, Phil Jaques, Xavier Doherty and Jason Gillespie break down the days play in Grandstand at Stumps. They chat to Steve Smith from the Australian camp and are joined by player of the match, Hasan Mahmud from Bangladesh. Plus the full presentation and Teddy's thought of the day. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the…
15 Aug 2026 · 29 min
Grandstand At Stumps: A Bangladesh upset is brewing and it's getting stronger by the session
It's day 3 and Aussie fans are still waiting for the expected comeback, but while Josh Hazlewood took his 300th Test wicket, it took until after lunch for the locals to finally get Bangladesh all out. Corbin Middlemas, Xavier Doherty and Jason Gillespie dive into all the talking points and chat to Australian fast bowler Mitch Starc during Grandstand at Stumps. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] 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…
14 Aug 2026 · 29 min
Grandstand At Stumps: Bang-ball baffles Aussie bowlers on Day 2
Bangladesh have settled into their work and kept the Australians out on the field all day. They were led by their captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and rookie-opener Tanzid Hasan, who scored an incredible maiden Test century. Corbin Middlemas, Xavier Doherty and Jason Gillespie break down they days play in Grandstand at Stumps and chat to the Aussie bowling coach James Franklin. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] 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…
13 Aug 2026 · 27 min
Grandstand At Stumps: Aussies wilt on the first day of Top End clash
It's been more than two decades since international Test Cricket has been played in the Top End, with Australia taking on Bangladesh for their first Aussie tour in 23 years. The Aussies won the toss and elected to bat, but as we come to the close of day 1 the question needs to be asked, can the Aussies handle heat of the north? Corbin Middlemas is joined by Phil Jaques and Xavier Doherty to analyse the day's play. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and…
10 Aug 2026 · 42 min
'Nowhere to hide’ or free swing? Your Australia v Bangladesh preview
The first of potentially 21 tests in 12 months starts this week in Darwin and Corbin and Ed debate whose place in the team is most at stake, what we can expect from the Marrara pitch and how the Bangladesh team might go. It's everything you need to know ahead of the Top End series to kick start a mammoth year of test cricket. The guys also dip into a low key Allan Border Medal night, that Ben Stokes interview and the BBL's potential lessons from The Hundred. Plus, which of the XI in Darwin will make it to the 5th Ashes test in July 2027? To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at…
4 Aug 2026 · 38 min
Stokes to the BBL, Clicky Ponting and Stephen Fleming's unique CV
A new England coach, a village cricket cheating scandal goes global and test cricket is just over a week away - this sport never disappoints. Corbin and Ed chat through why Stephen Fleming was just about the only qualified person to take the reins in the new England set up and why Ben Stokes to the BBL would be momentous. Plus, where do Green and Carey bat in the line-up, what can we learn from The Hundred and is anyone who's played cricket actually surprised at the 'Clicky Ponting' scandal that caused a stir. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] ABC Grandstand…
27 Jul 2026 · 49 min
The Aus squad has us asking if Lyon, Boland or Hazlewood miss out
The Australian squad for the first Bangladesh test in Darwin dropped and Corbin & Ed get their selectors hat on to try squeeze 13 into 11. Inglis is the logical spare but do the Aussies shun Nathan Lyon's spin again with Head and Webster in the team or has Scott Boland come close to usurping Josh Hazlewood in his return to test cricket? There's also a few Bangladesh player stories to get familiar with, the Sydney Sixers complete their coach shuffle, The Hundred is down on numbers, England look like they'll appoint an Englishmen to replace McCullum and more listener questions. To get in…
20 Jul 2026 · 44 min
Could Langer or Lehmann really be the next English test cricket coach?
With Justin Langer and Darren Lehmann's names being floated as possible English head coach replacements for McCullum, Corbin and Ed break down these vastly different characters and why they may or may not fit the role. The boys also chat through the Ash Gardner news and the relevance to actual cricket, the legacy of Sir Garfield Sobers, the various white ball cricket results from the northern hemisphere and we read out your Bazball haikus. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at [email protected] ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you…
13 Jul 2026 · 46 min
Pass/fail? We score Brendon McCullum's Bazball era
Brendon McCullum has been sacked as English test cricket coach, so was the chapter worth pursuing or are they back where they started? Corbin & Ed assess the Bazball reign that brought wins, aggression and new faces with off field issues and on field brain fades. Expect some contrarian views for a contrarian coach. As well, the boys wonder who coaches England next, whether this opens the door for a Ben Stokes un-retirement for the Ashes in 2027 and there’s also news in the BBL with the opening match in India, states disagreeing again plus the listener questions aren’t slowing down. To get in…
6 Jul 2026 · 44 min
The Women's T20 World Cup trophy is back where it belongs
Hannah Darlington drops by to chat with Corbin and Ed about the convincing victory for Sophie Molineux's Australian team who beat England at Lord's - there's simply no better feeling. The trio dive into the legacy of Perry, Mooney and Gardner, what this win and team will be remembered by and also why it was an extra important one for the new heroes of Australian women's cricket. There's also finally some clarity on the Olympic qualification process, Vaibhav got his India debut, tour matches and WBBL fixtures locked in and our mailbag is still providing plenty of questions and even some jabs…
29 Jun 2026 · 48 min
Ben Stokes retirement sums up what's wrong with Bazball
Ben Stokes' departure as English captain and player has Corbin and Ed declaring it in many ways, a perfect encapsulation of the Bazball era. So a year out from the next Ashes, England are left with questions like who will captain, will McCullum stay on and what does this team represent? Our Aussie women have also made the World Cup semis by eliminating India and it's the T20 resurgence of Ellyse Perry and Sophie Molineux's form that's impressed most. Plus Ireland somehow beat India twice, James Hopes leaves the Sixers for QLD cricket before he's even begun and the listener emails are…
22 Jun 2026 · 43 min
Did Australia just qualify for the LA Olympics by smoking Bangladesh?
After the 3-0 whitewash of Bangladesh and Australia's subsequent leap over NZ in the T20 rankings, Corbin and Ed await the conveniently timed announcement that the qualification period is closed and we will be at LA 2028. As well, the boys look at the trends, Aussie line up changes and upsets of the Women's World Cup in England. And speaking of, New Zealand's trouncing of the English men in the second test has us wondering what is the objective of the Poms right now. Plus the MLC is underway with Mitch Owen on fire, we seem to be back at the start for BBL privatisation, Kane Williamson's…
15 Jun 2026 · 48 min
It's June but the temperature in Aus cricket is boiling
Corbin and Ed reunite while the furnace of Australian cricket knows no off-season. The guys break down the latest developments in the BBL privatisation push that saw Cricket Victoria announce the Stars and Renegades are no more, the other States throw their hands in the air and the players push back against the current model. Plus Ben Stokes broke his own team rules, Cooper Connolly made one of the best maiden ODI tons in history in a series loss to Bangladesh (!!!) and the listener emails are overflowing our inbox. Good thing Ed is back weekly from now on. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed…
7 Jun 2026 · 35 min
Adam Voges on Cam Green's future, why he left WA and T20 coaching challenges
One of the greatest figures in WA cricket, Adam Voges, joins Corbin this week to talk about the next chapter in his coaching journey and reflect on their recent dominance. Voges opens up on why he departed the state job but wanted to remain the Scorchers coach, where he thinks Cam Green's future lies in the Aussie test team, which of the WA youngsters will step up and how new coach Beau Casson differs from him. With stints in Major League Cricket at the Seattle Orcas and The Hundred's Trent Rockets coming up, Voges outlines his intent to focus on T20 coaching and his aspirations for the…
1 Jun 2026 · 48 min
The teenager redefining cricket and Ed's all time ODI World XI
The IPL is done for another year and Josh Hazlewood and Tim David's RCB win back to back titles, but it's teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who is the talk of the cricket world. Corbin & Ed marvel at the 15-year-old who won player of the tournament (and a car he can't even drive yet) and wonder how quickly India can find a spot for him in the national team. Plus, would the explosive game of the 'T20 Don Bradman' come off in test cricket? As well, the ODI series against Pakistan starts with a loss, a Cricket Australia exec is shown the door and in the Big Bash - privatisation has gone…

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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.

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Typical length: 42 min
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