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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.

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’.

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'Brand over brains': England's refusal to learn

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’.

Ashes D2: 1st Test - Travball Head-lines as Australia surf the chaos wave

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’.

Ashes D1: 1st Test - Starc shines, Stokes stars in manic opener

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.

Jim's Ashes Special: The 2005 nailbiter at Edgbaston

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’.

Ashes anticipation peaks as the injury rollercoaster continues

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.

Jim's Ashes Special: Shane Warne and amazing 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’.

Hazlewood’s good, Wood’s warming, the Ashes are incoming

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.

Jim's Ashes Special: Ben Stokes 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’.

Over prepared, under prepared, salad rolls and Corbin returns

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.

Jim's Ashes Special: Border and Thompson's almost miracle

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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?

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