ABC Cricket Podcast

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4.6 (220)
CRICKET

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

6 DAYS AGO

Setting the record straight on the BBL sale and what comes next

Cricket Australia have pressed pause on their proposed sale of the Big Bash for now so Corbin & Ed get into why all the states weren't on board, what needs to change and what the road ahead looks like. Ed sets the record straight on NSW's concerns, how they would like to see the original report recommendations implemented as well as what other states may have been taking into consideration in their decisions. It's an insight into the 12 month process like no other. There's also an IPL and PSL catch up with 31 Aussies involved, listener questions galore and lots of player payment chat off the back of the Paul Marsh interview last episode. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au 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’

47 min
28 APR

If cricket is for sale, what do the players think?

There's been plenty of chat about BBL privatisation so Cricketers Association CEO Paul Marsh joins Corbin to give us the perspective of those at the centre of the competition, the players. Marsh talks through the concerns of the playing group, a new MOU proposal, player payments and possible ownership of teams and the risk to the test schedule. Given Marsh now sits in the same chair that Cricket Australia Chief Executive Todd Greenberg did less than two years ago, there's an interesting dynamic at play in negotiations and you get a peek behind the curtain on today's episode. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au 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’

28 min
20 APR

Inside the BBL privatisation stand off

It’s complicated, discussed mostly behind closed doors and momentous for the future of Australian cricket, so who else would you want to chat through it all than Corbin & Ed. The band is back together and there’s one thing on everyone’s lips in Australian cricket – will Cricket Australia sell the eight Big Bash teams? The boys break down why the deadline passed with no formal decision yet, where each state is sitting, what the sticking points are, who would invest, what might be the motives for Indian cricket to buy teams and what's next. There’s also IPL success and setbacks for Aussies Cam Green, Cooper Connolly and more, David Warner’s DUI charge, a bunch of listener questions and some honest feedback from Ed about Corbin’s chats with George Bailey and Ryan Harris. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au 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’

49 min
13 APR

Ryan Harris talks 'rhino rev ups', SACA glory and Australian coach aspirations

It's been a wildly successful two seasons for Ryan Harris in his first head coaching role with South Australia and he sits down with Corbin to talk us through his journey, philosophy and dreams. From lifting training standards and teaching SA to win, to conversations with fringe players, to pitching the case for Liam Scott's baggy green - it's a remarkable insight into the new force in Australian domestic cricket. As well, we hear why Harris wants to coach the Australian test team one day, why T20 coaching isn't for him and how he adapted his personality to this new generation of players. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au 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’

50 min
5 APR

George Bailey chats relationships with the press, retirements and Ashes reviews

Chief selector George Bailey is one of the most influential figures in Australian cricket and joins Corbin to talk through the life of a selector. With the release of the contract list, Bailey outlines how the team plans to cope with an intense run of games and possible retirements across the next 18 months, who might step up and lessons from the Ashes. As well, Bailey chats through his own and the team’s relationship with the press and past players and why the walls might feel a little higher at the moment between the players and everyone else. 30 minutes one on one with the chairman of selectors George Bailey – a rare treat for all! To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au 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’

33 min
30 MAR

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 abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au 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’

49 min
23 MAR

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 abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au 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’

50 min
16 MAR

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 abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au 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’

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Corbin Middlemas

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Ed Cowan

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Paul Marsh

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George Bailey

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4.6

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220 Ratings

Best in it

1 Apr

i_am_jaiden

Corbin is the best broadcaster in Aus. Love coming here for a nerd out. Love your work boys
The Aussie Team’s future

6 Jan

Nate:))

Hey guys, I have been listening for a while now and love all the podcasts. The Australian team is in a really weird spot with most our blokes on the back end of their time as bowlers and batters. As a suggestion, why keep all these blokes in for the final test when we have already one the series. Keep the essential players but anyone else, sub them in for younger blokes like Todd Murphy, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Mcsweeney etc. let them show the older blokes and the selectors what they have to offer
What would Sunny say?

06/12/2025

Denzil Monster

When Steve Smith got out and Kerry came in and Cameron Green got out it was beginning to look like there was gonna be a calamity of wickets. Cameron Greens wicked was very much a soft dismissal. Playing like a millionaire. But it was entertaining. Can you have both at the same time?
Love the Pod

12/10/2025

Hazza Brenno

Love the pod guys! Keep making the ashes race to open numbers as it give me a real idea of who stands a chance in the ashes. What about the cricket in Canada. Do you believe in the 10 over tournaments in America and other countries who don’t traditionally play cricket?