The Surge | Big Bash Podcast

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The official podcast of the Big Bash League. Go behind the scenes with insights from the best WBBL and BBL players and experts providing listeners unrivalled insights into the Big Bash.

  1. 34. BBL|15 Finals preview, with Jhye Richardson & Peter Siddle

    19H AGO

    34. BBL|15 Finals preview, with Jhye Richardson & Peter Siddle

    After a wild 40-game regular season, the BBL|15 Finals are here! Perth Scorchers speedster Jhye Richardson dials in ahead of The Qualifier. Melbourne Stars veteran Peter Siddle is also back on the show, ahead of his side’s Knockout Final against the Hobart Hurricanes. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - BBL|15 Finals structure 3:44 - BKT Golden Cap winners 5:36 - Peter Siddle returns to The Surge 24:14 - Jhye Richardson joins The Surge 53:03 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 min
  2. Super Over: Back to blue with Alex Carey

    6D AGO

    Super Over: Back to blue with Alex Carey

    BONUS EPISODE: Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey joined The Surge after an enormous Ashes series as he returns to play again for his beloved Adelaide Strikers.  EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Alex Carey joins The Surge 1:15 - How the Aussie keeper prepares for BBL 3:15 - Why Carey is playing BBL|15 5:00 - Why the Big Bash was pivotal in Carey’s career 5:48 - Reminiscing on Carey’s BBL debut 7:42 - Strikers culture 9:32 - Why Rashid Khan gave Kez his ‘favourite moments’ 10:56 - How a T20 century inspired Carey’s Australian debut 12:47 - Playing three formats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
  3. 33. Mastering T20 cricket, with Glenn Maxwell

    JAN 12

    33. Mastering T20 cricket, with Glenn Maxwell

    The Big Bash is full of memorable moments, and this guest has been involved in many of them. Melbourne Stars superstar Glenn Maxwell joins us on this special edition of the show. The Australian allrounder reflects on his journey in the BBL, and tells us how he's become the cricketer he is today. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Glenn Maxwell joins The Surge 1:40 - Why is the bat flip so important? 3:30 - The resurgent Melbourne Stars 6:15 - Playing with passion & energy 7:35 - Has it ever felt this good for the Stars? 8:33 - Has captaincy got the best out of Marcus Stoinis? 10:06 - The wisdom of Peter Moores 11:35 - Sam Harper’s BBL|15 season 15:01 - Can you have too many shots? 16:47 - 41-year-old Peter Siddle is ‘awesome to watch’ 19:01 - Recapturing the Melbourne Mace 20:15 - Maxwell’s role in BBL|15 22:49 - What winning a title will mean 25:21 - The greatest BBL catch ever and boundary line catching 32:00 - Does Maxwell watch his own highlights? 33:58 - How Maxwell sets up for T20 batting 41:19 - Mastering the switch hit and reverse sweep 44:25 - Being Glenn Maxwell 50:24 - Shot selection 52:06 - Playing with Kevin Pietersen at the MCG 54:22 - The best players Maxwell has played with 55:24 - Facing the ‘Wild Thing’, Shaun Tait 57:33 - Who Glenn Maxwell loves to watch 58:45 - Maxwell’s thoughts on the Big Bash 1:01:57 - How long has Maxwell got left? 1:03:18 - What’s next? 1:04:51 - Coming up against the Strikers 1:05:49 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 7m
  4. Super Over: Stoinis & Stars reclaim Melbourne

    JAN 11

    Super Over: Stoinis & Stars reclaim Melbourne

    BONUS EPISODE: Stars captain Marcus Stoinis joins The Surge after leading his side to victory in the second Melbourne Derby. Opener Tom Rogers also stops by after striking fifty from just 19 balls.  📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  5. 32. New Year, same crazy BBL season, with Mike Hussey & Mahli Beardman

    JAN 5

    32. New Year, same crazy BBL season, with Mike Hussey & Mahli Beardman

    We’re over halfway through BBL|15, and if this season has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected in the Big Bash! Mike Hussey returns to the desk, while Scorchers young gun Mahli Beardman dials in from Perth to take us through their thrilling win over the Strikers.  EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - Mike Hussey returns to The Surge 1:04 - 68,124 At The MCG 2:51 - Hussey’s MVPs of BBL|15 (so far) 4:24 - Hussey’s breakout player 6:26 - Hussey’s breakout team 8:00 - Powerplay: Renegades stun Stars 12:32 - Powerplay: Scorchers defend 153 15:40 - Powerplay: Record chase for Hurricanes 18:04 - Powerplay: Are the Thunder done? 20:16 - Mahli Beardman joins The Surge 39:51 - Yes, No, Wait: Tim Ward is a gem for the Hurricanes. 40:35 - Yes, No, Wait: Glenn Maxwell’s form is a concern. 41:19 - Yes, No, Wait: The Strikers aren’t good enough. 41:52 - Yes, No, Wait: The Gabba is the home of BBL thrillers. 43:06 - Yes, No, Wait: David Warner not opening was a mistake. 45:11 - Yes, No, Wait: Retiring someone is a good tactic. 49:21 - Yes, No, Wait: Sean Abbott is the Sixers most important player. 50:45 - SuperCoach BBL 51:36 - Hussey’s seedings for BBL|15 52:26 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min
  6. Super Over: Sutherland secures Melbourne Mace

    JAN 4

    Super Over: Sutherland secures Melbourne Mace

    BONUS EPISODE: Renegades captain Will Sutherland and current Golden Bat leader Sam Harper from the Melbourne Stars join Adam White to discuss the Melbourne Derby where Sutherland sealed a famous Renegades victory with a six in front of 68,124 fans at the MCG.  📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  7. Super Over: Playing with and against Babar Azam

    JAN 1

    Super Over: Playing with and against Babar Azam

    BONUS EPISODE: Join Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques and Melbourne Renegades fast bowler Jason Behrendorff as they discuss Babar Azam's match-winning innings at Marvel Stadium. Alongside host Adam White, the players recap a crucial away win for the men in magenta on this special bonus episode of The Surge, Big Bash Podcast. 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
  8. 31. Making your mark in Australia, with Bharat Sundaresan and Jerrssis Wadia

    12/30/2025

    31. Making your mark in Australia, with Bharat Sundaresan and Jerrssis Wadia

    Big Bash is about to enter 2026, and it’s the Melbourne Stars who lead the field in the race to the BBL|15 Finals. Bharat Sundaresan makes his Surge debut at the desk, while Adelaide Strikers sensation Jerrissis Wadia dials in before the annual New Year’s Eve fixture at Adelaide Oval. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Bharat Sundaresan joins The Surge 3:55 - Importance of BBL to Australian cricket 9:52 - Privatisation in the Big Bash? 12:09 - What Bharat has liked in BBL|15 13:15 - The quest for the Stars to win their first title 16:04 - The influence of the Pakistan players this season 18:48 - The global power of Babar Azam 21:42 - The story behind Ashwin signing with the Thunder 26:50 - Bharat's favourite BBL memory, Marlon Samuel's side of the story! 29:19 - Jerrssis Wadia joins The Surge 53:28 - Yes, No, Wait: Babar Azam fans would be disappointed so far 53:47 - Yes, No, Wait: David Warner should be opening? 54:54 - Yes, No, Wait: Cooper Connolly officially an allrounder? 55:38 - Yes, No, Wait: Can the Hurricanes win without David? 56:53 - Yes, No, Wait: The Stars season? 57:28 - Yes, No, Wait: NYE at Adelaide Oval, best fixture? 57:48 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    59 min
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The official podcast of the Big Bash League. Go behind the scenes with insights from the best WBBL and BBL players and experts providing listeners unrivalled insights into the Big Bash.

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  • Creator
    Cricket Australia
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Cricket Australia Podcasts
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