ABC Cricket Podcast

Teddy and Corbin break down Cricket Australia’s freshly announced 23-man contract list—with some predictable inclusions and surprise omissions. Who’s in, who’s out, and what does it all mean for the future of the Aussie side? The lads also dive into the latest from the IPL and County cricket, and we tackle the complexities of the WCA’s new Global Game Structure Report.

After 29 long years, South Australia has claimed the Sheffield Shield, pulling off a record-breaking run chase in the final to defeat Queensland by four wickets. This historic victory deserves a deep dive, and that’s exactly what we’re bringing you. Join us as we break down the match, celebrate the key moments, and revel in the glory of this long-awaited triumph. Drink it in, Croweaters - this one...

After Queensland’s head of elite cricket Joe Dawes slammed his absence from a recent Sheffield Shield match, Usman Khawaja fired back at “inflammatory” and “untrue” claims in a fiery press conference – and we need to talk about it. Teddy and Corbin break down the entire 17-minute presser before turning their attention to the big Shield final.  Can South Australia break their 29-year drought, or wi...

A predictable and ultimately underwhelming Champions Trophy, stars like Steve Smith retiring from the format, and the rise and rise of T20 cricket — are we witnessing the slow inevitable demise of the 50-over format? Teddy and Corbin break it all down, from the fading appeal of the one-day game, to the upcoming conclusion of the Shield season. 

We’re not trying to be nasty or petty, but England really sucks at the moment.  They’ve been bundled out of the Champions Trophy, and Teddy and Corbin want to talk about it.  We also break down South Australia’s drought-ending win, as they set their sights on a history-making double. 

Teddy and Corbin break down Australia’s five-wicket win over England in its ICC Champions Trophy opener in Lahore, which included a Josh Inglis masterclass.  It was the highest total in the tournament's history, and how glorious that it came against the old enemy, England.  Finally, a big congratulations to our brilliant co-host Corbin Middlemas who was awarded ‘best sport coverage by an individua...

Just another golf trip hey? Ed Cowan responds to Travis Head’s social media jab at our fearless co-host, we dissect the Matt Kuhnemann throwing saga and cast our eye over the Aussie Champions Trophy line-up. 

A sweep in Sri Lanka! Teddy and Corbin break down Australia’s masterclass in Galle.  Who found the fairway, and who sliced it into the rough? We also look forward to the Champions Trophy. Are we excited? Not really…

What a dominant weekend for Aussie cricket! Both the men and the women have enjoyed monstrous Test wins, and Teddy and Corbin will dissect both of them.  The men thrashed Sri Lanka, and the women embarrassed England. What can we learn from these very one-sided results? Tune in to find out. 

Remember the name!  If you didn’t know who Mitch Owen was before last night, you sure do now!  Teddy and Corbin break down the BBL final, and THAT match-winning knock from Owen. The lads then turn their attention to Sri Lanka. Who will don the Baggy Green this week in Galle? 

Ed and Corbin react to Australia’s 15-man squad for the Champion's Trophy, as well as our squad to tour Sri Lanka.  Then finally, we get to do our Big Bash wrap, where we catch up on all the news and results from our domestic comp.  Then the guys debate the idea of a two-tier Test system. Good idea, or bad idea? 

Was that the best summer of cricket ever? It sure felt like it, and now it’s all over. But don’t fret cricket fans, we’re here to make sense of it all.  The SCG Test, the Australian win, and what’s next for our all-conquering Aussie team. 

Was that the best Test we’ve seen in recent years? Probably! Teddy and Corbin break down the five-day epic at the MCG, day by day, moment by moment.  Our longest ever podcast! Happy New Year cricket nerds.    

Teddy and Corbin react to the news that Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from the Australian Test side, and he’ll be replaced by 19-year-old Sam Konstas for the Boxing Day Test. We also find some time to catch up on the start of the Big Bash season. 

Is Brisbane the Test that got away? Teddy and Corbin break down the drawn Test in Brisbane. Yes, it rained a lot, but did the Aussies blow a chance to go 2 – 1 up in this series? 

Is Adelaide the best Test venue in the world? We say yes!  Teddy and Corbin dive into Australia’s dominant win in Adelaide, and what it means for the rest of the summer.

All roads lead to Adelaide!  Teddy and Corbin prep for the second Test at the Adelaide Oval, and Ed tries his best to answer the question that every Australian batter is asking themselves right now, how do you face Jasprit Bumrah? 

Well, that was a disaster. Teddy and Corbin spend the entire episode dissecting one of the worst losses on home soil we’ve seen from the Aussie Test side in years.   Buckle up cricket nerds! 

Teddy and Corbin address the media storm that came for our pod last week, before diving headfirst into the opening Test in Perth.  Who’s under pressure, what can we expect from the pitch, and what can we expect from India? We then find time to discuss Australia’s recent T20 sweep over Pakistan, the peculiar timing of the IPL auction, and much more. Big ep! 

“Do you know what a selection when data doesn’t support your point of view is? It’s a guess.” Ed and Corbin dissect the recent news that Nathan McSweeney will open the batting for Australia this summer. Will it backfire? Finally, Australia was beaten by Pakistan in their recent ODI series. We ask the question, does anyone care? 

Corby is back from his tour of the US, and the lads have a lot to catch up on! Teddy tries to make sense of the recent ball-tampering allegations involving India A, before discussing the rapid rise of Nathan McSweeney in the race for a Baggy Green. Is he the right man for the job?  The lads then head overseas to try and make sense of what on earth happened in India, as New Zealand made history in...

The Kiwis handed India a historic Test series defeat. Pakistan thrashed England. Those results might have Australian fans excited, but the Aussie top order is in desperate need of some time in the middle ahead of a massive summer. Who is winning the race for that final Aussie Test spot?  Ed and Spriggy break down all the results, before looking at our own backyard. 

Test cricket is alive and well! Ed and Spriggy celebrate the week that was in Test cricket, because it was magic. New Zealand skittled India, and Pakistan conquered Bazball, and we watched it all.  There’s Shield action to dissect, and a failed World Cup campaign for our Aussie women. What went wrong?

That’s the question on every cricket fan’s lips today. Ed and Spriggy react to the news that Cameron Green will miss the Aussie summer due to back surgery. Who takes his spot? The lads also wrap what was a massive week in Shield cricket, our Aussie women are dominating the World Cup, and England take the p*** in Pakistan.  Lots to get stuck into cricket nerds! 

We are the pod that never stops! Brett Sprigg comes in at first drop while Corbin takes a break, and Teddy calls in from the Sunshine Coast.  We talk the Women’s T20 World Cup, Shield Cricket, and how the Aussie summer is shaping up.