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ABC Cricket Podcast

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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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ABC Australia

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Season Finale! 28.03.2022

What a huge summer of cricket it’s been, and your boys Ed Cowan and Corbin Middlemas have been there every step of the way! So join the lads one last time as they dissect Australia’s historic win in Pakistan, before turning their attention to the Aussie women who are on fire in New Zealand.

To follow on, or to not follow on?! 17.03.2022

That is the question. Ed Cowan is back from the Big Apple and joins Corbin Middlemas on the Grandstand Cricket Podcast to dissect the thrilling draw in Karachi. Aussie skipper Pat Cummins made a lot of interesting decisions throughout the Test, what did the lads think of them? Find out here!

Shane Warne's 'Diet coke and three Panadol…' 10.03.2022

On The Grandstand Cricket Podcast guest host Ben Cameron and Ed Cowan share their personal experiences with Rod Marsh and Shane Warne. A boring first Test in Rawalpindi. What can we expect in Karachi? If Mitch Swepson comes in, who misses out? What do we make of the MCC’s law changes? Which rule would Ed want changed? Remembering Vinoo Mankad and the latest from the Sheffield Shield and Women’s Wo...

Pakistan here we come! 28.02.2022

On The Grandstand Cricket Podcast guest host Ben Cameron and Ed Cowan talk everything Pakistan as the Aussie men prepare for their upcoming series, including a pop Pakistan quiz!

Farewell to the summer of cricket 21.02.2022

On The Grandstand Cricket Podcast guest host Ben Cameron and Ed Cowan reflect on the summer of cricket that was, before turning their attention to the ongoing changes occurring at Cricket Australia, the drama surrounding James Faulkner, and more.

The ‘High stakes and high drama’ of the IPL Auction 14.02.2022

Happy Valentine’s Day cricket lovers! On The Grandstand Cricket Podcast Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan put their auctioneer hats on, as they take a look at all the happenings of the IPL auction, before dissecting the recent T20s against Sir Lanka, and the future of Will Pucovski.

‘He deserved better’ 07.02.2022

‘It’s a really sad day for cricket’ On The Grandstand Cricket Podcast Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan dissect the biggest story in the world of cricket – the treatment and eventual resignation of Australian coach Justin Langer.

Much more than a draw 31.01.2022

What a Test match! On The Grandstand Cricket Podcast Brett Sprigg and Ed Cowan dissect all the drama from the women’s Ashes Test, before asking the question, where to from here for women’s red ball cricket?

Quick-fire cricket debates 24.01.2022

Who’s running hot leading into the BBL finals? Why wasn’t Steve Smith allowed to play? What to make of the women’s Ashes format? There’s no shortage of talking points in the cricket world this week, and Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan try to cover them all on The Grandstand Cricket Podcast.

Full Ashes wrap 17.01.2022

On The Grandstand Cricket Podcast Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan look back at what was a dominant Ashes for the Aussies, and an outright disaster for the Poms, before turning their attention to the upcoming white ball cricket for the men’s side.   There is a lot going on in the world of cricket, BIG ep coming your way!

The selection squeeze 11.01.2022

On The Grandstand Cricket Podcast Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan dissect the thrilling SCG draw, before diving headfirst into the selection headaches facing the Aussies ahead of Hobart.

Happy New Year cricket nerds 03.01.2022

On The Grandstand Cricket Podcast Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan look ahead to the fourth Ashes Test at the SCG. Who replaces Travis Head? Does Scott Boland play, or is it time Mitch Swepson makes his debut? And what on earth is going on in the BBL? All that and more this week.

Retaining the urn 28.12.2021

On The Grandstand Cricket Podcast Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan discuss Scott Boland's debut, a fighting innings from Marcus Harris, how Australia secured the Ashes in 12 days and where it leaves coach Justin Langer.

A one-sided Adelaide affair 21.12.2021

Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan open a can of worms as they try to figure out what went wrong for England in the second Test.

Victory at the Gabba 13.12.2021

Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan relive the highs and lows of the first Ashes Test, while pondering what lies ahead in Adelaide.

The Ashes are here! 06.12.2021

It's Christmas for cricket fans! The Ashes are finally here! Join Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan as they make their bold predictions ahead of the opening Test in Brisbane.

The battle for No.5 29.11.2021

Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan discuss Australia's new Test captain. Plus, who fills the vacant spots in the middle order, what worked / didn't in the WBBL and who should we be on the lookout for in the BBL?

“The cover up is worse than the crime” 22.11.2021

"The cover up is worse than the crime"Corbin Middlemas and former Aussie opener Ed Cowan discuss Tim Paine's scandal and resignation as Australian cricket captain, what that means for the Aussie team with the Ashes approaching, and Australian cricket more broadly.

It's coming home 15.11.2021

Ed called it! Corbin Middlemas and former Aussie opener Ed Cowan revel in Australia’s T20 World Cup victory. From Mitch Marsh’s heroics to Adam Zampa’s career defining tournament – everything you need to know about Australia’s historic night is right here.

Semi-finals here we come! 08.11.2021

“Australia wins the whole thing.” Corbin Middlemas and former Aussie opener Ed Cowan look ahead to Australia’s T20 World Cup semi-final against Pakistan, before examining the legacy of Chris Gayle, who bats at five for the Aussies this summer, and the future of the BBL.

"England open a can on the Aussies" 01.11.2021

“The nature of the beating caught us off guard a little bit.” Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan pick apart Australia’s disastrous World Cup loss to England, the broader state of play at the T20 WC, Quinton de Kock controversy, WBBL and Sheffield Shield.

How should we feel about Australia’s win? 25.10.2021

“It was gritty, and it was grimy, and I loved every second of it!” Corbin Middlemas and former Aussie opener Ed Cowan breakdown Australia’s win over South Africa in the men’s T20 World Cup this week on the Grandstand Cricket Podcast. The lads then turn their attention to the other results from the T20 World Cup, the WBBL, the role Marcus Harris might play this summer, and much more!

Welcome back cricket nerds! 18.10.2021

The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan is back for another summer of cricket! The lads cast their eyes over the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup. Who will suit up for Australia? Can the Aussies win it all? Before turning their attention to the Ashes, the WBBL, Sheffield Shield, and one of the biggest questions in Australian cricket at the moment: Wha...

The end of the summer all wrapped up in a bow 19.04.2021

Ed Cowan and Corbin Middlemas pull apart the end to the domestic cricket season, with Queensland claiming a ninth Sheffield Shield title. What shape is each state in and why aren't more Aussies heading over to the UK this winter? The IPL, Steve Smith's captaincy bid and reports The Hundred are changing 'wickets' to 'outs' are also on the agenda.

Questions or Answers? 08.03.2021

Ed Cowan and Corbin Middlemas review Australia's 5-game T20 tour of NZ. Which questions were answered and which answers were questioned? Are the amount drawn fixtures having a negative impact on the Sheffield Shield? Can Alex Carey force his way into the Test team and what does this run of form mean for Cam Green? Plus as the boys meet on IWD, what is the significance of the Women's World T20 one...

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