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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

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

The countdown is on to the 2025-26 Ashes series, and we are asking legendary ABC commentator Jim Maxwell to count down his six favourite Ashes memories. Jim and fellow ABC commentator Corbin Middlemas look back at some of the moments that have defined this rivalry. Part two follows Jim to Lords in 1972 where he watched from the stands as Bob Massie put on a bowling clinic.

Jim's Ashes Special: A Bob Massie Masterclass

Good luck facing Josh Hazlewood this summer, England.

With Corby on a break, Ed is joined by Trent Copeland to unpack the ODI series against India - and the big takeaway? Josh Hazlewood looks in ominous touch heading towards the Ashes.

The guys break down all the key talking points from the series, including Sharma and Kohli’s poetic SCG farewell, check in on the latest from the Sheffield Shield, and dive (again) into the never-ending Ashes selection debate.

The lid's off for Hoff

What’s your favourite Ashes moment? As part of the lead in for the 2025-26 series, legendary ABC commentator Jim Maxwell is breaking down his six favourite memories from a career spanning more than five decades. In this six part special, Jim and Corbin Middlemas pull apart the moments that have defined a famous rivalry. Part one is the saga that has framed the coming clash, the stumping of Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in 2023.

Jim's Ashes Special: Bairstow and Carey

The countdown to The Ashes is well and truly underway, but while we wait, we've got a short-format series against India to enjoy. Did Corbin and Ed like what they saw in the first ODI against India?

Sheffield Shield players are still auditioning for a national call up, who can catch the selectors' eye? And does Cam Bancroft need to take a breather from cricket?

Plus, all the latest from the Women's World Cup as teams start to cement their semi-finals spots.

The Australian summer of cricket has begun!

With Pat Cummin's back injury most likely to rule him out of some Ashes matches, Trent Copeland and Ed Cowan take you through the next tier of players who will be closely monitored to step up into the squad.

As the General Manager of Sydney Thunder, Trent shares how they secured Ravi Ashwin for the entire Big Bash season.

Plus, the team bring you the latest from the Women's World Cup where Alyssa Healy's captain's knock ensured a recording breaking win for Australia against India.

All eyes on Pat Cummins and Australia's Women's World Cup record-breaking win

Sheffield Shield is back for another season, who's auditioning for a spot in the Ashes?

Teddy and Corbin take you through their rankings of prospective players who could be opening for Australia.

Plus, you'll hear the wash-up from the New Zealand v Australia T20 series and the latest on the Women's ODI World Cup.

The great Australian bat-off is on!

‘This is England’s best chance in a long time to take the urn home.’ 

Teddy and Corbin break down England’s newly announced 16-man squad for the Ashes this summer.

We also update our race to open the batting rankings.

Are we getting a bit nervous about these Ashes? Maybe…

Is England’s Ashes squad (gulp) good?

It’s raining runs in Aussie cricket - hundreds from Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, and more!

But as Ed asks: are all runs created equal?

We dive into the recent run frenzy, update our race to open the batting standings, size up the old enemy, and check in on Captain Pat’s back worries.

Are all runs created equally?

“My overarching reaction is one of sadness, but not surprise.”

Teddy and Corbin unpack the recent controversy as Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav led his team in refusing to shake hands with Pakistan players at the Asia Cup. 

Plus, which players are best placed to open alongside Usman Khawaja? 

We launch our very easy to understand ranking system that we’ll update as the first Test draws closer.

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

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