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ABC Cricket Podcast

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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0:35:24

Reckoning with the depth of India's T20 dominance

ABC Cricket Podcast ·

2026/03/09

India thumped NZ to make T20 World Cup history and Corbin and Ed can't see anyone competing with them in the near future. The boys break down their dominance and the strength of a system geared towards the shortest format of the game. The pair also cover New Zealand's struggles, how the World Cup might look in the future and what Australia's showing might mean for LA 2028 Olympic qualification, given the Kiwis performance.Elsewhere, Brendon McCullum has secured the ominous "full

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0:40:21

T20 World Cups every two years just don't resonate

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2026/03/06

The T20 World Cup final awaits but the real question is - should this tournament continue to be staged every two years?! Sure, there's a Finn Allen century to marvel at and a Jacob Bethell performance to savour, but what is the care factor here in Australia.So as well as ponder whether New Zealand might be set for their all time cricketing moment against a red hot India on home soil, Corbin and Ed debate if Australian cricket fans care about a trophy that comes around every five

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0:34:43

T20 World Cup semis and Alyssa Healy's fairytale finale

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2026/03/02

Has there been a better finale in cricket than Alyssa Healy's day out in Hobart against India with a 150 and a cheeky couple of overs with the ball. Corbin and Ed are on opposite sides of the coin as to the right time to retire but they're in unison on Healy's legacy and her deserved white ball goodbye.The T20 World Cup has two tantalising semi finals in New Zealand vs South Africa and India vs England to look over including a stand out tournament from Will Jacks and a memorable

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0:39:22

“I would hate it”: The possible BBL flow on of The...

ABC Cricket Podcast ·

2026/02/27

As potential Pakistan player bans for Indian owned teams in The Hundred get debated in the UK, Corbin and Ed ponder the domino effect here in the BBL if the league is privatised. Speaking of the Big Bash, Sydney Thunder join their cross town rivals the Sixers in looking for a new coach for next season and the guys chat through the challenge of finding T20 coaches vs state cricket ones. Plus they aren't happy with the One Day Cup Final being moved leaving zero state cricket on this

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0:42:30

Selectors under fire, South Africa shock India and...

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2026/02/23

Australia are out of the T20 World Cup and the temperature has risen quickly. Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan unpack whether this was a planning failure, an injury crisis, or a warning sign for life beyond the “Big Three”. Was the campaign really shambolic, or just tournament cricket doing what it does? And how much heat should the selectors actually wear?There’s a heavyweight upset to dissect as South Africa hand India their heaviest T20 World Cup defeat, plus England steady

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0:50:33

Blame game: unpacking World Cup recriminations

ABC Cricket Podcast ·

2026/02/20

Corbin Middlemas and Xavier Doherty unpack the group-stage exit from every angle. Was it selection? Was it the bowling? Or was it simply a poorly timed injury crisis? The Steve Smith omission dominates the debate, while questions swirl around squad balance, generational transition and whether Australia truly prioritise T20 cricket.With Cummins and Hazlewood absent, did the attack lack bite? Is this a glimpse of life after the golden core? And what does Olympic qualification now

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0:46:10

Zimbabwe shock, Super Over thriller, and pink-ball...

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2026/02/16

Australia’s T20 World Cup hopes are under pressure after a loss to Zimbabwe. Corbin and special guest Xavier Doherty break down the selection dilemmas, Sri Lankan spin conditions, and what tournament play does to even the best teams. India’s dominance over Pakistan continues, while South Africa and Afghanistan deliver a double Super Over classic. Back home, India’s women outplay Australia in Sydney and the Sheffield Shield race heats up. Doherty also shares insight into his

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0:36:13

The best T20 game ever and Steve Smith boards the flight

ABC Cricket Podcast ·

2026/02/13

A double super over, Pakistan backflip, an Italian victory fuelled by Sydney grade cricket and where will Steve Smith slot into the team if he even does. The T20 World Cup has heated up across the last few days and Corbin and Ed run through the biggest talking points including that South Africa win over Afghanistan with a rare second super over.The podcast records just as the Australia and Zimbabwe match begins so the boys ponder whether Smith is a like for like replacement for

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0:46:08

T20 World Cup scares, the Shield shines and Vaibhav...

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2026/02/08

The T20 World Cup is off and running and the theme is "nearly" wins for the minnows and lucky escapes for the big guns. Corbin and Ed run through the first six games that saw Nepal give England a scare, India rely on SKY to post a target and the Dutch squander a winning position against Pakistan. There's a look forward to Australia's opening match against Ireland on Wednesday too and whether Connolly, Kuhnemann or both are picked to bolster the spin attack.Another round of

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0:47:10

Australia without their big three, World Cup quirks...

ABC Cricket Podcast ·

2026/02/06

The T20 World Cup is about to begin, but Australia start without Cummins, Starc or Hazlewood, raising bigger questions about depth, ageing fast bowlers and long-term planning across formats. Corbin and Ed unpack the tournament schedule, Australia’s soft launch, and whether Cricket Australia has been clear enough about priorities in an era dominated by franchise leagues.They also debate World Cup expansion, Italy’s unlikely qualification, and whether a 20-team tournament risks

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0:38:02

Pakistan's Cup Boycott and Australia's Shaky Preparation

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2026/02/02

Corbin and Ed unpack a major World Cup flashpoint after the Pakistan government announced it will not allow the national team to play India, prompting ICC warnings and raising serious questions about power, politics and the future structure of international cricket. The pair examine what the standoff could mean for global revenues, Test nations, and the balance of influence in the game as the tournament approaches.Corbin and Ed ask is Australia’s World Cup preparation on track

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0:42:56

Australia's World Cup pressure points and BBL's future

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2026/01/30

Australia’s T20 World Cup warm-ups are underway, but how much should we actually read into the results?Corbin and Ed unpack the loss to Pakistan, Australia’s ongoing issues against spin, and what warm-up matches are really designed to reveal ahead of a major tournament. They dig into selection logic, role clarity, and the shrinking opportunities for fringe players as the World Cup squad takes shape. The conversation then broadens to a Big Bash wash-up, exploring player movement,

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0:47:54

The Scorchers do it again, finals fallout, and the...

ABC Cricket Podcast ·

2026/01/26

The Perth Scorchers claim another Big Bash title and Corbin and Ed unpack what continues to set the competition’s most successful club apart. The final, the pitch in Perth, and the Scorchers’ tactical edge are all examined, alongside an honest assessment of the Sixers and their heavy reliance on Steve Smith.The discussion widens to the health of the BBL, including crowds, broadcast audiences, and the ongoing debate around scheduling and travel during finals. There is also a look at

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As the BBL heats up, CA prepares to sell it

ABC Cricket Podcast ·

2026/01/23

We are edging to the conclusion of a cracking season of BBL at the very same time Cricket Australia is readying to generate investment in the league.Ed and Corbin look at what's defined the season from an on field point of view, from standout performances and game flow to how the tournament has connected with fans at key moments. With the final in view, the focus is on what makes the BBL work when it is at its best, and how the event sets the tone for the broader cricket

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0:48:31

Steve Smith is shaping the BBL finals picture

ABC Cricket Podcast ·

2026/01/19

The Big Bash League is moving toward its finals phase and Steve Smith is once again at the centre of the conversation.Corbin and Ed unpack how the BBL is shaping up, which teams are finding form at the right time, and where the key match-ups are likely to land as the tournament tightens. Steve Smith’s run of form sparks a broader discussion about selection, player power, and his place in Australia’s white-ball plans.The episode also looks at Jake Fraser-McGurk’s development, pitch

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0:36:38

Ashes to Bashes: who's rising, ready and matters in...

ABC Cricket Podcast ·

2026/01/12

With the Ashes done and January cricket in full swing, Corbin and Ed turn their focus to the Big Bash and what this season. They assess crowd momentum, the impact of Test players returning straight into T20 cricket, and how teams are shaping up as finals approach. There’s a deep dive on emerging talent announcing themselves, veterans finding new life, and why form lines in this part of the summer matter more than they appear. The conversation widens to Australia’s T20 World Cup

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0:39:01

Ashes retained, standards exposed: what this series...

ABC Cricket Podcast ·

2026/01/09

Australia retain the Ashes with a 4–1 series win, but the margin tells only part of the story. Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan step back from the daily grind to assess how the series actually played out, from selection calls and tactical shifts to England’s evolving approach and the standards that ultimately separated the sides.They revisit the moments that shaped the series, the Tests that elevated it and the ones that dragged it down, and what this Ashes revealed about where both

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0:20:56

Ashes D5: 5th Test – Big moments, big players as...

ABC Cricket Podcast ·

2026/01/08

Australia sealed the Ashes 4–1 with a composed five-wicket win on day five at the SCG, finishing the series in control when it mattered most.England’s resistance ended early, losing their final two wickets for 40 as Mitchell Starc completed a defining series with 31 wickets. Chasing 160, Australia had a few untidy moments but were never seriously threatened, with Alex Carey striking the winning runs.Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan reflect on a series decided by moments. England had

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0:21:03

Ashes D4: 5th Test – Bethell arrives, Webster...

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2026/01/07

Jacob Bethell gave England something they have lacked for much of this series: belief.Arriving at the SCG without a first-class century to his name, the 22-year-old played an innings defined by control, patience, and authority, announcing himself on the Ashes stage and dragging England back into a contest that had been slipping away.Australia still hold the upper hand, but Beau Webster again underlined his growing importance. His unbeaten 71 rescued Australia’s innings, before he

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0:23:53

Ashes D3: 5th Test – Head, Smith centuries as...

ABC Cricket Podcast ·

2026/01/06

Travis Head set the tone early, igniting the match with another decisive hundred that lifted the tempo and left England exposed. Once Head departed, Steve Smith took over, delivering a century built on discipline, patience, and total control. It was vintage Smith, marked by patience, clarity, and an absolute refusal to take the bait, as Australia seized command of day three.Corbin and Ed then turned to the man of the series debate, weighing Mitchell Starc’s wickets against Head’s

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