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The Grandstand Cricket Podcast

116 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Cricket news and interviews from the ABC Grandstand Team.

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What is ABC SPORT DAILY?

August 02, 2022 22:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MB

ABC SPORT DAILY is your daily sports conversation. Host Patrick Stack dives into the biggest story of the day and get you up to speed with everything else that’s making headlines. Click here to subscribe bit.ly/ABCSPORTDAILY

Introducing ABC SPORT DAILY

June 02, 2022 03:45 - 2 minutes - 109 MB

If you love the Grandstand Cricket podcast, you'll love ABC SPORT DAILY, your daily sports conversation. Host Patrick Stack dives into the biggest story of the day and get you up to speed with everything else that’s making headlines. Click here to subscribe - bit.ly/ABCSPORTDAILY

Season Finale!

March 28, 2022 02:45 - 40 minutes - 109 MB

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.

Season Finale!

March 28, 2022 02:45 - 40 minutes - 109 MB

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?!

March 17, 2022 02:45 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

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!

To follow on, or to not follow on?!

March 17, 2022 02:45 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

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…'

March 10, 2022 06:45 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

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 World Cup.

Pakistan here we come!

February 28, 2022 01:15 - 45 minutes - 99.7 MB

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

February 21, 2022 03:15 - 48 minutes - 99.7 MB

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.

Farewell to the summer of cricket

February 21, 2022 03:15 - 48 minutes - 99.7 MB

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

February 14, 2022 03:15 - 48 minutes - 99.7 MB

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’

February 07, 2022 03:15 - 47 minutes - 99.7 MB

‘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.

‘He deserved better’

February 07, 2022 03:15 - 47 minutes - 99.7 MB

‘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

January 31, 2022 03:15 - 33 minutes - 99.7 MB

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

January 24, 2022 03:15 - 49 minutes - 99.7 MB

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

January 17, 2022 03:15 - 54 minutes - 99.7 MB

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

January 11, 2022 03:15 - 49 minutes - 99.7 MB

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

January 03, 2022 02:00 - 29 minutes - 99.7 MB

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

December 28, 2021 07:07 - 43 minutes - 99.7 MB

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

December 21, 2021 04:34 - 47 minutes - 41.5 MB

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.

A one-sided Adelaide affair

December 21, 2021 04:34 - 47 minutes - 41.5 MB

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

December 13, 2021 08:02 - 48 minutes - 41.5 MB

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!

December 06, 2021 05:01 - 39 minutes - 41.5 MB

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 Ashes are here!

December 06, 2021 05:01 - 39 minutes - 41.5 MB

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

November 29, 2021 06:58 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

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”

November 22, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 41.5 MB

"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

November 15, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 41.5 MB

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!

November 08, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 41.5 MB

“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.

Semi-finals here we come!

November 08, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 41.5 MB

“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"

November 01, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 41.5 MB

“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.

"England open a can on the Aussies"

November 01, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 41.5 MB

“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?

October 25, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 41.5 MB

“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!

October 18, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 41.5 MB

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: What’s going on with Justin Langer? Lots of cricket content to get us underway!

Welcome back cricket nerds!

October 18, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 41.5 MB

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: What’s going on with Justin Langer? Lots of cricket con...

The end of the summer all wrapped up in a bow

April 19, 2021 08:53 - 41 minutes - 41.5 MB

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?

March 08, 2021 01:24 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

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 year on and which cricketer should be cast in bronze outside the SCG?

Pride of Place

March 01, 2021 01:24 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB

Ed Cowan and Corbin Middlemas discuss the Sheffield Shield taking centre stage in Australian cricket. Can Pete Handscomb play Test cricket again? Are we taking Harry Conway seriously enough? and which individual performance stood out the most? Plus Australia's ongoing T20 tour of New Zealand, Justin Langer's interview on Summer Grandstand and the explosive two-day Test in Ahmedabad.

The Perfect Game

February 23, 2021 05:25 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

Ed Cowan and Corbin Middlemas analyse Australia's heavy defeat to New Zealand in the first of five T20 internationals across the ditch. The IPL Auction, India's Test series with England at Ahmedabad's new stadium and the beefed up Sheffield Shield all on the agenda. Plus, is dissent towards umpires becoming an issue in Australian cricket?

Sixers go back-to-back

February 08, 2021 08:25 - 43 minutes - 63.3 MB

This episode of The Grandstand Cricket Podcast features Josh Philippe. The Sydney Sixers opener joins Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan from quarantine in New Zealand, ahead of the upcoming limited-overs series. On the agenda: Corbin and Ed pull apart the BBL Final, the competition's free agents, the postponed tour of South Africa and the reaction to the unrest in the Australian Test camp.

President of the Alex Carey fan club

February 01, 2021 09:36 - 40 minutes - 63.3 MB

Alister Nicholson joins former Australian batsman Ed Cowan again on The Grandstand Cricket Podcast this week. Where the pair preview the final games of BBL10 and suggest how the league's matches can be tightened up. Also on the agenda: Thoughts on the South Africa Test and New Zealand limited-over squads. Should Alex Carey be our next Australian captain? And the talk of friction in the Australian change rooms under Justin Langer.

Matching ability with talent

January 25, 2021 07:49 - 38 minutes - 63.3 MB

Alister Nicholson joins former Australian batsman Ed Cowan on The Grandstand Cricket Podcast this week. Where the pair review how effective the Big Bash's new rules have been and which players should heading to New Zealand and South Africa. Also on the agenda: How should selectors assimilate Jhye Richardson back into the national setup? And is the looming South Africa Test series the most crucial of David Warner's career?

The Indian cricket freight train

January 20, 2021 06:33 - 41 minutes - 63.3 MB

The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan after the completion of a compelling Test series. How India prevailed, the holes in Australia's batting, Pat Cummins man of the series performance and fast bowling units versus fast bowling trios, all on the agenda. Corbin and Ed also discuss the upcoming Australian tours and Perth Scorcher AJ Tye joins the podcast.

A weird sense of humour

January 12, 2021 00:56 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MB

The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan after India's game-saving fifth day performance in Sydney. The tourists resolve, Steve Smith's comeback hundred, crowd behaviour and the return of the ugly Australian all on the agenda. Plus Sunil Gavaskar's criticism of Australia's on-field behaviour and a deep dive on the Sydney Thunder.

It feels like the grand final

January 04, 2021 07:56 - 52 minutes - 68.4 MB

The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan ahead of the third Test in Sydney. The decision to play in Sydney, what that means for the fourth Test in Brisbane, India's bubble breach, Warner's fitness and Steve Smith's slump all on the agenda. Corbin and Ed also discuss the front-of-mind issues in the Big Bash and search for assistance to explain Sydney's recent track record of damp Test matches.

The man who serves us the meat in the deli counter

December 30, 2020 01:05 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MB

The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan following India's series-levelling victory in the Boxing Day Test. India's famous Test victory, Rahane's captaincy, Travis Head's form, Pucovski's immediate future and the BBL calendar all on the agenda. Corbin and Ed are also joined by broadcast colleague Alison Mitchell to discuss the third Test being played in Sydney and cricket broadcast rights.

You can't scan a broken spirit

December 21, 2020 07:16 - 42 minutes - 65.8 MB

Episode four of The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan. Is the series over after India's dramatic collapse at Adelaide? Should we play more pink ball Tests? And how many teams can win the BBL? Corbin and Ed answer these questions and are joined by chief cricket writer at The Australian, Peter Lalor.

First Drop Openers

December 14, 2020 07:23 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

Episode three of The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan. Marnus the opener, concussions and the BBL's opening week. Plus First Test predictions and Sydney Sixer Jordan Silk joins the show.

Where was Pat Cummins?

December 07, 2020 08:23 - 44 minutes - 23.2 MB

Episode two of The Grandstand Cricket podcast with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan. India's turnaround, concussion subs, Steve Smith's captaincy. Plus the BBL returns and cricket behind the paywall.

Hands finding

November 30, 2020 07:57 - 41 minutes - 23.2 MB

The Grandstand Cricket podcast returns with Corbin Middlemas and former Australian opener Ed Cowan. Steve Smith's hands, India's fielding, injuries and over rates are all on the agenda for the first episode of the summer. Plus the WBBL final and BBL rule innovations.

Test Summer 2019-20 - Last Day Of Term

January 06, 2020 10:45 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB

Ep 6: Grandstand at Stumps podcast with Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan reviewing the Pink Test. What questions were answered this summer? Who should have been man of the match? Who was the standout performer of the summer? How can Australia improve? What is the identity of the Australian cricket team? All these questions discussed, plus four-day Tests, Australia's ODI tour of India and the BBL.