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ABC Cricket Podcast

ABC
Australia
Test Cricket
Cricket Australia
India
Big Bash League
T20 World Cup
Cricket
England
Ashes Series
Travis Head
Sheffield Shield
Steve Smith
Ashes
Australian Cricket
Alex Carey
IPL
New Zealand
Pat Cummins
Pakistan
Mitchell Starc

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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The IPL is done for another year and Josh Hazlewood and Tim David's RCB win back to back titles, but it's teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who is the talk of the cricket world. Corbin & Ed marvel at the 15-year-old who won player of the tournament... more

The IPL can be brutal to follow in the Australian time zone so we figured you might need a primer as the tournament comes to a close. Matt Roller from ESPN Cricinfo has been there for every game and joins Corbin to chat through the trends of the tour... more

Corbin and Ed announce the biggest watch in the sale of the BBL discussions are the players. With articles, leaks, push backs and general murmurs, it feels like our cricketers have plenty of concerns and requests and we don't know what to believe and... more

The man in the middle of the BBL privatisation debate is Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg and he sits down with Corbin for half an hour to pull back the curtain on one of the most talked about cricket decisions in decades.

Find out why Greenberg... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Roller
Writer, analyst, ESPNcricinfo senior correspondent
ESPNcricinfo
Episode: IPL 2026: Head vs Kohli, the tournament trends and best Aussies
Todd Greenberg
Chief Executive of Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia
Episode: Todd Greenberg on the "damn difficult" BBL privatisation process
Paul Marsh
Chief Executive of the ACA (Australian Cricketers' Association)
ACA
Episode: If cricket is for sale, what do the players think?
Ryan Harris
South Australian cricket coach, former international fast bowler
South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) / South Australia
Episode: Ryan Harris talks 'rhino rev ups', SACA glory and Australian coach aspirations
George Bailey
Chief Selector of the Australian cricket team
Cricket Australia
Episode: George Bailey chats relationships with the press, retirements and Ashes reviews
Cam Green
Australian cricketer, face of Australian cricket for the next decade
Australian cricket team
Episode: Straight up, this episode is MUST listen
Brad Haddin
Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter, appointed NSW men's coach
Cricket New South Wales
Episode: Straight up, this episode is MUST listen
Tom Deason
Cricket journalist
Cricket media
Episode: Straight up, this episode is MUST listen
Pete Lawler
Cricket journalist
Cricket media
Episode: Straight up, this episode is MUST listen

Hosts

Corbin Middlemas
Host of the ABC Cricket Podcast; broadcaster with focus on cricket governance, commentary, and industry analysis
Ed Cowan
Co-host / analyst; former Test opener providing on-field and coaching insights, plus media commentary

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 528 ratings
  • Whatever it turns out to be

    If your favourite phrase is ‘or whatever it turns out to be’ this is the pod for you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    metters trough
    Australiaa month ago
  • Best in it

    Corbin is the best broadcaster in Aus. Love coming here for a nerd out. Love your work boys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    i_am_jaiden
    Australia2 months ago
  • The Aussie Team’s future

    Hey guys, I have been listening for a while now and love all the podcasts.

    The Australian team is in a really weird spot with most our blokes on the back end of their time as bowlers and batters. As a suggestion, why keep all these blokes in for the final test when we have already one the series. Keep the essential players but anyone else, sub them in for younger blokes like Todd Murphy, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Mcsweeney etc. let them show the older blokes and the selectors what they have to o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nate:))
    Australia5 months ago
  • What would Sunny say?

    When Steve Smith got out and Kerry came in and Cameron Green got out it was beginning to look like there was gonna be a calamity of wickets. Cameron Greens wicked was very much a soft dismissal. Playing like a millionaire. But it was entertaining. Can you have both at the same time?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Denzil Monster
    Australia6 months ago
  • Leaving, now

    I recently returned to listening to this podcast - around the start of the 2025-26 Test series between Australia and England. The smugness/arrogance of Ed Cowan had previously bothered me a bit - but I was generally prepared to tolerate it, as I was appreciating Ed Cowan’s insights. However, after listening to the November 2025 “live” episode recorded in a pub in inner Sydney, I don’t think I can take any more of Ed Cowan. In the pub setting, the smugness/arrogance became even more obvious - a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Not a political journalist
    Australia6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality breakdowns of governance, funding, and player pay in cricket.
Thoughtful, independent cricket analysis that isn't afraid to challenge players, administrators, or media narratives.
Engaging, informed, and entertaining take on domestic and international cricket dynamics.
Balanced, sharp discussions with strong guest selection and candid banter.

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#12
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#34
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#34
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Apple Podcasts
#6
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Apple Podcasts
#12
Germany/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#24
France/Sports/Cricket

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The players want it all - protection, pay, leave and loyalty
Q: Have you got time for a couple of quick listener questions?
Yes, they fielded a few questions about schedule practicality, player mobility, and the viability of a pure franchise model, with emphasis on how unions and national contracts interact with overseas opportunities and wage dynamics.
Todd Greenberg on the "damn difficult" BBL privatisation process
Q: Is the privatization path the only way to secure the game's financial future, or are there alternative models being considered?
Greenberg outlines that there are multiple avenues, including better internal efficiency, new revenue streams, and the possibility of hybrid ownership, but stresses that any path must protect the game's core assets and ensure the six states' agreement.
If cricket is for sale, what do the players think?
Q: Do the players feel heard in these negotiations and is there a sense of how much consensus there is?
The ACA confirms regular engagement with Cricket Australia and state bodies, noting progress but acknowledging the negotiations are far from complete; players are not unconditionally supportive and the process requires alignment of multiple objectives, with ongoing dialogue and updates via delegates and surveys.
If cricket is for sale, what do the players think?
Q: What would the next step from here look like for the privatisation process?
The next steps involve CA and the states reaching agreement, CA negotiating a new deal with the ACA, and then moving to secure investors; all of this depends on a renegotiated MOU and a deal that the ACA is happy with, before privatisation can proceed.
Ryan Harris talks 'rhino rev ups', SACA glory and Australian coach aspirations
Q: How do you handle fringe players who aren't in the XI but are still training and developing?
Coaching fringes is a fine art; I try to keep communication open, acknowledge why they're not in the team, ensure they understand what they need to improve, and create pathways to earn their spot. The emphasis is on building confidence and keeping the group cohesive while still pushing the best performers.

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What is ABC Cricket Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, topic-driven look at cricket's business, governance, and on-field performance, with recurring focus on the privatization debate around domestic leagues, player compensation structures, and the evolving relationship between players, administrators, and media. Episodes frequently examine how funding models, ownership options, and schedule alignment impact development pathways, domestic competitions, and international competitiveness, often bringing in coaches, executives, and cricket journalists to unpack strategy and governance. Notably, the show maintains a candid, data-informed, and sometimes provocative tone, aiming to clarify complex issues for listeners who want both industry insight and practical implications for teams, sponso... more

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