Best of Grandstand

James Hunter lost his sight in 2015 and following this reconnected with the sport of sailing as part of the Making Waves foundation.He chats to Mitch Turner about competing in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and how he works with the crew in some of the most arduous conditions. 

Nicola Olyslagers has enjoyed enormous success this year which was recently recognised by World Athletics in Monaco. MItch Turner started by asking her where she has put her World Athletics Field Athlete of the Year trophy.

Ollie Peake is a rising talent in the Australia cricket scene and may be one to watch out for during the Ashes series of the future.Peake will captain Australia's under-19 side next year at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and Mitch Turner began this chat on Summer Grandstand by asking Peake what it felt like to receive this honour.

Australia retains The Ashes with an unassailable lead in the series as it secures the win in Adelaide. 

At the end of day four in Adelaide the Australians need just four more wickets to take an unassailable three-nil lead in the Ashes series. Chasing a record 435 runs to win, England are 6/207 at stumps despite 85 from Zak Crawley. Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann and Jason Gillespie dissect the day's play on Grandstand at Stumps, featuring interviews with Mitchell Starc and Zak Crawley. 

An Ashes winning captain and one of the most elegant left handers the game has ever seen, David Gower is a legend of English cricket. After his playing days he also had a terrific broadcasting career. Lord Gower even has a song written about him by Paul Kelly! The English great joined Corbin Middlemas at tea on Day 4 of the Adelaide Test. 

Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann and Stuart Clark break down another strong day of cricket for the home side at the 3rd Test in Adelaide Oval. Travis Head scoring a brilliant hometown century as fellow South Australian Alex Carey joined him for a 100+ run stand.

Former Test wicketkeeper Wayne Phillips chats to Corbin Middlemas and Darren Lehmann about his work with the Australian Cricketers Association, sharing stories from his playing and coaching career with his trademark irreverence! Ben Cameron speaks to Olympic champion swimmer Kyle Chalmers.

Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Stuart Clark break down a chaotic day of cricket at the 3rd Test in Adelaide Oval. England's batters crumbled as once again DRS drama proved to be the hottest topic of the day.

At lunch on day two Corbin Middlemas is joined by South Australian captain Jemma Barsby who shares her story about living with multiple sclerosis alongside fellow MS ambassador and filmmaker Beau Eastman. Ben Cameron chats with one of Barsby's teammates, Australian vice captain Tahlia McGrath.

Corbin Middlemas, Stuart Clark and Darren Lehmann analyse an absorbing first day of the 3rd Test from a baking hot Adelaide Oval. Winning the toss and batting first Australa ended the day on 8/326 thanks to a maiden Ashes century from Alex Carey in front of his home crowd, and 82 from late inclusion Usman Khawaja. 

Adelaide Oval is hosting the Christmas Test, with a new seven-year deal locking the match in as a major summer fixture. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas joins Corbin Middlemas to discuss the deal, creating a festival-vibe and the move to a day test.

With the NBL being in great shape as a competition, CEO David Stevenseon joined Aaron Bryans on Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport to talk about the potential of expansion.

Mitch Marsh announced his retirement from first class cricket this week and joined Aaron Bryans on Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport to chat about his career.

Bruce McAvaney joined Aaron Bryans on Summer Grandstand after receiving World Athletics President's Award in recognition of his broadcasting career.

On Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport, Aaron Bryans was joined by Sixers Spinner Todd Murphy ahead of the start of BBL 15.

It's time for the perspective of an Englishman. BBC commentator Henry Moeran chats to Sam and Lehmo live from the English team hotel, where players are arriving after their break in Noosa.

Roger Rasheed questions what the point is of the upcoming Battle of the Sexes contest coming up later this month in Dubai. He also gives his tips to Sam and Lehmo about who he thinks will dominate the summer.

Paralympic gold medallist Emily Petricola is also the South Australian Sports Institute's Para Unit Lead. In a wide-ranging chat with Sam and Lehmo she speaks about how she competes with MS and how Parasports can be stronger with more funding ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics.

Olympic gold medallist Mollie O'Callaghan chats to Quentin Hull following an Australian v The World contest in Brisbane. She reflects on 2025 and what it's like no longer training next to Ariarne Titmus after her retirement.

English white-ball star Sam Billings joins Quentin Hull as he returns for another season with the Sydney Thunder. He speaks about how playing in the BBL has been a big part of his career. Playing a lot of franchise cricket, he discusses how the privatisation of sports clubs is changing cricket around the world.

Adelaide veteran and Socceroo Craig Goodwin speaks to Quentin Hull about the A-League season and, of course, what he makes of Australia's pool for next year's FIFA World Cup.

After being part of the Australian A side that defeated the English Lions, Cooper Connolly joins Quentin Hull as he sets himself for another Big Bash campaign with the Perth Scorchers.

Former Australian quick Jason GIllespie said while Usman Khawaja has been an extraordinary performer for Australia, he should not play in the Adelaide Test.

It might be many people's dream to travel around Australia watching the entire Ashes series. But not many people would choose to do it on a scooter! Scott Stokes is doing just that and he dropped in to chat to Corbin Middlemas to answer the question on everyone's lips - why? Also there's a chance to get to know a bit more about the King of the Jungle - Phil Tufnell. 

Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann analyse the wash up of the 2nd Ashes Test in Brisbane after Australia secured another 8 wicket victory to take a commanding lead in the series. They're joined on the field at the Gabba by man of the match and hot favourite to be man of the series - Mitchell Starc.

Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann run the rule over day three of the second Test in Brisbane, in which Australia's tail wagged and their bowling unit combined to have England on the ropes six wickets down and still trailing by 43 runs. Hear from Australian all rounder Michael Neser and England batting coach Marcus Trescothick.

English historian and host of 'The Rest is History' podcast Tom Holland joins Corbin Middlemas at dinner on day three at the Gabba.

Josie Dooley, former Melbourne Renegades wicketkeeper, joins Corbin Middlemas and Darren Lehmann to talk about the her recovery from a stroke in Hawaii. Corbin also chats to the Queensland Premier David Crisafulli about the planned stadium at Victoria Park.

Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann take you through the second day of the Second Ashes test in Brisbane. The team are joined by Australian Opener Jake Weatherald and English Superstar Joe Root.At the end of the second day's play, Australia are 6 for 378 and lead the match by 44 runs.

Matt Kuhnemann dropped into the ABC Sport commentary box at tea on day 2 of the second test to chat with Corbin Middlemas.

Matt and Helen Root, parents of Joe, join Corbin Middlemas and Darren Lehmann to talk about the upbringing of Test cricket's second-greatest runscorer and his day one Gabba hundred. Corbin also chats to another Gabba centurion - ABC Cricket Podcast co-host Ed Cowan.

Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Phil Jaques take you through the first day of the Second Ashes test in Brisbane. The team are joined by Australian Wicket Keeper Alex Carey and English Opener Zak Crawley.At the end of the opening day's play, England are 9 for 325 after winning the toss and batting first.

Brisbane Lions Head Coach Chris Fagan joined Ben Cameron at Tea on day one in Brisbane, and discussed his enjoyment of cricket, where he gets advice from and his trip to Europe.

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg joined Corbin Middlemas at lunch on day one in Brisbane, and discussed recouping commercial losses from the short Perth Test, public scrutiny of Usman Khawaja and the future of the BBL. Ben Cameron catches up with fast bowler Jhye Richardson on his comeback to first class cricket.

Riley Tanner has an exceptional story as a professional soccer player born in Michigan in the United States who represents Panama in international competition. She plays domestically for Sydney FC and tells Lehmo about some of the wonderful experiences she had while playing at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia.

Former Carlton and Geelong AFLW footballer Kate Darby recently received the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award Winner acknowledging philanthropic achievements. She speaks to Sam and Lehmo about her efforts, as well as what she makes of North Melbourne's perfect season.

After England was demolished in the first Ashes Test, it is impossible to get enough reaction from the English camp. This time Monty Panesar joins Quentin Hull with the 43 year-old still taking wickets in grade cricket.

Former England quick Steven Finn chats to Quentin Hull about the positives England can take from the first Ashes Test and how fans have reacted to the two-day match.

Australian cricketer Nicola Carey speaks to Quentin Hull about the life-changing experience of being drafted into the WPL, as well as the closeness of the WBBL this season.

Quentin Hull was live at Royal Queensland for the Australian PGA Championship and was joined by former Australian Golfer Ian Baker-Finch.

Queensland fast bowler Lucy Hamilton has been drafted in Thursday's mega auction for the WPL, she joined Quentin Hull on Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport to talk all about it.