Grandstand At Stumps

With just over a week to go until the World Test Championship Final against South Africa, excitement is building and so are the questions. What will the Aussie line-up look like? What should it look like? And could this be Steve Smith's final outing in the baggy green?Plus, we dive deep into the fiery stadium debate brewing in Tasmania.

England and Zimbabwe faced off in a one-off Test that went exactly how you'd expect - a lopsided English run-fest.Teddy and Corbin dissect the Test, and ask the big question: is there anything we can take from this ahead of the Ashes? Plus, a deep dive into how the Aussies are faring in the County circuit. Who's firing, who's flopping, and is Marnus Labuschagne running out of luck?

The World Test Championship final is coming, and we want you ready and locked in cricket nerds. Teddy and Corbin break down the Aussie squad and pick their ideal XI. Who opens? Where does Cameron Green fit? What's next for pod favourite Sammy K? 

IPL or exit row?As tensions flare on the India-Pakistan border and airspace closures disrupt international travel, Australian cricketers face a high-stakes decision: return to the IPL or stay home?In this ep, we unpack the complex web of safety concerns, financial pressures, career risks, and personal responsibilities that players are grappling with.

Teddy and Corbin discuss the news surrounding Kagiso Rabada, who is currently serving a “provisional suspension” after admitting to a positive test for a recreational drug.What does this mean for the World Test Championship?Speaking of the WTC, let's get the team chat started early! Who will open the batting for the Aussies? Will Cam Green play? Is Marcus Harris back in the mix?We also find a lot of time to revel in the arrival of 14-year-old Indian Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who smashed the second-fastest IPL century of all time this week. 

Big moves are brewing in American cricket!New Zealand Cricket makes history, becoming the first national board to invest in an overseas T20 league, teaming up with Major League Cricket for a brand-new franchise in 2027.What could this mean for MLC's future - and for cricket's big moment at the LA Olympics?Plus, we dive into all the latest IPL drama, including Glenn Maxwell getting dropped after Virender Sehwag's suggestion that the Big Show was treating the tournament like a ‘holiday'.

Corbin and Ed reflect on the recent retirement of Will Pucovski - a prodigious talent whose career was marred by repeated concussions.His story sparks a timely discussion about the challenges of facing the short ball in modern cricket and whether helmet technology has truly progressed to protect players adequately. Are we doing enough? What lessons can the sport take from Pucovski's journey, and how can cricket evolve to better safeguard its athletes? 

Teddy and Corbin break down Cricket Australia's freshly announced 23-man contract list—with some predictable inclusions and surprise omissions.Who's in, who's out, and what does it all mean for the future of the Aussie side?The lads also dive into the latest from the IPL and County cricket, and we tackle the complexities of the WCA's new Global Game Structure Report.

After 29 long years, South Australia has claimed the Sheffield Shield, pulling off a record-breaking run chase in the final to defeat Queensland by four wickets.This historic victory deserves a deep dive, and that's exactly what we're bringing you.Join us as we break down the match, celebrate the key moments, and revel in the glory of this long-awaited triumph.Drink it in, Croweaters - this one's for you!

After Queensland's head of elite cricket Joe Dawes slammed his absence from a recent Sheffield Shield match, Usman Khawaja fired back at “inflammatory” and “untrue” claims in a fiery press conference – and we need to talk about it.Teddy and Corbin break down the entire 17-minute presser before turning their attention to the big Shield final. Can South Australia break their 29-year drought, or will it be Khawaja and his Queensland Bulls? A big week for us cricket nerds! 

It's getting to the pointy of the Sheffield Shield season, and there are a lot of moving parts for us to get stuck into. Why are some of our biggest names not playing? Why is the final not at the Adelaide Oval? Can South Australia complete the rare double? Corby and Ed also react to Saudi Arabia's big move to challenge the IPL and save Test cricket all at the same time. Is it all a bit too good to be true?

A predictable and ultimately underwhelming Champions Trophy, stars like Steve Smith retiring from the format, and the rise and rise of T20 cricket — are we witnessing the slow inevitable demise of the 50-over format?Teddy and Corbin break it all down, from the fading appeal of the one-day game, to the upcoming conclusion of the Shield season. 

We're not trying to be nasty or petty, but England really sucks at the moment. They've been bundled out of the Champions Trophy, and Teddy and Corbin want to talk about it. We also break down South Australia's drought-ending win, as they set their sights on a history-making double. 

Teddy and Corbin break down Australia's five-wicket win over England in its ICC Champions Trophy opener in Lahore, which included a Josh Inglis masterclass. It was the highest total in the tournament's history, and how glorious that it came against the old enemy, England. Finally, a big congratulations to our brilliant co-host Corbin Middlemas who was awarded ‘best sport coverage by an individual' at the ASC Media wards this week. Well deserved indeed.  

Just another golf trip hey?Ed Cowan responds to Travis Head's social media jab at our fearless co-host, we dissect the Matt Kuhnemann throwing saga and cast our eye over the Aussie Champions Trophy line-up. 

A sweep in Sri Lanka!Teddy and Corbin break down Australia's masterclass in Galle. Who found the fairway, and who sliced it into the rough?We also look forward to the Champions Trophy. Are we excited? Not really…

What a dominant weekend for Aussie cricket!Both the men and the women have enjoyed monstrous Test wins, and Teddy and Corbin will dissect both of them. The men thrashed Sri Lanka, and the women embarrassed England.What can we learn from these very one-sided results? Tune in to find out. 

Remember the name! If you didn't know who Mitch Owen was before last night, you sure do now! Teddy and Corbin break down the BBL final, and THAT match-winning knock from Owen.The lads then turn their attention to Sri Lanka. Who will don the Baggy Green this week in Galle? 

Ed and Corbin react to Australia's 15-man squad for the Champion's Trophy, as well as our squad to tour Sri Lanka. Then finally, we get to do our Big Bash wrap, where we catch up on all the news and results from our domestic comp. Then the guys debate the idea of a two-tier Test system. Good idea, or bad idea? 

Was that the best summer of cricket ever?It sure felt like it, and now it's all over.But don't fret cricket fans, we're here to make sense of it all. The SCG Test, the Australian win, and what's next for our all-conquering Aussie team. 

Was that the best Test we've seen in recent years? Probably!Teddy and Corbin break down the five-day epic at the MCG, day by day, moment by moment. Our longest ever podcast! Happy New Year cricket nerds.    

Teddy and Corbin react to the news that Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from the Australian Test side, and he'll be replaced by 19-year-old Sam Konstas for the Boxing Day Test.We also find some time to catch up on the start of the Big Bash season. 

Is Brisbane the Test that got away?Teddy and Corbin break down the drawn Test in Brisbane. Yes, it rained a lot, but did the Aussies blow a chance to go 2 – 1 up in this series? 

Is Adelaide the best Test venue in the world? We say yes! Teddy and Corbin dive into Australia's dominant win in Adelaide, and what it means for the rest of the summer.

All roads lead to Adelaide! Teddy and Corbin prep for the second Test at the Adelaide Oval, and Ed tries his best to answer the question that every Australian batter is asking themselves right now, how do you face Jasprit Bumrah? 

Well, that was a disaster.Teddy and Corbin spend the entire episode dissecting one of the worst losses on home soil we've seen from the Aussie Test side in years.  Buckle up cricket nerds! 

Teddy and Corbin address the media storm that came for our pod last week, before diving headfirst into the opening Test in Perth. Who's under pressure, what can we expect from the pitch, and what can we expect from India?We then find time to discuss Australia's recent T20 sweep over Pakistan, the peculiar timing of the IPL auction, and much more. Big ep! 

“Do you know what a selection when data doesn't support your point of view is? It's a guess.”Ed and Corbin dissect the recent news that Nathan McSweeney will open the batting for Australia this summer. Will it backfire?Finally, Australia was beaten by Pakistan in their recent ODI series. We ask the question, does anyone care? 

Corby is back from his tour of the US, and the lads have a lot to catch up on!Teddy tries to make sense of the recent ball-tampering allegations involving India A, before discussing the rapid rise of Nathan McSweeney in the race for a Baggy Green. Is he the right man for the job? The lads then head overseas to try and make sense of what on earth happened in India, as New Zealand made history in Mumbai. 

One more time with feeling Spriggy!New Zealand hand India their first home Test series defeat in 13 years, and Pakistan thrash England…what a glorious week of cricket!Ed and Spriggy break down all the results, before looking at our own backyard. Who is winning the race for that final Aussie Test spot? 

Test cricket is alive and well!Ed and Spriggy celebrate the week that was in Test cricket, because it was magic. New Zealand skittled India, and Pakistan conquered Bazball, and we watched it all. There's Shield action to dissect, and a failed World Cup campaign for our Aussie women. What went wrong?

That's the question on every cricket fan's lips today.Ed and Spriggy react to the news that Cameron Green will miss the Aussie summer due to back surgery. Who takes his spot?The lads also wrap what was a massive week in Shield cricket, our Aussie women are dominating the World Cup, and England take the p*** in Pakistan. Lots to get stuck into cricket nerds! 

We are the pod that never stops!Brett Sprigg comes in at first drop while Corbin takes a break, and Teddy calls in from the Sunshine Coast. We talk the Women's T20 World Cup, Shield Cricket, and how the Aussie summer is shaping up. 

Teddy and Corbin were both at the MCG for the AFL Grand Final over the weekend. What can cricket learn from the big dance in Melbourne?Australia beat England by 49 runs in a rain-affected game overnight, to clinch the ODI series 3-2.The guys break down the series win before turning their attention to other international fixtures. 

There's lots of cricket on at the moment cricket nerds, and Teddy and Corbin do their best this week to cover a lot of ground and make sense of it all. They take a look at domestic results and individual standouts, Australia's massive ODI winning streak rolls on and a six-day Test in Sri Lanka, we find out why.

Corbin & Ed discuss Australia's white ball tour of England, are all-rounders the future of T20 cricket and how many spots are up for grabs in the line-up? Plus Usman Khawaja hints at a reshuffle in the Test team and is Canberra best placed to become the next BBL franchise?

Corbin & Ed discuss Australia's 3-0 series whitewash against Scotland, Pakistan's troubles after a crushing series defeat to Bangladesh and Brendon McCullum's new role as the all-formats head coach of England Cricket. Plus, should the long ball be legalised, and how to improved the BBL draft?

Spring has sprung, we're almost there cricket nerds! The summer of cricket is approaching.Teddy and Corbin break down the underwhelming international BBL draft, and we help name the Domestic One Day Cup.Before breaking down the big news in the world of cricket this week, 35-year-old Jay Shah is about to run the ICC. What does that mean for international cricket?  

Spring has almost sprung, which means cricket season is nearly upon us! About bloody time. Teddy and Corbin have a lot of ground to cover, starting with a proposed ICC fund to reinforce Test cricket outside the Big Three. We love the idea, hate the execution. Bangladesh make history, we join the Ollie Pope fan club, and we champion cricket in the NT. Big ep cricket nerds. 

Our host and fearless leader Corbin is back on deck after covering the Olympics, and we have lots of cricket news to catch up on!Nick Hockley is moving on, and we have some big Aussie venue news with Brisbane set to miss out on a Test match for the first time in 50 years.We also take a moment to remember Graham Thorpe. Here is the article Ed wrote back in 2011 that is referenced: https://shorturl.at/7JIiHIf you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline on 131 114

In a very special episode of the pod, Ed is joined by his BFF who also happens to be the Australian men's chair of selectors, George Bailey. The duo dissects the art and science of cricket selection and look at how George has continuously managed to pick and curate the best cricket team in the world. 

We've lost Corbin to the Paris Olympics for a few weeks, but we don't take breaks here at the Grandstand Cricket pod!So, for the next few episodes, it'll be Ed Cowan in the broadcaster's chair. We'll have a different guest every week for Teddy to talk cricket with, starting with one of India's finest cricket commentators and minds, Prakash Wakankar.