Podcast appearances and mentions of Ed Cowan

‘How good is Test cricket?'Teddy and Corbin revel in the drama of the India-England Test series, as the fifth Test heads into a thrilling final day - another reminder of why we still believe in the magic of Test cricket. Then, it's a pivot from the pitch to the boardroom, as we unpack the growing noise around the future of the Big Bash and the prospect of private ownership and expansion. 

Ed and Corbin dive into the fiery fallout from the fourth Test in Manchester, where India snubbed Ben Stokes's offer to shake hands - choosing instead to chase runs with Washington Sundar closing in on a maiden ton. Whose side are we on? Is England turning into the villains of the game? And what does this all mean for the Ashes later this summer? 

With Ed Cowan out sick, Corbin Middlemas calls up World Cup winner Xavier Doherty to join us this week! The pair unpack the early takeaways from the West Indies T20 series, from Jake Fraser-McGurk's rocky recall to Mitchell Owen's debut, and why this might just be the best fielding team Australia has ever put on a cricket field. Plus, what Nathan Ellis and Scott Boland have in common, and what Nathan Lyon's shock omission says about Australia's red-ball approach. 

The final day of play between the West Indies and Australia saw records topple and milestones reached, but what happened to the West Indies in their second innings? Meanwhile at Lord's England secure a memorable win over India. Plus, you'll hear all the latest news from the cricketing world.

Australia wraps up the Frank Worrell Trophy against the West Indies, but the same old batting headaches remain. Teddy and Corbin break down Steve Smith's masterclass, Cam Green's crucial knock, and the brilliance of the Aussie bowling attack.Plus, fresh concerns over the top order and a statement win for India over England. Curious times with the Ashes just a few months away. 

We dive deep into Australia's ongoing top-order batting crisis - what went wrong in Barbados?From unpredictable pitch conditions to questionable shot selections, we unpack how key players like Sam Konstas and Cameron Green are struggling to find their feet at the top. What does the lack of a clear batting strategy mean for Australia ahead of the Ashes? Is there a way forward for the Aussies' fragile top order, or are bigger changes on the horizon? 

As Australia kicks off their new WTC campaign in the Caribbean, Corbin and Ed dive deep into the shifting sands of Aussie selection, batting combinations, and the tough calls that shaped this Test XI.There's also a nostalgic detour to Barbados with Ed reliving his Test memories at Kensington Oval, while the pair debate missed selection windows, and the price of wish-casting the next great Aussie opener.

In a jam-packed episode, it's Gemini season, and the birthday boys are serving up humble pie after South Africa's stunning triumph in the World Test Championship Final. Ed and Corbin break down how the Proteas dismantled Australia at Lord's - tactically, emotionally and symbolically.

Pat Cummins has reminded us he's the man you want in a cricketing crisis. Ed Cowan casts an appreciative eye over the relentless quick. In the AFL there are huge stories encompassing players, administrators, stadiums and... Fremantle... at least according to Kath Loughnan. We brace for another wonky round of NRL impacted by Origin. Plus, a wonderful spray from tennis veteran Gael Monfils. Featured: Ed Cowan, ex-Test cricketer. Kath Loughnan, AFL host, Fox Footy. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Teddy and Corbin preview the biggest red-ball showdown of the year (until the Ashes) - Australia vs South Africa at Lord's.They dive into all the key questions: What will the Aussie XI look like? Will Marnus make the cut? How will the English weather play a role? And of course - who's taking home the WTC mace?Get ready for the ultimate cricket chat ahead of the WTC Final, and don't forget: from Wednesday June 11 at 7:30pm AEST, you can hear every ball live and ad-free on the ABC listen app.

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!

When you saw this episode pop up in your feed, you either jumped for joy and hit play immediately (in which case you're not reading this), or you said “Huh. That's a surprising episode.” Well, if you're in group two, boy do we have a treat for you!IPL is the fastest-growing, most dynamic and most disruptive force in the sports industry today… and this may come as a shock to many Americans, but it might just be on track to surpass the NFL as the world's most valuable sports league. The IPL is currently valued at $16B, with a TV rights deal that's higher in per-match dollars than the NBA and the English Premier League. And all this for a league that's right now just 10 teams who collectively only play 74 total games per season… and oh yeah, the whole thing is only 17 years old! Tune in for an absolutely amazing story, filled with genius, drama (Rupert Murdoch! Disney! Bollywood!) and a perfect encapsulation of the rise of modern India.Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Spring ‘25 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsServiceNowFundriseCrusoeLinks:Save the date, July 15 in NYC!Ed Cowan's Business Breakdowns of IPLWorldly Partners' Multi-Decade IPL StudyEpisode sourcesCarve Outs:SeveranceStratecheryMore Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

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. 

The Australians are through to the semi finals of the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan after their match against Afghanistan was washed out. The last time Australia won the tournament was back in 2009 in South Africa. Earlier this week on the Grandstand Cricket Podcast Corbin Middlemas challenged Ed Cowan to name the eleven from the final against New Zealand. One of those men who won the coveted white jacket was offspinner Nathan Hauritz. He spoke to Brett Sprigg on Summer Grandstand to reflect on the 2009 edition of the Champions Trophy.

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…

Australia secured a 2-0 series win at Galle with a nine-wicket victory before lunch on Day 4.Corbin Middlemas is joined by Stuart Clark, Ed Cowan and Phil Jaques to round up all the action. 

Australia is on the cusp of wrapping up a 1st series win in Sri Lanka for 11 years. The spinners led the way with Nathan Lyon taking 3 and the series leading wicket taker Matt Kuhnemann with 4. Corbin Middlemas is joined by Stuart Clark, Ed Cowan and Phil Jaques to round up all the action on Day 3 of the 2nd Test in Galle. 

Steve Smith and Alex Carey were the stars for Australia as they dominated on Day 2 of the 2nd Test in Galle. After eventually dismissing Sri Lanka for 257 the tourists made batting look easy. Smith overtook Ricky Ponting as the highest run scorer in tests in Asia and Carey scored a 2nd Test ton.Corbin Middlemas is joined by the whole gang - Stuart Clark, Ed Cowan and Phil Jaques - to round up all the action on Day 2 from the Galle International Stadium.

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? 

Australia great David Warner leading the Thunder in western Sydney. Melbourne cool kids Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa lighting up the Vic franchises. Heavyweight teams like Perth, Brisbane and Hobart. There are reasons for optimism around this BBL season, the negative is the lack of international star power. Ed Cowan offers solutions to that problem while previewing the 14th edition of the competition. Featured: Ed Cowan, ex-Australia opener. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

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! 

As the top two teams in Test cricket prepare for a five-match series, ABC Radio's Ed Cowan and Corbin Middlemas ask which team is under pressure more – Australia, who have lost the last four Border-Gavaskar Trophies, or India, who have just lost 3-0 at home to New Zealand?

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.