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No team is prettier in pink than Australia; victorious in 12 of 13 Test matches in this format. Why are they so strong and how will England seek to counter that to level the Ashes? We pull apart likely tactics to understand how both sides will approach the pink Test at the traditional Australian fortress of the GABBA. Featured: Alex Malcolm, journalist, Cricinfo. UPDATE: post release Usman Khawaja was ruled out of Australia's team. Head to the ABC news website for full details.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
It takes a lot to make Oscar Piastri mad, but the Qatar Grand Prix crossed the threshold. A second week of team errors that badly cost the McLaren driver had him seething. A pit blunder saw both Piastri and Lando Norris slide down the standings and gifted victory to Max Verstappen at the Qatar Grand Prix. We now have a three-way battle for the world title in the last race of the season. We explain why Piastri is fuming but should have reason for confidence. Featured: Joshua Robinson, F1 reporter, Wall Street Journal. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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.
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.
Melbourne Renegades bowler Milly Illingworth was signed to the Mumbai Indians during the Women's Premier League Auction this week and joined Quentin Hull on Summer Grandstand to discuss how it all went down.
As Ahmedabad secures the Centenary Games, Commonwealth Sport President Dr Donald Rukare joined Quentin Hull to discuss its future.
On Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport, Quentin Hull was joined by Darren Lehmann ahead of the 2nd test in Brisbane and also ahead of Boof playing in the Symonds/Warne Golf Tournament.
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.
Quentin Hull was live at Royal Queensland for the Australian PGA Championship and was joined by former Australian Golfer Ian Baker-Finch.
People looking for the answer to who will be Australia's next Test openers will likely be glued to the two-day pink ball tour match happening between the Prime Ministers XI and the English Lions in Canberra this weekend. Can the likes of Sam Konstas or Campbell Kellaway play their way into the Test squad this Ashes series? The Supercars Grand Final is happening in Adelaide, so who will take the crown? Featured: Brett Sprigg, commentator, ABC SPORT. Richard Craill, motorsport expert, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
When Brisbane play the seemingly unstoppable North Melbourne in the AFLW Grand Final, there's a sense of an era being defined. This is the latest instalment in a trilogy of premiership clashes between the two. Broader questions also burn. Ash Riddell is the best player in the competition, but her preparation has included her day job as a teacher. What does that tell us about the state of the game? The clash is a sellout for a fourth straight year, so why are we putting a relatively low ceiling on how big the game can be? Featured: Marnie Vinall, AFLW reporter, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Partly inspired by Wrexham FC, NRL legend Darren Lockyer and business partner Grant Wechsel are trying to turn around the infamous but often calamitous English club the London Broncos. The pair will lean on Papua New Guinea talent to help drive their ambition with six players heading to England. Featured: Kyle Evans, ABC journalist. Darren Lockyer NRL great. Grant Wechsel London Broncos co-owner.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
In a sport defined by mechanical precision and meticulous attention to detail, how does the best team in the business configure their own cars incorrectly? That's the question fans of Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris and McLaren are asking after a 1mm error saw both drivers disqualified. The mistake could cost both drivers a world title. Featured: Mick Doyle, F1 reporter, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
The recriminations for England have come from some of their most respected cricket voices. Geoffrey Boycott and Michael Vaughan have led the way, but the breadth of frustration has been wide-ranging. In response, Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have made it clear they don't plan to change. Should that surprise us after more than three years of a so-called 'cricket cult'? We also unpack the Travis Head brilliance and what it might mean for Usman Khawaja. Featured: ABC cricket writer, Dean Bilton.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
On Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport, Mitch Turner caught up with former English Spinner Phil Tufnell to get his thoughts on what was a historic Ashes test.
With the shortest Ashes test in over 100 years, Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron brought in the big guns to review it. Darren Lehmann, Jason Gillespie and Ali Mitchell all stop by to chat every angle from the first test.
Andy Lee popped into the ABC Sport box at Lunch time on Day 2 of the Perth Test to chat with Corbin Middlemas about all things sport and his new TV show Do Not Watch This Show.
Travis Head's century has steered Australia to a dominant win on only day two of the first test, the man of the moment as well as Marnus Labuschagne joined Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann post match to celebrate the Aussie's first Ashes win of the summer and look ahead to Brisbane.
Ex-Matilda Alicia Ferguson unpacks Mary Fowler's explosive claims about experiencing racism at her French club Montpellier. Wallabies legend Phil Kearns joins us to analyse Australia's poor tour of Europe. Is this necessary medicine or a downward spiral? PLUS, the unexpected verbal clash of Steve Smith and Monty Panesar. Featured: Phil Kearns, Wallabies legend. Alicia Ferguson, ex-Matilda.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann and Tom Moody take you through the highly anticipated first day of the opening Ashes test in Perth. The team are joined by injured full-time Australian captain, Pat Cummins and English bowler Brydon Carse.Fast bowler Mitchell Starc ran through England with career best figures of 7/58. Ben Stokes followed this up with his own impressive bowling performance, he took a 5-fer for England.At the end of the opening day's play, Australia are trailing by 49 runs in the first innings with one wicket remaining.
Chair of Cricket Australia, Mike Baird AO, joined Corbin at Grandstand at Lunch for a chat about the upcoming Ashes series and other issues facing Cricket at the moment.
Two all-time greats are missing. Two debutants are on deck. Replacement captain Steve Smith has a bit on. The Australian side is full of storylines ahead of the Ashes opener. Gideon Haigh helps us pull it apart. Featured: Gideon Haigh, cricket writer, Cricket Et Al. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
History will tell you how hard England has found Ashes cricket in Australia, so why does this series feel different? In a word, it's probably Bazball. The vibes based cricketing philosophy that has fuelled English cricket and driven Australian fans slightly crazy. Barney Ronay explains the stakes for Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum and England ahead of a mouth watering series. Featured: Barney Ronay, chief sports writer, The Guardian. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
The history of the Ashes is littered with moments that have defined and intensified the rivalry between the two nations. As we anticipate what those moments might be in the 2025-26 series, Jim Maxwell has been looking back at some of his favourite Ashes memories. In the final part of this series, he and Corbin Middlemas remember England's victory at Edgbaston in 2005 that dramatically swung the momentum of that series.
YouTuber/boxer Jake Paul has made a career out of knowing how to draw eyeballs, but fighting a world champion heavyweight? That feels like a bad way to suffer for your art. The social media phenomenon will take on Anthony Joshua in a made-for-Netflix event that will draw a huge audience and generate both fighters' massive money, but at what physical cost for Paul? Some pros are fearing for the American's life. We break down this bizarre news. Featured: Simon Smale, boxing writer, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Zac Lomax has long been linked with rebel rugby union venture R360, but for him to be given a release by Parramatta has ramped up speculation around the competition. Who else is in the picture and why are NRL players the only athletes being linked to this global rugby competition? Featured: Michael Carayannis, NRL reporter, Daily Telegraph.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
On Summer Grandstand - former Australian player and coach Jo Broadbent joined Lehmo and Sam to talk about how she got into refereeing international cricket fixtures.
On Summer Grandstand - Joanne Bowen - the CEO of Cricket for Climate spoke to Lehmo and Sam about the platform that cricket has provided for the messaging around climate change.
On Summer Grandstand - four-time Boxing World Champion Danny Green joined the programme to chat to Lehmo and Sam to promote the success of the Coward Punch campaign in thwarting one punch violence.
On Summer Grandstand - former Australian fast bowler and South Australian coach Ryan Harris speaks to Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron about the evolution of Brendan Doggett and his attributes ahead of his impending Ashes debut in Perth.
On Summer Grandstand - Cricket commentator Ali Mitchell spoke to Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron about the new English players on tour as well as the evolution of Bazball as it comes to Australia for the first time.
On Summer Grandstand - former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has told Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron that Joe Root will prove his greatness with three centuries in this forthcoming Ashes series.
On Summer Grandstand - the Voice of Summer Jim Maxwell joined Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron to preview the Ashes series.
Former Formula One world champion Alan Jones joined Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on Summer Grandstand to discuss Oscar Piastri's title hopes and what lies ahead for the young Australian.
Kai Ellice-Flint joined Sam Lane and Lehmo on Summer Grandstand after winning the men's longboard world title in El Salvador on a board he shaped himself.
Former English cricketer Phil Tufnell joined Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on Summer Grandstand to discuss England's preparation and preview the upcoming Ashes series.
John Aloisi joined Sam Lane and Lehmo on Summer Grandstand, reminiscing about his match-winning penalty against Uruguay 20 years ago that sent the Socceroos to the World Cup for the first time.
ABC Sport's Darren Lehmann joined Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on Summer Grandstand to preview what promises to be a massive Ashes series.
The Sheffield Shield season has only just begun, but that hasn't stopped Victorian captain Peter Handscomb, who has already posted six scores over fifty. He spoke with Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on Summer Grandstand about his strong start to the season.
Marnus Labuschagne is set to return to the Australian Test side, but will he open or bat at three? Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron spoke to the batsman about the start of his Shield campaign and his imminent return to the national team.
As we gear up for the 2025-26 Ashes, legendary commentator Jim Maxwell is looking back at his favourite moments from this storied rivalry. In part five of this series, Jim and Corbin Middlemas look back to 2006 when Shane Warne bowled Australia to a series win in Adelaide.
Alex de Minaur has had a rollercoaster of a week at the ATP finals. Losing a match after serving for it, to qualifying for the semi-finals by beating world number six Taylor Fritz. Can the Australian harness the emotional swing with one eye on a match up with Jannik Sinner and the other on a home Summer of tennis? Plus the AFLW finals are into their second week, so who makes it through for a shot at the grand final? Featured: Peter Johnston, former ATP player and tournament director. Gemma Bastiani, ABC commentator. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
England's preparation for the Ashes couldn't be much more different to Australia's and it's drawn criticism. Is one warm-up match enough ahead of a huge series? That's one of many questions being asked of this squad. Is this the year Joe Root gets his elusive 100 in Australia? How will Mark Wood and Jofra Archer hold up? Can England win back the Ashes down under for the first time in over a decade? Featured: Jonathan Agnew, former England cricketer and ABC SPORT commentator. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Professional Footballers Australia has released its report into the 2024-25 A-League Women's season and it's not pretty reading. The report shows a drop in crowds, salaries that don't compete with other women's competitions and talent that would prefer to play elsewhere. After the glow of the home Women's World Cup for the Matildas, has the domestic competition missed its moment?Featuring: Pokuah Frimpong, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
As we get ready for the 2025-26 instalment of the famous Ashes rivalry, legendary ABC commentator Jim Maxwell is looking back on his favourite Ashes moments from his time loving the game. In this episode, Jim and Corbin Middlemas reflect on a masterful innings from Ben Stokes in 2019 that secured England a famous victory at Headingley.
On truwana/Cape Barren Island, off the coast of Tasmania, there is a 9-hole golf course that is almost impossible to get a tee-time at. That's because Marra Wunna Golf Course is by the locals for the locals. It's not your typical golf club - there's no dress code, it's free to play and the local wildlife have been written into the rules. It's a different kind of golf and those who live there, love it. Featured: Louise Miolin, ABC reporter. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
With the 2025-26 Ashes on the horizon we are discussing legendary commentator Jim Maxwell's top six Ashes moments from his more than 50-year career. In episode three, he and Corbin Middlemas revel in Allan Border and Jeff Thompson's almost miracle at the MCG in 1982.