The countdown to The Ashes is well and truly underway, but while we wait, we've got a short-format series against India to enjoy. Did Corbin and Ed like what they saw in the first ODI against India? Sheffield Shield players are still auditioning for a national call up, who can catch the selectors' eye? And does Cam Bancroft need to take a breather from cricket? Plus, all the latest from the Women's World Cup as teams start to cement their semi-finals spots.

With Pat Cummin's back injury most likely to rule him out of some Ashes matches, Trent Copeland and Ed Cowan take you through the next tier of players who will be closely monitored to step up into the squad. As the General Manager of Sydney Thunder, Trent shares how they secured Ravi Ashwin for the entire Big Bash season. Plus, the team bring you the latest from the Women's World Cup where Alyssa Healy's captain's knock ensured a recording breaking win for Australia against India.

Sheffield Shield is back for another season, who's auditioning for a spot in the Ashes? Teddy and Corbin take you through their rankings of prospective players who could be opening for Australia. Plus, you'll hear the wash-up from the New Zealand v Australia T20 series and the latest on the Women's ODI World Cup.

‘This is England’s best chance in a long time to take the urn home.’  Teddy and Corbin break down England’s newly announced 16-man squad for the Ashes this summer. We also update our race to open the batting rankings. Are we getting a bit nervous about these Ashes? Maybe…

It’s raining runs in Aussie cricket - hundreds from Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, and more! But as Ed asks: are all runs created equal? We dive into the recent run frenzy, update our race to open the batting standings, size up the old enemy, and check in on Captain Pat’s back worries.

“My overarching reaction is one of sadness, but not surprise.” Teddy and Corbin unpack the recent controversy as Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav led his team in refusing to shake hands with Pakistan players at the Asia Cup.  Plus, which players are best placed to open alongside Usman Khawaja?  We launch our very easy to understand ranking system that we’ll update as the first Test draws closer.

Spoiler: We’re very worried.  Teddy and Corbin discuss the recent news that Pat Cummins will miss the NZ and India white-ball series as he manages a lower back issue in a race to be fit for the first Test of the Ashes.  We also check in on Marnus, before diving back into our mailbag. 

Spring has arrived, and so has our ever-growing mailbag. We’re diving headfirst into your best questions as the summer of cricket draws near.  Keep them coming, we can’t get enough from our fellow cricket nerds.

Australia’s T20 and ODI series against South Africa wrapped up in Mackay on Sunday, but the lingering question remains: does anyone really care? Corbin and Ed do their best to park the cynicism as they unpack a white-ball contest with little at stake - beyond putting the Top End on the cricketing map, which we are behind!  We also find time to debate Cam Green’s best spot in the Test order, Marnus’ continuing drought, and why selectors are stuck between quick fixes and long-term planning.

Corbin and Ed dig into Todd Greenberg’s comments this week that not every nation in world cricket needs to aspire to play Test cricket. Is the longest format the pinnacle for all, or just the preserve of a privileged few? The lads break it down, challenge the idea, and explore what it means for the future of the game.

Corbin joins us live from Darwin, fresh off calling the T20 opener between Australia and South Africa. Ed and Corby dive into Australia’s unstoppable streak in the shortest format - but why has the Top End been missing from the cricket map? Plus, with the Ashes looming, the guys spotlight the surprise contenders shaking up Australia’s top six. 

‘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.

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.