Australia's World Cup pressure points and BBL's future

Australia’s T20 World Cup warm-ups are underway, but how much should we actually read into the results? Corbin and Ed unpack the loss to Pakistan, Australia’s ongoing issues against spin, and what warm-up matches are really designed to reveal ahead of a major tournament.  They dig into selection logic, role clarity, and the shrinking opportunities for fringe players as the World Cup squad takes shape.  The conversation then broadens to a Big Bash wash-up, exploring player movement, draft and free-agency debates, and where the BBL could be heading next.  The episode also covers ICC World Cup governance questions and a surprise captaincy call in Australian women’s cricket, with Sophie Molineux appointed skipper and the implications of Ash Gardner being overlooked. ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter. Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’