What’s your favourite Ashes moment? As part of the lead in for the 2025-26 series, legendary ABC commentator Jim Maxwell is breaking down his six favourite memories from a career spanning more than five decades. In this six part special, Jim and Corbin Middlemas pull apart the moments that have defined a famous rivalry. Part one is the saga that has framed the coming clash, the stumping of Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in 2023. 

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.