We are edging to the conclusion of a cracking season of BBL at the very same time Cricket Australia is readying to generate investment in the league.

Ed and Corbin look at what's defined the season from an on field point of view,  from standout performances and game flow to how the tournament has connected with fans at key moments. With the final in view, the focus is on what makes the BBL work when it is at its best, and how the event sets the tone for the broader cricket calendar.

Along the way, Corbin and Ed also widen the lens to touch on how the game is managed and communicated, and why trust, clarity, and letting the contest breathe matter as much off the field as on it.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’