Jim's Ashes Special: Shane Warne and amazing Adelaide
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.
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Hazlewood’s good, Wood’s warming, the Ashes are incoming
Josh Hazelwood might have been cleared for the opening Ashes Test, but Corbin and Ed reckon his scare has laid bare different headaches for Australia. The English picture is more precarious. Frequently injured England star Mark Wood is already struggling with hamstring issues. How the tourists manage Wood and Jofra Archer looms as critical. The pair also unpack England’s tour-game hitout, the Lions’ strong showing, what the latest Sheffield Shield round has revealed, and how selectors might fine-tune their plans heading into Perth.Across the 2025-26 Ashes series, ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by former Test opener Ed Cowan to bring you the latest 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. Whether it's Ashes results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of cricket banter, Corbin and Ed are here to keep you up to date on the game in Australia and abroad.Catch every episodes of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan 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’.
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Jim's Ashes Special: The 2005 nailbiter at Edgbaston
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.
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Jim's Ashes Special: Ben Stokes at Headingley
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.
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Over prepared, under prepared, salad rolls and Corbin returns
Corbin Middlemas is back as the gents break down England and Australia's Ashes preparation or lack of, ahead of the first Test in Perth. The pair discuss who will and won't play the first Test in Perth, wrap up the Sheffield Shield action and go deep on what's the secret to a great salad roll.Across the 2025-26 Ashes series, ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by former Test opener Ed Cowan to bring you the latest 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. Whether it's Ashes results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of cricket banter, Corbin and Ed are here to keep you up to date on the game in Australia and abroad. Catch every episodes of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan 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’.
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