Pakistan's Cup Boycott and Australia's Shaky Preparation

Corbin and Ed unpack a major World Cup flashpoint after the
Pakistan government announced it will not allow the national team
to play India, prompting ICC warnings and raising serious
questions about power, politics and the future structure of
international cricket. The pair examine what the standoff could
mean for global revenues, Test nations, and the balance of
influence in the game as the tournament approaches.


Corbin and Ed ask is Australia’s World Cup preparation on track
following a heavy T20 series loss to Pakistan, injuries mounting,
form dipping and selection calls under scrutiny, is this a
genuine warning sign or simply a poorly timed stumble before the
main event.


The guys dive into domestic cricket, analysing Greg Shippard’s
departure from New South Wales, the pressure on performance
leaders, and the ongoing tension between winning titles and
producing Australian players, before wrapping with concerns
around domestic scheduling and the return of the Sheffield
Shield.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.


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