The Scorchers do it again, finals fallout, and the weekend in world cricket

The Perth Scorchers claim another Big Bash title and Corbin and
Ed unpack what continues to set the competition’s most successful
club apart. The final, the pitch in Perth, and the Scorchers’
tactical edge are all examined, alongside an honest assessment of
the Sixers and their heavy reliance on Steve Smith.


The discussion widens to the health of the BBL, including crowds,
broadcast audiences, and the ongoing debate around scheduling and
travel during finals. There is also a look at catching laws,
replay culture, and how modern officiating is changing the live
experience.


Around the world, Bangladesh’s exclusion from the upcoming World
Cup raises bigger questions for the game’s governance, while
India’s T20 dominance, England’s rare away ODI win, and
Australia’s Under-19 progress round out a busy week in
cricket.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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