Steve Smith is shaping the BBL finals picture

The Big Bash League is moving toward its finals phase and Steve
Smith is once again at the centre of the conversation.


Corbin and Ed unpack how the BBL is shaping up, which teams are
finding form at the right time, and where the key match-ups are
likely to land as the tournament tightens. Steve Smith’s run of
form sparks a broader discussion about selection, player power,
and his place in Australia’s white-ball plans.


The episode also looks at Jake Fraser-McGurk’s development, pitch
conditions across the competition, and debates around
presentation and kits. Beyond the BBL, the guys touch on New
Zealand’s success in India, changes to the Test calendar, county
cricket moves, and what comes next for day-night Tests.


Plus, a tribute to Alyssa Healy as Australia prepares for a new
leadership era.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,
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podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’