Ashes retained, standards exposed: what this series really told us

Australia retain the Ashes with a 4–1 series win, but the margin
tells only part of the story. Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan step
back from the daily grind to assess how the series actually
played out, from selection calls and tactical shifts to England’s
evolving approach and the standards that ultimately separated the
sides.


They revisit the moments that shaped the series, the Tests that
elevated it and the ones that dragged it down, and what this
Ashes revealed about where both teams are headed next, with an
eye already on the road to 2027.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’