Usman's pointed farewell and the final Ashes Test

Usman Khawaja announces his retirement, Corbin and Ed reflect on
a career that spanned eras, conditions, and expectations. They
unpack his late-career peak, the scrutiny that followed him, and
the comments that surfaced again around preparation, media
pressure, and how players are judged as they age.


Attention then turns to the SCG. The weather, the pitch
narrative, and the recent run of shortened Tests come under
examination, alongside the selection calls that still matter
despite the series being decided. Todd Murphy’s case, the balance
of the XI, and the pressure points across the top seven are all
in play.


There’s also a look at Australia’s T20 World Cup squad, who
missed out, and what the balance says about conditions and roles,
before a full Big Bash wrap and a final dive into the Ashes
numbers that underline just how unusual this series has been.


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. Whether it's Ashes
results, the latest in live fixtures or you just need a hit of
cricket banter.


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