England Talk a Big Game, Australia Play One

While Australia sit 2-0 up in the series, the guys dig into
whether England have fallen into an “exaggerated sense of their
own ability” as they enjoy their “reset in Noosa” ahead of the
third test.


It took Stokes and Jacks finally “playing properly” on the last
day for England to show any real fight, and Corbin and Ed explore
whether that flicker of resistance tells us anything or simply
exposes a team that is, in Ed’s words, “just not very good”.


Selection changes feel inevitable for England, with Archer’s
effort labelled “a pathetic test”, Jacks battling to hold his
place and Bashir’s absence becoming harder to explain.


Back to Australia, the lads also touch on the players who seem to
vanish at the edges of selection talk, with Beau Webster slipping
under what Corbin jokingly frames as an “invisibility cloak.”
plus is Australia’s depth so strong that fringe players can
disappear from view for months and still be closer to a baggy
green than anyone in England’s touring squad.


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, Corbin and Ed are here to keep you up to date on
the game in Australia and abroad.


Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by
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