Over prepared, under prepared, salad rolls and Corbin returns

Corbin Middlemas is back as the gents break down England and
Australia's Ashes preparation or lack of, ahead of the first Test
in Perth. The pair discuss who will and won't play the first
Test in Perth, wrap up the Sheffield Shield action and go deep on
what's the secret to a great salad roll.Across the 2025-26 Ashes
series, ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is
joined by former Test opener Ed Cowan to bring you the latest
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 episodes of ‘The ABC Cricket
Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ed Cowan
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’.