Best ABC_Grandstand Podcasts (2026)

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Grandstand At Stumps: Not Another Two Day Test 1:02:19

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Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Stuart Clark wrap up the Boxing Day Test, which has ended inside two days. England batsman Joe Root and Australian stand-in captain Steve Smith join them for interviews, along with all of the presentations.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Mike Baird AO says the privatisation of the BBL will keep Australia in step with the rest of the world. 17:21

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Mike Baird AO, Chair of Cricket Australia, joined Corbin Middlemas at lunch on the first day of the Sydney Test and discussed the financial impact of a short Test, as well as the future of the BBL.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Soccer: Rebekah Stott on her 150th game 6:01

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Melbourne City captain Rebekah Stott has become just the 11th player to notch 150 appearances in the A-League W, and she's had to overcome her fair share of adversity to reach the remarkable milestone. Listen to her story with Lehmo on Summer Grandstand.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tennis: Rising star Emerson Jones ahead of a big summer 6:00

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Seventeen year old sensation Emerson Jones has been granted a wildcard into the Australian Open, before which she will tackle the Brisbane International. One of the rising stars of Australian tennis, Jones spoke to Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on Summer Grandstand.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Matt Kuhnemann - "Well I was next in to bat.... I was praying I didn't have to go in." 8:00

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Despite missing out on selection for the final Ashes Test at the SCG, spinner Matt Kuhnemann has been selected in Australia's T20 squad for the upcoming World Cup. He caught up with with Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on Summer Grandstand, the day after watching Brisbane Heat teammates Max Bryant and Xavier Bartlett pull off a remarkable run chas…

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Cricket: Steve Smith - "Maybe I'll wake up one day and be like that's enough, who knows" 6:30

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Australia's stand in captain Steve Smith caught up with Ben Cameron ahead of the SCG Test. They discussed the pitch, Usman Khawaja's retirement and Smith's own future.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Dizzy and Ali join Corbin and Ben to cover the fall out of the Boxing Day Test 2:43:00

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Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are back to break down all the fallout from another two-day Test. Stuart Clark, Jason Gillespie and Ali Mitchell all stop by, and Brett Lee chats about his induction into the Hall of Fame.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Brett Lee thinks his greatest achievement was bowling at 150kmh for 20 years 16:47

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Brett Lee has been unveiled as the latest inductee into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the MCG this morning, he jumped into the commentary box to chat with Ben Cameron after the announcement.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Mitchell Starc doesn’t think there was any complacency. 5:23

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With the Boxing Day test ending in two days, Cricket Australia put on a fan fest outside the MCG. Corbin Middlemas went down and spoke to Australian Quick Mitch Starc for his thoughts.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Cam Green feels the pressure when he plays in Australia 5:26

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Corbin Middlemas caught up with Australian All Rounder Cam Green, after the Boxing Day test ended inside two days.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Jhye Richardson says his competitiveness with his brother fuels his love for the game. 6:56

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After his first Test in four years, Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson joined Corbin Middlemas on Summer Grandstand to recap the Boxing Day Test.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Kim Garth wants revenge for the World Cup 6:04

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Ben Cameron caught up with Australian All-Rounder Kim Garth at the tea break on Day 2 of the Melbourne Test.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Tom Gleeson gets a taste of his own medicine 20:54

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Hard Quiz Host and Gold Logie Winner Tom Gleeson joined Ben Cameron on Grandstand at Lunch, and brought an absolute chaos with him. Brooke Warne then dropped by to chat about the Shane Warne Legacy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Grandstand At Stumps: History Made in the Boxing Day Test 25:00

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Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann take you through the first day of the fourth Ashes test in Melbourne. The team are joined by Australian Opener and Fast Bowler Scott Boland.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Todd Greenberg on the future of the Boxing Day Test 21:48

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Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg joined Corbin Middlemas at lunch of the first day of the boxing day test, and discussed what next summer's schedule looks like and how often Australia should play England and India in test series. James Glenday, ABC News Breakfast Co-Host then dropped by to chat his love of cricket.…

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Sailing: James Hunter - Using sailing as a journey to self-discovery 11:27

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James Hunter lost his sight in 2015 and following this reconnected with the sport of sailing as part of the Making Waves foundation. He chats to Mitch Turner about competing in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and how he works with the crew in some of the most arduous conditions.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Athletics: Nicola Olyslagers - 'It was like a holiday with a trophy at the end' 16:34

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Nicola Olyslagers has enjoyed enormous success this year which was recently recognised by World Athletics in Monaco. MItch Turner started by asking her where she has put her World Athletics Field Athlete of the Year trophy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Ollie Peake won't take the opportunity to lead for granted 14:22

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Ollie Peake is a rising talent in the Australia cricket scene and may be one to watch out for during the Ashes series of the future. Peake will captain Australia's under-19 side next year at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and Mitch Turner began this chat on Summer Grandstand by asking Peake what it felt like to receive this honour.…

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Grandstand at Stumps: An England fight, but Australia retain The Ashes 1:04:00

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Australia retains The Ashes with an unassailable lead in the series as it secures the win in Adelaide.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Grandstand at Stumps: Australia on the cusp of Ashes victory 25:00

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At the end of day four in Adelaide the Australians need just four more wickets to take an unassailable three-nil lead in the Ashes series. Chasing a record 435 runs to win, England are 6/207 at stumps despite 85 from Zak Crawley. Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann and Jason Gillespie dissect the day's play on Grandstand at Stumps, featuring interview…

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Cricket: Lord David Gower joins Grandstand Cricket 11:54

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An Ashes winning captain and one of the most elegant left handers the game has ever seen, David Gower is a legend of English cricket. After his playing days he also had a terrific broadcasting career. Lord Gower even has a song written about him by Paul Kelly! The English great joined Corbin Middlemas at tea on Day 4 of the Adelaide Test.…

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Grandstand at Stumps: Hometown heroes bully Bazball 24:27

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Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann and Stuart Clark break down another strong day of cricket for the home side at the 3rd Test in Adelaide Oval. Travis Head scoring a brilliant hometown century as fellow South Australian Alex Carey joined him for a 100+ run stand.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Flipping out 24:40

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Former Test wicketkeeper Wayne Phillips chats to Corbin Middlemas and Darren Lehmann about his work with the Australian Cricketers Association, sharing stories from his playing and coaching career with his trademark irreverence! Ben Cameron speaks to Olympic champion swimmer Kyle Chalmers.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Grandstand at Stumps: DRS Drama in Adelaide 25:00

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Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Stuart Clark break down a chaotic day of cricket at the 3rd Test in Adelaide Oval. England's batters crumbled as once again DRS drama proved to be the hottest topic of the day.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Jemma Barsby wants to whack MS for six 24:40

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At lunch on day two Corbin Middlemas is joined by South Australian captain Jemma Barsby who shares her story about living with multiple sclerosis alongside fellow MS ambassador and filmmaker Beau Eastman. Ben Cameron chats with one of Barsby's teammates, Australian vice captain Tahlia McGrath.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Grandstand at Stumps: Honours even in Adelaide heat 24:57

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Corbin Middlemas, Stuart Clark and Darren Lehmann analyse an absorbing first day of the 3rd Test from a baking hot Adelaide Oval. Winning the toss and batting first Australa ended the day on 8/326 thanks to a maiden Ashes century from Alex Carey in front of his home crowd, and 82 from late inclusion Usman Khawaja.…

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Cricket: Peter Malinauskas on magic of Adelaide Christmas Test 24:40

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Adelaide Oval is hosting the Christmas Test, with a new seven-year deal locking the match in as a major summer fixture. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas joins Corbin Middlemas to discuss the deal, creating a festival-vibe and the move to a day test.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NBL: David Stevenson thinks there are three cities leading the race for the next NBL team 16:34

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With the NBL being in great shape as a competition, CEO David Stevenseon joined Aaron Bryans on Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport to talk about the potential of expansion.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Mitch Marsh has felt the love from the whole cricket community 16:41

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Mitch Marsh announced his retirement from first class cricket this week and joined Aaron Bryans on Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport to chat about his career.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Athletics: Bruce McAvaney thinks Cathy Freeman's win means more now than on that night 39:37

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Bruce McAvaney joined Aaron Bryans on Summer Grandstand after receiving World Athletics President’s Award in recognition of his broadcasting career.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Todd Murphy was surprised that Nathan Lyon was left out 12:00

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On Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport, Aaron Bryans was joined by Sixers Spinner Todd Murphy ahead of the start of BBL 15.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Henry Moeran - English fans are not angry, just disappointed 12:16

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It's time for the perspective of an Englishman. BBC commentator Henry Moeran chats to Sam and Lehmo live from the English team hotel, where players are arriving after their break in Noosa.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tennis: Roger Rasheed - The battle of the sexes is quite insulting 22:12

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Roger Rasheed questions what the point is of the upcoming Battle of the Sexes contest coming up later this month in Dubai. He also gives his tips to Sam and Lehmo about who he thinks will dominate the summer.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Paralympics: Emily Petricola - We need to start now to be strong for Brisbane 2032 8:00

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Paralympic gold medallist Emily Petricola is also the South Australian Sports Institute’s Para Unit Lead. In a wide-ranging chat with Sam and Lehmo she speaks about how she competes with MS and how Parasports can be stronger with more funding ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Swimming: Mollie O'Callaghan - on going from hunting others, to becoming the hunted 8:16

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Olympic gold medallist Mollie O'Callaghan chats to Quentin Hull following an Australian v The World contest in Brisbane. She reflects on 2025 and what it's like no longer training next to Ariarne Titmus after her retirement.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Sam Billings - The world of sport changes so rapidly 14:05

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English white-ball star Sam Billings joins Quentin Hull as he returns for another season with the Sydney Thunder. He speaks about how playing in the BBL has been a big part of his career. Playing a lot of franchise cricket, he discusses how the privatisation of sports clubs is changing cricket around the world.…

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Soccer: Craig Goodwin - The only way to get to the World Cup is through good club form 13:28

13d ago13:28

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Adelaide veteran and Socceroo Craig Goodwin speaks to Quentin Hull about the A-League season and, of course, what he makes of Australia's pool for next year's FIFA World Cup.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Cooper Connolly - It was the sixth Ashes Test 11:24

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After being part of the Australian A side that defeated the English Lions, Cooper Connolly joins Quentin Hull as he sets himself for another Big Bash campaign with the Perth Scorchers.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Jason Gillespie - It may happen but Khawaja isn't in my team 21:30

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Former Australian quick Jason GIllespie said while Usman Khawaja has been an extraordinary performer for Australia, he should not play in the Adelaide Test.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Grandstand at Lunch: Moped Mo-Cricket 20:00

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It might be many people's dream to travel around Australia watching the entire Ashes series. But not many people would choose to do it on a scooter! Scott Stokes is doing just that and he dropped in to chat to Corbin Middlemas to answer the question on everyone's lips - why? Also there's a chance to get to know a bit more about the King of the Jung…

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Grandstand at Stumps: Too good and two up 28:00

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Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann analyse the wash up of the 2nd Ashes Test in Brisbane after Australia secured another 8 wicket victory to take a commanding lead in the series. They're joined on the field at the Gabba by man of the match and hot favourite to be man of the series - Mitchell Starc.…

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Grandstand At Stumps: Caught and bowled 25:00

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Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann run the rule over day three of the second Test in Brisbane, in which Australia's tail wagged and their bowling unit combined to have England on the ropes six wickets down and still trailing by 43 runs. Hear from Australian all rounder Michael Neser and England batting coach Marcus Trescothick.…

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Cricket: Tom Holland on history, cricket and the world's best podcast 21:37

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English historian and host of 'The Rest is History' podcast Tom Holland joins Corbin Middlemas at dinner on day three at the Gabba.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Josie Dooley's dream holiday that turned into a nightmare 21:37

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Josie Dooley, former Melbourne Renegades wicketkeeper, joins Corbin Middlemas and Darren Lehmann to talk about the her recovery from a stroke in Hawaii. Corbin also chats to the Queensland Premier David Crisafulli about the planned stadium at Victoria Park.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Grandstand At Stumps: Catches win matches 25:00

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Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann take you through the second day of the Second Ashes test in Brisbane. The team are joined by Australian Opener Jake Weatherald and English Superstar Joe Root. At the end of the second day's play, Australia are 6 for 378 and lead the match by 44 runs.…

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Cricket: Matthew Kuhnemann explains why he moved to Tasmania 8:33

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Matt Kuhnemann dropped into the ABC Sport commentary box at tea on day 2 of the second test to chat with Corbin Middlemas.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Back to our Roots 25:00

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Matt and Helen Root, parents of Joe, join Corbin Middlemas and Darren Lehmann to talk about the upbringing of Test cricket's second-greatest runscorer and his day one Gabba hundred. Corbin also chats to another Gabba centurion - ABC Cricket Podcast co-host Ed Cowan.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Grandstand At Stumps: Root has his Test century in Australia. 25:00

21d ago25:00

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Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Phil Jaques take you through the first day of the Second Ashes test in Brisbane. The team are joined by Australian Wicket Keeper Alex Carey and English Opener Zak Crawley. At the end of the opening day's play, England are 9 for 325 after winning the toss and batting first.…

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Cricket: Chris Fagan always looks for advice from other coaches 5:37

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Brisbane Lions Head Coach Chris Fagan joined Ben Cameron at Tea on day one in Brisbane, and discussed his enjoyment of cricket, where he gets advice from and his trip to Europe.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cricket: Todd Greenberg on the future of Test cricket, Usman, and BBL privatisation 25:00

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Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg joined Corbin Middlemas at lunch on day one in Brisbane, and discussed recouping commercial losses from the short Perth Test, public scrutiny of Usman Khawaja and the future of the BBL. Ben Cameron catches up with fast bowler Jhye Richardson on his comeback to first class cricket.…