Jim Maxwell and Corbin Middlemas lead ABC SPORT’s Ashes coverage

It might be just over 10 weeks till Christmas but it is less than seven till the start of one of the most hotly anticipated Ashes series in memory. For ABC SPORT, Jim Maxwell (pictured below) and Corbin Middlemas (main image) will lead a first-class line-up across the country so that wherever you are this summer, you’ll be able to hear every ball from every Test on ABC Local Radio and ABC listen, starting November 21 with the first Test in Perth.

Middlemas will host the coverage across all five Tests alongside Maxwell as the Aussies, led by Australian Captain Pat Cummins, hope to secure another win on home soil. Joining them is former Australian player and coach Darren Lehmann, Glenn McGrath, Stuart Clark and Jason Gillespie. For the English contingent, Jonathan Agnew, Alison Mitchell and Phil Tufnell.

The English team, led by coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, are searching for their first series win since 2015. The 2023 hotly debated draw saw Australia retain the trophy.

Middlemas said:

“Can the Bazballers turn some moral wins into outright victories? There’s no bigger challenge for England than coming down under against this all-conquering Australian team.

I can’t wait to broadcast the action with our team who know exactly what these Ashes contests are all about. Glenn McGrath, who is renowned for picking Australia 5-nil, Darren Lehmann, Jason Gillespie, Stuart Clark and Phil Tufnell. We’re going to have a lot of fun and witness some great cricket.”

Audiences can also find test information, live scores, news and more on the ABC’s dedicated cricket feed. The ABC Grandstand Cricket podcast takes audiences on a weekly deep dive into the sport while the Grandstand at Stumps podcast covers all the action at the end of each day of play.

Before the Ashes, ABC SPORT will cover the Australian men’s team as they face India in a white ball series in October. During you can hear the Big Bash League and Women’s Big Bash League across the summer. Then in February, the Australian women take on India in an ODI, T20 and Test series. Joining the ABC’s team of commentators and experts for the series will be Michelle Goszko, Charlotte Anneveld, Kirsten Pike, Sarah Elliott, Nicky Shaw and Christina Matthews.

Summer in Australia is cricket, on ABC Local Radio and ABC listen.