Big Bash to India? Cummins Fires Back as Ponting’s Kings Slide
From Cricket Unfiltered by Piccolo Podcasts
May 20, 2026 · 44 min
About this episode
The episode discusses recent developments in cricket, including the potential launch of the Big Bash in India and the tensions between players and media.
From a potential Big Bash launch in India to a major format shake-up and Pat Cummins firing back at the media — it’s been a huge week in cricket. Menners and Damian Watson break down the latest developments around the Big Bash League, including plans to open the season in Chennai and proposed changes to player payments and recruitment. They also dive into the growing tension between players and media following Cummins’ public response, and what it says about the modern cricket landscape. Plus, there’s discussion on Andrew Flintoff’s reported move to the Sydney Thunder, the rise of streaming in cricket broadcasting, and all the key storylines from the IPL as the finals approach. (02:40) Big Bash set for India? Chennai season opener (08:45) BBL overhaul: auction system vs draft (12:20) Andrew Flintoff to Sydney Thunder (15:50) Pat Cummins vs media fallout (21:14) Streaming rights and cricket’s future (29:55) IPL wrap: Ponting’s slide and Aussie form Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We’ve launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show. 🛒 Shop…
People in this episode
Hosts: Menners, Damian Watson
Topics covered
- Big Bash League
- cricket media relations
- player payments
- streaming in cricket
- IPL finals
- Andrew Flintoff
- Pat Cummins
Keywords
- Big Bash
- Pat Cummins
- Ricky Ponting
- Andrew Flintoff
- cricket streaming
- IPL
- Chennai
Sponsors
Exactamundo
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sydney Thunder, Big Bash League
Places: India, Chennai
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