Nathan Reardon – Special Guest on the Cricket Library Podcast

Nathan Reardon was a valuable member of the Queensland Bulls team for a number of years and was a part of three Domestic One Day Title winning teams. He also had stints at the Melbourne Renegades, Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes in the KFC Big Bash League. At the peak of his powers, Nathan was selected to play T20 Cricket for Australia against South Africa.

EA6PJR Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 7th Nov, 2014. NATHAN REARDON of Australia makes his way back to his position on the ground during game two of the International Twenty20 cricket series match between Australia and South Africa at the MCG. Credit: Tom Griffiths/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, we hear where Nathan’s love of the game started, his move from country Queensland to Brisbane, scoring a ton against the West Indies as well as dismissing Shivnarine Chanderpaul in the same game.

He shares what life has been like after retiring from the game moving into his business venture Outside Edge Adventures and Nathan Reardon Cricket Coaching

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NJ Reardon – Career Statistics

CompetitionT20IFCLAT20
Matches2308875
Runs scored41,3052,4661,188
Batting average4.0026.1031.6120.84
100s/50s0/01/62/200/4
Top score414711656
Balls bowled93813871
Wickets1513
Bowling average43.53137.0035.33
5 wickets in innings000
10 wickets in match000
Best bowling3/141/112/20
Catches/stumpings0/–13/–26/–23/–

Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes The Cricket Library

In this uplifting episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, Sydney Sixers rising star Elsa Hunter joins us for a vibrant conversation during a crucial stretch of the WBBL season. Elsa shares her insights on the Sixers' strong team vibe, the calm and powerful leadership of new captain Ash Gardner, and what it’s like learning from icons such as Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, and the squad’s international talent. She reflects on her journey from playing local boys’ cricket in Malaysia to becoming a WNCL champion with the NSW Breakers, opening up about finding joy in the game, coping with pressure on the big stage, and navigating the friendly but fierce Sixers–Thunder rivalry. Elsa also talks about the influence of different coaches, the importance of the mental side of cricket, and her dream of one day representing Australia. A warm, inspiring, and engaging chat with one of the brightest young talents in the game. Tune in and enjoy!
  1. Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes
  2. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine
  3. Faye Tunnicliffe – Pursuing Excellence
  4. Monali Patel – From Passion to Profession
  5. Malcolm Conn – Behind The Headlines