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/–

Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green The Cricket Library

Anupam Sharma sits down with MJ Ellis & shares the origins of his deep love for cricket, reflecting on how the game shaped his early life and continues to inspire his storytelling. We hear how his journey into the film industry began, including a remarkable encounter with Bollywood icon Feroz Khan — a moment that changed the trajectory of his creative life. With a unique perspective on the intersection of sport and cinema, Anupam reflects on his experiences working with cricketing legends like Adam Gilchrist, Brett Lee, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar, revealing the humanity behind the heroes. He also shares insights into his latest milestone: the release of his powerful documentary, Brand Bollywood: Down Under, now streaming on Netflix — a film that explores the influence of Bollywood in Australia and the stories that shape our cultural landscape. This episode is a rich celebration of cricket, culture, and the stories that bind us.  
  1. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green
  2. Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes
  3. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine
  4. Faye Tunnicliffe – Pursuing Excellence
  5. Monali Patel – From Passion to Profession