The Boundary Rider

We're turning the clock back as Australia dominate in Asia yet again and Stuart Broad is getting whacked around like it's a white-ball match.  The Sri Lankan Test series is sitting in Australia's favour and the boys discuss the best way to complete a clean sweep of the Tests, and it involves a bold selection change to Glenn Maxwell's benefit. Plus, plenty of sweeping and Cam Green chat. Baz-ball is facing it's first real test with India in a dominant position in their one-off Test match. Is there anything Jasprit Bumrah can't do while Jonny Bairstow continues to score runs for fun.  Channel 7 and Cricket Australia are in a legal battle but Faf du Plessis is going to play in the Big Bash so it's all good, right? Right? Make sure to hit us up on socials or on boundaryriderpod@gmail.com for any questions you have around the world of cricket! ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Australia is preparing for their first Test against Sri Lanka with some bold selections expected. Glenn Maxwell could make his triumphant return to the team while Jon Holland has come from the clouds and is in line to play in Galle with Australia eager to bring a left-arm finger spinner into the side with the memories of Rangana Herath still in mind.  England are in the box seat to clean sweep their Test series against New Zealand on the back of Bairstow's heroics yet again. Is Daryl Mitchell the best batter in the world though? There are renewed calls for the Big Bash League to be privatised while women's Test cricket is back on the schedule with South Africa set to play their first red-ball match since 2014 against Taunton in England.  Make sure to hit us up on socials or on boundaryriderpod@gmail.com for any questions you have around the world of cricket! ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

The Australia-Sri Lanka series is well underway and it’s important to recognise what’s actually going on in the background. We catch up with ABC Journalist Avani Dias to discuss the food and fuel shortages in the country, as well as the response to the series. Plus we chat Bairstow Brilliance, the IPL’s payday and the Big Bash’s battle for relevance. Make sure to hit us up on socials or on boundaryriderpod@gmail.com for any questions you have around the world of cricket! Avani Dias - Twitter Sri Lanka’s economic crisis (ABC News)  ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

The Tim David bandwagon continues to gather pace as Australia takes on Sri Lanka in the first of their T20 series to devastating results.  England have finally won a Test match while debate rages on over the pay packets of the Australian women's team and the Big Bash faces some fierce international competition for relevance.  Make sure to hit us up on socials or on boundaryriderpod@gmail.com for any questions you have around the world of cricket! ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

After a summer of chaos, Lachlan and Nic are back as the northern hemisphere summer of cricket gets into full swing.  Plenty to discuss on today's show, including: The fixtures from the home Australian summer The England v New Zealand Test series + McCullum, Mott and Stokes' appointments Twenty20 cricket - The IPL Final + Tim David's irresistable form Plus, some tributes to the late Andrew Symonds who passed away recently and left a big impact on Lachlan and Nic's cricketing journey.  ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Justin Langer's LinkedIn posts prove the motivation never ends as the Aussies prepare for the T20 World Cup.  Lachlan and Nic are back to dissect the end of the Australia/India multi-format series, Usman Khawaja isn't too happy about Tasmania's tactics in the Sheffield Shield plus the IPL is heating up and the WBBL is about to get underway.  If you enjoy this episode of The Boundary Rider make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating! If you have any questions you want us to answer, hit us up on boundaryriderpod@gmail.com or any of our social channels below. BOUNDARY RIDER MERCHANDISE Get your Boundary Rider podcast merchandise ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter

Australia and India played out a draw in their one-off Test match that left fans wanting more and asking why when it came to DRS, day five and more.  Lachlan and Nic dissect the match, looking at the big issues including the walking debate being reignited and look forward to the T20 series.  Plus, it looks like England have finally committed to coming to Australia for the Ashes, it's getting closer to crunchtime in the Ashes and domestic action continues. If you enjoy this episode of The Boundary Rider make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating! If you have any questions you want us to answer, hit us up on boundaryriderpod@gmail.com or any of our social channels below. BOUNDARY RIDER MERCHANDISE Get your Boundary Rider podcast merchandise - https://my-store-11524970.creator-spring.com/ ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok

Australia and India battled it out in an incredible ODI series in Mackay to kick off the summer.  Lachlan and Nic dissect that series and that controversial no ball. Look at the start of the domestic summer with the Shield and Marsh Cup getting away. Plus they provide an update on the Ashes, Afghanistan Test and the WBBL.  If you enjoy this episode of The Boundary Rider make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating! If you have any questions you want us to answer, hit us up on boundaryriderpod@gmail.com or any of our social channels below. BOUNDARY RIDER MERCHANDISE Get your Boundary Rider podcast merchandise - https://my-store-11524970.creator-spring.com/ ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok

A Freudian slip made headlines as the Australian Test captain went into surgery but is expected to be right for the Ashes.  Lachlan and Nic throw up the hypothetical of who would replace Tim Paine IF he was unavailable for The Ashes, talk about what's happening in Afghanistan and have a message for the Indian cricket team after the fifth Test against England was postponed.  If you enjoy this episode of The Boundary Rider make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating! If you have any questions you want us to answer, hit us up on boundaryriderpod@gmail.com or any of our social channels below. ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok

September is here and in our books, that means it's officially cricket season.  Lachlan and Nic chat about the fourth Test between England and India which saw en epic collapse by the hosts and a wonderful display of patience by Rohit Sharma.  We catch-up with Australian fast-bowler Tayla Vlaeminck from hotel quarantine as she prepares to lead the line for her side against India this month in the absence of Megan Schutt. She also talks us through why you might see her face on chocolate bars in shopping centres in the coming months.  Plus, we whip around the rest of the international scene including BAN v NZ, SL v SA and the latest on the IPL and BBL.  If you enjoy this episode of The Boundary Rider make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating! If you have any questions you want us to answer, hit us up on boundaryriderpod@gmail.com or any of our social channels below. ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok

Australia has been hammered by Bangladesh in one of their last T20 hit-outs before the World Cup and it's forced us not only to analyse our team but also our streaming options with a lack of a broadcast partner.  Virat Kohli got a golden duck. That's always fun. Plus the ICC is wanting to enter the Olympic conversation after seeing how Cedric Dubler yelled at Ash Moloney to get over the line. Now that's village.  If you enjoy this episode of The Boundary Rider make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating! If you have any questions you want us to answer, hit us up on boundaryriderpod@gmail.com or any of our social channels below. ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok

Australia have lost their T20 series to the West Indies 4-1, meaning that the West Indies must be the best team in the world, right? Lachlan and Nic dissect the series and look at the big topics including Australia's middle-order, their wicketkeeping dilemma and which of the plethora of fast bowlers will be sent to the World Cup.  Plus, they look at the incredible 1st T20I between England and Pakistan, chat all things WBBL and BBL schedule plus plenty more.  If you enjoy this episode of The Boundary Rider make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating! If you have any questions you want us to answer, hit us up on boundaryriderpod@gmail.com or any of our social channels below. ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok

The World Test Championship final is over and we can finally crown New Zealand the best cricket team in the world.  The boys chat about just how good Kyle Jamieson is, Rishabh Pant's lack of patience when India needed him most and whether the WTC final format needs changing like Virat Kohli suggested.  Plus, there's news from the PSL, T20 Blast and a fantastic Nike sponsorship for the BBL. If you enjoy this episode of The Boundary Rider make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating! If you have any questions you want us to answer, hit us up on boundaryriderpod@gmail.com or any of our social channels below. ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok

On the eve of the inaugural World Test Championship final, Lachlan and Nic catch up to talk all things cricket. We wrap up the incredible England v NZ second Test at Edgbaston, look forward to Tim Southee's Southampton exploits and get angry about the ECB yet again bringing women's cricket back down a peg with a used pitch in Bristol.  Plus, Australia has confirmed their squad for the T20 series against the West Indies and Bangladesh + there are some exciting new signings in the WBBL.  If you enjoy this episode of The Boundary Rider make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating! If you have any questions you want us to answer, hit us up on boundaryriderpod@gmail.com or any of our social channels below. ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok

With Test cricket (and our awful sleeping patterns) resuming to its rightful place at the front of everyone's minds, we thought it would only be right to bring back The Boundary Rider for its winter season.  New Zealand and England kicked off their Test series with plenty of fanfare, even if there was nothing to play for. Colin de Grandhomme continues to show off his fabulous mullet to the world, while Kyle Jamieson is proving that being tall can actually make you a good cricketer, who knew? Ollie Robinson starred in what could be his only ever Test match. England's top order batting woes continued, so should we just give Australia the Ashes now? (please...) We also chat all things County Championship, IPL reschedule and have a look at what cricket Australia is going to be playing in the coming months. (Hint: there won't be much red ball action).  If you enjoy this episode of The Boundary Rider make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating! If you have any questions you want us to answer, hit us up on boundaryriderpod@gmail.com or any of our social channels below. ------- Boundary Rider Social Channels ------- TWITTER Lachlan McKirdy - @LMcKirdy7 Nic Savage - @nic_savage1 Boundary Rider Socials Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok

Lachlan and Nic discuss Australia's postponed tour of South Africa, underfire coach Justin Langer and his policy on cheese toasties and the restart of Australian domestic cricket with the WNCL.

Lachlan and Nic have given themselves a week to react to the incredible Australia vs India Test series, they look forward to what's next for the Aussies and preview the BBL finals

Lachlan and Nic wrap up the Sydney Test from outside the SCG plus they start the Dan Christian for T20 World Cup campaign.

We have finally farewelled 2020 and we're welcoming 2021 with a bumper episode featuring everyone's favourite cricket curator, Rob Moody, better known as robelinda2.

Lachlan and Nic examine what went wrong for Australia in the Boxing Day Test, ponder changes for the rest of the series plus they look at the ICC Awards of the Decade and the BBL.