In The Cordon - Cricket Podcast

Sam Heazlett burst onto the scene as a 20-year-old and made his ODI debut for Australia at just 21.Since then he’s built an impressive career in T20 cricket, spending many seasons in the Big Bash League with the Brisbane Heat, and recently taking his game around the world playing franchise cricket in Nepal and the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes. In this episode we talk about:🏏 Breaking into professional...

The India tour of Australia had everything — big hits, fiery spells, and plenty of drama! In this episode, we break down all the action from the recent ODI and T20I series in Australia, where both teams battled hard under tough conditions. 🇮🇳 Rohit Sharma rolled back the years with vintage match-winning knocks, Abhishek Sharma announced himself on the international stage with fearless batting, and...

What. A. Test. India have pulled off a miraculous draw at Old Trafford, led by heroic resistance from Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. After days of being on the back foot, India’s grit shone through on Day 5 as they denied England what looked like a certain victory. But there’s more — did Ben Stokes step over the line? Tensions rose late in the day as India batted de...

Team India has made history in Birmingham! In this episode, we dive deep into India’s first-ever Test win at Edgbaston, levelling the series 1-1 in spectacular fashion! ✨ Shubman Gill silenced the critics with a jaw-dropping 269 in the first innings and a sublime 161 in the second – Captain Fantastic delivers the biggest captain’s knock we've seen in years! 🔥 Akash Deep stepped up in place o...

Australia have sealed the series 2-0 with a commanding 133-run victory in Grenada! Join us as we dissect all the key moments from a thrilling Test match that showcased the Aussies' bowling dominance and the West Indies' spirited fight.🎙️ In this episode:Bowling Brilliance: Mitchell Starc (3-24), Nathan Lyon (3-42), and Josh Hazlewood (2-33) led a relentless attack, dismantling the West Ind...

In a classic Caribbean contest, Australia edged past a spirited West Indies side in a tense Test match at Barbados! 🌴🔥All eyes were on young Sam Konstas, who continues to feel the heat at the top level. While the pressure mounts, there’s a growing belief he just needs time to find his rhythm in the Test arena. 🧠⏳On a lively surface, the bowlers stole the show! Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales l...

The 1st Test between England and India at Headingley had it all — drama, collapses, comebacks and new heroes. In this episode, we dive into the key talking points from a gripping five days in Leeds. 💥 England’s top order step up (Pope & Duckett) 🇮🇳 India’s batsmen dominate (Pant, Jaiswal, Gill & Rahul) 🧠 Tactical missteps or just pressure? We break down standout performances, controversi...

🌴🦘The Caribbean is calling — and Australia is on the hunt for redemption. In this fiery Test series preview, we break down everything you need to know before the first ball is bowled between the West Indies and Australia. 🔥 Can the Windies build on their raw potential and ignite the home crowd with a major scalp? 🇦🇺 Will Australia bounce back after a disappointing WTC final and silence the crit...

The sun sets on a golden generation, and a new era dawns as England and India clash in the first-ever Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. With the recent retirements of Indian giants Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the stage is set for fresh faces to write the next chapter of this storied rivalry. In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional and strategic shift for Team India as they begin life without t...

In this gripping breakdown of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s, we unpack South Africa’s remarkable victory over Australia. Aidan Markram delivered a masterclass with the bat, while Kagiso Rabada produced a fiery spell that dismantled the Aussies’ top order. Australia were in control early, but a shocking second-innings collapse turned the tide. We analyse the batting failures, point fi...

🏆 World Test Championship Final Preview | Selection Dilemmas & Rabada Controversy! The ultimate showdown is here! In this WTC Final preview, Callum dives deep into the biggest selection calls: 🔀 Konstas vs Labuschagne – form vs experience, who gets the nod? 🔥 Hazlewood vs Boland – the battle for the final seamer spot. 🚨 Kagiso Rabada’s shock cocaine ban – how is he still allowed to play? P...

The highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy kicks off this weekend, with eight teams battling for glory across Pakistan and Dubai. India enter the tournament as favorites, with the advantage of playing all their matches in Dubai. Meanwhile, Australia faces a major setback due to injuries, and England arrive in poor form following a tough ODI series against India. Can South Africa finally break the...

Nikhil Chaudhary is now a BBL champion with the Hobart Hurricanes , but his path to success was anything but easy. Arriving in Australia in 2020, he found himself stuck due to unforeseen circumstances. Rather than letting setbacks define him, Nikhil turned adversity into opportunity. From working at Australia Post and a Mexican restaurant in Queensland to making waves in the Queensland Cricket T20...

In the second Test at Galle, Australia secured a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka with a commanding nine-wicket victory. Captain Steve Smith led the charge, scoring his second century of the series and surpassing Ricky Ponting's record for most Test catches by an Australian fielder. Alex Carey delivered a career-defining performance, amassing 156 runs in the first innings. Australia's sp...

India won the T20 series against England 4-1 and there are a lot of positives for the Indian side who are young and full of excitement. Abhisek Sharma and Tilak Varma impressing with the bat. Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi performing well with the ball. Great to see Jofra Archer return and bowling over 150km/h and Phil Salt amongst the runs. Callum and Kartik talk about all the ke...

Australia DOMINATE Sri Lanka in Galle! Khawaja, Smith & Inglis Shine | Kuhnemann’s Heroics Australia have  absolutely demolished  Sri Lanka in Galle, sealing a commanding victory in the first Test! Centuries from Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, and Josh Inglis set the foundation, but the real headline? Matt Kuhnemann’s incredible performance—just weeks after breaking his thumb! 💥🏏 Callum and Kar...

The Border Gavaskar Trophy is done and dusted for 2024/25 as Australia regain the trophy with a 3-1 series win. Australia won by 6 wickets at the SCG as Scotty Boland destroys India with 10 wickets in the game. Beau Webster shined on debut and Sam Konstas continued to excite the cricketing world. Is this the end for Indian cricketing legends in Rohit Sharma and Viral Kohli? Would have Australia wo...

Australia win the 4th test match at the MCG in front over 350,000 people in Melbourne. Steve Smith back in tremendous form. Nitish Kumar Reddy hits his maiden test century in front of his crying father. Sam Kostas dominates the Indian bowling attack on day 1. Jasprit Bumrah takes 200 test wickets with an average of under 20, what an absolute champion bowler for India. Callum talks about all the ac...

Whilst the rain absoultely ruined a quality test match, it's all happening in the lead up to Boxing Day. Sam Konstas is in and Nathan McSweeney has been hung out to dry. Ravi Ashwin announced his retirement on Wednesday, which is sad news and congratulations on an amazing international career. Callum has some strong thoughts on the Australian selectors boys club and isn't please with the treatment...

Australia turn the tables on India with a fantastic 10-wicket win at the Adelaide Oval in front of 134,000 fans over the 3 days of the test. Travis Head continued his dominance over the Indian Cricket Team in tremendous style with 140 runs to be named player of the match. Callum and Kartik talk about the amazing performance by the Australian pace attack. Did Indian seamer, Mohammed Siraj, cross th...

The Indian Premier League 2 Day Mega Auction is now completed and all the squads are filled. Callum and Kartik discuss the purchases from all 10 teams in the tournament. Which team did you think did the best at the auction? Make sure you let us know in the comments section. #ipl #cricket #t20 #t20cricket #mumbaiindians #chennaisuperkings #punjabkings #rajasthanroyals #gujarattitans #lucknowsupergi...

Australia absoultely humbled by India in Perth at Optus Stadium. Superb performances from Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Not many highlights for Australia otherwise than a Travis Head 89. Fantastic performance by India and lots of pressure on Australia heading to Adelaide for the pink-ball test. #indiancricketteam #indiancricket #cricket #testcricket #viratkohli #jaspr...

Callum and special guest, Kartik Sansanwal talk about Day 1 of the IPL Mega Auction for 2025. Some teams are looking really solid but some teams certainly have a lot of work to do. Pant for 27 Cr and Iyer 26.75, did teams pay too much? Who was your best buy in the IPL auction so far? Who gets picked up on day 2? Make sure to comment below! #ipl #cricket #t20 #t20cricket #mumbaiindians #chennaisupe...

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has arrived, one of the most anticipated test series of recent memory. The 2 best teams in the world battling it out on Australian soil. Australia have not beaten India for 10 years, can they do it? Callum discusses all the major talking points including; McSweeny opening the batting, India's form and team issues and who is going to dominate this series. Thanks to our sp...

Embark on a journey with David Payne, a seasoned international cricketer hailing from England, who has recently graced the pitches of Australia donning the colours of the Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers during the past two winters. He was part of the championship with the Perth Scorchers in 2022/23. Originally nurtured amidst the picturesque landscapes of Gloucestershire, England, Payne'...