On this special pre-winter/northern summer episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford mid-Test between the Blackcaps and Ireland to discuss why the hell are we playing Ireland, and is it part of the World Test Championship? (00:00)... 

Then they recap the play so far from the batting of Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell and Dean Foxcroft to the history-making bowling of Nathan Smith. Answer debate: What does it all mean when it comes to selections and for our chances against England at Lord's next week?

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On this special pre-winter/northern summer episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford mid-Test between the Blackcaps and Ireland to discuss why the hell are we playing Ireland, and is it part of the World Test Championship? (00:00)... Then they recap the play so far from the batting of Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell and Dean Foxcroft to the history-making bowling of Nathan Smith. Answer debate: What does it all mean when it comes to selections and for our chances against England at Lord's next week?
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The BYC is New Zealand's most celebrated and feared specialty cricket podcast. Join Paul Ford, Dylan Cleaver and a range of dubious guests for those unmistakable sounds and smells of summer. Join us for such cutting-edge debates as "What's sexier, a well-oiled Duncan Fearnley Magnum or a Polyarmoured Slazenger V12?"

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The BYC is New Zealand's most celebrated and feared specialty cricket podcast. Join Paul Ford, Dylan Cleaver and a range of dubious guests for those unmistakable sounds and smells of summer. Join us for such cutting-edge debates as "What's sexier, a well-oiled Duncan Fearnley Magnum or a Polyarmoured Slazenger V12?"
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It's back! BYC, NZ's most celebrated and feared specialty cricket podcast, has strapped on the pads for another season.  Join Jason Hoyte, Paul Ford, Dylan Cleaver and a range of dubious guests for those unmistakable sounds and smells of summer!

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“Nathan Smith Makes History In Belfast”

The BYC Podcast is back! On this week’s return episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to review the Blackcaps demolition of Ireland in Belfast (00:00)... Then the fellas preview the upcoming Test series against England, beginning with the Lord's Test tomorrow night (08:30). 

Then they review the home summer schedule hot off the press and make their predictions for "Kanefest" (22:15)...

Next, they chat about the upcoming T20 Women's World Cup (32:00), recap the IPL (34:00), and the Canadian team being owned by a gang (38:40)...

Plus, all your favourite furniture (43:00), Bat Chat & Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner... 

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The BYC Podcast is back! On this week&rsquo;s return episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver &amp; Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to review the Blackcaps demolition of Ireland in Belfast (00:00)... Then the fellas preview the upcoming Test series against England, beginning with the Lord's Test tomorrow night (08:30).&nbsp; Then they review the home summer schedule hot off the press and make their predictions for "Kanefest" (22:15)...
Next, they chat about the upcoming T20 Women's World Cup (32:00), recap the IPL (34:00), and the Canadian team being owned by a gang (38:40)... Plus, all your favourite furniture (43:00), Bat Chat &amp; Paul Ford&rsquo;s Cricket Violence Corner...&nbsp; Follow The ACC on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theaccnz">Instagram </a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/"></a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theaccnz">TikTok</a>
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"Thank The Lord(s)"

On this special hiatus-ending episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to break down this "international cricket in name only" series against Bangladesh and the concerning future of bilateral cricket (00:00)... 

They also discuss who's in and who's out of White Ferns T20 World Squad (18:55), and the big news in the local game, the naming of Geoff Allott as NZ Cricket CEO (24:30).

Plus, check in on Kiwis in the IPL & PSL (40:40), take a peek at NZA in Sri Lanka (45:35) and an update on the Luke Woodcock fundraising auction (49:05).

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On this special hiatus-ending episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to break down this "international cricket in name only" series against Bangladesh and the concerning future of bilateral cricket (00:00)...&nbsp; They also discuss who's in and who's out of White Ferns T20 World Squad (18:55), and the big news in the local game, the naming of Geoff Allott as NZ Cricket CEO (24:30). Plus, check in on Kiwis in the IPL &amp; PSL (40:40), take a peek at NZA in Sri Lanka (45:35) and an update on the Luke Woodcock fundraising auction (49:05). To make a bid on the auction, <a href="https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/sports-memorabilia/cricket/listing/5906827233">CLICK HERE!</a>
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"Is This International Cricket In Name Only?"

On the final BYC Podcast episode of the season, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane for the 6th (and potentially 7th) BYC Awards! 

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The award categories for 2026 are...

BYC Moment of the Year
ACC Commentary Moment of the Year 
The Mark Nicholas "never been dismissed in the 90s” Commentator’s Curse of the Year
The Export Ultra Man of the Year
The Long White Cloud Female Player of the Year
The D Cleaver Award for Most Promising Player, presented by D Cleaver
Paul Ford’s Plumley-Walker Award for Fetish Player of the Year
Elon Musk Shithousery Act of the Year Award
Most Epic Fail
Kodak Award for Sexiest Cricket Shot of the Year 
Best Snare
Summerset Village Award for Most Significant Retirement
Best Player Name
The "Holy shit, I never expected that to happen" Award
The Davy Dumb Dumb Most Punishing International Cricketer of the Year Award
The Bat Chat Bat of the Year
Golden Box Winner - Most Runs in the Plunket Shield
Silver Sweat Band Winner - Most Wickets in the Plunket Shield
Podcast of the Year 

Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!

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On the final BYC Podcast episode of the season, Dylan Cleaver &amp; Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane for the 6th (and potentially 7th) BYC Awards!&nbsp; <a href="https://youtu.be/My6s3yJC5gA">WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!</a> The award categories for 2026 are... BYC Moment of the Year ACC Commentary Moment of the Year&nbsp; The Mark Nicholas "never been dismissed in the 90s&rdquo; Commentator&rsquo;s Curse of the Year The Export Ultra Man of the Year The Long White Cloud Female Player of the Year The D Cleaver Award for Most Promising Player, presented by D Cleaver Paul Ford&rsquo;s Plumley-Walker Award for Fetish Player of the Year Elon Musk Shithousery Act of the Year Award Most Epic Fail Kodak Award for Sexiest Cricket Shot of the Year&nbsp; Best Snare Summerset Village Award for Most Significant Retirement Best Player Name The "Holy shit, I never expected that to happen" Award The Davy Dumb Dumb Most Punishing International Cricketer of the Year Award The Bat Chat Bat of the Year Golden Box Winner - Most Runs in the Plunket Shield Silver Sweat Band Winner - Most Wickets in the Plunket Shield Podcast of the Year&nbsp; Brought to you by Resene &amp; Midland Brick! Follow The ACC on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theaccnz">Instagram </a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/"></a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theaccnz">TikTok</a>
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