The Cricket Library Podcast – Wayne Holdsworth Interview

Wayne Holdsworth (Australia) bowling, Tour Match, Worcestershire vs Australians, New Road, Worcester, United Kingdom, 5th to 7th May 1993 John Holmes / Alamy Stock Photo

Wayne Holdsworth was a distinguished First Class Cricketer who claimed 212 wickets in his career. He made an immediate impact for NSW claiming 6-55 on debut at the MCG against Victoria and went on to win a number of Sheffield Shield titles with NSW including a match winning 7-41 against Queensland in the 1992/3 decider at the SCG.

This was followed by a berth on the 1993 Ashes tour where he will long be remembered for taking a hat trick against Derbyshire.

Not to be forgotten are his batting exploits in the the Mercantile Mutual Cup dispatching a career best 49* off 18 balls against Tasmania at the North Sydney Oval.

In our chat with Wayne we re live some of these memories among others as well as finding out what he is up to now.

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Wayne Holdsworth Career Stats

CompetitionFirst-classList A
Matches6835
Runs scored399107
Batting average7.8221.40
100s/50s0/00/0
Top score3449*
Balls bowled11,5251,656
Wickets21239
Bowling average32.7529.17
5 wickets in innings111
10 wickets in match1
Best bowling7-415-28
Catches/stumpings28/08/0

Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing The Cricket Library

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with one of Australia’s most prolific cricket writers, Ken Piesse. With a career spanning decades, Ken has written more than 90 books on the game and served as editor of the legendary Cricketer magazine. His work has chronicled the stories of great players, historic matches, and the rich traditions that make cricket such a unique sport. In this conversation, Ken reflects on: His journey into cricket journalism and publishing Memorable encounters with cricket legends. The art of telling cricket stories through books. The enduring charm of grassroots and country cricket. His latest book celebrating the history and characters of Victorian country cricket. It’s a fascinating insight into the craft of cricket writing and the passion that keeps the stories of the game alive. If you love cricket history, books, and storytelling, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the people who shape the game. Head to https://cricketbooks.com.au/product-c… to find all of Ken's work and much more!
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