This week on the Cricket Library Weekly we premiered the exclusive airing of the brand new game show ‘Fact or Fiction’ with resident cricket librarian Matt Fiction.
Co host Robbie Mackinlay gave a fantastic account of himself as he was bombarded with challenging true or false questions fired at him by Matt Fiction.
Since airing on the Cricket Library Weekly, the official Cricket Library Youtube channel has been sent into meltdown receiving high praise from fans all around the world.
Please get in touch with us via our social channels if you would like to throw your hat in the ring and put your name forward as a future contestant on ‘Fact or Fiction’.
Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage – The Cricket Library
In this episode of The Cricket Library Podcast, Dutch international Paul van Meekeren takes us inside one of the most remarkable journeys in modern cricket. From a six-over thriller where he claimed four wickets against Ireland, to battling through shin splints in his very first international appearance, Paul opens up on the resilience it takes to survive and thrive as an Associate cricketer.
We dive into the unforgettable high of becoming the first Dutch homegrown player to win the Caribbean Premier League, and relive the heart-stopping moment the Netherlands qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He also relives the thrill of the Netherlands’ famous victory over South Africa at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Adelaide—one of the most unforgettable moments in Dutch cricket history.
Away from the spotlight, Paul reflects on the simple beginnings—Saturday mornings, ice cream, and a childhood dislike of the helmet. This is a story of grit, perspective, and passion—an unfiltered look at life on the global cricket stage.
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