Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, our resident cricket librarian Matt Fiction would often be making waves on the social scene waxing lyrical and sharing stories about his life and times in the library.
He would also take time out from functions to duck away and fit in some reading time as was captured on the highly popular TikTok social media platform.
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.
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