Aaron Wharton is the Community Engagement Lead for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup that will take place in Australia, which gets underway in Geelong on October 16 and culminates with the final at the MCG on Sunday, November 13.

He joins us on the Cricket Library Podcast to reminisce about some of his favourite memories of watching T20 cricket, including the inaugural T20 International between Australia and New Zealand.

As well as reflecting on the great memories of the past, Aaron shares about the work he is involved with, ensuring that the 2022 tournament will be one to remember for cricket fans around the globe.

Part of this work has been around the establishment of vibrant online communities where cricket fans can come together to connect, fuelling each other’s passion for the game.

Joining SQUAD Australia on Facebook is as simple as following this link and signing up. https://www.facebook.com/groups/squadaustralia

We don’t let Aaron slip away without enlightening us on who the three people he would most like to take to the nets would be.

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Jenny Thompson – Her World Cricket Tour – The Cricket Library

Special guest Jenny Thompson joins us on the latest edition of the Cricket Library Podcast to share about "Her World Cricket Tour" a project which has taken her to all parts of the globe and is inspiring others to pick up a bat and ball to see how much fun you can have playing the summer game. Jenny's story exemplifies how a love of cricket has taken her on a memorable journey with so many stories for her to share which are documented in her new book.   About Jenny Thompson Jenny Thompson is a former journalist with ESPN Cricinfo who's based in Adelaide but loves travelling the globe playing, writing, talking, scoring, coaching and mentoring cricket. She lives by the beach with her partner Matt and Bam Bam the cat. https://www.mup.com.au/authors/jenny-thompson

1. Jenny Thompson – Her World Cricket Tour 48:49
2. Adrian Griffith on Cricket, Identity & Life Beyond the Game 52:00
3. Babette de Leede – World Cup & Global Cricket Journey 40:43
4. Paul Harris – The Journey of a Proteas Spinner 43:12
5. Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage 50:16