Tahlia Wilson: From Backyard to Breakers

Tahlia Wilson of the Thunder in action as wicket keeper during the Women’s Big Bash League WBBL Semi Final match between the Brisbane Heat and the Sydney Thunder at North Sydney Oval, on November 26, 2020, in Sydney, Australia (Photo by Izhar Khan/NurPhoto)

Welcome to the latest series of the Cricket Library Podcast with your host, Matt Ellis.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Tahlia Wilson, the talented cricketer from New South Wales. Tahlia shares her inspiring journey from playing cricket in the backyard to being part of the Breakers Squad, scoring her first WNCL Hundred and winning a Big Bash title with the Sydney Thunder.

Tahlia shares her experiences of turning 21 while in the WBBL Bubble and dealing with setbacks in her career. She also talks about how playing hockey has helped her in her pursuit of excellence as a cricketer. Tahlia’s passion for the game and her dedication towards improving her skills make for an engaging conversation.

In this podcast, Tahlia also selects her three dream net session partners and reveals what makes them the perfect picks. Her insights and anecdotes will not only entertain you but also give you an insight into the life of a professional cricketer.

So, sit back and tune in to this exciting episode of the Cricket Library Podcast with Tahlia Wilson, as she shares her journey and gives us a glimpse into her world as a professional cricketer.

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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
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