In the latest episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, Matt Ellis sits down with former QLD and Australian fast bowler Adam Dale.
In this much-anticipated interview, we delve into the origins of his passion for cricket, his journey from Victoria to Queensland, his success at the state level, his time representing Australia, his miracle catch in the Mercantile Mutual Cup and his current work with QLD Cricket.
Get ready for an insightful conversation that covers everything from on-field highs and lows to life after cricket!
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AC Dale Bowling Statistics:
| COMPETITION | MATCHES | BALLS BOWLED | WICKETS | BOWLING AVG. | 5WI | 10WM | BEST BOWLING | CATCHES/STUMPINGS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 348 | 6 | 31.16 | 0 | 0 | 3/71 | 0/– |
| ODI | 30 | 1,596 | 32 | 30.59 | 0 | 0 | 3/18 | 11/– |
| First-Class (FC) | 59 | 14,369 | 245 | 20.75 | 13 | 1 | 7/24 | 14/– |
| List A (LA) | 65 | 3,497 | 84 | 24.51 | 1 | 0 | 5/28 | 22/– |
Babette de Leede – World Cup & Global Cricket Journey – The Cricket Library
What does it take to go from the Netherlands to the world stage of cricket?
In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, Babette de Leede shares her incredible journey through international cricket—from her early days in the Netherlands to competing on the global stage at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
Babette opens up on what it’s really like being an Associate cricketer, the challenges behind the scenes, and the mindset required to perform at the highest level.
We also dive into her experience playing for Western Province cricket team in South Africa—how it changed her game, the intensity of that environment, and the lessons she brought back to international cricket.
This is more than just a cricket story—it’s about growth, resilience, and chasing the game across continents.
In this episode:
The reality of Associate cricket
Life as a wicketkeeper-batter
World Cup aspirations
Playing domestic cricket in South Africa
The future of Netherlands women’s cricket
Whether you’re a player, coach, or cricket fan, there’s something here for you.
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