Richard McInnes – All The Good Stuff Happens On The Other Side Of Fear

Posted on July 25, 2023 by thecricketlibrary

Join us for the latest edition of the Cricket Library Podcast as Matt Ellis sits down with Richard McInnes. He shares his remarkable story, from growing up in country Queensland to working with some of Australia’s best male and female cricketers.

Richard gives insights into his time working with John Buchanan and the Australian men’s cricket team, coaching in Bangladesh and as coach of the Australian Women’s cricket team.

He shares how his coaching philosophy evolved over time and his desire to create environments where his players could get the best out of themselves.

Of course we ask Richard to give us the names of who is on his list to invite for a dream cricket net session.

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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. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the people who shape the game. Head to https://cricketbooks.com.au/product-c… to find all of Ken's work and much more!

Baggy Green 390 – Nathan Hauritz Special Guest On The Cricket Library Podcast

Posted on July 18, 2023 by thecricketlibrary

The Ashes 2009 – First Test – Day Two – England v Australia – Sophia Gardens. Australia’s Nathan Hauritz
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Nathan Hauritz burst onto the International Cricket scene receiving a call up to the Australian team as a 20 year old after making an early impression playing for Queensland and Australia at u-19 level where he played alongside the likes of Michael Clarke, Ed Cowan, Mitch Johnson, Shaun Marsh, Shane Watson and Andrew McDonald.

He went on to represent Australia in 17 Test Matches claiming 63 wickets with career best figures of 5-53. Nathan also played 58 ODI’s also picking up 63 wickets with best figures of 4-29.

Hauritz was also more than handy with the bat scoring three half centuries for Australia and had a highest First Class score of 146 for NSW against South Australia in 2010.

In this edition of the Cricket Library Podcast, we relive some highlights from Nathan’s career as well as exploring some of the challenges he faced in addition to the difficulties associated with transitioning out of cricket.

As always, we ask who Nathan would most like to have a net with and he provides us with three excellent candidates including the first time a WWE Superstar gains a nomination.

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Nathan Hauritz Career Statistics

Competition	Test	ODI	FC	LA
Matches	17	58	79	172
Runs scored	426	336	1,747	1,208
Batting average	25.05	22.40	21.04	19.17
100s/50s	0/2	0/1	2/4	0/2
Top score	75	53*	146	53*
Balls bowled	4,200	2,724	15,768	8,299
Wickets	63	63	187	196
Bowling average	34.98	34.15	43.02	32.87
5 wickets in innings	2	0	4	0
10 wickets in match	0	0	0	0
Best bowling	5/53	4/29	5/39	4/29
Catches/stumpings	3/–	24/–	45/–	60/–

Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing – The Cricket Library

Adam Hollioake Special Guest On The Cricket Library Podcast

Posted on July 10, 2023 by thecricketlibrary

England Captain Mike Atherton presents Adam (left) and Ben Hollioake (right) with their new Test caps prior to the start of the 5th Test at Trent Bridge PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo **Photographer:** Brendan Monks

Join host Matt Ellis as he sits down with former England captain and all-round great bloke, Adam Hollioake, in this highly anticipated interview.

Get ready to dive deep into Adam’s incredible journey as he shares the origins of his passion for cricket, the unique experience of being born in Australia and playing for England, and the unforgettable moment when he spotted his parents on the big screen at Headingley.

In this engaging conversation, Adam opens up about his approach to captaincy, the profound impact of losing his brother Ben, and the cherished memories they created together. Discover what life has been like for Adam after retiring from cricket, and stay tuned as he reveals the star-studded guest list for his dream net session.

To top it all off, Adam shares a story involving cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards and actor Chris Rock.

With fascinating anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, this interview is a must-listen for cricket enthusiasts and fans of Adam Hollioake alike.

AJ Hollioake – Career Statistics

COMPETITION	TEST	ODI	FC	LA
Matches	4	35	173	284
Runs scored	65	606	9,376	5,984
Batting average	10.83	25.25	38.74	28.09
100s/50s	0/0	0/3	18/55	2/30
Top score	45	83*	208	117*
Balls bowled	144	1,208	8,808	9,074
Wickets	2	32	120	352
Bowling average	33.50	31.84	41.05	23.25
5 wickets in innings	0	0	1	7
10 wickets in match	0	0	0	0
Best bowling	2/31	4/23	5/62	6/17
Catches/stumpings	4/–	13/–	157/–	87/–

Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing – The Cricket Library

Adam Hollioake – Coming Soon to the Cricket Library Podcast

Posted on July 7, 2023 by thecricketlibrary

Making runs, man of the match Adam Hollioake, sprints off holding the stumps after his sparkling innings for England, when they defeated Australia in the Texaco One Day match at Headingley. Photo Owen Humphreys, PA/Alamy Stock photo

Keep your eyes peeled next week for our highly anticipated interview with former England captain and all round great bloke Adam Hollioake.

Adam chats with Matt Ellis about the origins of his passion for cricket, what it felt like to be born in Australia and playing for England, his parents turning up to Headingley and finding out they were in attendance when he saw them on the big screen, his approach to captaincy, the impact of the loss of his brother Ben and the happy memories they had together, life after cricket and of course who he would invite to his dream net session.

He wraps up the conversation with a great story involving Sir Vivian Richards and actor Chris Rock.

This is a chat that you do not want to miss!

AJ Hollioake – Career Statistics

Competition	Test	ODI	FC	LA
Matches	4	35	173	284
Runs scored	65	606	9,376	5,984
Batting average	10.83	25.25	38.74	28.09
100s/50s	0/0	0/3	18/55	2/30
Top score	45	83*	208	117*
Balls bowled	144	1,208	8,808	9,074
Wickets	2	32	120	352
Bowling average	33.50	31.84	41.05	23.25
5 wickets in innings	0	0	1	7
10 wickets in match	0	0	0	0
Best bowling	2/31	4/23	5/62	6/17
Catches/stumpings	4/–	13/–	157/–	87/–

Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing – The Cricket Library

Baggy Green 413 – Ryan Harris Special Guest On The Cricket Library Podcast

Posted on July 4, 2023 by thecricketlibrary

Australia’s Ryan Harris celebrates taking the wicket of England’s Alastair Cook
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Ryan Harris had quite a journey on his way to becoming Baggy Green 413. Along the way, he was part of an IPL winning team at the Deccan Chargers, won a Sheffield Shield and was player of the match in a domestic One Day Final for Queensland.

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast we will learn of where his passion for the game began, the hard conversation he had with his coach Wayne Phillips that was a turning point in his career & what it was like to be player of the series in an Ashes series in England and winning one 5-0 on home soil. We also get a run down of the famous delivery he bowled to dismiss Alistair Cook.

Needless to say, he will select three people he would most like to have a net with and for the first time a golfer is nominated to join two legendary cricketers who are also proficient golfers.

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Ryan Harris Carrer Statistics

Competition	Test	ODI	FC	LA
Matches	27	21	82	85
Runs scored	603	48	2,056	411
Batting average	21.53	8.00	20.15	12.84
100s/50s	0/3	0/0	0/11	0/0
Top score	74	21	94	39
Balls bowled	5,736	1,031	16,387	4,135
Wickets	113	44	303	123
Bowling average	23.52	18.90	26.55	27.59
5 wickets in innings	5	3	10	4
10 wickets in match	0	0	0	0
Best bowling	7/117	5/19	7/60	5/19
Catches/stumpings	13/–	6/–	41/–	33/–