Michael Klinger – Special Guest On The Cricket Library Podcast

Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia. 3rd Feb, 2019. Australian Big Bash Cricket League, Perth Scorchers versus Melbourne Stars; Michael Klinger is chaired from the ground after retiring by Cameron Bancroft and Andrew Tye Credit: Action Plus Sports/Alamy Live News

Michael Klinger amassed over 11 thousand first class runs throughout his distinguished First Class career predominately for Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Gloucestershire.

When he retired he was the leading run scorer in the history of the Big Bash and has since only been passed by Chris Lynn and Aaron Finch. 

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, we ask Michael where his passion for the game began, his entry into Grade Cricket and playing in underage teams for Victoria.

He shares insights from his First Class career, including reflections on his time playing in Australia and overseas, captaining teams and winning titles at South Australia, Gloucestershire and the Perth Scorchers.

Needless to say we will also ask Michael who the three people he would most like to have a net with are.

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Michael Klinger Career Stats

CompetitionT20IFCLAT20
Matches3182177206
Runs scored14311,3207,4495,960
Batting average47.6639.3049.3334.45
100s/50s0/130/4918/448/33
Top score62255166*126*
Catches/stumpings2/–178/–72/–83/–

Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams The Cricket Library

Tammy Bartaia is an International actress, TV presenter and author. From the age of seven her dream was to become an actress. She studied screen acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art ( Nida) in Sydney, Australia. She is well known to cricket fans around the world for her role in the Bollywood film UnIndian starring Australian fast bowler Brett Lee. Tammy sat down with Matt Ellis to share what it was like working with Brett and the parallels between performing on set and cricketers performing on their stage, the cricket stadium. Tammy has a passion for Bollywood and has a deep connection to India through her time working on various projects, including the popular Hindi film Chola, which explores themes such as self discovery and the power of letting go of ego. Tammy always loved to write. It allowed her to use her imagination to create something special. -Even when there is no pen and paper in my hand, I always write in my mind," she says. Tammy is the author of the books: "The Young Woman with an Old Soul" and "A Pink House On Wheels."Tammy always loved to write. It allowed her to use her imagination to create something special. Join us as we open the window into the life of a gifted performer for whom the best is yet to come!
  1. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  2. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green
  3. Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes
  4. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine
  5. Faye Tunnicliffe – Pursuing Excellence

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