Iconic South African spinner Paul Adams was a popular guest on the Cricket Library Podcast.
Paul shares his story of his meteoric rise to the South African test team as a teenager, playing in the 1996 World Cup, dealing with being in and out of the team as well as reflecting on some of his career highlights.

We wrap up our chat by asking Paul which three people he would most like to the nets with another spinner getting an invite alongside a wrapper and a famous political leader.
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Career Statistics
| Test | ODI | FC | LA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 45 | 24 | 141 | 76 |
| Runs scored | 360 | 66 | 1,752 | 180 |
| Batting average | 9.00 | 16.50 | 17.17 | 11.25 |
| 100s/50s | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/2 | 0/0 |
| Top score | 35 | 48* | 70 | 33* |
| Balls bowled | 8,850 | 1,109 | 27,102 | 3,156 |
| Wickets | 134 | 29 | 412 | 84 |
| Bowling average | 32.87 | 28.10 | 32.66 | 26.92 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 10 wickets in match | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Best bowling | 7/128 | 3/26 | 9/79 | 3/12 |
| Catches/stumpings | 29/– | 7/– | 73/– | 22/– |
Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes – The Cricket Library
In this uplifting episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, Sydney Sixers rising star Elsa Hunter joins us for a vibrant conversation during a crucial stretch of the WBBL season. Elsa shares her insights on the Sixers' strong team vibe, the calm and powerful leadership of new captain Ash Gardner, and what it’s like learning from icons such as Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, and the squad’s international talent.
She reflects on her journey from playing local boys’ cricket in Malaysia to becoming a WNCL champion with the NSW Breakers, opening up about finding joy in the game, coping with pressure on the big stage, and navigating the friendly but fierce Sixers–Thunder rivalry.
Elsa also talks about the influence of different coaches, the importance of the mental side of cricket, and her dream of one day representing Australia.
A warm, inspiring, and engaging chat with one of the brightest young talents in the game.
Tune in and enjoy!