Paul Adams – Frog In A Blender

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.

One Day NatWest Series – England v South Africa. Paul Adams, South Africa PA / Alamy Stock Photo

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

TestODIFCLA
Matches452414176
Runs scored360661,752180
Batting average9.0016.5017.1711.25
100s/50s0/00/00/20/0
Top score3548*7033*
Balls bowled8,8501,10927,1023,156
Wickets1342941284
Bowling average32.8728.1032.6626.92
5 wickets in innings40160
10 wickets in match1030
Best bowling7/1283/269/793/12
Catches/stumpings29/–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!
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  2. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine
  3. Faye Tunnicliffe – Pursuing Excellence
  4. Monali Patel – From Passion to Profession
  5. Malcolm Conn – Behind The Headlines

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