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/–

Paul Harris – The Journey of a Proteas Spinner The Cricket Library

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, former South Africa national cricket team spinner Paul Harris joins us for a fascinating conversation on life at the highest level of world cricket. From bowling to legends like Sachin Tendulkar and challenging players such as Phil Hughes, to facing the raw pace of Mitchell Johnson as a batter, Paul reflects on some of the defining battles of his career. He shares what it was like to be part of the South African side that achieved the rare feat of winning a Test series in Australia against Australia, and offers insight into playing under the leadership of Graeme Smith during one of South Africa’s strongest eras. We also hear stories from life on tour—including rooming with Dale Steyn—and explore his transition into life after professional cricket. This episode is packed with elite-level insight, unforgettable memories, and honest reflections from one of South Africa’s most respected Test cricketers. 🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more stories from the world of cricket.
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