A life in cricket writing | Ken Piesse | The Cricket Library Podcast

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 The Cricketer. 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.

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Head to https://cricketbooks.com.au/product-category/ken-piesse-books/ to find all of Ken’s work and much more!

Babette de Leede – World Cup & Global Cricket Journey The Cricket Library

What does it take to go from the Netherlands to the world stage of cricket? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, Babette de Leede shares her incredible journey through international cricket—from her early days in the Netherlands to competing on the global stage at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Babette opens up on what it’s really like being an Associate cricketer, the challenges behind the scenes, and the mindset required to perform at the highest level. We also dive into her experience playing for Western Province cricket team in South Africa—how it changed her game, the intensity of that environment, and the lessons she brought back to international cricket. This is more than just a cricket story—it’s about growth, resilience, and chasing the game across continents. In this episode: The reality of Associate cricket Life as a wicketkeeper-batter World Cup aspirations Playing domestic cricket in South Africa The future of Netherlands women’s cricket Whether you’re a player, coach, or cricket fan, there’s something here for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories from the Cricket Library Podcast.
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  2. Paul Harris – The Journey of a Proteas Spinner
  3. Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage
  4. Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing
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