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It has been a long time coming, but now there is a site dedicated purely to the most popular section of your average library. That is the section containing all of the books in the dewy decimal system section 796.358. The Cricket Library aims to bring you reviews of the books that have made an impact on the cricketing world. In addition to this our dedicated cricket librarians are on hand to provide wisdom and insight to those of you out there who need advice in how to best arrange your private collection of cricket books to give the library feel in the privacy and comfort of your own home. Join the growing community that is thecricketlibrary.com

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Peter Parker – Special Guest on the Cricket Library Podcast The Cricket Library

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with renowned cricket umpire Peter Parker. Peter shares his journey from being a talented cricketer to becoming an umpire, the challenges and rewards of being an umpire in the sport he loves, and the thrill of witnessing spin bowling legend Shane Warne in action from the best seat in the house. Peter also talks about some of the controversies he has been a part of as an umpire, and how he dealt with those situations by owning his mistakes and moving forward. He shares insights into the epic One Day International at the SCG when Michael Bevan hit a four off the last ball, and how he managed the pressure in that moment. Through his stories and experiences, Peter highlights the importance of having a passion for the game, staying focused under pressure, and always striving to improve. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves cricket, whether you are a player, a fan, or just curious about the inner workings of the game. Don't miss out on this fascinating conversation, and be sure to subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast and leave a review to help us to continue to start conversations that inspire a love of cricket.
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  1. G’day Cricket Librarian,

    I have a few hundred cricket books in my personal library/archive/museum.

    I have them categorised in the following and would appreciate advice regarding other categories or sub-categories.

    -Anthology
    -Ashes
    -Associations/grounds
    -Auto/Biography
    -Bodyline
    -Bradman
    -Fiction
    -History (Australian Cricket)
    -History (World Cricket)
    -Statical
    -Wisden + Wisden Australia
    -Yearbooks
    -VHS
    -DVD/Bluray
    -CD
    -Cassette
    -Game PC
    -Game Console

    Do Max Walker anecdote books with crude caricatures on the cover count as cricket literature? Or should I bin them?

    You’re doing God’s work.

    Many thanks,

    Gleeso.

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