What a catch!

Last year on the Cricket Library Weekly, Perth Scorchers WBBL Championship winning player Piepa Cleary shared a bit about her love of fishing.

She was back in the boat recently and came away with a classic catch.

Find out more of Piepa’s story by listening to her chat with Matt Ellis on the Cricket Library Weekly.

Cricket Library Weekly Podcast – 15 December 2021

This week on the Cricket Library Weekly, Robbie Mackinlay and Matt Ellis wrap up all the action from the 1st test between Australia and England. They highlight the key performances from the Australia A game against England A as well as running their eye over the KFC Big Bash and the start of the WNCL season.

Matt Fiction joins us for a brand new segment ‘The Fiction Files’ where he reviews the First Ashes test from the perspective of a Pom living in Australia.

Please remember to subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast on your favourite podcast provider and leave a review to help us to continue to start conversations that inspire a love of cricket.

Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage The Cricket Library

In this episode of The Cricket Library Podcast, Dutch international Paul van Meekeren takes us inside one of the most remarkable journeys in modern cricket. From a six-over thriller where he claimed four wickets against Ireland, to battling through shin splints in his very first international appearance, Paul opens up on the resilience it takes to survive and thrive as an Associate cricketer. We dive into the unforgettable high of becoming the first Dutch homegrown player to win the Caribbean Premier League, and relive the heart-stopping moment the Netherlands qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He also relives the thrill of the Netherlands’ famous victory over South Africa at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Adelaide—one of the most unforgettable moments in Dutch cricket history. Away from the spotlight, Paul reflects on the simple beginnings—Saturday mornings, ice cream, and a childhood dislike of the helmet. This is a story of grit, perspective, and passion—an unfiltered look at life on the global cricket stage. 🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories from the world of cricket.
  1. Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage
  2. Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing
  3. Nikhil Kulkarni | Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey
  4. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  5. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams

Cricket Library Weekly – Ashes Are Here!

This week on the Cricket Library Weekly Robbie Mackinlay and Matt Ellis celebrate the start of the men’s Ashes taking a deep dive into 1st ball dismissals in test cricket.

The lads also look at the start of the KFC Big Bash and resident librarian Matt Fiction is back with another episode of the highly popular ‘Fact or Fiction’ segment.

Please remember to subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast on your favourite podcast provider and leave a review to help us to continue to start conversations that inspire a love of cricket.

Cricket Library Weekly – KFC Big Bash Preview

This week on the Cricket Library Weekly, Robbie Mackinlay and Matt Ellis wrap up all of the action from the Weber WBBL|07 final won by the Perth Scorchers in Perth over the weekend.

The lads then turn their attention to the outstanding performances in the Marsh One Day Cup before previewing all of the action in the upcoming KFC Big Bash season that gets underway this weekend.

Matt Ellis is the latest contestant to take on the Fact or Fiction challenge as he attempts to answer as many true or false questions in one minute of absolute mayhem.

Please remember to subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast on your favourite podcast provider and leave a review to help us to continue to start conversations that inspire a love of cricket.

Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage The Cricket Library

In this episode of The Cricket Library Podcast, Dutch international Paul van Meekeren takes us inside one of the most remarkable journeys in modern cricket. From a six-over thriller where he claimed four wickets against Ireland, to battling through shin splints in his very first international appearance, Paul opens up on the resilience it takes to survive and thrive as an Associate cricketer. We dive into the unforgettable high of becoming the first Dutch homegrown player to win the Caribbean Premier League, and relive the heart-stopping moment the Netherlands qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He also relives the thrill of the Netherlands’ famous victory over South Africa at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Adelaide—one of the most unforgettable moments in Dutch cricket history. Away from the spotlight, Paul reflects on the simple beginnings—Saturday mornings, ice cream, and a childhood dislike of the helmet. This is a story of grit, perspective, and passion—an unfiltered look at life on the global cricket stage. 🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories from the world of cricket.
  1. Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage
  2. Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing
  3. Nikhil Kulkarni | Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey
  4. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  5. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams

Sandhu king of the Hat Trick!

Gurinder Sandhu has completed a magnificent week playing for Queensland backing up his six wicket haul in the Sheffield Shield with his second career hat trick in the Marsh One Day Cup competition.

His magnificent yorker to knock over Nathan McAndrew to claim only the 9th Hat trick in Australian Domestic One Day Cricket and the second of his career.

Brenton Speed on Fox Sports provided an excellent call of the hat trick ball.

It has been a stellar start to his time in Queensland and at the library we are thrilled to see his dedication and commitment translating into results with the ball.

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Cricket Library Weekly – WBBL Finals Edition

This week on the Cricket Library Weekly, Robbie Mackinlay and Matt Ellis take a close look at the Weber WBBL|07 as the Adelaide Strikers prepare to take on the Perth Scorchers in the decider on Saturday night. Adding to this conversation are some excellent statistics from the Orange Library that generate some healthy discussion.

Men’s domestic cricket is in full swing with the lads wrapping up the action from the Marsh One Day Cup and Marsh Sheffield Shield competitions.

Matt Fiction is back with Luke from Wagga Wagga the latest to take on the ‘Fact or Fiction’ challenge with some Wagga Wagga themed questions that will keep you guessing as you play along from home.

Please remember to subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast on your favourite podcast provider and leave a review to help us to continue to start conversations that inspire a love of cricket.

Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage The Cricket Library

In this episode of The Cricket Library Podcast, Dutch international Paul van Meekeren takes us inside one of the most remarkable journeys in modern cricket. From a six-over thriller where he claimed four wickets against Ireland, to battling through shin splints in his very first international appearance, Paul opens up on the resilience it takes to survive and thrive as an Associate cricketer. We dive into the unforgettable high of becoming the first Dutch homegrown player to win the Caribbean Premier League, and relive the heart-stopping moment the Netherlands qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He also relives the thrill of the Netherlands’ famous victory over South Africa at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Adelaide—one of the most unforgettable moments in Dutch cricket history. Away from the spotlight, Paul reflects on the simple beginnings—Saturday mornings, ice cream, and a childhood dislike of the helmet. This is a story of grit, perspective, and passion—an unfiltered look at life on the global cricket stage. 🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories from the world of cricket.
  1. Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage
  2. Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing
  3. Nikhil Kulkarni | Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey
  4. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  5. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams

Fill The Furnace

The message to Perth Scorchers fans is simple – Fill The Furnace for the Weber WBBL|07 final this weekend.

This is a magnificent opportunity for fans in WA to see some high quality cricket and witness history as the Perth Scorchers hope to fulfil their quest of lifting the coveted WBBL trophy for the first time.

After finishing first on the ladder, the Scorchers will be watching on closely to see who their opponents will be.

One of many players taking to social media to spread the word is former guest on the Cricket Library Weekly Piepa Cleary.

Regardless on how things pan out on Saturday, one thing we are certain of here at the Cricket Library is that this years’ competition has been next level in terms of the skills executed on the field with the quality of cricket on show of the highest order.

Elliott from New Zealand takes on the Fact or Fiction challenge

This week on the highly popular game show, Fact or Fiction with Matt Fiction, Elliott from New Zealand puts his cricket knowledge to the test as he attempts to decipher and determine if the statements made by host Matt Fiction are facts or are they fiction.

Make sure you play along at home as Elliott attempts de throne Robbie Mackinlay from the top spot on the Fact or Fiction leaderboard.

Of course, you can catch up with all of the usual antics on the Cricket Library Weekly, each and every week wherever you choose to listen to your favourite podcasts.

Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage The Cricket Library

In this episode of The Cricket Library Podcast, Dutch international Paul van Meekeren takes us inside one of the most remarkable journeys in modern cricket. From a six-over thriller where he claimed four wickets against Ireland, to battling through shin splints in his very first international appearance, Paul opens up on the resilience it takes to survive and thrive as an Associate cricketer. We dive into the unforgettable high of becoming the first Dutch homegrown player to win the Caribbean Premier League, and relive the heart-stopping moment the Netherlands qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He also relives the thrill of the Netherlands’ famous victory over South Africa at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Adelaide—one of the most unforgettable moments in Dutch cricket history. Away from the spotlight, Paul reflects on the simple beginnings—Saturday mornings, ice cream, and a childhood dislike of the helmet. This is a story of grit, perspective, and passion—an unfiltered look at life on the global cricket stage. 🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories from the world of cricket.
  1. Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage
  2. Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing
  3. Nikhil Kulkarni | Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey
  4. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  5. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams