Tim Ludeman selected for Cricket Library Podcast Invitational XI

Posted on June 8, 2020 by thecricketlibrary

After some speculation, we are pleased to confirm that former Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades wicket keeper batsman Tim Ludeman will be lining up for the Cricket Library Podcast Invitational XI to take on the touring Riding Mill Cricket Club in the opening game of their dice cricket virtual tour of Australia.

Ludeman was a very popular guest on the Cricket Library Podcast with his interview trending at number one on the Apple Podcasts cricket podcast charts in India.

Tim will join Nina Stevens becoming the second big name to be selected in an eleven that will comprise predominately of Cricket Library Podcast listeners.

It is expected that Ludeman will be suited to the T10 Format with his power hitting to be a feature at the top of the order. His glove work is exemplary and Riding Mill batsmen will need to be wary of his smart work behind the stumps.

With the tour now less than one week away, Riding Mill will conclude their preparations on Thursday with a friendly fixture against their neighbours Mallards before boarding the virtual plane down under.

To hear more of Tim Ludeman’s story, you can listen to his interview with Matt Ellis on the Cricket Library Podcast here.

Riding Mill Announce Squad Of 14 For Dice Cricket Virtual Tour Of Australia

Posted on June 3, 2020 by thecricketlibrary

Overnight Riding Mill Cricket Club finalised their squad to board the virtual plane to Australia for what promises to be an exciting month of Dice Cricket Fixtures.

The tour commences with a highly anticipated exhibition game against a Cricket Library Podcast XI who yesterday announced Nina Stevens as their first major signing.

Following this fixture Riding Mill will take on Dubbo CYMS Cricket Club in Dubbo before heading South to go up against Wagga Wagga RSL and will finish the NSW leg of the tour with matches against the Kissing Point Cricket Club and UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club.

The tour then continues on to Victoria for fixtures against Westmeadows, St Kelvin’s Old Boys and Parkdale before their final leg of the tour concluding with a clash with the Bayswater Morley District Cricket Club.

The Riding Mill squad will bring extra Dice Cricket experience to the table and are currently in the midst of preparations for the Virtual Tour playing in a local Cup in the UK.

FULL SQUAD LIST

1 Scott Dickson 2 Brian Watson 3 Iain Longstaff (wk) 4 Cam Longstaff 5 Rob Burns 6 Ali Raza 7 Andy Eden Watson (c) 8 Kevin Frazer 9 Steve Kent 10 Liam James 11 Lance Mallinson 12 Aly Hall 13 Ben Sherrard-Smith 14 Dave Cox

Stay tuned for further announcements in the lead up to this historical virtual tour in the coming weeks.

Nina Stevens To Line Up In Cricket Library Podcast Invitational XI

Posted on June 3, 2020 by thecricketlibrary

There has been a lot of speculation as to the make up of the Cricket Library Podcast Invitational XI to take on the Riding Mill Cricket Club in the opening fixture of their Dice Cricket Virtual Tour of Australia.

It is with great delight that we can confirm that Nina Stevens who was a highly popular guest on the Cricket Library Podcast last year has been named to take part in the tour opener.

Listen to the Nina Stevens story on the Cricket Library Podcast

The Invitational XI will consist predominately of Cricket Library Podcast listeners with one more place in the team left open for someone who has been a guest on the program.

Stay tuned for further updates in the lead up to the tour which will commence on June 13.

Thank You Brazil

Posted on May 28, 2020 by thecricketlibrary

We are so honoured to be trending at number one on the Cricket Podcast charts on Apple Podcasts. We are so thankful for each and every person who tunes in from Brazil!

Stay tuned for more great conversations with people who have inspired a love of cricket around the world on the Cricket Library Podcast with Matt Ellis

Walking out to bat with Sachin Tendulkar

Posted on May 27, 2020 by thecricketlibrary

Sachin Tendulkar is a cricketing icon respected around the world for his skill and execution in all formats of the game. So what was it like for Aiden Blizzard, the boy from Shepparton who found himself walking out to bat with the little master in the IPL for the Mumbai Indians.

This is just one part of Aiden’s incredible cricket journey. If you would like to hear more of his story, you can have a listen here.

Kristen Beams – Memories of being a room attendant for the Australian team

Posted on April 30, 2020 by thecricketlibrary

Kristen Beams had a distinguished career as a leg spinner across all three formats for Australia. Recently on the Cricket Library Podcast, she reflected on her experience of being the room attendant for the Australian team who were playing a Rose Bowl game in her home state of Tasmania.

Please remember to subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast on your favourite podcast provider and leave a review to help us to continue to share stories like this one from Kristen Beams.

Wisdom from R Benaud

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The Cricket Library Podcast – Peter George 1st Class Debut Trivia Challenge

Posted on April 21, 2020 by thecricketlibrary

Peter George always had a dream of wearing the Baggy Green and this would become a reality for him as progressed through the ranks at the West Torrens cricket club and playing for South Australia at u-19 level.

He made an early impression with the ball on debut for South Australia in November 2008 claiming 4-56 against Tasmania including the wicket of current Australian captain Tim Paine. He had further success in the 2009/10 summer taking career best figures of 8-84 against Tasmania and finishing equal second on the wicket takers list for the season with 36 wickets at 30.44.

This lead to him being on standby for Ryan Harris with the Australian team in New Zealand, representing Australia A against Sri Lanka and touring England for the Test series against Pakistan in 2010.

Peter would eventually get his opportunity to put on the Baggy Green in Bangalore and joining an elite club of bowlers who have dismissed Sachin Tendulkar in their first Test Match.

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, we ask Peter about where his passion for cricket began, his journey to the Baggy Green, losing his contract at South Australia and moving to Queensland without a contract.

Peter shares about his current pursuits inventing the My Call No Ball Technology that you can also find more about by visiting his website www.mycallnoball.com

The episode would not be complete without us asking about his dream net session and we have a former Australian Prime Minister and an actor make their way onto his list as well as someone who has a set of nets named in their honour.

Please remember to subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast on your favourite podcast provider and leave a review to help us to continue to share stories like this one from Peter George.

Marty Rhone & Cricket – A Good Thing Going

Posted on April 17, 2020 by thecricketlibrary

Marty Rhone is a well known Australian Actor and Singer who has shared the stage and screen with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.

Last year Marty added another chapter to his illustrious career as an Actor and Singer when he released the highly popular single We had a good thing going.

What you may not know is that Marty is also a self confessed cricket tragic. In a recent interview on The Cricket Library Podcast, Marty revealed where his passion from the game stems from.

We also chat about his involvement in the development of girls cricket on the North Shore of Sydney at the Kissing Point Cricket Club.

Marty also gives is an update on his latest projects in this chat you are sure to enjoy!

You can purchase Marty Rhone’s latest music at

www.martyrhonemusic.com

What did Richard Chee Quee Bowl?

Posted on April 12, 2020 by thecricketlibrary

Richard Chee Quee was a cult hero for NSW plundering bowling attacks in the Mercantile Mutual Cup competition in the early 90s.

What you may not know is that Richard Chee Quee actually rolled the arm over on one occasion for NSW in Domestic One Day Cricket.

We asked former NSW paceman Wayne Holdsworth to give an assessment of his work in a recent chat for the Cricket Library Podcast.

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