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.

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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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The Cricket Library Podcast – Nathan Hauritz (Full Interview)

Posted on April 9, 2020 by thecricketlibrary

Nathan Hauritz burst onto the International Cricket scene receiving a call up to the Australian team as a 20 year old after making an early impression playing for Queensland and Australia at u-19 level where he played alongside the likes of Michael Clarke, Ed Cowan, Mitch Johnson, Shaun Marsh, Shane Watson and Andrew McDonald.

He went on to represent Australia in 17 Test Matches claiming 63 wickets with career best figures of 5-53. Nathan also played 58 ODI’s also picking up 63 wickets with best figures of 4-29.

Hauritz was also more than handy with the bat scoring three half centuries for Australia and had a highest First Class score of 146 for NSW against South Australia in 2010.

In this edition of the Cricket Library Podcast, we relive some highlights from Nathan’s career as well as exploring some of the challenges he faced in addition to the difficulties associated with transitioning out of cricket.

As always, we ask who Nathan would most like to have a net with and he provides us with three excellent candidates including the first time a WWE Superstar gains a nomination.

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Memory Lane – Ben Rohrer ton on debut

Posted on April 8, 2020 by thecricketlibrary

Ben Rohrer was a late inclusion in the NSW side at the back end of the 2006/7 season for the Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania in Hobart. Unfortunately, NSW were rolled for 53 in their first innings but there was some personal satisfaction for Ben Rohrer in the second innings as he explained to the Cricket Library Podcast.

Tasmania went on to win the game with Michael Di Venuto claiming player of the match honours for his magnificent 181 in Tasmania’s first innings total of 370 All Out.

The Cricket Library Podcast – Leah Poulton Interview

Posted on April 7, 2020 by thecricketlibrary

Today it was announced that Leah Poulton has been appointed to the new role of Head of Female Cricket at Cricket NSW.

Leah represented Australia in 2 Tests, 48 ODIs and 40 T20Is as well playing over 100 games for NSW.

She was a high quality top order batter who had a reputation for scoring runs quickly which was confirmed when she became the first female to score a century in Women’s domestic T20 cricket for NSW.

In her distinguished career, Leah was a part of two successful ICC World T20 Campaigns for Australia top scoring in the 2010 decider.

Leah is a four time winner of the Belinda Clark medal which is awarded to the premier female cricketer in NSW.

We caught up with Leah in February for the Cricket Library Podcast. In this episode, we will hear from Leah about where her love for the game originated, some key influences on her career, some memorable moments, what she is up to now as well as finding out which three people Leah would most like to have a net with.

She also shares with us a very interesting story about how she found out that she had been selected to represent her country for the first time.

We trust you will thoroughly enjoy our chat with Leah Poulton.

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The Cricket Library Podcast – Wayne Holdsworth Interview

Posted on April 6, 2020 by thecricketlibrary

Wayne Holdsworth (Australia) bowling, Tour Match, Worcestershire vs Australians, New Road, Worcester, United Kingdom, 5th to 7th May 1993 John Holmes / Alamy Stock Photo

Wayne Holdsworth was a distinguished First Class Cricketer who claimed 212 wickets in his career. He made an immediate impact for NSW claiming 6-55 on debut at the MCG against Victoria and went on to win a number of Sheffield Shield titles with NSW including a match winning 7-41 against Queensland in the 1992/3 decider at the SCG.

This was followed by a berth on the 1993 Ashes tour where he will long be remembered for taking a hat trick against Derbyshire.

Not to be forgotten are his batting exploits in the the Mercantile Mutual Cup dispatching a career best 49* off 18 balls against Tasmania at the North Sydney Oval.

In our chat with Wayne we re live some of these memories among others as well as finding out what he is up to now.

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Wayne Holdsworth Career Stats

Competition	First-class	List A
Matches	68	35
Runs scored	399	107
Batting average	7.82	21.40
100s/50s	0/0	0/0
Top score	34	49*
Balls bowled	11,525	1,656
Wickets	212	39
Bowling average	32.75	29.17
5 wickets in innings	11	1
10 wickets in match	1	–
Best bowling	7-41	5-28
Catches/stumpings	28/0	8/0

Nikhil Kulkarni | Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey – The Cricket Library

What does it mean to truly love cricket? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with author and cricket tragic Nikhil Kulkarni to explore his deeply personal book, My Summer of Cricket. From a village in North Karnataka in India to the grand stadiums of Australia, Nikhil’s journey is one that will resonate with cricket lovers everywhere. This is a story of early morning radio commentaries, lifelong devotion, and the moments that define us as fans of the game. At the heart of the book is an extraordinary pilgrimage during the 2024–25 summer, where Nikhil attended every single day of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy, travelling between the Gabba, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Sydney Cricket Ground to follow one of cricket’s greatest rivalries. In this conversation, we explore: 🏏 Growing up with cricket in India and finding a new home in Australia 🏏 The emotional pull of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy 🏏 Witnessing Sachin Tendulkar’s final Test match 🏏 The stories, people and moments that make cricket more than just a game 🏏 How cricket connects cultures, generations, and communities To close the episode, Nikhil faces “The Final Over” — six quick-fire questions to finish the innings. If you’ve ever set an alarm for a 3am Test match, followed a series ball by ball, or felt cricket shape your life, this episode is for you. About Nikhil Kulkarni: Nikhil Kulkarni is a Sydney-based tech leader, community builder, and lifelong cricket tragic who has followed the game across India and Australia for over three decades. His debut book, My Summer of Cricket, chronicles the dramatic 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, blending match-day moments and personal reflections from thirty years of fandom. https://mysummerofcricket.com/

Roadside Reviews Episode II

Posted on September 2, 2019 by thecricketlibrary

Join resident librarian Matt Fiction on the side of the road as he and Matt Ellis review the greatest cricket books ever written.

This episode celebrates the work of KJ O’Keeffe and his tremendous audio offering Unplugged.

New season of The Cricket Library Podcast has arrived!

Posted on July 16, 2019 by thecricketlibrary

Network Seven journalist Nina Stevens was our special guest in the first episode of the new season of the Cricket Library Podcast.

In our chat with the official patron of the #CricketCountdown we hear about how Nina developed a love of the game, discuss the Men’s World Cup Final, look ahead to the Women’s Ashes starting later this week, explore strategies for staying up late to watch the cricket as well as looking back on some of our favourite #Ashes memories.

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