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Spin to Win: A Chat with Kristen Beams

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Australia Women’s Kristen Beams appeals for the wicket of Pakistan Women’s Sana Mir
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Kristen Beams was one of the first female cricketers to take the plunge and move states to pursue her dream of playing at the highest level. She would go on to represent Australia with distinction as a leg spinner across all three formats of the game. 

We will hear how Kristen found a home at the Essendon Maribyrnong Park Ladies Cricket Club experiencing some of her fondest cricket memories including breaking a premiership winning drought at the club.

Kristen reflects on her time playing for Victoria, winning three consecutive T20 titles taking 6-20 including a hat trick as well as breaking into the Australian team.

She shares the significance behind her choice of the number 14 shirt for Australia, her memories of playing a Test Match as well as giving us insights into the 2017 World Cup.

We ask Kristen about captaining the Melbourne Stars, commentating on ABC Grandstand and the Australian team winning the 2020 World Cup in front of over 86000 fans at the MCG.

Needless to say we will also find out which three people Kristen would most like to join her in the nets. Without giving too much away, we can reveal a Tasmanian icon rates a mention.

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. 

Career Statistics

CompetitionWTestWODIWT20IWBBL
Matches1301845
Runs scored2634614
Batting average–6.806.007.00
100s/50s0/00/00/00/0
Top score26*11*4*14
Balls bowled661,490378891
Wickets0422037
Bowling average–22.4516.6024.08
5 wickets in innings0000
10 wickets in match0–––
Best bowling–4/153/114/11
Catches/stumpings0/–10/–4/–13/

Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket – The Cricket Library

What does it take to build a life in cricket at the highest level? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with Gavin Dovey to explore a remarkable journey through Australian sport. Now the CEO of Northern Territory Cricket, Gavin has spent decades working behind the scenes of the game we all love so dearly. Before moving into administration, Gavin served as team manager of the Australia national cricket team, offering a unique perspective on the culture, leadership, and pressure that comes with representing Australia. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss: 🏏 Gavin’s love of sport growing up in Sydney in the 80s 🏏 What it’s really like managing the Australian men’s team 🏏 Lessons from working alongside players and coaches at the highest level 🏏 Growing and strengthening cricket in the Northern Territory 🏏 The unique role the Territory plays in the Australian cricket landscape 🏏 The future vision for cricket in the Top End Plus, Gavin faces “The Final Over” — six quick questions to finish the innings. If you love the stories behind the game, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people and decisions that shape Australian cricket. Subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast for more conversations with the players, writers, thinkers and administrators who have helped build the game.
  1. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  2. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  3. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green
  4. Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes
  5. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine

Leah Poulton – Special Guest On The Cricket Library Podcast

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Cricket – ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Cup 2009 – Semi Final – England v Australia – The Brit Oval. Leah Poulton, Australia PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Leah Poulton 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. 

In this edition of the Cricket Library Podcast, 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.

Leah Poulton Career Stats

CompetitionWTestWODIWT20IWLA
Matches24840171
Runs scored451,0337844,376
Batting average15.0025.1920.6329.17
100s/50s0/02/40/03/28
Top score23104*61109
Balls bowled2414418660
Wickets03211
Bowling average–32.6610.0040.45
5 wickets in innings0000
10 wickets in match0000
Best bowling0/152/92/203/10
Catches/stumpings1/–12/–7/–35/–

Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket – The Cricket Library

What does it take to build a life in cricket at the highest level? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with Gavin Dovey to explore a remarkable journey through Australian sport. Now the CEO of Northern Territory Cricket, Gavin has spent decades working behind the scenes of the game we all love so dearly. Before moving into administration, Gavin served as team manager of the Australia national cricket team, offering a unique perspective on the culture, leadership, and pressure that comes with representing Australia. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss: 🏏 Gavin’s love of sport growing up in Sydney in the 80s 🏏 What it’s really like managing the Australian men’s team 🏏 Lessons from working alongside players and coaches at the highest level 🏏 Growing and strengthening cricket in the Northern Territory 🏏 The unique role the Territory plays in the Australian cricket landscape 🏏 The future vision for cricket in the Top End Plus, Gavin faces “The Final Over” — six quick questions to finish the innings. If you love the stories behind the game, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people and decisions that shape Australian cricket. Subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast for more conversations with the players, writers, thinkers and administrators who have helped build the game.
  1. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  2. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  3. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green
  4. Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes
  5. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine

Michael Klinger – Special Guest On The Cricket Library Podcast

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Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia. 3rd Feb, 2019. Australian Big Bash Cricket League, Perth Scorchers versus Melbourne Stars; Michael Klinger is chaired from the ground after retiring by Cameron Bancroft and Andrew Tye Credit: Action Plus Sports/Alamy Live News

Michael Klinger amassed over 11 thousand first class runs throughout his distinguished First Class career predominately for Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Gloucestershire.

When he retired he was the leading run scorer in the history of the Big Bash and has since only been passed by Chris Lynn and Aaron Finch. 

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, we ask Michael where his passion for the game began, his entry into Grade Cricket and playing in underage teams for Victoria.

He shares insights from his First Class career, including reflections on his time playing in Australia and overseas, captaining teams and winning titles at South Australia, Gloucestershire and the Perth Scorchers.

Needless to say we will also ask Michael who the three people he would most like to have a net with are.

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 Michael Klinger.

Michael Klinger Career Stats

CompetitionT20IFCLAT20
Matches3182177206
Runs scored14311,3207,4495,960
Batting average47.6639.3049.3334.45
100s/50s0/130/4918/448/33
Top score62255166*126*
Catches/stumpings2/–178/–72/–83/–

Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket – The Cricket Library

What does it take to build a life in cricket at the highest level? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with Gavin Dovey to explore a remarkable journey through Australian sport. Now the CEO of Northern Territory Cricket, Gavin has spent decades working behind the scenes of the game we all love so dearly. Before moving into administration, Gavin served as team manager of the Australia national cricket team, offering a unique perspective on the culture, leadership, and pressure that comes with representing Australia. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss: 🏏 Gavin’s love of sport growing up in Sydney in the 80s 🏏 What it’s really like managing the Australian men’s team 🏏 Lessons from working alongside players and coaches at the highest level 🏏 Growing and strengthening cricket in the Northern Territory 🏏 The unique role the Territory plays in the Australian cricket landscape 🏏 The future vision for cricket in the Top End Plus, Gavin faces “The Final Over” — six quick questions to finish the innings. If you love the stories behind the game, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people and decisions that shape Australian cricket. Subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast for more conversations with the players, writers, thinkers and administrators who have helped build the game.
  1. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  2. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  3. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green
  4. Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes
  5. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine

Johan Botha – Special Guest On The Cricket Library Podcast

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South Africa’s Johan Botha celebrates the wicket of England’s Ian Bell during the Third One Day International at The Brit Oval, London. PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Johan Botha is a cricketing journeyman who came through the ranks in South Africa representing his country in 5 Tests, 78 ODIs and 40 T20 Internationals.

The short format specialist, has plied his craft in franchise cricket around the world with stints in the IPL, BBL and CPL.

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast we will learn of where his passion for the game began, playing for South Africa in the u-19s World Cup, breaking into the South African ODI & Test teams, overcoming setbacks to return to the team and lead South Africa to a ODI Series win in Australia in 2009.

Johan also shares about his passion for long distance running and gives us an exclusive scoop into something he is training for at the moment.

Needless to say, he will select three people he would most like to have a net with and his selections are an interesting mix.

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 Johan Botha.

Johan Botha Career Stats

CompetitionTestODIT20IFC
Matches5784090
Runs scored836092014,015
Batting average20.7519.0318.2731.61
100s/50s0/00/00/01/27
Top score254634109
Balls bowled1,0173,82377414,656
Wickets177237220
Bowling average33.7040.5022.2432.28
5 wickets in innings0007
10 wickets in match0001
Best bowling4/564/193/166/34
Catches/stumpings3/–36/–17/–63/–

Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket – The Cricket Library

What does it take to build a life in cricket at the highest level? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with Gavin Dovey to explore a remarkable journey through Australian sport. Now the CEO of Northern Territory Cricket, Gavin has spent decades working behind the scenes of the game we all love so dearly. Before moving into administration, Gavin served as team manager of the Australia national cricket team, offering a unique perspective on the culture, leadership, and pressure that comes with representing Australia. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss: 🏏 Gavin’s love of sport growing up in Sydney in the 80s 🏏 What it’s really like managing the Australian men’s team 🏏 Lessons from working alongside players and coaches at the highest level 🏏 Growing and strengthening cricket in the Northern Territory 🏏 The unique role the Territory plays in the Australian cricket landscape 🏏 The future vision for cricket in the Top End Plus, Gavin faces “The Final Over” — six quick questions to finish the innings. If you love the stories behind the game, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people and decisions that shape Australian cricket. Subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast for more conversations with the players, writers, thinkers and administrators who have helped build the game.
  1. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  2. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  3. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green
  4. Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes
  5. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine

Jimmy Adams – Grateful

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JIMMY ADAMS WEST INDIES 26 June 1995 – Allstar Picture Library Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo

Join us for the latest edition of the Cricket Library Podcast as Matt Ellis sits down with former West Indies captain Jimmy Adams.

Jimmy shares about his love of the game growing up in rural Jamaica, what wearing the maroon West Indies cap meant to him, the keys to his success with the bat on the sub-continent, scoring a test match double ton against New Zealand, his match-winning marathon 48 not out against Pakistan, the memorable 1999 series against Australia and of course we find out who he would invite to his dream cricket net session.

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

JC Adams Career Statistics

CompetitionTestODIFCLA
Matches54127202228
Runs scored3,0122,20411,2345,319
Batting average41.2628.6239.6934.53
100s/50s6/140/1425/541/34
Top score208*82208*112
Balls bowled2,8531,8569,7893,532
Wickets274310383
Bowling avg.49.4834.8640.3932.89
5wi1111
10wm0000
Best bowling5/175/375/175/37
Catches/stump.48/068/5177/0117/7

Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket – The Cricket Library

What does it take to build a life in cricket at the highest level? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with Gavin Dovey to explore a remarkable journey through Australian sport. Now the CEO of Northern Territory Cricket, Gavin has spent decades working behind the scenes of the game we all love so dearly. Before moving into administration, Gavin served as team manager of the Australia national cricket team, offering a unique perspective on the culture, leadership, and pressure that comes with representing Australia. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss: 🏏 Gavin’s love of sport growing up in Sydney in the 80s 🏏 What it’s really like managing the Australian men’s team 🏏 Lessons from working alongside players and coaches at the highest level 🏏 Growing and strengthening cricket in the Northern Territory 🏏 The unique role the Territory plays in the Australian cricket landscape 🏏 The future vision for cricket in the Top End Plus, Gavin faces “The Final Over” — six quick questions to finish the innings. If you love the stories behind the game, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people and decisions that shape Australian cricket. Subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast for more conversations with the players, writers, thinkers and administrators who have helped build the game.
  1. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  2. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  3. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green
  4. Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes
  5. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine

Daryl Tuffey – Special Guest On The Cricket Library Podcast

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New Zealand’s Daryl Tuffey leaps off the ground as he celebrates taking the wicket of England’s Mark Butcher who was caught by Mark Richardson for a duck during the third day of the third and final test match at Basin Reserve, Auckland. PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Daryl Tuffey represented New Zealand across all three formats claiming 77 Test wickets and 110 ODI wickets for his country. He played 91 First Class matches claiming 288 wickets with the remarkable best figures of 7-12.

In our chat we discuss his progression from First Class Cricket into the International arena, the three World Cup campaigns he was involved in, the leadership of Stephen Fleming as well as the first T20 International between NZ and Australia.

We also get to hear about life after professional cricket working with Moa Beer and starting an apprenticeship.

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 Daryl Tuffey.

Daryl Tuffey Career Stats

CompetitionTestODIFCLA
Matches269491220
Runs scored4272951,438868
Batting average16.429.5117.1112.57
100s/50s0/10/00/60/0
Top score80*3689*38*
Balls bowled4,8774,33316,60710,490
Wickets77110288265
Bowling average31.7532.1226.7831.21
5 wickets in innings20102
10 wickets in match0010
Best bowling6/544/247/125/21
Catches/stumpings15/–20/–41/–52/–

Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket – The Cricket Library

What does it take to build a life in cricket at the highest level? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with Gavin Dovey to explore a remarkable journey through Australian sport. Now the CEO of Northern Territory Cricket, Gavin has spent decades working behind the scenes of the game we all love so dearly. Before moving into administration, Gavin served as team manager of the Australia national cricket team, offering a unique perspective on the culture, leadership, and pressure that comes with representing Australia. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss: 🏏 Gavin’s love of sport growing up in Sydney in the 80s 🏏 What it’s really like managing the Australian men’s team 🏏 Lessons from working alongside players and coaches at the highest level 🏏 Growing and strengthening cricket in the Northern Territory 🏏 The unique role the Territory plays in the Australian cricket landscape 🏏 The future vision for cricket in the Top End Plus, Gavin faces “The Final Over” — six quick questions to finish the innings. If you love the stories behind the game, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people and decisions that shape Australian cricket. Subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast for more conversations with the players, writers, thinkers and administrators who have helped build the game.
  1. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  2. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  3. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green
  4. Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes
  5. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine

Richard McInnes – All The Good Stuff Happens On The Other Side Of Fear

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Join us for the latest edition of the Cricket Library Podcast as Matt Ellis sits down with Richard McInnes. He shares his remarkable story, from growing up in country Queensland to working with some of Australia’s best male and female cricketers.

Richard gives insights into his time working with John Buchanan and the Australian men’s cricket team, coaching in Bangladesh and as coach of the Australian Women’s cricket team.

He shares how his coaching philosophy evolved over time and his desire to create environments where his players could get the best out of themselves.

Of course we ask Richard to give us the names of who is on his list to invite for a dream cricket net session.

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

Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket – The Cricket Library

What does it take to build a life in cricket at the highest level? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with Gavin Dovey to explore a remarkable journey through Australian sport. Now the CEO of Northern Territory Cricket, Gavin has spent decades working behind the scenes of the game we all love so dearly. Before moving into administration, Gavin served as team manager of the Australia national cricket team, offering a unique perspective on the culture, leadership, and pressure that comes with representing Australia. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss: 🏏 Gavin’s love of sport growing up in Sydney in the 80s 🏏 What it’s really like managing the Australian men’s team 🏏 Lessons from working alongside players and coaches at the highest level 🏏 Growing and strengthening cricket in the Northern Territory 🏏 The unique role the Territory plays in the Australian cricket landscape 🏏 The future vision for cricket in the Top End Plus, Gavin faces “The Final Over” — six quick questions to finish the innings. If you love the stories behind the game, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people and decisions that shape Australian cricket. Subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast for more conversations with the players, writers, thinkers and administrators who have helped build the game.
  1. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  2. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  3. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green
  4. Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes
  5. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine

Baggy Green 390 – Nathan Hauritz Special Guest On The Cricket Library Podcast

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The Ashes 2009 – First Test – Day Two – England v Australia – Sophia Gardens. Australia’s Nathan Hauritz
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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.

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 Nathan Hauritz.

Nathan Hauritz Career Statistics

CompetitionTestODIFCLA
Matches175879172
Runs scored4263361,7471,208
Batting average25.0522.4021.0419.17
100s/50s0/20/12/40/2
Top score7553*14653*
Balls bowled4,2002,72415,7688,299
Wickets6363187196
Bowling average34.9834.1543.0232.87
5 wickets in innings2040
10 wickets in match0000
Best bowling5/534/295/394/29
Catches/stumpings3/–24/–45/–60/–

Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket – The Cricket Library

What does it take to build a life in cricket at the highest level? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with Gavin Dovey to explore a remarkable journey through Australian sport. Now the CEO of Northern Territory Cricket, Gavin has spent decades working behind the scenes of the game we all love so dearly. Before moving into administration, Gavin served as team manager of the Australia national cricket team, offering a unique perspective on the culture, leadership, and pressure that comes with representing Australia. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss: 🏏 Gavin’s love of sport growing up in Sydney in the 80s 🏏 What it’s really like managing the Australian men’s team 🏏 Lessons from working alongside players and coaches at the highest level 🏏 Growing and strengthening cricket in the Northern Territory 🏏 The unique role the Territory plays in the Australian cricket landscape 🏏 The future vision for cricket in the Top End Plus, Gavin faces “The Final Over” — six quick questions to finish the innings. If you love the stories behind the game, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people and decisions that shape Australian cricket. Subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast for more conversations with the players, writers, thinkers and administrators who have helped build the game.
  1. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  2. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  3. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green
  4. Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes
  5. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine

Adam Hollioake Special Guest On The Cricket Library Podcast

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England Captain Mike Atherton presents Adam (left) and Ben Hollioake (right) with their new Test caps prior to the start of the 5th Test at Trent Bridge PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo Photographer: Brendan Monks

Join host Matt Ellis as he sits down with former England captain and all-round great bloke, Adam Hollioake, in this highly anticipated interview.

Get ready to dive deep into Adam’s incredible journey as he shares the origins of his passion for cricket, the unique experience of being born in Australia and playing for England, and the unforgettable moment when he spotted his parents on the big screen at Headingley.

In this engaging conversation, Adam opens up about his approach to captaincy, the profound impact of losing his brother Ben, and the cherished memories they created together. Discover what life has been like for Adam after retiring from cricket, and stay tuned as he reveals the star-studded guest list for his dream net session.

To top it all off, Adam shares a story involving cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards and actor Chris Rock.

With fascinating anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, this interview is a must-listen for cricket enthusiasts and fans of Adam Hollioake alike.

AJ Hollioake – Career Statistics

COMPETITIONTESTODIFCLA
Matches435173284
Runs scored656069,3765,984
Batting average10.8325.2538.7428.09
100s/50s0/00/318/552/30
Top score4583*208117*
Balls bowled1441,2088,8089,074
Wickets232120352
Bowling average33.5031.8441.0523.25
5 wickets in innings0017
10 wickets in match0000
Best bowling2/314/235/626/17
Catches/stumpings4/–13/–157/–87/–

Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket – The Cricket Library

What does it take to build a life in cricket at the highest level? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with Gavin Dovey to explore a remarkable journey through Australian sport. Now the CEO of Northern Territory Cricket, Gavin has spent decades working behind the scenes of the game we all love so dearly. Before moving into administration, Gavin served as team manager of the Australia national cricket team, offering a unique perspective on the culture, leadership, and pressure that comes with representing Australia. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss: 🏏 Gavin’s love of sport growing up in Sydney in the 80s 🏏 What it’s really like managing the Australian men’s team 🏏 Lessons from working alongside players and coaches at the highest level 🏏 Growing and strengthening cricket in the Northern Territory 🏏 The unique role the Territory plays in the Australian cricket landscape 🏏 The future vision for cricket in the Top End Plus, Gavin faces “The Final Over” — six quick questions to finish the innings. If you love the stories behind the game, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people and decisions that shape Australian cricket. Subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast for more conversations with the players, writers, thinkers and administrators who have helped build the game.
  1. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  2. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  3. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green
  4. Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes
  5. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine

Baggy Green 377 – Adam Dale Special Guest on the Cricket Library Podcast

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Queensland bowler Adam Dale celebrates the wicket of Dominic Cork, out LBW, on the third day of England’s tour match, in Cairns. PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

In the latest episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, Matt Ellis sits down with former QLD and Australian fast bowler Adam Dale.

In this much-anticipated interview, we delve into the origins of his passion for cricket, his journey from Victoria to Queensland, his success at the state level, his time representing Australia, his miracle catch in the Mercantile Mutual Cup and his current work with QLD Cricket.

Get ready for an insightful conversation that covers everything from on-field highs and lows to life after cricket!

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

AC Dale Bowling Statistics:

COMPETITIONMATCHESBALLS BOWLEDWICKETSBOWLING AVG.5WI10WMBEST BOWLINGCATCHES/STUMPINGS
Test2348631.16003/710/–
ODI301,5963230.59003/1811/–
First-Class (FC)5914,36924520.751317/2414/–
List A (LA)653,4978424.51105/2822/–

Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket – The Cricket Library

What does it take to build a life in cricket at the highest level? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with Gavin Dovey to explore a remarkable journey through Australian sport. Now the CEO of Northern Territory Cricket, Gavin has spent decades working behind the scenes of the game we all love so dearly. Before moving into administration, Gavin served as team manager of the Australia national cricket team, offering a unique perspective on the culture, leadership, and pressure that comes with representing Australia. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss: 🏏 Gavin’s love of sport growing up in Sydney in the 80s 🏏 What it’s really like managing the Australian men’s team 🏏 Lessons from working alongside players and coaches at the highest level 🏏 Growing and strengthening cricket in the Northern Territory 🏏 The unique role the Territory plays in the Australian cricket landscape 🏏 The future vision for cricket in the Top End Plus, Gavin faces “The Final Over” — six quick questions to finish the innings. If you love the stories behind the game, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people and decisions that shape Australian cricket. Subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast for more conversations with the players, writers, thinkers and administrators who have helped build the game.
  1. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  2. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  3. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green
  4. Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes
  5. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine