Happy birthday SPD Smith

Steve Smith is a common name but there is only one SPD Smith. Happy birthday young man!

Haiku Poem by Matt Fiction

Steve Smith birthday boy

Which Steve Smith will celebrate?

It is SPD

Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes The Cricket Library

In this uplifting episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, Sydney Sixers rising star Elsa Hunter joins us for a vibrant conversation during a crucial stretch of the WBBL season. Elsa shares her insights on the Sixers' strong team vibe, the calm and powerful leadership of new captain Ash Gardner, and what it’s like learning from icons such as Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, and the squad’s international talent. She reflects on her journey from playing local boys’ cricket in Malaysia to becoming a WNCL champion with the NSW Breakers, opening up about finding joy in the game, coping with pressure on the big stage, and navigating the friendly but fierce Sixers–Thunder rivalry. Elsa also talks about the influence of different coaches, the importance of the mental side of cricket, and her dream of one day representing Australia. A warm, inspiring, and engaging chat with one of the brightest young talents in the game. Tune in and enjoy!
  1. Elsa Hunter – WBBL Vibes
  2. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine
  3. Faye Tunnicliffe – Pursuing Excellence
  4. Monali Patel – From Passion to Profession
  5. Malcolm Conn – Behind The Headlines
  6. James Knight – The Gift of Stories
  7. Patrick Farhart – Unlocking Peak Performance
  8. Xara Jetly – The X-Factor
  9. Richard Chee Quee – Breaking Barriers & Inspiring Change
  10. Shane Jurgensen – Journeyman

Sheffield Shield Final – Haiku Poem Challenge

Today marks the start of the Marsh Sheffield Shield Final between QLD and NSW which will cap off the finish to a season like no other.

To help celebrate the occasion our librarians would like to invite you to join the Haiku Poem Challenge where we are asking you to describe the events of the Shield Final in haiku poem form.

Matt Fiction has been penning some magnificent haiku poems throughout the summer and now it is your turn to join in with the fun.

A basic haiku poem has the following structure;

Line 1: 5 syllables

Line 2: 7 syllables

Line 3: 5 syllables

Here is an example of how it works;

Steven Smith can dance (5 syllables)

Moves like you have never seen (7 syllables)

Incredible scenes (5 syllables)

You can join in the fun during the Marsh Sheffield Shield Final by tagging @CricketLibrary on twitter and using the hashtag #HaikuPoemChallenge when posting your haiku poem. We are looking forward to seeing what the Cricket Library community can come up with.

Of course you can listen to the latest episode of the Cricket Library Weekly Podcast where you can hear Matt Fiction reading his haiku poem of the week.

Samson cracks a ton

Haiku Poem by Matt Fiction

Samson cracks a ton

Lighting up the IPL

Not enough to win

Don’t forget to join in the fun during the Marsh Sheffield Shield Final by taking on our challenge to describe the action in the form of a haiku poem. Remember to tag @CricketLibrary on twitter and use the hashtag #HaikuPoemChallenge

Of course you can listen to the latest episode of the Cricket Library Weekly Podcast where you can hear Matt Fiction’s haiku poem of the week.

108 for Jack Edwards

Haiku Poem by Matt Fiction

When it matters most

108 for Jack Edwards

Perfect time for runs

Don’t forget to join in the fun during the Marsh Sheffield Shield Final by taking on our challenge to describe the action in the form of a haiku poem. Remember to tag @CricketLibrary on twitter and use the hashtag #HaikuPoemChallenge

Of course you can listen to the latest episode of the Cricket Library Weekly Podcast where you can hear Matt Fiction’s haiku poem of the week.