DR Sams at his destructive best with the bat

Posted on January 9, 2022 by thecricketlibrary

Daniel Sams has put his batting talents on show in a destructive display against the Melbourne Renegades.

The all rounder found himself elevated in the batting order to number 4 making the most of the opportunity plundering his way to 98 not out eclipsing his previous best BBL score of 65 against the Brisbane Heat.

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The former BKT Golden Arm has certainly sent a statement to opposition teams and will be looking to continue contributing with both bat and ball in KFC BBL11.

All 8️⃣ of Samsy's sixes last night! 😍#BBL11 #ThunderNation pic.twitter.com/d18wvvwy5I
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) January 9, 2022

You can hear more of the Daniel Sams story by listening to his chat with Matt Ellis for the Cricket Library Podcast.

ODI Debutants on Boxing Day at the MCG

Posted on December 26, 2021 by thecricketlibrary

GD Campbell made his One Day International debut at the MCG on Boxing Day against Sri Lanka in 1989.

Also making their debut in the game were MA Taylor and Sanath Jayasuriya who would go on to have impressive international careers.

DM Jones top scored for Australia with an impressive 85 not out from 89 deliveries. While SP O’Donnell claimed man of the match honours after finishing 57 not out from 60 balls before chiming in with four valuable wickets with the ball.

Australia won the contest by 30 runs in what was the most recent time a Test Match was not played at the MCG on Boxing Day.

You can hear more of the Greg Campbell story in his chat with Matt Ellis on the Cricket Library Podcast.

Hopes of England resting on Riding Mill

Posted on December 26, 2021 by thecricketlibrary

In what has been a disappointing start to the Ashes tour for England, there is some hope on the horizon with the immanent virtual arrival of Riding Mill Cricket Club to take on some of Australia’s best dice cricketers.

In what promises to be an enthralling virtual experience for both the hosts and the visitors, Riding Mill hope to restore pride with their thirteen player squad consisting of some experienced campaigners along with five debutants hoping to make a name for themselves on this virtual tour.

The opening game of the tour is less than a week away with a lot of speculation surrounding the make up of the Burrabadine Cricket Library XI which is expected to be announced on the eve of the fixture.

Both teams will no doubt be mentally preparing for what promises to be a blockbuster clash to start the tour which will continue into January. The fast paced T10 format is always full of surprises and action ensuring fans around the world are on the edge of their seats.

To follow along with the action keep your eye out on the official Cricket Library Twitter feed where match score will be updated at the end of each over.

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.

What a catch!

Posted on December 23, 2021 by thecricketlibrary

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.

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

The Fiction Files – 1st Ashes Test

Posted on December 16, 2021 by thecricketlibrary

Get an insight into what it is like being an English Cricket Librarian working in Australia during the Ashes in our brand new series ‘The Fiction Files’ with our resident cricket librarian Matt Fiction.

Cricket Library Weekly Podcast – 15 December 2021

Posted on December 15, 2021 by thecricketlibrary

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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.

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Cricket Library Weekly – Ashes Are Here!

Posted on December 8, 2021 by thecricketlibrary

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sskFXPSZVmY1U6mLWht34?si=889e5dd6baf84c49

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.

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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.

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Cricket Library Weekly – KFC Big Bash Preview

Posted on November 29, 2021 by thecricketlibrary

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.

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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.

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Cricket Library Weekly – WBBL Finals Edition

Posted on November 25, 2021 by thecricketlibrary

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.

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

Elliott from New Zealand takes on the Fact or Fiction challenge

Posted on November 21, 2021 by thecricketlibrary

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.