Ange Reakes Special Guest on the Cricket Library Weekly

This week on the Cricket Library Weekly, Robbie Mackinlay catches up with captain of the Abode Hotels ACT Meteors Ange Reakes. We hear some interesting insights from the experienced campaigner about how preparations are tracking for the upcoming WNCL season with the Meteors.

The lads will also run their eyes across the recently selected Australian Test and T20 squads as well as wrapping up the latest from the KFC Big Bash.

Matt’s Mailbag is back this week with a BBL themed question coming through from one of our regular listeners Bill from Hornsby.

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Chris Hartley two time BBL premiership winner

Chris Hartley was part of two BBL winning campaigns, the first with the Brisbane Heat in BBL02 and the second with the Thunder in BBL05.

He reflected on these two seasons in a recent conversation with Matt Ellis on the Cricket Library Podcast.

Chris Hartley, legend of Queensland Cricket, star of the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder joins us to share his story on the Cricket Library Podcast.

The record breaking Queensland wicket keeper takes us on a trip down memory lane as we hear about where his passion for cricket began, an early encounter with an Australian captain, a tour of Pakistan, something he has in common with Matt Hayden, a ton in a Sheffield Shield final, playing 100 consecutive Shield games, taking over 500 catches, winning two BBL titles and find out the story behind his call up on the 2009 Ashes tour. 

Of course we will find out who the three selections are for who Chris would most like to join him in the nets. A true cricket nuffy, Chris Hartley’s passion for the game is sure to resonate with you and continue to inspire your love of the game. 

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Piepa Cleary special guest on the Cricket Library Weekly

This week on the Cricket Library Weekly, Matt Ellis catches up with Piepa Cleary from the Perth Scorchers and Western Fury. We hear some interesting insights from the young opening bowler about her passion for cricket, winning the WNCL title with WA last summer, her interests outside of cricket and how preparations are tracking for the upcoming WNCL season with the Fury.

The lads also have a look at the test series between Australia and India to reflect on what has been a series for the ages.

We also delve into the run home as teams jostle to make their way into the top 5 and feature in the finals.

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Rachel Priest Special Guest on the Cricket Library Weekly

This week on the Cricket Library Weekly, Robbie Mackinlay catches up with Rachel Priest from the Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Roar. We hear some interesting insights from the powerful top order batter about her move to Tasmania, reflections on the Rebel WBBL and how preparations are tracking for the upcoming WNCL season. Robbie also asks a question on behalf of one of the Cricket Library Weekly’s loyal listeners.

The lads also have a look at the test series between Australia and India as we head into the final match in what has been full of gripping cricket.

We also delve into some statistics to try and work out which are the best bats in the KFC Big Bash League.

Needless to say, they also address your questions in the highly popular Matt’s Mailbag segment with a query this week sent through by some younger listeners from Orange in Central West NSW.

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Cricket Library Weekly – Special Guest Trent Woodhill

This week on the Cricket Library Weekly, Robbie Mackinlay catches up with one of the real movers and shakers in world cricket Trent Woodhill. The conversation covers off on his time coaching the Melbourne Stars in the WBBL, the new innovations in the KFC Big Bash League as well as Trent sharing his thoughts on the remainder of the evenly poised Test series between Australia and India.

For the fist time this summer, Matt and Robbie take a look at the leaderboard in the Cricket Library Weekly Medal player of the year voting with a lot of congestion with players jostling for top spot.

Needless to say, they also address your questions in the highly popular Matt’s Mailbag segment with a query this week sent through by Kath in Albury. 

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Cricket Library Weekly – Farewell 2020

Join us this week for the final episode of the Cricket Library Weekly for 2020.

Robbie Mackinlay and Matt Ellis wrap up all the action from the 2nd Test at the MCG where India lead by Ajinkya Rahane levelled the series at 1-1.

The lads will also run their eye over the BBL as well as answering your questions in the highly popular Matt’s Mailbag segment.

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Thanks for all of your support in 2020!

Cricket Library Weekly – Christmas Special

Join us this week on the Cricket Library Weekly as Robbie Mackinlay and Matt Ellis wrap up all the action from the 1st Test between Australia and India.

The lads will also run their eye over the BBL as well as answering your questions in the highly popular Matt’s Mailbag segment.

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Australia v India Test Series Preview

Join us this week on the Cricket Library Weekly for our Test Match Preview where Robbie and Matt will run their eyes over the squads for the highly anticipated series between Australia and India.

Robbie Mackinlay caught up with Gav Joshi who is covering the 1st Test from Adelaide to get the latest insights in the build up to day one of the Series starting on Thursday afternoon.

The lads will also run their eye over the BBL as well as answering your questions in the highly popular Matt’s Mailbag segment.

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Cricket Library Weekly – KFC Big Bash Preview

Join us this week on the Cricket Library Weekly for our KFC BBL 10 Preview where Robbie and Matt will run their eyes over the squads for the highly anticipated return of the Big Bash.

Cricketing journeyman Johan Botha caught up with Matt Ellis to chat about his return to the Hobart Hurricanes and how things are taking shape for the season ahead.

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The Cricket Library Weekly – Special Guest Phoebe Litchfield

This week on the Cricket Library Weekly, Robbie Mackinlay catches up with Sydney Thunder young gun Phoebe Litchfield to reflect on her time as part of the Rebel WBBL06 Championship winning team.

Matt and Robbie wrap up all the action from the WBBL decider as well as reviewing the Dettol ODI Series between Australia and India.

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