In some great news for listeners of the Cricket Library Podcast, we can confirm that Michelle Goszko will be appearing soon on the show.
The former Australian batter who made a double century in her Test Match debut against England shares her story as we ride the highs and lows with her.
We are certain that her story will resonate with passionate lovers of the game.
The Men’s T20 World Cup is less than 150 days away and as the excitement builds, you can join together with other passionate cricket people in SQUAD communities on Facebook.
Cricket is known for being a sport that brings people together, and by joining a SQUAD, you will be connected with passionate cricket fans like yourself to ride the highs and lows as the Men’s ICC T20 World Cup draws closer.
Aaron Wharton, the Community Engagement Lead for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup spoke with Matt Ellis on the Cricket Library Podcast explaining what to expect when you join a SQUAD and how you can start contributing to the discussion by joining today by clicking on the link to your favourite team below.
Have a listen to the full conversation with Aaron Wharton on the Cricket Library Podcast.
Aaron Wharton is the Community Engagement Lead for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup that will take place in Australia, which gets underway in Geelong on October 16 and culminates with the final at the MCG on Sunday, November 13.
He joins us on the Cricket Library Podcast to reminisce about some of his favourite memories of watching T20 cricket, including the inaugural T20 International between Australia and New Zealand.
As well as reflecting on the great memories of the past, Aaron shares about the work he is involved with, ensuring that the 2022 tournament will be one to remember for cricket fans around the globe.
Part of this work has been around the establishment of vibrant online communities where cricket fans can come together to connect, fuelling each other’s passion for the game.
Joining SQUAD Australia on Facebook is as simple as following this link and signing up. https://www.facebook.com/groups/squadaustralia
We don’t let Aaron slip away without enlightening us on who the three people he would most like to take to the nets would be.
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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 excerpt from the Cricket Library Podcast, Nathan talks about his time in the Australian u-19s.
You can listen to the full interview here –
Maddie Penna is a talented young all rounder making the most of her opportunities with the Abode Hotels ACT Meteors in the WNCL and in the WBBL with the Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers.
In this excerpt of the Cricket Library Podcast, we hear her reflections on scoring her maiden WNCL hundred.
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Gregory Stephen Chappell is one of the greats of Australian cricket with his playing record speaking for itself. He has also made a significant impact off the field since calling stumps on his playing career.
In this excerpt from the Cricket Library Podcast, we hear from Greg about being inspired by the achievements and success of his older brother Ian.
You can listen to the full interview with Greg here –
Record breaking Queensland wicket keeper Chris Hartley shares about his first pair of wicket keeping gloves in his chat with Matt Ellis on the Cricket Library Podcast.
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In this excerpt from the Cricket Library Podcast, former Australian leg spinner Peter McIntyre discusses learning to bowl the flipper and testing out whilst bowling in tandem with Warnie in Zimbabwe.
You can listen to our full interview with Peter McIntyre here –
Peter McIntyre progressed through the ranks at Essendon playing club cricket to make his debut for Victoria in the Sheffield Shield at the MCG in March 1989. A couple of years later he would spend some time at the Commonwealth Bank Cricket Academy eventually moving to play First Class Cricket for South Australia.
Peter was selected to play for Australia A in the controversial 1994/5 Series which featured Australia, England and Zimbabwe. It was this summer that he was selected to become Baggy Green 364 when he was selected for the Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.
Peter later had the opportunity to tour the sub-continent playing a Test against India dismissing Sachin Tendulkar.
One of the great summers for Peter was the 1995/6 summer winning the Sheffield Shield where his work with the bat proved to be invaluable.
His First Class career came to a close in 2002 having played 97 matches with 322 wickets to his name.
Today he celebrates his 56th birthday. We trust you will enjoy this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast with Peter McIntyre.
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 excerpt, we hear from Johan on the generosity of leg spinner Imran Tahir.
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