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  • A life in cricket writing | Ken Piesse | The Cricket Library Podcast

    A life in cricket writing | Ken Piesse | The Cricket Library Podcast

    In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with one of Australia’s most prolific cricket writers, Ken Piesse. With a career spanning decades, Ken has written more than 90 books on the game and served as editor of the legendary The Cricketer. His work has chronicled the stories of great… Read more

  • IPL 2026 Opener: Statement Made in Bangalore

    The lights don’t just switch on for the Indian Premier League—they arrive like a signal. A signal that cricket, in this part of the world, is no longer just a game but a theatre of noise, colour, and consequence. In Bengaluru, the air hums a little louder, the boundaries feel a little shorter, and every… Read more

  • IPL 2026 Preview: Power, Balance & the Battle for Supremacy

    As the Indian Premier League returns for another season, the storylines feel richer than ever. This isn’t just another edition of the IPL — it’s a competition shaped by evolving team identities, bold auction strategies, and a growing emphasis on multi-dimensional players. With squads now locked in and early fixtures immanent, the question is simple:… Read more

  • Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey | Nikhil Kulkarni

    Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey | Nikhil Kulkarni

    What does it mean to truly love cricket? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with author and cricket tragic Nikhil Kulkarni to explore his deeply personal book, My Summer of Cricket. From a village in North Karnataka in India to the grand stadiums of Australia, Nikhil’s journey is… Read more

  • A Life in Sport: From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket | Gavin Dovey

    A Life in Sport: From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket | Gavin Dovey

    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… Read more

  • Raising the Roof for the Future: Buckminster CC’s Fight to Protect 140 Years of Village Cricket

    For more than 140 years, Buckminster Cricket Club has stood as a proud symbol of village life in the Leicestershire countryside, right on the Lincolnshire border. Generations have grown up walking through its gates, pulling on whites for the first time, sharing tea in the pavilion, and forging friendships that stretch far beyond the boundary… Read more