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  • Babette de Leede Interview | Cricket Library Podcast | World Cup & Global Cricket Journey

    What does it take to go from the Netherlands to the world stage of cricket? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, Babette de Leede shares her incredible journey through international cricket—from her early days in the Netherlands to competing on the global stage at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Babette opens up… Read more

  • Paul Harris: The Journey of a Proteas Spinner | The Cricket Library Podcast

    In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, former South Africa national cricket team spinner Paul Harris joins us for a fascinating conversation on life at the highest level of world cricket. From bowling to legends like Sachin Tendulkar and challenging players such as Phil Hughes, to facing the raw pace of Mitchell Johnson as… Read more

  • Associate Cricket to World Stage | Paul van Meekeren | Cricket Library Podcast

    Associate Cricket to World Stage | Paul van Meekeren | Cricket Library Podcast

    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… Read more

  • 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