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  • What would you do if the Australian Cricket Captain asked you for a favour?

    It is Wednesday 5 January 1994 and one of the more memorable SCG Test Matches is in the balance with Australia finishing day four at 4-63 with Allan Border at the crease with Mark Waugh with Fanie De Villiers on a roll having dismissed Slater, Boon, nightwatchman Tim May and opener Mark Taylor in an… Read more

  • Hitting The Mercantile Mutual Cup Sign – Graham Manou Reflects

    Graham Manou was a popular guest on the cricket library podcast with listeners enjoying his reflections on hitting the prestigious Mercantile Mutual Cup sign on two separate occasions. In this clip, Graham shares his memories of hitting the sign for the first time against Western Australia at the Adelaide Oval. Have a listen to the… Read more

  • 100 Days to go until the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

    The Men’s T20 World Cup is now just100 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… Read more

  • Michael Klinger Reflects On Captaining South Australia

    Michael Klinger amassed over 11 thousand first-class runs throughout his distinguished career predominately for Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Gloucestershire. When he retired he was the leading run-scorer in the history of the Big Bash and has since only been passed by Chris Lynn and Aaron Finch. The very popular guest on the Cricket… Read more

  • Performance Enhancing Socks

    Cricket librarians can be superstitious by nature and there is no doubt many of us who have a favourite pair of socks that make us feel invincible. The stylish and comfortable cricket library socks have become a staple for librarians around the world becoming something of a status symbol for those who wear them. Last… Read more

  • Ellyse Perry The Consummate Professional From An Early Age

    It is no secret that Ellyse Perry has forged an extraordinary career as an athlete and her on-field achievements are a testament to her dedication and pursuit of excellence from a young age. In a recent interview with Matt Ellis on the Cricket Library Podcast, Michelle Goszko recounts an example of this dedication when they… Read more