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  • Tatenda Taibu – Keeping The Faith

    Tatenda Taibu – Keeping The Faith

    Tatenda Taibu had a meteoric rise in the cricket world, making his First Class debut as a 16-year-old and taking on the Zimbabwean captaincy at just 20 years of age. In this edition of the Cricket Library Podcast, Tatenda takes us back to the origins of his passion for the game, the influence of Andy… Read more

  • Paul Adams – Frog In A Blender

    Paul Adams – Frog In A Blender

    Iconic South African spinner Paul Adams was a popular guest on the Cricket Library Podcast. Paul shares his story of his meteoric rise to the South African test team as a teenager, playing in the 1996 World Cup, dealing with being in and out of the team as well as reflecting on some of his… Read more

  • Brisbane Heat’s BBL02 Triumph: A Journey to Glory and Hopes for Another Title

    Brisbane Heat’s BBL02 Triumph: A Journey to Glory and Hopes for Another Title

    In the early seasons of the Big Bash League (BBL), the T20 format was a novel concept in Australia, and uncertainty surrounded how the public would embrace it. Alister McDermott, reflecting on the early years of the BBL and winning the title at the Heat in BBL02, paints a picture of a team navigating uncharted… Read more

  • Daniel Sams’ Dream Net Session: A Cricket Masterclass with Legends

    Daniel Sams’ Dream Net Session: A Cricket Masterclass with Legends

    Cricket enthusiasts and fans of the game often find themselves daydreaming about the ultimate net session – a chance to face deliveries from the cricketing legends of yesteryear or share insights with the great minds of the game. Recently, Daniel Sams, the Australian all-rounder, opened up about his dream net session during a conversation with… Read more

  • When Comedy Met Cricket: Chris Rock’s Unforgettable Encounter with Sir Vivian Richards

    When Comedy Met Cricket: Chris Rock’s Unforgettable Encounter with Sir Vivian Richards

    In the unpredictable world of chance encounters, cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards and comedy icon Chris Rock crossed paths in an unexpected meeting that left everyone in the room on the edge of their seats. Former cricketer Adam Hollioake recently shared this captivating story during an interview for the Cricket Library Podcast with Matt Ellis.… Read more

  • A Day at the Cricket Nets: Tim Ludeman’s Dream Session with Cricket Legends

    Cricket enthusiasts often fantasise about spending quality time with their idols, sharing the pitch, and absorbing the wisdom of those who have left an indelible mark on the game. On the Cricket Library Podcast it has become part and parcel to ask our guests to select three people who they would invite to a dream… Read more