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 –
In today’s data race it is a battle between Marcus North and Matthew Elliott to see who comes out on top with the most test match runs.
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.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, our resident cricket librarian Matt Fiction would often be making waves on the social scene waxing lyrical and sharing stories about his life and times in the library.
He would also take time out from functions to duck away and fit in some reading time as was captured on the highly popular TikTok social media platform.
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.
In today’s line chart run-scoring race, we see two prevalent figures in MR Whitney and RJ Harris going head to head in what promises to be a race for the ages.
Excitement personified with this gripping line chart race called by Matt Fiction on TikTok.
After narrowly going down to DE Bollinger in a test match run-scoring line chart race, CG Rackemann is back to go head to head with TM Alderman in what promises to be a classic encounter.
Maitlan Brown is just about to turn 25 and is one of the most exciting young talents in the game. She has made an impact with the ball, demonstrated athleticism in the field and contributed valuable runs with the willow.
She was also crowned Belinda Clark Medalist at the prestigious Cricket NSW Awards Night recognising her performances for the NSW Breakers and Sydney Sixers.
Here is an excerpt of her sharing about the positive impact of the WBBL on her career and the opportunities it has provided for many young players.
You can listen to the full interview here
Today’s highly anticipated test match runs race sees two Aussie quicks go head to head in what should be a thrilling contest.
Who will come away with the spoils, watch below to find out who the victor is.
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