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.
Dirk Wellham and Mike Veletta each batted 11 times in test match cricket for Australia. Let’s see who ended up with more career runs in this exciting line graph race.
Deccan Chargers Hyderabad tasted success in the Indian Premier League winning the prestigious title in 2009 under the captaincy of Aussie cricket icon Adam Gilchrist.
Let’s find out who their leading run-scorer was throughout their tenure in the IPL by watching the bar chart race below.
Roberta Moretti-Avery is one of the most passionate cricket people you will ever meet. She is captain of the Brazil women’s team after taking up the game later in life than most.
In this excerpt from the Cricket Library Podcast, Roberta explains the transferable skills from playing golf that has helped her to have success on the cricket field.
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Jamie Siddons grew up in Robinvale in country Victoria playing footy in the winter and cricket in the summer. He would go on to be one of the most prolific run-scorers in Australian Domestic Cricket scoring over eleven and a half thousand runs and peeling off 35 First Class centuries.
In this excerpt, Siddons reflects on his first time touring Pakistan with the likes of AR Border and SR Waugh.
You can hear Jamie’s full conversation with Matt Ellis on the Cricket Library Podcast.
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Resident cricket librarian Matt Fiction continues to put a case forward for a transition into commentary with this call of the NSW Mercantile Mutual Cup leading run-scorers on the highly popular tik tok social media platform.
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 on what it’s really like being an Associate cricketer, the challenges behind the scenes, and the mindset required to perform at the highest level.
We also dive into her experience playing for Western Province cricket team in South Africa—how it changed her game, the intensity of that environment, and the lessons she brought back to international cricket.
This is more than just a cricket story—it’s about growth, resilience, and chasing the game across continents.
In this episode:
The reality of Associate cricket
Life as a wicketkeeper-batter
World Cup aspirations
Playing domestic cricket in South Africa
The future of Netherlands women’s cricket
Whether you’re a player, coach, or cricket fan, there’s something here for you.
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“For The Love of Cricket” is Matt Ellis’ first title, and it features Haiku poems inspired by the summer game of cricket
Cricket is the most popular summer sport in Australia. The country has one of the best teams competing at an international level and thousands of people engaging in the game at domestic and local levels. Today, cricket is regarded as the national summer sport in Australia, played especially from September to April. Australians constitute a large portion of the global cricket fanbase, with millions of people either watching or playing the game.
To help celebrate International Haiku Poetry Day, we recommend you get yourself a copy of “For The Love of Cricket: Haiku Poems Inspired By The Summer Game.” The book is Matt Ellis’ first book title, and it is a compilation of haiku poems that are sure to entertain cricket fans in Australia and across the world.
Since cricket was first played, people globally have found a plethora of reasons to fall in love with the summer game. This new book expresses that love of the game from two of the game’s most passionate followers, combining reflections from Matt Ellis with accompanying haiku poems from Matt Fiction.
“Right from the first page you can see the passion and love of the game of cricket from Matt Ellis and Matt Fiction,” Matthew T on an Amazon Review. “This shows in their writing and brings back memories of big cricket moments from the past. A unique look at cricket through poems and I have never seen or read anything like this before. A must read for any cricket lover.”
One of the exciting features of “For The Love of Cricket: Haiku Poems Inspired By The Summer Game” is that it presents a light and refreshing take on cricket, which highlights some of the key moments that inspired a love of a game in the authors as well as the players who continue to ignite the flame that keeps burning brightly.
SF Devlin, another reviewer on Amazon, said, “What a read! A wonderfully written book for anyone that loves cricket. As a tragic myself, I loved reading about past players, current players, and upcomers alike. The Haikus are just an added bonus!”
With each page of “For The Love of Cricket: Haiku Poems Inspired By The Summer Game,” cricket lovers will resonate with its offerings and be inspired to reflect on the place of cricket in their hearts and minds. The book is now available on Amazon. To download, please visit https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B09RJ4D5FQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0.
About Authors
Matt Ellis is the host of the first established cricket podcast in Australia, The Cricket Library Podcast, which he started in 2012. He has been on commentary teams for Australian Domestic Cricket fixtures and is a regular guest sports reporter on ABC Central West & Western Plains and Rhema FM Newcastle in NSW, Australia. Matt is an avid writer, hosting the Cricket Library website for many years. He continues to hone his craft by regularly contributing articles to local print and online media.
What can we say about Matt Fiction? A man of mystery loved and revered by so many around the world. A dedicated cricket librarian with an infectious love of the summer game. Some of his best work can be found on the Cricket Library YouTube channel and his regular segments on the Cricket Library Weekly Podcast are staples for those who love and appreciate his work.
Join us for the Cricket Library Weekly season finale where Robbie and Matt reflect on the 2021/22 Summer of Cricket.
In a cricket library weekly exclusive, Robbie Mackinlay chats with resident cricket librarian Matt Fiction about his plans for the winter.
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