Cricket Library Weekly – 18 November 2021

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Robbie Mackinlay and Matt Ellis share their thoughts on Australia’s Men’s World T20 victory against New Zealand, the Ashes and Australia A squads.

NSW take on Victoria in the Marsh Sheffield Shield with PM Nevill set to notch up 100 games in the Baggy Blue and the lads reflect on his achievement and contribution to NSW Cricket.

With Weber WBBL07 heating up, we look at some stats and compare the returns of the local players with the imports with some interesting data coming out of the Orange Cricket Library.

Sam from Bankstown is the latest contestant to take on the ‘Fact or Fiction’ challenge this week with Matt Fiction delving into the archives and asking rapid fire true or false questions in a segment that is fun to play along at home.

Please remember to subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast on your favourite podcast provider and leave a review to help us to continue to start conversations that inspire a love of cricket.

Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage – The Cricket Library

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 to survive and thrive as an Associate cricketer. We dive into the unforgettable high of becoming the first Dutch homegrown player to win the Caribbean Premier League, and relive the heart-stopping moment the Netherlands qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He also relives the thrill of the Netherlands’ famous victory over South Africa at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Adelaide—one of the most unforgettable moments in Dutch cricket history. Away from the spotlight, Paul reflects on the simple beginnings—Saturday mornings, ice cream, and a childhood dislike of the helmet. This is a story of grit, perspective, and passion—an unfiltered look at life on the global cricket stage. 🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories from the world of cricket.
  1. Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage
  2. Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing
  3. Nikhil Kulkarni | Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey
  4. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  5. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams

Bendemeer Bullet brings his best

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JR Hazlewood has produced some of his best work on the biggest stage claiming 3 for 16 off his four overs in a miserly spell of bowling.

With a dot ball percentage of 75, Hazlewood was able to tighten the screws and pick up some key wickets along the way.

The boy from Bendemeer on the Macdonald River in the New England region of NSW has taken his skills to the biggest stage and delivered the goods.

Resident cricket librarian Matt Fiction has penned this Haiku poem in honour of his performance in the decider.

Haiku poem by Matt Fiction

Bendemeer Bullet

A dot ball bowling machine

Taking wickets too

Kane Williamson T20 masterclass

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NZ skipper Kane Williamson has delivered a batting masterclass in the World T20 Final. After being one off his first seven balls, he built his tempo steadily moving to 15 off 16 balls before really upping the ante on his was to the fastest fifty in a mens World t20 final going past JE Root and Kumar Sangakkara who achieved the milestone off 33 balls hitting consecutive sixes to bring up the milestone off just 32 balls.

His 85 off just 48 balls is the highest by a captain in a mens T20 World Cup Final demonstrating his wonderful skills in the T20 format.

Australia are now requiring some heroics of their own as they aim to claim their first mens World T20 Title when their run chase commences shortly.

Mack on the attack!

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Katie Mack has been in excellent form making two half centuries in the last three games for the Adelaide Strikers in Weber WBBL|07.

She is a very valuable player in the Strikers’ squad who is coming off two excellent seasons for the ACT Meteors in the WNCL competition.

Last year on the Cricket Library Podcast, we caught up with Katie and Erica Kershaw to hear more of their stories.

Cricket Library Weekly – 10 November 2021

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This week on the Cricket Library Weekly, we wrap up the action from the Sheffield Shield clash between NSW and Victoria at the MCG with some excellent statistics on Nic Maddinson supplied by the Orange Cricket Library that generate some healthy discussion.

The lads check in with all of the latest in the WBBL giving their predictions on who they think will be featuring in the finals.

Fact or Fiction is back with Peter from Burrabadine putting his cricket knowledge to the test in 60 seconds of rapid fire questions from resident cricket librarian Matt Fiction.

Finally, Robbie and Matt take a look at the Men’s T20 World Cup.

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WER Somerville Back In NZ Test Squad

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WER Somerville fans rejoiced in unison as the news broke that he has been included in the touring party to India as New Zealand commence their World Test Championship defence.

The highly popular off spinner was a very popular guest on the Cricket Library Podcast and you can hear more of his story here where he shares about his early days of needing to request annual leave from his job as an accountant in order to pursue his cricket career.

Jack Clifton Special Guest On Fact Or Fiction

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Jack Clifton put his cricket knowledge to the test last week on the highly popular ‘Fact or Fiction’ segment with resident quiz master Matt Fiction.

Play along at home as you attempt to decipher and determine if Matt Fiction’s statement is a fact or if it is fiction.

You can catch up with the latest episode of the Cricket Library Weekly at your favourite podcast provider as well as the convenient option of listening here.

Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage – The Cricket Library

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 to survive and thrive as an Associate cricketer. We dive into the unforgettable high of becoming the first Dutch homegrown player to win the Caribbean Premier League, and relive the heart-stopping moment the Netherlands qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He also relives the thrill of the Netherlands’ famous victory over South Africa at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Adelaide—one of the most unforgettable moments in Dutch cricket history. Away from the spotlight, Paul reflects on the simple beginnings—Saturday mornings, ice cream, and a childhood dislike of the helmet. This is a story of grit, perspective, and passion—an unfiltered look at life on the global cricket stage. 🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories from the world of cricket.
  1. Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage
  2. Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing
  3. Nikhil Kulkarni | Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey
  4. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  5. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams

Zampa Takes A Bag

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Adam Zampa has returned career best T20 International figures ripping through Bangladesh at the World Cup.

Needless to say, his work with the ball has caught the eye of our resident cricket librarian Matt Fiction who has penned this haiku poem in his honour.

Haiku Poem by Matt Fiction

Zampa takes a bag

The batters had no answers

Career best figures

Cricket Library Weekly – November 3

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This week on the Cricket Library Weekly we pay our respects to Alan Davidson, Ashley Mallett and Peter Philpott who all sadly passed away.

We look at some stats around the WBBL and how teams are faring as we head into the second half of the competition.

Robbie and Matt run their eye over the Marsh Sheffield Shield and Marsh One Day Cup results as well as the Mens World T20 taking place at the moment.

Loyal listener Elliott from New Zealand takes on the ‘Fact or Fiction’ challenge this week with resident cricket librarian Matt Fiction.

Please remember to subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast on your favourite podcast provider and leave a review to help us to continue to start conversations that inspire a love of cricket.

Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage – The Cricket Library

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 to survive and thrive as an Associate cricketer. We dive into the unforgettable high of becoming the first Dutch homegrown player to win the Caribbean Premier League, and relive the heart-stopping moment the Netherlands qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He also relives the thrill of the Netherlands’ famous victory over South Africa at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Adelaide—one of the most unforgettable moments in Dutch cricket history. Away from the spotlight, Paul reflects on the simple beginnings—Saturday mornings, ice cream, and a childhood dislike of the helmet. This is a story of grit, perspective, and passion—an unfiltered look at life on the global cricket stage. 🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories from the world of cricket.
  1. Paul Van Meekeren – Associate Cricket To World Stage
  2. Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing
  3. Nikhil Kulkarni | Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey
  4. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  5. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams

Cricket Library Weekly – Friday 29 October

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In this edition of the Cricket Library Weekly, Robbie Mackinlay and Matt Ellis wrap up the action from Australia’s victory over Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup. They also chat through the Marsh Sheffield Shield and Marsh One Day Cup as well as all of the latest action from Weber WBBL07.

Jack Clifton is our guest on the highly popular new game show ‘Fact or Fiction’ where he puts his cricket knowledge to the test in one minute of rapid fire questions from resident cricket librarian Matt Fiction.

There is of course some excellent statistical discussion with our topic this week around unusual dismissals.

Please remember to subscribe to the Cricket Library Podcast on your favourite podcast provider and leave a review to help us to continue to start conversations that inspire a love of cricket.