Haiku Poetry meets Cricket: Celebrating International Haiku Poetry Day with The Cricket Library

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As the world celebrates International Haiku Poetry Day on April 17, we want to introduce you to an audiobook that perfectly captures the beauty and simplicity of this poetic form. “For the Love of Cricket: Haiku Poems Inspired by the Summer Game” by Matt Ellis and Matt Fiction is a delightful collection of haiku poems and stories celebrating the author’s lifelong passion for cricket.

Listeners will be transported to the cricket field through Ellis’s vivid descriptions and Fiction’s rhythmic poetry. The haiku poems complement the stories perfectly, adding a new layer of depth to the overall experience. They capture the essence of the game in each haiku, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and emotions of cricket. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the sport or just starting to appreciate it, “For the Love of Cricket” will make you fall in love with the game all over again.

At its core, this audiobook is a celebration of the sport of cricket and the art of haiku poetry. It’s a testament to Ellis’s and Fiction’s love for the game and their dedication to sharing that love with the world. As Ellis says, “Haiku poetry is a beautiful way to capture the essence of the game and transport listeners to the cricket field. I’m thrilled to have Matt Fiction’s haiku poems accompany my stories in this audiobook.”

“For the Love of Cricket: Haiku Poems Inspired by the Summer Game” is available now on Audible, Amazon, and other major audiobook platforms. We highly recommend it to anyone who loves cricket, poetry, or just a good story. Celebrate International Haiku Poetry Day with this beautiful audiobook by Matt Ellis and Matt Fiction.

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Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing – The Cricket Library

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with one of Australia’s most prolific cricket writers, Ken Piesse. With a career spanning decades, Ken has written more than 90 books on the game and served as editor of the legendary Cricketer magazine. His work has chronicled the stories of great players, historic matches, and the rich traditions that make cricket such a unique sport. In this conversation, Ken reflects on: His journey into cricket journalism and publishing Memorable encounters with cricket legends. The art of telling cricket stories through books. The enduring charm of grassroots and country cricket. His latest book celebrating the history and characters of Victorian country cricket. It’s a fascinating insight into the craft of cricket writing and the passion that keeps the stories of the game alive. If you love cricket history, books, and storytelling, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the people who shape the game. Head to https://cricketbooks.com.au/product-c… to find all of Ken's work and much more!
  1. Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing
  2. Nikhil Kulkarni | Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey
  3. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  4. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  5. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green

Super Giants kick off IPL season in style with Wood’s devastating spell against Capitals

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The Lucknow Super Giants got off to a perfect start in their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign, defeating the Dehli Capitals in a convincing manner at the Ekana International Cricket stadium in Lucknow. After posting a mammoth total of 193 runs on the board, the Super Giants bowlers, led by Mark Wood, put up an incredible show to restrict the Capitals to a paltry 143, winning the game by 50 runs.

After the Dehli Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first, Meyers smashed the Capitals’ bowlers to all parts of the ground. His innings comprised of 6 sixes and 5 fours in his knock of 73 runs off just 38 balls. He received good support from Nicholas Pooran, who scored a quickfire 36 off 21 balls. The Supergiants ended their innings at a commanding total of 193 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.

The Capitals started their chase positively, with their captain David Warner leading the charge. Warner showed his class and experience, smashing 56 runs off 48 balls. However, the Capitals lost wickets at regular intervals, and no other batsman could contribute significantly, other than RIley Rossouw who made an impressive 30 from 20.

It was then that Mark Wood came to the fore with an inspired spell of fast bowling. Wood’s spell was mesmerising, as he bowled with great pace, accuracy, and control. He picked up wickets at regular intervals, and the Capitals had no answer to his skill and guile. Wood ended the match with the remarkable figures of 5 wickets for just 14 runs.

In the end, it was a comprehensive victory for the Lucknow Super Giants, who looked like a well-oiled machine in all departments of the game. Their batting was explosive, their bowling was deadly, and their fielding was excellent.

Overall, it was a thrilling game of cricket in front of a delighted crowd in Lucknow. The fans were treated to a beautiful display of batting, bowling, and fielding, and they went home happy and satisfied with the result. The IPL season has just begun, and if this game is anything to go by, we can expect a lot more excitement and drama in the coming weeks.

Meaningful Runs For Marnus Through 50 for 50 Campaign

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Marnus Labuschagne has been a run machine for Australia at the top of the order and is using his work with the willow to help those impacted by the global food crisis.

After coming to the crease after the early departure of Australian opener David Warner, Marnus guided Australia to a productive first day of the Australian Test Match summer in Perth.

This season the runs will be more meaningful with a campaign launched in conjunction with Compassion Australia to help provide food packs for those impacted by the crisis. For a mere $50 you can help provide food for a family for an entire month.

For every 50 runs Marnus peels off this summer, 50 food packs will be donated to the cause and with the start that he has had today in Perth, finishing the day unbeaten on 154, he is having an immediate impact.

According to the United Nations, the world is now moving backwards in its efforts to fight food insecurity and malnutrition. Food insecurity occurs when a person doesn’t have regular access to enough nutritious food—severe food insecurity means a person has not eaten for a day or more.

Because of the crisis, the number of people around the world with insufficient food has doubled. 276 million people—more than ten times Australia’s population—are now experiencing severe food insecurity. The current food crisis is due to intensifying global events and other complex factors including the war in Ukraine, extreme weather and droughts, and the prolonged effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

It’s impossible to know how long the global food crisis will last, but experts predict it could last years if action isn’t taken.

At the Cricket Library, we strongly encourage you to get behind Marnus and his efforts by donating to the cause today via this link – https://50-for-50.raisely.com/

Cricket Library Weekly Podcast – 6 November 2022

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In this week’s edition of the Cricket Library Weekly, Robbie and Matt wrap up all of the latest action from the Marsh Sheffield Shield, Marsh One Day Cup and Weber WBBL|08.

Tabbsy is back with his take for the week which looks at one of the longest standing records in the history of the game as well as some data that will keep our listeners in the UK happy.

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.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Jhe3A4SMBrKBrnTCisj9K?si=OEQWckz2QmGJBKxjSYhJAw

Heather Graham Special Guest On The Cricket Library Weekly

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In our second episode for the 2022/23 season, we are joined by special guest Heather Graham from the Hobart Hurricanes.

Heather who is one of only three players in the 100 wicket / 1000 run club in the WBBL, shares with us the origins of her passion for cricket and reflects on the key ingredients to the successful teams she has been a part of.

She speaks about what is ahead for the Hurricanes, looks back on winning the WBBL in her 100th game and how much it would mean to the players to send coach Dan Marsh out a winner.

Robbie and Matt run their eye over some of the key performances in the Australian Men’s Domestic summer to date and the ever popular Tabbsy’s Take segment returns after receiving plenty of plaudits following the world premiere of the segment last week.

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.

Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing – The Cricket Library

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with one of Australia’s most prolific cricket writers, Ken Piesse. With a career spanning decades, Ken has written more than 90 books on the game and served as editor of the legendary Cricketer magazine. His work has chronicled the stories of great players, historic matches, and the rich traditions that make cricket such a unique sport. In this conversation, Ken reflects on: His journey into cricket journalism and publishing Memorable encounters with cricket legends. The art of telling cricket stories through books. The enduring charm of grassroots and country cricket. His latest book celebrating the history and characters of Victorian country cricket. It’s a fascinating insight into the craft of cricket writing and the passion that keeps the stories of the game alive. If you love cricket history, books, and storytelling, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the people who shape the game. Head to https://cricketbooks.com.au/product-c… to find all of Ken's work and much more!
  1. Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing
  2. Nikhil Kulkarni | Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey
  3. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  4. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  5. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green

Cricket Library Weekly Returns For 2022/23

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The Cricket Library Weekly returns for season 2022/23 with Robbie Mackinlay and Matt Ellis back to digest all of the cricket talking points each week throughout the summer.

In the first edition of the new season, the lads share their thoughts on the WNCL and WBBL competitions, with some high-quality cricket being played in the early stages of the competitions.

Airing for the first time in an exclusive for the Cricket Library is a brand new segment, ‘Tabbsy’s Take’, where our resident librarian in Orange shares his take on the stats that have caught his eye each week. This is sure to become a favourite with loyal members of the cricket library community. This week there is a bit of a World T20 flavour, with Tabbsy leaving listeners with some homework before next week’s program.

Finally, Robbie and Matt run their eye over some of the key performances in the Australian Men’s Domestic summer to date.

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.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Yw9YKbfin3dpwW4eVeE9n?si=weV5CUI7TMiEMDbxDCM-vQ

Audible Listeners Rejoice As New Offering Lands On Popular Platform

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Cricket librarians all around the world would agree that a high quality audio visual section will enhance the library experience for librarians and borrowers alike. In years past, access to VHS tapes, DVDs, Compact Discs and Cassettes were sufficient to meet the basic requirements of an audio visual section. These days however with technology moving at a rapid rate, the influx of audio books has opened a whole new world for those wishing to expand their horizons.

Cassette tapes were a staple in Cricket Libraries prior to advancements in technology

Modern technology has enabled librarians and private citizens alike the opportunity to listen to a wealth of cricket related material through devices such as MP3 players, mobile telephones, tablets and computers. This creates endless possibilities for those who are looking to expand their libraries but do not have the budget to undertake extensions. Adding electronic files to your favourite device ensures you can essentially listen to your favourite cricket book anywhere at any time.

In some great news for listeners of audiobooks, For The Love Of Cricket – Haiku Poems Inspired By The Summer Game has now arrived on the highly popular Audible platform

“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.

Astute readers or in this case listeners will ensure they get themselves a copy as soon as possible.

Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing – The Cricket Library

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with one of Australia’s most prolific cricket writers, Ken Piesse. With a career spanning decades, Ken has written more than 90 books on the game and served as editor of the legendary Cricketer magazine. His work has chronicled the stories of great players, historic matches, and the rich traditions that make cricket such a unique sport. In this conversation, Ken reflects on: His journey into cricket journalism and publishing Memorable encounters with cricket legends. The art of telling cricket stories through books. The enduring charm of grassroots and country cricket. His latest book celebrating the history and characters of Victorian country cricket. It’s a fascinating insight into the craft of cricket writing and the passion that keeps the stories of the game alive. If you love cricket history, books, and storytelling, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the people who shape the game. Head to https://cricketbooks.com.au/product-c… to find all of Ken's work and much more!
  1. Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing
  2. Nikhil Kulkarni | Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey
  3. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  4. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  5. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green

Weber WBBL|08 Countdown Is On – 30 Days To Go!

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The Weber WBBL will be back with a bang next month with some high quality signings putting pen to paper ensuring the talent pool will be deep across the 8 clubs.

The huge news today coming out of the Harbour City was the announcement that the premier bowler in T20 Cricket around the world Sophie Ecclestone will be wearing Magenta this summer. The talented spinner is delighted to be teaming up with some of her traditional adversaries in the International arena and will add another dimension to the 6ers outfit.

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The competition has come a long way from its inaugural season and Weber WBBL|08 promises to be must-see viewing with some of the biggest stars already locked away with plenty more player announcements to come in the lead-up to the tournament.

When it comes to a high-quality day out with the family, it is hard to go past Weber WBBL|08 with the festival atmosphere combining music, food and on-field action it is a must this Spring.

Festival Weekends:
Great Barrier Reef Arena (13-18 Oct)
WACA Ground (20-23 Oct)
Allan Border Field (25-29 Oct)
Blundstone Arena (3-7 Nov)
CitiPower Centre (10-13 Nov) 
North Sydney Oval (16-20 Nov)

 Secure your tickets to the Weber WBBL|08 today!

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Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing – The Cricket Library

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with one of Australia’s most prolific cricket writers, Ken Piesse. With a career spanning decades, Ken has written more than 90 books on the game and served as editor of the legendary Cricketer magazine. His work has chronicled the stories of great players, historic matches, and the rich traditions that make cricket such a unique sport. In this conversation, Ken reflects on: His journey into cricket journalism and publishing Memorable encounters with cricket legends. The art of telling cricket stories through books. The enduring charm of grassroots and country cricket. His latest book celebrating the history and characters of Victorian country cricket. It’s a fascinating insight into the craft of cricket writing and the passion that keeps the stories of the game alive. If you love cricket history, books, and storytelling, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the people who shape the game. Head to https://cricketbooks.com.au/product-c… to find all of Ken's work and much more!
  1. Ken Piesse – A Life In Cricket Writing
  2. Nikhil Kulkarni | Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey
  3. Gavin Dovey – From the Australian Team to Leading NT Cricket
  4. Tammy Bartaia – Bollywood Dreams
  5. Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green

Performing in the zone

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We have all been there. Sitting in the library, reading one of our favourite cricket books and the next thing we know the library is closing. Where did the time go? We have been lost in the world of the storyteller and captivated by what is unfolding. Reading has not been a chore, it has been a delight.

On the cricket field we see players enter a similar state where they are totally focussed on the task at hand and execute their skills at the highest level with ease and freedom. It is a feeling that is hard to capture but one you wish you could bottle and share with others.

In a chat with Matt Ellis on the Cricket Library Podcast, Baggy Green 416, Peter George explained the experience of being in the zone.

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Cricketer Peter George reflects on what it is like to be performing in the zone. #thezone #mentaltoughness #cricket #cricketpodcast #fastbowler #fyp

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“You certainly stop focussing so much on yourself and start thinking about what you are doing at the other end. I remember I think I got Jimmy Faulkner out for my 5th wicket and it was just one of those classic in form, like I was just thinking what I was doing to work him over everything worked exactly how I wanted it to work.”

Peter drops plenty of other nuggets of gold in his chat with Matt and his story is one of the many that we have shared on the Cricket Library Podcast that will hopefully grow your love of the game.