In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, we are joined by former Canadian cricketer Monali Patel, whose remarkable journey in cricket has taken her across continents.
Monali shares how she discovered the sport as a teenager, her experiences representing Canada on the international stage, and what it was like to travel to Australia to play with the Northern Districts Cricket Club in Sydney.
She also reflects on her transition into coaching and broadcasting, offering insights into her evolving role in the game.

You can tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, passion, and the 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.
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