Paul Adams – Frog In A Blender

Iconic South African spinner Paul Adams was a popular guest on the Cricket Library Podcast.

Paul shares his story of his meteoric rise to the South African test team as a teenager, playing in the 1996 World Cup, dealing with being in and out of the team as well as reflecting on some of his career highlights.

One Day NatWest Series – England v South Africa. Paul Adams, South Africa PA / Alamy Stock Photo

We wrap up our chat by asking Paul which three people he would most like to the nets with another spinner getting an invite alongside a wrapper and a famous political leader.

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Career Statistics

TestODIFCLA
Matches452414176
Runs scored360661,752180
Batting average9.0016.5017.1711.25
100s/50s0/00/00/20/0
Top score3548*7033*
Balls bowled8,8501,10927,1023,156
Wickets1342941284
Bowling average32.8728.1032.6626.92
5 wickets in innings40160
10 wickets in match1030
Best bowling7/1283/269/793/12
Catches/stumpings29/–7/–73/–22/–

Anupam Sharma – When Bollywood Meets the Baggy Green The Cricket Library

Anupam Sharma sits down with MJ Ellis & shares the origins of his deep love for cricket, reflecting on how the game shaped his early life and continues to inspire his storytelling. We hear how his journey into the film industry began, including a remarkable encounter with Bollywood icon Feroz Khan — a moment that changed the trajectory of his creative life. With a unique perspective on the intersection of sport and cinema, Anupam reflects on his experiences working with cricketing legends like Adam Gilchrist, Brett Lee, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar, revealing the humanity behind the heroes. He also shares insights into his latest milestone: the release of his powerful documentary, Brand Bollywood: Down Under, now streaming on Netflix — a film that explores the influence of Bollywood in Australia and the stories that shape our cultural landscape. This episode is a rich celebration of cricket, culture, and the stories that bind us.  
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  3. Dr John Orchard – New Chapters in Cricket & Medicine
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Paul Adams special guest on the Cricket Library Podcast

Iconic South African spinner Paul Adams is our first guest in the new season of the Cricket Library Podcast.

Paul shares his story of his meteoric rise to the South African test team as a teenager, playing in the 1996 World Cup, dealing with being in and out of the team as well as reflecting on some of his career highlights.

We wrap up our chat by asking Paul which three people he would most like to the nets with another spinner getting an invite alongside a wrapper and a famous political leader.

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.

COMING SOON – Paul Adams on the Cricket Library Podcast

We are very pleased to announce that Paul Adams will be our first guest on our new season of the Cricket Library Podcast which will be airing in the coming weeks. It is very exciting to be able to share more of the story of the man affectionately known as ‘The frog in a blender’.