The Cricket Library Matt Ellis

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with renowned cricket umpire Peter Parker. Peter shares his journey from being a talented cricketer to becoming an umpire, the challenges and rewards of being an umpire in the sport he loves, and the thrill of witnessing spin bowling legend Shane Warne in action from the best seat in the house.
Peter also talks about some of the controversies he has been a part of as an umpire, and how he dealt with those situations by owning his mistakes and moving forward. He shares insights into the epic One Day International at the SCG when Michael Bevan hit a four off the last ball, and how he managed the pressure in that moment.
Through his stories and experiences, Peter highlights the importance of having a passion for the game, staying focused under pressure, and always striving to improve. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves cricket, whether you are a player, a fan, or just curious about the inner workings of the game.
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In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with Jannatul Sumona, one of the rising stars of women's cricket. Jannatul shares her journey from playing street cricket in Bangladesh to representing her country at the highest level.
Jannatul discusses the sacrifices she had to make to pursue her dream of playing cricket, including moving away from home in Bangladesh to Australia and the challenges of being in a new country during the global pandemic.
This episode offers a unique insight into the life of a young woman playing cricket in a country where the sport is still breaking barriers. It is a must-listen for anyone interested in the development of women's cricket and the stories of those who are pushing the boundaries of the sport.
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Welcome to the latest series of the Cricket Library Podcast with your host, Matt Ellis.
In this episode, Matt sits down with Tahlia Wilson, the talented cricketer from New South Wales. Tahlia shares her inspiring journey from playing cricket in the backyard to being part of the Breakers Squad, scoring her first WNCL Hundred and winning a Big Bash title with the Sydney Thunder.
Tahlia shares her experiences of turning 21 while in the WBBL Bubble and dealing with setbacks in her career. She also talks about how playing hockey has helped her in her pursuit of excellence as a cricketer. Tahlia's passion for the game and her dedication towards improving her skills make for an engaging conversation.
In this podcast, Tahlia also selects her three dream net session partners and reveals what makes them the perfect picks. Her insights and anecdotes will not only entertain you but also give you an insight into the life of a professional cricketer.
So, sit back and tune in to this exciting episode of the Cricket Library Podcast with Tahlia Wilson, as she shares her journey and gives us a glimpse into her world as a professional cricketer.
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As the new season of the Cricket Library Podcast returns this week, we are excited to revisit a memorable moment from the past. Join us as we explore Matt Ellis' interview on ABC radio, where he shares the significance of April 30 in the life of Sir Donald Bradman.
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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.
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Kepler Wessels has the distinction of representing both Australia and South Africa in International Cricket.
In this edition of the Cricket Library Podcast, Kepler Wessels joins host Matt Ellis to share his reflections on the origins of his passion for cricket, breaking into First Class Cricket at age 16 whilst still at school, moving to England and the influence of Tony Greig in getting him to Australia to play World Series Cricket.
We hear about Kepler's test debut, where he made a big hundred, and we clear up who was to blame for the run-out of Greg Chappell in that innings.
He shares his mindset for taking on and conquering the almighty West Indies pace attack of the 1980s.
We get some insights into the Sheffield Shield final in the 1985/6 season and his dismissal of Mark Waugh in that game.
Kepler speaks of the surprise of returning to play international cricket for South Africa, the thrill of beating Australia in their first game of the 92 World Cup and the disappointment of bowing out in a rain-affected semi-final.
He shares the plan they hatched to dismiss Allan Border in the famous Sydney Test Match of 1994 and the elation of scoring a century at Lord's at the back end of his career.
Kepler updates us on what he is up to now, including his work at Kepler Wessels Training.
Of course, we don't let him get away without asking who the three people he would most like to join him at the cricket nets.
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