The Cricket Library

The Cricket Library Podcast has the aim of providing a platform for people to share their stories of how the game of cricket has impacted their lives and the lives of others in a positive way. Guests range from people who have had a career in elite level cricket as well as cricket tragics from all walks of life.

The Cricket Library is a sports podcast hosted by Matt Ellis, with 92 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matt Ellis hosts The Cricket Library, a sports show with 92 episodes published.

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  Episode #195

  Adrian Griffith on Cricket, Identity & Life Beyond the Game

  May 28, 202652 minS0

  <p>Former West Indies opening batter, Adrian Griffith joins the Cricket Library Podcast for a fascinating and deeply reflective conversation about cricket, identity, purpose, and life beyond the game.</p> <p>Growing up in Barbados, Adrian rose through Caribbean cricket to become an opening batter for the West Indies cricket team during one of the most compelling eras in world cricket. He shares stories from his early journey into first-class cricket, touring Australia, facing elite fast bowling, and the pressures that come with representing the maroon cap at the highest level.</p> <p>One of the highlights of the episode...

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  Episode #194

  Babette de Leede - World Cup & Global Cricket Journey

  May 14, 202641 minS0

  <p>What does it take to go from the Netherlands to the world stage of cricket?</p> <p>In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, Babette de Leede shares her incredible journey through international cricket—from her early days in the Netherlands to competing on the global stage at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.</p> <p>Babette opens up on what it’s really like being an Associate cricketer, the challenges behind the scenes, and the mindset required to perform at the highest level.</p> <p>We also dive into her experience playing for Western Province cricket team in S...

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  Episode #193

  Paul Harris - The Journey of a Proteas Spinner

  Apr 30, 202643 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, former South Africa national cricket team spinner Paul Harris joins us for a fascinating conversation on life at the highest level of world cricket.</p> <p>From bowling to legends like Sachin Tendulkar and challenging players such as Phil Hughes, to facing the raw pace of Mitchell Johnson as a batter, Paul reflects on some of the defining battles of his career.</p> <p>He shares what it was like to be part of the South African side that achieved the rare feat of winning a Test series in Australia against...

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  Episode #192

  Paul Van Meekeren - Associate Cricket To World Stage

  Apr 14, 202650 minS0

  <p>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. </p> <p>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...

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  Episode #191

  Ken Piesse - A Life In Cricket Writing

  Mar 31, 202647 minS0

  <p>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.</p> <p> His work has chronicled the stories of great players, historic matches, and the rich traditions that make cricket such a unique sport. </p> <p>In this conversation, Ken reflects on: </p> <p>His journey into cricket journalism and publishing Memorable encounters with cricket legends.</p> <p> The art of telling cr...

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