The Cricket Library

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.

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Adrian Griffith on Cricket, Identity & Life Beyond the Game
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May 28, 2026

Adrian Griffith on Cricket, Identity & Life Beyond the Game

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. 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 p
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Babette de Leede - World Cup & Global Cricket Journey
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May 14, 2026

Babette de Leede - World Cup & Global Cricket Journey

What does it take to go from the Netherlands to the world stage of cricket? 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. 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. We also dive into her experie
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Paul Harris - The Journey of a Proteas Spinner
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April 30, 2026

Paul Harris - The Journey of a Proteas Spinner

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. 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. He shares what it was like to be part of the South African side that achieved the rare feat of
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Paul Van Meekeren - Associate Cricket To World Stage
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April 14, 2026

Paul Van Meekeren - Associate Cricket To World Stage

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. We dive into the unforgettable high of becoming the first Dutch homegrown player to win the Caribbean Pr
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Ken Piesse - A Life In Cricket Writing
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March 31, 2026

Ken Piesse - A Life In Cricket Writing

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 publishi
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Nikhil Kulkarni | Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey
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March 17, 2026

Nikhil Kulkarni | Every Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | A Fan’s Journey

What does it mean to truly love cricket? In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, host Matt Ellis sits down with author and cricket tragic Nikhil Kulkarni to explore his deeply personal book, My Summer of Cricket. From a village in North Karnataka in India to the grand stadiums of Australia, Nikhil’s journey is one that will resonate with cricket lovers everywhere. This is a story of early morning radio commentaries, lifelong devotion, and the moments that define us as fans of the game. A
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Reviews

Great podcast for any sport fan

"The Cricket Library is an intriguing and fascinating insight into the world of cricket. Matt does a fantastic job of taking you on the journey of the guest, balancing cricket insights with general re…"

Jono Robinson-Lees | June 15, 2020

Awesome stuff

"Wow good podGreat interviewingI would recommend it to everyone"

cricket loving caleb | June 9, 2020

The best cricket podcast going around

"A fantastic, well structured and entertaining podcast. Matt has a brilliant skill of putting guests at ease and asking them engaging questions that’s open up the doors of the podcast and make the lis…"

Jackyboi11111111111 | April 27, 2020

Insightful, charming and irreverent

"Matt’s approach to evangelising the game we love and talking to and about its subjects is brilliant - Sensational narrative from an an enthusiast, stakeholder and obvious tragic."

FishmanOz555 | Aug. 31, 2019

Some fantastic untold cricket stories

"I stumbled across this podcast series and so glad I did . The host has attracted some fantastic guests and just love to have a chat about all things cricket and what got them inspired to play the gam…"

Jt232323 | June 9, 2021
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