The Cricket Library

Phoebe Litchfield Special Guest on the Cricket Library Weekly

This week on the Cricket Library Weekly, Robbie Mackinlay catches up with Sydney Thunder young gun Phoebe Litchfield to reflect on her time as part of the Rebel WBBL06 Championship winning team.

Matt and Robbie wrap up all the action from the WBBL decider as well as reviewing the Dettol ODI Series between Australia and India.

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Rachel Trenaman Special Guest on the Cricket Library Weekly

This week on the Cricket Library Weekly, Robbie Mackinlay catches up with Sydney Thunder young gun Rachel Trenaman to find out more about how things are tracking for her and the Thunder in the Rebel WBBL.

Matt and Robbie wrap up the Sheffield Shield action where Will Pucovski was in the runs again for Victoria. The boys also reflect on the remarkable win by NSW having been bowled out for just 64 in their first innings as well as the final innings in the wonderful first class career of the very likeable Callum Ferguson.

The Rebel WBBL is in full swing with the Melbourne Stars undefeated and  sitting top of the table. Robbie and Matt share their thoughts on what has been an exciting start to the tournament.

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Cricket Library Weekly - Special Guest Gabby Sutcliffe

This week on the Cricket Library Weekly, Robbie Mackinlay catches up with Sydney Thunder debutant Gabby Sutcliffe to find out more about her cricketing journey so far.

Matt and Robbie wrap up the Sheffield Shield action where Will Pucovski and Marcus Harris had us reaching for the record books, Trent Copeland worked wonders with the ball and Mitch Swepson spun a web as well as some other seasoned campaigners peeling off some valuable runs with the willow.

The Rebel WBBL is in full swing with both Sydney teams making a positive start in the competition. Robbie and Matt share their thoughts on what has been an exciting start to the tournament.

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Rene Farrell Interview

Rene Farrell forged a successful career for Australia across all three formats of the game.

In this edition of the Cricket Library Podcast we get to hear more of the Rene Farrell story which started when her mum told her and her brother they could either play tennis or cricket.

She would go on to have success playing for the highly successful NSW Breakers, WA, Sydney Thunder and Australia where she represented in all three formats. 

We hear about winning WNCL titles, taking wickets on debut, batting in super overs, playing in a home World Cup, winning the World T20 title, reclaiming the Ashes in England, scoring a couple of hundreds for Nottinghamshire and of course the famous Ashes Hat Trick!

Rene who has experienced a net with Australian television presenter Karl Stefanovic, gives considerable thought to her three net session selections and her choices will not disappoint.

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Saskia Horley Special Guest on the Cricket Library Weekly

The Cricket Library Podcast has gone weekly with Matt Ellis teaming up with Robbie Mackinlay with the aim of inspiring, informing and entertaining as they catch up each week to chat about all things cricket.

In this week's episode, Saskia Horley from the Sydney Thunder WBBL squad shares with us some of her story as well as providing insights into life in the WBBL Hub and her preparations for the season ahead with the Thunder.

Robbie and Matt wrap up the opening matches of WBBL fixtures and preview what is on the horizon for #WBBL06.

Finally the lads have a look at the Australia squad for the Dettol ODI Series and Dettol Twenty20 International Series against India & share their thoughts on the upcoming round of Sheffield Shield matches.

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Roberta Moretti Avery - Brazil Cricket Captain

Roberta Moretti-Avery is one of the most passionate cricket people you will ever meet. She is captain of the Brazil women's team after taking up the game later in life than most.

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast we hear how Roberta developed a passion for the game, training in lockdown, captaining her country & learning how to bowl leg spin.

She also shares her desire to see the game grow in her home country Brazil as well as reflecting on the enormity of the Women's World T20 that captured the imagination of people all around the globe.

Roberta gives considerable thought to her three net session selections and they are choices you are sure to appreciate.

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Maisy Gibson - Special Guest on the Cricket Library Podcast

Maisy Gibson rose to prominence playing an integral role in the success of the Sydney Thunder WBBL team that won the inaugural WBBL competition.

In this edition of the Cricket Library Podcast we get to hear more of the Maisy Gibson story which started in the backyard in Singleton and progressed through the NSW representative pathway and becoming the 1st woman to play 1st Grade in the 120 year history of the Maitland and District Cricket Association when she became player number 327 for the Western Suburbs Plovers.

She would go on to have success with the Sydney Thunder in the WBBL and the highly successful NSW Breakers in the WNCL competition. Maisy shares about this time as well as her move to Tasmania where she is now plying her craft with the Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Roar.

Maisy who has experienced a net with WWE Superstar John Cena gives considerable thought to her three net session selections and her choices will not disappoint.

Outside of cricket Maisy channels her creative energy into her sock business the Sock Enthusiast which can be found on Instagram 

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