The stories we tell about cricket — with Paul Giles and Gideon Haigh
From The Don to Warny, the Gabba to the G, from its legacy of British colonialism, to the Asian powerhouse nations of today — cricket is not just a sport, but also a reflection of the societies who play it. Drawing on a wealth of writing about the sport, including novels, biographies, and media reporting, this lecture explores the cultural and historical legacy of cricket. This event was recorded at the Australian Catholic University on 30 October 2025. Speakers Paul Giles Professor of English, Australian Catholic University Gideon Haigh Journalist and author of The Cricket War, The Summer Game and On Warne Editor and host, Cricket Et Al podcast and newsletter Opening batsman, South Yarra Cricket Club
Big Ideas · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Show Notes
From The Don to Warny, the Gabba to the G, from its legacy of British colonialism, to the Asian powerhouse nations of today — cricket is not just a sport, but also a reflection of the societies who play it. Drawing on a wealth of writing about the sport, including novels, biographies, and media reporting, this lecture explores the cultural and historical legacy of cricket.
This event was recorded at the Australian Catholic University on 30 October 2025.
Speakers
Paul Giles Professor of English, Australian Catholic University
Gideon Haigh Journalist and author of The Cricket War, The Summer Game and On WarneEditor and host, Cricket Et Al podcast and newsletterOpening batsman, South Yarra Cricket Club