Melinda Farrell
@melindafarrell.bsky.social
Freelance presenter/journalist/commentator/writer. 🏏
New episode of Running Between the Wickets is out, featuring Graeme Smith. We chatted future of SA20, WTC, SA cricket and much more. And of course I couldn’t resist a little 🎣. 😅
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February 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM
New episode of Running Between the Wickets is out, featuring Graeme Smith. We chatted future of SA20, WTC, SA cricket and much more. And of course I couldn’t resist a little 🎣. 😅
👀 youtube.com/watch?v=cUfj...
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4SgK...
👀 youtube.com/watch?v=cUfj...
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4SgK...
I’m starting a new video series while I’m at the @SA20_League and I’d love for you to take a look. First up is Trent Boult from @MICapeTown and I took him by surprise with what I had in store for him. 😅 #ThenvsNow youtu.be/PfOwpAtBW5M?...
When Boult Tried A KP Hairdo… #ThenVsNow ft. Trent Boult
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January 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I’m starting a new video series while I’m at the @SA20_League and I’d love for you to take a look. First up is Trent Boult from @MICapeTown and I took him by surprise with what I had in store for him. 😅 #ThenvsNow youtu.be/PfOwpAtBW5M?...
Already seeing comments by people in cricket’s richest & most powerful countries criticising SA’s apparently “soft” route to the WTC Final. Like, inequity in international cricket is suddenly an issue but at the same time let’s ignore the inequity that led to this inequity. 🤷🏼♀️
December 29, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Already seeing comments by people in cricket’s richest & most powerful countries criticising SA’s apparently “soft” route to the WTC Final. Like, inequity in international cricket is suddenly an issue but at the same time let’s ignore the inequity that led to this inequity. 🤷🏼♀️
Have we been in third innings pickle theory territory here? I haven’t been able to decide. Maybe India have taken wickets too consistently. #AUSvIND
December 29, 2024 at 5:05 AM
Have we been in third innings pickle theory territory here? I haven’t been able to decide. Maybe India have taken wickets too consistently. #AUSvIND
After an extraordinary day of Test cricket at the MCG comes a bonkers T20 at the Mount. What on earth might happen at Centurion & Bulawayo? 🤯🏏
December 28, 2024 at 10:18 AM
After an extraordinary day of Test cricket at the MCG comes a bonkers T20 at the Mount. What on earth might happen at Centurion & Bulawayo? 🤯🏏
Possible the most impressive achievement of Stokes and McCullum is that they’ve taken non-paying rental space in cricketing heads around the world. Bazball this, Bazball that, such-and-such-ball, can’t stop mentioning it. All without an England player in sight. #AUSvIND
December 27, 2024 at 2:09 AM
Possible the most impressive achievement of Stokes and McCullum is that they’ve taken non-paying rental space in cricketing heads around the world. Bazball this, Bazball that, such-and-such-ball, can’t stop mentioning it. All without an England player in sight. #AUSvIND
Enjoying a rare bit of farm time before Christmas. So excited about plans for 2025, starting with a busy and fun January. Watch this space! 👀
December 22, 2024 at 4:40 AM
Enjoying a rare bit of farm time before Christmas. So excited about plans for 2025, starting with a busy and fun January. Watch this space! 👀
I’ll miss watching Ashwin in Test cricket. One of the game’s deepest thinkers and craftiest offspinning technicians. I’d love to see him in the Championship. And undoubtedly he’ll be a highly sought after pundit, if he chooses that route.
December 18, 2024 at 7:00 AM
I’ll miss watching Ashwin in Test cricket. One of the game’s deepest thinkers and craftiest offspinning technicians. I’d love to see him in the Championship. And undoubtedly he’ll be a highly sought after pundit, if he chooses that route.
There’s been a lot of talk about who will be the next gen ‘fab four’ but gosh there’s some exciting young bowlers emerging in Test cricket. I really, really like Will O’Rourke, for one. #NZvENG
December 15, 2024 at 1:17 AM
There’s been a lot of talk about who will be the next gen ‘fab four’ but gosh there’s some exciting young bowlers emerging in Test cricket. I really, really like Will O’Rourke, for one. #NZvENG
The Netherlands have been one of international cricket’s best expansion stories in recent years. This makes for some pretty grim reading and shows how tight things are outside FM countries. Terrific & typically forensic reporting from @bdjcricket.bsky.social.
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Netherlands temper ambitions in face of million-dollar budget shortfall
Dwindling revenues force cricket's best-performing Associate to scale back its ambitions as austerity takes hold on and off the field
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December 14, 2024 at 10:08 PM
The Netherlands have been one of international cricket’s best expansion stories in recent years. This makes for some pretty grim reading and shows how tight things are outside FM countries. Terrific & typically forensic reporting from @bdjcricket.bsky.social.
m.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news...
m.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news...
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On this day in 2014, Australia defeated India in the first Test at Adelaide, dedicating their victory song to Phil Hughes following the match. #AUSvIND
@melindafarrell.bsky.social remembers it in Golden Summers
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@melindafarrell.bsky.social remembers it in Golden Summers
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December 13, 2024 at 10:58 AM
On this day in 2014, Australia defeated India in the first Test at Adelaide, dedicating their victory song to Phil Hughes following the match. #AUSvIND
@melindafarrell.bsky.social remembers it in Golden Summers
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@melindafarrell.bsky.social remembers it in Golden Summers
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This was a lot of fun!
On today's episode of Cricket Sickos, we're very lucky to be joined by @melindafarrell.bsky.social! We talked about her becoming a journalist, how covering Associates changed her perspective on the game, and how Pat Cummins helped her achieve balance.
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Episode 16 - Best seat in the house with Melinda Farrell
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December 14, 2024 at 4:50 AM
This was a lot of fun!
I know it’s effectively a dead rubber, I know *the other* Test series is happening and it’s very important etc etc. But there’s something about #NZvENG Tests. The cricket is just so easy to watch & the contest intriguing.
December 14, 2024 at 4:42 AM
I know it’s effectively a dead rubber, I know *the other* Test series is happening and it’s very important etc etc. But there’s something about #NZvENG Tests. The cricket is just so easy to watch & the contest intriguing.
My mum just walked into the room and asked if “the funny fellow” is still in. I’m pretty sure that means she’s now a Rishabh stan. #AUSvIND
December 7, 2024 at 11:27 AM
My mum just walked into the room and asked if “the funny fellow” is still in. I’m pretty sure that means she’s now a Rishabh stan. #AUSvIND
Over the past week there have loads of great fixture reveals for the 2025 Eng & Wales men’s and women’s domestic season across all formats. It reveals a lot about the differences between the cricket cultures in Aus and England.
November 27, 2024 at 1:07 AM
Over the past week there have loads of great fixture reveals for the 2025 Eng & Wales men’s and women’s domestic season across all formats. It reveals a lot about the differences between the cricket cultures in Aus and England.
Fascinating to see how Aus react to this. Last time I recall anything like it was 2016 SA tour which was shambolic. Don’t think it’ll go the same way but a combo of choices around Warner’s retirement, players undercooked & no plan c or d in the field all playing a part. #AUSvIND
November 25, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Fascinating to see how Aus react to this. Last time I recall anything like it was 2016 SA tour which was shambolic. Don’t think it’ll go the same way but a combo of choices around Warner’s retirement, players undercooked & no plan c or d in the field all playing a part. #AUSvIND
Marnus overstepping as he bowls wide down the leg side with his first deliver of spin pretty much sums up the last 2 days for Australia. #AUSvIND
November 24, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Marnus overstepping as he bowls wide down the leg side with his first deliver of spin pretty much sums up the last 2 days for Australia. #AUSvIND