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…
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