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The ACSCricket Podcast

The ACSCricket Podcast

By: Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians
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Who is the oldest man to hit a Test match century? What is the most expensive bowling analysis in first-class cricket? Does a match start with the toss, the call of ‘Play’ or the first delivery? If you are intrigued by such conundrums, or if you’re interested in the origins and history of the game, you’ll find a group of like minds in the ACS. Founded in 1973, we are an international body represented in over 20 countries, and our members include most of the world’s leading cricket statisticians and several of its most accomplished historians and biographers.Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians Cricket
Episodes
  • Evaluating the whole cricketer

    Evaluating the whole cricketer
    Apr 15 2026

    In this seminar, Russ Houldin presents his important new paper “A Run is Run is a Run,” exploring how cricketers might be evaluated as complete players, rather than merely as batsmen or bowlers. Drawing inspiration from baseball’s sabermetrics and its influential Wins Above Replacement (WAR) model, he introduces a fresh statistical framework designed to capture cricketing quality in a holistic way.
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    54 mins
  • Literary sports journalism

    Literary sports journalism
    Apr 8 2026

    This event, convened by Professors Tom Bradshaw, Kasey Symons and Elizabeth Ellison, and recorded on March 14, 2026, explores the past, present and future of a burgeoning field, with a special focus on cricket and the enduring influence of Neville Cardus.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Understanding Australian colonial sport

    Understanding Australian colonial sport
    Apr 1 2026

    On Saturday, January 31, 2026, ACS members gathered for a special virtual lecture from Dr Steve Georgakis, Senior Professor of Pedagogy and Sports Studies at the University of Sydney. Dr Georgakis is the author of "Towards a Theoretical Understanding of Australian Colonial Sport: British Nationalism and Schools," which explores the cultural and social dimensions of colonial-era sport, particularly in the nascent education system, in shaping Australian national identity. There was, needless to say, a heavy emphasis on cricket.
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    50 mins
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