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.<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/cricket-narratives">This event was recorded</a> at the <a href="https://www.acu.edu.au/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21103541975&gbraid=0AAAAADjBE4BfzjUjo0Y_idzsnzyLzLdNE&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiqDJBhCXARIsABk2kSmATgAVulufT11P7ntJxya2aGwTuWDkSy50984YTggSrkTqK5uM55MaAmBTEALw_wcB">Australian Catholic University</a> on 30 October 2025.Speakers<a href="https://www.acu.edu.au/research-and-enterprise/our-research-institutes/institute-for-humanities-and-social-sciences/our-people/paul-giles">Paul Giles </a>Professor of English, Australian Catholic University<a href="https://www.gideonhaigh.com/">Gideon Haigh </a>Journalist and author of The Cricket War, The Summer Game and On WarneEditor and host, <a href="https://www.cricketetal.com/">Cricket Et Al</a> podcast and newsletterOpening batsman, South Yarra Cricket Club

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