Paul Harris - The Journey of a Proteas Spinner

Paul Harris - The Journey of a Proteas Spinner

From The Cricket Library by Matt Ellis

April 30, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 193

About this episode

Paul Harris shares insights and experiences from his career as a spinner for the South African cricket team.

In this episode of the Cricket Library Podcast, former South Africa national cricket team spinner Paul Harris joins us for a fascinating conversation on life at the highest level of world cricket. From bowling to legends like Sachin Tendulkar and challenging players such as Phil Hughes, to facing the raw pace of Mitchell Johnson as a batter, Paul reflects on some of the defining battles of his career. He shares what it was like to be part of the South African side that achieved the rare feat of winning a Test series in Australia against Australia, and offers insight into playing under the leadership of Graeme Smith during one of South Africa’s strongest eras. We also hear stories from life on tour—including rooming with Dale Steyn—and explore his transition into life after professional cricket. This episode is packed with elite-level insight, unforgettable memories, and honest reflections from one of South Africa’s most respected Test cricketers. 🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more stories from the world of cricket.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Ellis

Guest: Paul Harris

Topics covered

  • cricket
  • professional sports
  • South African cricket
  • Test series
  • personal experiences
  • career reflections

Keywords

  • Paul Harris
  • cricket
  • Test series
  • South Africa
  • Graeme Smith
  • Dale Steyn
  • Sachin Tendulkar
  • Mitchell Johnson
  • Phil Hughes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: South Africa national cricket team

Places: Australia

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