CRICKET LIFE STORIES

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A platform dedicated to interviewing players, coaches and those associated within the cricketing community to discuss their sporting journey.

Neel Khagram


    • Jan 1, 1970 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 60 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from CRICKET LIFE STORIES

    Jim Troughton's Cricket Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 46:58


    Jim Troughton shares his cricket life story to date.

    Dion Nash shares his cricket life story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 62:39


    Former New Zealand international, Dion Nash, talks us through his journey in the sport.

    How To Become A Professional Fast Bowler | Jake Ball Cricket Interview - Nottinghamshire & England

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 48:40


    Jake Ball talks openly about his career to date - playing for Nottinghamshire, England debut, Ashes Test in Brisbane 2017, dealing with social media backlash, and future goals.

    How To Play International Cricket For England & Then Become An Umpire - Martin Saggers Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 35:13


    Martin Saggers discusses his career; playing Minor Counties cricket, representing Durham and Kent, England Test memories, and becoming an international umpire.

    How To Play International Cricket For India | WV Raman - Former Cricketer & India Women's Head Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 39:45


    Former Indian Test and ODI international WV Raman talks through his playing career, the current state of Indian cricket, and his role as the women's national head coach.

    How To Be A Professional Cricketer & Then Move Into The Media - 'The Analyst' Simon Hughes Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 31:28


    Simon Hughes talks through his career; learning the art of fast bowling, playing for Middlesex and Durham, writing 10 books, Channel 4 and 'The Analyst', and the future of cricket broadcasting.

    Ryan Campbell Cricket Interview - Playing Cricket For Australia & Coaching The Netherlands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 47:41


    Ryan Campbell talks through his career; playing for Western Australia, Australia, Hong Kong, and coaching The Netherlands.

    How To Open The Batting In Cricket - Windies International Kraigg Brathwaite Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 25:53


    Kraigg Brathwaite talks through his early childhood in Barbados, playing for West Indies, Sharjah 2016, Headingley 2017, England victory in 2019, and love of horses.

    How To Bat In Cricket & Score Big Runs - England International Ollie Pope Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 23:49


    #CricketLifeStories #OlliePope #NeelKhagram #IndvsEng #IndiavEnglandOllie Pope (speaking from Chennai ahead of the India vs England 2021 series), talks through his careers to date; playing for Surrey, England debut, first century against South Africa, and recovering from two serious shoulder injuries.

    How To Open The Bowling And Swing The Ball For England | Ryan Sidebottom Cricket Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 39:10


    Ryan Sidebottom on playing for Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, winning five County Championships, opening the bowling for England, winning the 2010 T20 World Cup, and appearing on Dancing On Ice.

    Danny Morrison Cricket Interview - Bowling Fast For New Zealand, Commentary, & Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 80:20


    Danny Morrison discusses his playing career, how to bowl fast, moving in commentary, and opens-up on depression.

    How To Play International Cricket For England & Then Become A First-Class Umpire | Ian Blackwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 28:58


    Ian Blackwell discusses his time playing for Derbyshire, Somerset, Durham and Warwickshire; Graeme Smith's leadership, representing England, and becoming a cricket umpire.

    How To Become A Sports Broadcaster / Producer & Work In Cricket | Henry Moeran | BBC TMS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 24:44


    BBC Test Match Special producer and broadcaster Henry Moeran talks through his career, and offers advice to aspiring sports journalists and those wanting to work in cricket.

    How To Become A Professional Wicket Keeper Batsman In Cricket | Joshua Da Silva Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 17:49


    Joshua Da Silva talks through his earliest memories in cricket, Portuguese heritage, the love of football, playing for Trinidad, and being involved in the West Indies cricket set-up.

    How To Play Professional Cricket & Become A Sports Broadcaster | Charles Dagnall Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 64:22


    Charles Dagnall talks through his career; playing for Lancashire, Warwickshire, and Leicestershire; followed by the move into sports journalism and broadcasting.

    Coping With A Stress Related Illness & Mental Fatigue In Cricket | Jimmy Adams | Former West Indies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 37:07


    Former Windies captain and current Director Of Cricket Jimmy Adams talks through his career; playing with a stress related illness, high performance, Kent County Cricket Club, and the Caribbean love for the sport.

    How To Become A Professional Cricketer And Play For India | Snehal Pradhan (Cricket With Snehal)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 13:31


    Snehal Pradhan talks through her cricketing journey; playing international cricket for India, cricket coaching, and Cricket With Snehal YouTube channelCricket With Snehal YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvpM7DecY_8xtKY8aeSCxg - please watch and subscribe.

    How England Won The 2019 Cricket World Cup | Mo Bobat Interview | ECB Men's Performance Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 34:42


    ECB Performance Director Mo Bobat discusses his career so far; and offers an in-depth insight of the 2019 summer which included winning the cricket World Cup and drawing the Ashes.

    Bowling Off-Spin In International Cricket | Jeetan Patel Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 50:10


    Jeetan talks through his Wellington, Warwickshire and New Zealand playing career; as well as offering advise on how to bowl off-spin, and the different variations involved.

    How To Become A Cricket Umpire | Paul Baldwin Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 17:42


    First-class official Paul Baldwin talks through his path into umpiring, the matches he has been involved in, and the pathway for those wanting to follow suit.

    How To Open The Batting Like A Professional Cricketer | Adam Lyth Cricket Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 35:34


    Adam Lyth talks through his career; playing for Yorkshire, and representing England.

    James Bracey Cricket Interview | Becoming A Professional Cricketer | Gloucestershire | England

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 25:53


    James Bracey discusses his cricket career thus far; his time rising through the Gloucestershire ranks, wicket-keeping tips, England ambitions, and dealing with failures.

    Cricket Psychology: How To Set Goals And Achieve Them | Episode 4 Of 4 With Adrian McInman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 19:04


    Sports psychology series with cricket psychologist, Adrian McInman.

    'Playing Spin Is Strongest Part Of My Game' Ben Duckett On Northants, Notts, England, Ashwin, Moores

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 18:14


    Ben Duckett honest on fitness, dealing with criticism, playing spin bowling, Ravi Ashwin, James Anderson beer pouring incident, Peter Moores influence, and future England Test ambitions.

    Cricket Psychology: How To Become Mentally Strong In Sport | Episode 3 Of 4 With Adrian McInman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 26:08


    Sports psychology series with cricket psychologist, Adrian McInman. (part 3 of 4).

    Cricket Psychology: How To Deal With Fear | Episode 2 Of 4 With Adrian McInman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 17:51


    Sports psychology series with cricket psychologist, Adrian McInman.

    How To Cope With Expectations | Bazid Khan (former Pakistan Cricket Player) | Interview.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 40:20


    Former Pakistan cricketer and current commentator Bazid Khan talks through his career.

    Gloucestershire CCC - One Day Cricket Kings | Mark Alleyne Cricket Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 27:28


    Former England and Gloucestershire player/coach talks through his career.

    How To Bat and Score Runs - Marnus Labuschagne Cricket Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 52:52


    Marnus Labuschagne cricket interview; talks through Queensland and Australia career, becoming a professional cricketer, playing swing bowling, mental preparation, mindset, general batting advice, and playing England.

    John Buchanan Cricket Interview | How To Be A Successful Cricket Coach | Cricket Tip For All Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 62:21


    John Buchanan talks through his career; coaching Queensland, Middlesex, Australia, Kolkata Knight Riders, as well as his role as a consultant with England for the 2010/11 Ashes; and Director of Cricket position with New Zealand.

    How To Bowl Left-Arm Spin In International Cricket - South Africa Cricketer Paul Harris Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 25:55


    Paul Harris talks openly about his childhood, representing the Proteas, dealing with retirement, and the future of South African cricket.

    Geoff Lawson on Boycott bouncers, 1981 Botham's Ashes, Dennis Lillie, coaching Pakistan, & Tim Paine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 34:05


    Geoff Lawson talks Australia career, Ashes rivalry, West Indies team in the 80s, coaching Pakistan, and the state of the game at the moment.

    Stuart Law Cricket Interview | Australia, Essex, Lancs | Coaching Bangladesh, Windies, Middlesex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 41:20


    Stuart Law talks-through his time playing for Australia, Queensland, Essex and Lancashire; assisting Sri Lanka with Trevor Bayliss, and being the head coach of Bangladesh, West Indies and Middlesex.

    Adam Mountford on how to become a sports journalist | Test Match Special | Sports broadcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 31:47


    BBC Test Match Special and cricket radio producer Adam Mountford discusses his career; working alongside Jonathan Agnew, Henry Blofeld, Phil Tufnell, and Geoffrey Boycott; and offers advice to those wanting to get into media.

    Deep Dasgupta on career, Tendulkar net, Harbhajan/Kumble, Ganguly, compares Saha/Pant/KL Rahul/Dhoni

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 38:09


    Deep Dasgupta on playing Test and ODI cricket for India, dealing with criticism, being team-mates with Tendulkar, Dravid, Ganguly, Harbhajan, and Kumble; compares the current keepers, and backs Shubman Gill to be the next great.

    Mike Yardy honest on Sussex & England career, winning World T20, mental health, coaching NSW & Kent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 35:12


    Former Sussex and England cricketer Michael Yardy talks openly about his career, dealing with depression, retirement, studies, coaching England U19, New South Wales, and Kent.

    IPL: Mumbai Indians coach James Pamment on career, Rohit Sharma, Pollard, Jayawardene, Hardik

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 33:59


    Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment on his time playing for Yorkshire junior sides, trialling at various football clubs including Leeds United, coaching Northern District, and making the move to the IPL.

    James Kirtley on Sussex & England career, dealing with action being questioned, Archer, coaching.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 45:50


    James Kirtley talks openly about his cricket career.

    Mickey Arthur on South Africa job, Australia homework-gate, Pakistan Champions Trophy win, Sri Lanka

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 59:56


    Current Sri Lanka head coach Mickey Arthur talks through his career.

    Stuart MacGill emotional on NSW & Australia career, Warne, 2005 Ashes, slams Buchanan, injuries.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 61:04


    Stuart MacGill in-depth on his career; talks about the honour of representing New South Wales and Australia, honest about Shane Warne comparisons, 2005 Ashes, dealing with retirement, coaching, and the next generation of leg-spinners.

    Tatenda Taibu talks childhood, Flower/Olonga stance, captaincy, inequity, death threats & faith.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 68:23


    Tatenda Taibu open and honest about his time playing cricket for Zimbabwe, external politics, and the future.

    Lockie Ferguson on learning how to bowl fast, Black Caps, IPL, 2019 World Cup, Stokes, Williamson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 47:49


    Lockie Ferguson in-depth on Auckland and New Zealand career so far, IPL, Derbyshire, 2019 World Cup, Kane Williamson, Machineroad, and the future.

    Mason Crane on learning to bowl leg-spin, Hampshire & England career, Ashes, Warne, and MacGill.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 27:43


    Mason Crane talks honestly about his career so far; being released by Sussex as a youngster, Hampshire, playing state cricket in Australia for New South Wales, being picked for England, and future ambitions.

    Andrew Gale on captaincy, 2014/2015 titles, Prince clash, coaching Yorkshire, Root, Bairstow & Malan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 31:32


    Andrew Gale in-depth on obtaining the Yorkshire captaincy, back-to-back County Championship titles, Ashwell Prince, and becoming head coach.

    Darren Long (founder and owner of Vitae Sports) explains his role as a cricket agent.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 19:07


    Darren Long (who represents Ashley Giles, Pat Brown, Jeetan Patel, Azhar Ali amongst others), talks through his responsibilities as a cricket agent.

    Chris Nash Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 19:50


    Chris Nash talks openly about his Sussex career, honest about lack of international recognition, Nottinghamshire move, and coaching ambitions.

    Tim Abraham on how to become a sports journalist | Reporting for Sky Sports Cricket | Lecturing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 53:41


    Tim Abraham talks openly about his time as cricket correspondent for Sky Sports, moving into lecturing, and offers advise to upcoming journalists.

    Min Patel in-depth on England career, Kent, injuries, poker, Moeen Ali, Nathan Lyon, & coaching spin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 30:07


    Min Patel talks openly about his country career with Kent, playing for England in two Test matches, poker post retirement, and coaching spin bowling.

    David English on managing Bee Gees and Eric Clapton, Bunbury history, charity work, & U15 festival.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 46:09


    David English talks openly about his time as a Press Officer to the Rolling Stones, managing the Bee Gees and Eric Clapton, acting in 'A Bridge Too Far', forming the Bunbury Cricket Club, and the annual U15 tournament which has seen over 100 players go on to play for England.

    Anthony McGrath Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 33:13


    Anthony McGrath on England, Nasser Hussain, Yorkshire, Essex double, Ravi Bopara & Alastair Cook

    Director at The Rajasthan Royals Academy Sid Lahiri on his role and partnership with IPL franchise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 36:12


    Sid Lahiri, Academy Director at The Rajasthan Royals discusses his background; coaching young cricketers including Ollie Pope, working with RR first-team, player identification, and future talent.

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