The Biggest Man in Cricket

Episode 22 - Dave Rundle

Dave Rundle was one of the premier off-spinners in South African cricket during the late-80s and early-90s, representing both Western Province and South Africa during a distinguished playing career. After hanging up his boots, he became one of the country's most respected player managers, helping guide some of the biggest names in world cricket through the professional era. From managing Jacques Kallis from the very start of his international career to nurturing the next generation of stars such as Tristan Stubbs, Rundle shares fascinating insights into a role that extends far beyond contracts and commercial deals. Along the way, he shares hilarious stories from a remarkable journey in the game, reflects on cricket's evolution from the amateur era to the global business it is today, and reveals the relationships that have defined his career. Featuring a special guest appearance by some guy called Dale Steyn ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 21 - Laura Wolvaardt

It's The Biggest Man in Cricket's one year birthday, and to celebrate we have invited cricketing royalty to our Bootleggers studio! From making her international debut for South Africa while still at school, to becoming one of the most dominant batters in world cricket, Laura Wolvaardt’s journey has been extraordinary. The Proteas captain reflects on the evolution of her game across all three formats, the pressures of leading her country, and the expectations that come with being one of the faces of women’s cricket. She also opens up on life as a global franchise cricketer, with experiences in the WPL in India, the Big Bash in Australia and The Hundred in the UK. With the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England fast approaching, Wolvaardt discusses belief, leadership and South Africa’s ambitions of finally going one step further on the world stage. At just 27 years old, Laura Wolvaardt is already a global superstar. She now looks destined to become one of the greats of the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 20 - Robin Peterson

Episode 20 features former Proteas allrounder Robin Peterson, who unpacks the Warriors’ return to silverware, his work in developing South Africa’s rising talent, and his journey as an attacking spin bowling allrounder for the Proteas. Robbie P also shares insights on his move into coaching and his success with the Mumbai Indians family, including MI New York and MI Cape Town. And, of course, there is a fair share of cricketing anecdotes, from bowling THAT over to the great Brian Lara, to the maverick Meyrick Pringle hiding dead animals in the St George's Park locker room... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 19 - Vincent Barnes

From cricket’s isolation era to the heart of modern greatness, Vincent Barnes has seen it all - and shaped a lot of it too. We talk about how he turned a career cut off from the world stage into a coaching journey that helped produce absolute legends like Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel. There are also some proper behind-the-scenes stories, including chaos and laughs with Herschelle Gibbs before that unforgettable 438 game, the 'changing of the guard' from the Pollock to the Smith era, and how Makhaya Ntini went from background bowler to the attack leader. But this is not just nostalgia. Vincent breaks down what it actually takes to compete at the highest level, the mindset, the discipline, the standards and why so few truly make it. Now he is building the future through Schools SA20, passing it all on to the next generation. If you love cricket, this one is full of gems you will not hear anywhere else. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 18 - Dave Callaghan

The Biggest Man in Cricket is on the road this week, with former Proteas and Eastern Province allrounder Dave Callaghan opening the doors to his beautiful home in St Francis. 'Callars' talks candidly about the characters in that all-conquering EP team, from the larger-than-life trio of Meyrick Pringle, Vlam Michau and Rod McCurdy, to the brilliant - and oftentimes uncompromising - leadership of Kepler Wessels. From his career-defining 169* not out against New Zealand in 1994, to a surreal experience involving Hansie Cronje as news of the match-fixing scandal shocked the world. And, April being Testicular Cancer Awareness month, he talks openly about his battle with the disease, and how it helped shaped him as a person. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.