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This is not just a cricket podcast. It’s where the游戏副本 gets personal. Hosted by David Brooke — a lifelong cricket insider who's worked across stadiums, franchises, and global tournaments — The Biggest Man in Cricket brings you behind the curtain of the sport he’s spent his career living and loving. From Proteas and International legends to local heroes, each episode is a raw, real conversation about grit, glory, and what cricket reveals about life. Think less press conference, more coffee chat — where the laughs, lessons, and left-field stories come out. ☕ Stories over coffee. Insights over egos.
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- 2 weeks ago52 min
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.
- May 4, 202659 min
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.
- Apr 20, 20261h 13m
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.
- Apr 3, 20261h 3m
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.
- Mar 19, 20261h 12m
Episode 17 - Dean Elgar
From his roots in Welkom to grinding it out for Free State, Dean Elgar ’s journey is built on hard work, grit and an unshakeable mindset. He opens up about his rise through the ranks, facing 158km/h thunderbolts from Mitchell Johnson on Test debut in Perth, battles with Virat Kohli, and playing a massive role in setting the Proteas on their way to World Test Championship glory. He reflects on filling some of the biggest boots in world cricket, the battles that defined his career, and what it really means to be a true team man. Now in the twilight of his career and enjoying his time with Essex in county cricket, he shares perspective on the journey, the sacrifices, and the moments that made it all worth it. This is a story of resilience, leadership and pride. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Mar 6, 202658 min
Episode 16 - Ryan Cook
The Cook name is woven into South African cricket history, but Ryan Cook has built a coaching career that stands firmly on its own. Mentored by Gary Kirsten and Adrian Birrell, his journey has taken him from the Bangladesh national team to the intensity of franchise cricket in the Indian Premier League and SA20, and now to leading the Netherlands on the world stage. Under his watch, the Dutch have become genuine giant killers at World Cups, including the Proteas at the 2023 ODI showpiece in India. In this episode, we get into the detail: the real challenges Associate nations face: How belief is built in environments with fewer resources. The balance between skill and character. Franchise cricket versus international cricket. And what Dutch cricket could look like five years from now. We also look ahead to the upcoming IPL season and what modern coaching at the highest level actually demands. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Feb 18, 20261h 0m
Episode 15 - Marais Erasmus
From first-class cricketer to elite international umpire, Marais Erasmus takes us inside the pressure, preparation and precision required at the highest level of the game. We unpack what it really takes to become an elite umpire, how technology like DRS has changed decision-making, and what it was like standing in the middle during the unforgettable 2019 World Cup Final. Marais also shares stories from the international circuit and opens up about managing big personalities like Virat Kohli, Stuart Broad and Babar Azam. Insightful, honest and packed with behind-the-scenes stories from one of cricket’s most respected umpires. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Feb 3, 202652 min
Episode 14 - Peter Kirsten
The legendary Peter Kirsten joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on cricket and life. From piling on runs for Western Province and Border to a hugely successful County stint with Derbyshire, 'Kirsy' talks about the challenges of playing during South Africa’s years in isolation, and the pride of wearing the Proteas badge after readmission to international cricket. He reflects on his 1992 World Cup heroics, the Kirsten family legacy, leadership under the late, great Clive Rice, and unforgettable meetings with Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa. Episode proudly powered by Oppo! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
About The Biggest Man in Cricket
This is not just a cricket podcast. It’s where the游戏副本 gets personal. Hosted by David Brooke — a lifelong cricket insider who's worked across stadiums, franchises, and global tournaments — The Biggest Man in Cricket brings you behind the curtain of the sport he’s spent his career living and loving. From Proteas and International legends to local heroes, each episode is a raw, real conversation about grit, glory, and what cricket reveals about life. Think less press conference, more coffee chat — where the laughs, lessons, and left-field stories come out. ☕ Stories over coffee. Insights over egos.
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