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This is not just a cricket podcast. It’s where the game 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. 📍 Available on all major podcast platforms
Unknown Host hosts The Biggest Man in Cricket, a sports show with 22 episodes published.
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
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
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 f
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 h
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
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 Mit
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 Banglade
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 elit
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 c
From a young boy on the Cape Flats to playing World Cups for his country and becoming the most decorated player in South African domestic cricket, Farhaan Behardien’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, 'F
The Biggest Man in Cricket sit down with Omar Henry, a true historical figure in South African cricket. We explore his remarkable journey from a purpose-driven playing career to his long-standing connection with Scottish
South Africa’s Test wicket-keeper Kyle Verreynne joins The Biggest Man in Cricket for a grounded, honest and inspiring conversation. 'Scholesy' reflects on earning the Jacques Kallis bursary to Wynberg Boys’ and breaking
Paul Adams burst onto the scene with that unforgettable “frog in a blender” bowling action, but his story runs far deeper. From his club cricket roots and a one-on-one lunch with Nelson Mandela, to reinventing himself as
Shukri Conrad reflects on his remarkable journey, from his early days as a teacher to leading South Africa on the world stage. He opens up about the emotion of chasing the World Test Championship, sharing the personal to
Few players rise through the local club system to become legends of the international game, but Vernon Philander is one of them. From Western Province to the Proteas, he carved out a career defined by precision, grit, an
In the latest episode, The Biggest Man in Cricket is on the road - a road which leads to an apple farm in Elgin in the Western Cape. Strap in for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the one and only Adrian Kuiper, the
From a dream Test debut to IPL stardom and coaching stints around the world, JP Duminy’s career is a story of highs, lows, and fighting back. He opens up about resilience, faith and the tough, honest conversations with c
The Biggest Man in Cricket sits down with former Proteas speedster Brett Schultz, one of South African cricket’s most unforgettable quicks. Mentored by Kepler Wessels in Eastern Province, his story is one of raw talent,
In Episode 4, The Biggest Man in Cricket sits down with a legendary father and son duo from one of South African cricket’s most iconic families - Jimmy and Stephen Cook. Jimmy shares reflections from a remarkable career,
In the latest episode of the Biggest Man in Cricket, legendary fast bowler Dale Steyn talks about being a new father, his love of raw pace, striking fear into batsmen, cruising with Adam Sandler's bulldog, trying (and fa
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