We sit down with Queensland's Bryce Street, to dive deep into the mental side of cricket.

From overcoming nerves and self-doubt to scoring record-breaking innings (including his epic 345 off 434 balls), Bryce shares invaluable insights on what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of the game.

From managing negative self-talk to embracing simplicity at the crease, Bryce gives us a rare, honest look into the psychology of performance and what it means to trust your game even when the runs aren’t flowing.

Whether you’re a player, coach, or just a lover of the game, this episode is packed with takeaways on resilience, self-awareness, and the mental craft of batting.

🔹 Key Topics Discussed:

✅ Mindset & Mental Toughness – How Bryce deals with pressure, nerves, and self-doubt.

✅ Batting Strategies – The secrets behind his big hundreds and disciplined approach.

✅ Trigger Movements & Technique – Why some batters use them, and others don’t.

✅ Lessons from Legends – Playing alongside Labuschagne, Khawaja, and Renshaw.

✅ Sports Psychology – The role of routines, breathwork, and visualization in performance.

✅ Facing World-Class Bowlers – His toughest opponents (including Nathan Lyon & Mitchell Starc).

🔥 Whether you're a cricketer, coach, or just love the game, this episode is packed with actionable advice to elevate your mental game.

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The Cerebral Cricketer Podcast is a deep dive into the psychological side of cricket.

Through exclusive interviews with cricketers, coaches, and experts, we explore the journey, mindset, thought processes, and mental resilience behind success.

From how batsmen sharpen their focus to the mental cues bowlers use for consistent execution, this podcast unpacks the cerebral side of the game - one conversation at a time.

Decode the Mind, Master Your Temperament!

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:10 Growing up with cricket and early sporting influences

03:00 Why Bryce became an opening batter

05:00 Left-hand batting, right-hand bowling: a natural advantage

07:30 The role Bryce’s dad played in shaping his mental game

09:30 Junior cricket lessons: maturity over flash

11:00 Balancing tough coaching with support

13:30 Letting kids enjoy cricket vs overcoaching

15:00 Under-15 Nationals: nerves, failure & getting picked as a bowler

19:00 Cricket in the Netherlands: isolation, pressure & breakthrough

23:00 Accessing a sports psych: the start of mental transformation

25:00 Breaking routines to build mental flexibility

26:30 Breathwork, mindfulness & calming the chaos

30:00 The crucial first 30 balls: getting set

32:00 Managing mental downtime between deliveries

34:00 Breath control strategies during high-pressure situations

36:00 Meditation, visualization & prepping for bowlers

38:00 Using video footage without frying your brain

40:00 Playing 1st grade at 17 & scoring his debut hundred

42:00 Facing elite bowlers and discovering the trigger movement

46:00 Fraser-McGurk, individuality, and finding what works for you

49:00 Why self-awareness beats textbook technique

51:00 Trialling a front foot trigger – and it worked

52:30 The story behind Bryce's epic 345 for QLD 2nd XI

56:30 “Now make it 300” – Chris Hartley’s motivating message

58:00 How to stay hungry & focused after reaching a milestone

1:00:00 The psychology of building huge innings

1:02:30 How Bryce keeps things simple when batting long

1:05:00 Developing batting clarity through lived experience

1:08:00 Why red-ball cricket exposes your true temperament

1:10:00 Lessons from failure, flow, and mental recalibration

1:13:00 Final thoughts on discipline, development & mindset

1:15:00 Advice for young cricketers: process, presence, and patience

1:17:00 What’s next for Bryce Street?

1:19:00 Closing reflections & outro

In this episode, we chat to Gus Sloan, a superstar in the Global T20 Tournament "Last Man Stands (LMS)" (youngest anointed 'Legend' in LMS history!), to dive deep into his incredible journey, from playing rugby league as a teenager to becoming one of the most prolific players in LMS and Virtual Reality iB Cricket history.

With a batting average of 66.89 and a strike rate of 192.68 in LMS, Gus shares his secrets to success, the mental and physical preparation behind his game, and his transition into sports management with Grandstand Sports Management.

🔹 Key Topics Covered:

• Gus’s early days in rugby league and how injury led him to cricket

• The rise to becoming a top-ranked LMS player globally

• Insights into batting and bowling strategies tailored for LMS

• The challenges and triumphs of representing Australia in LMS World Cups

• How virtual reality (IB Cricket) has transformed his training

• Launching his player agency and mentoring the next generation

Whether you're a cricket enthusiast, an aspiring player, or just love a great sports story, this episode is packed with actionable insights, hilarious anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of competitive cricket.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction & Gus Sloan’s LMS Achievements

00:04:54 Gus’s Batting & Bowling Stats (Avg 66.89, SR 192)

00:08:37 Rugby League Background & Transition to Cricket

00:12:45 Injury & How LMS Became His Focus

00:17:42 Starting a Player Agency (Grandstand Sports)

00:24:32 Batting Mindset: Reacting vs. Overthinking

00:32:12 Facing International Players in LMS

00:39:37 Bowling Tactics & Training (Plyometrics, Speed)

00:47:52 LMS Rule Quirks (Home Runs, Steals, Double Plays)

00:54:22 Representing Australia in LMS World Cups (Kenya, India)

01:04:42 How to Get Selected for LMS Nationals

01:12:02 Favorite Cricketers (Maxwell, Smith) & SCG Experience

01:20:12 Ivy Cricket VR Training & World Records

01:29:22 Memorable LMS Innings & Close Losses

01:37:37 Final Advice for Aspiring LMS Players

01:39:22 Outro

I reflect on my conversation with Dutch international cricketer Shariz Ahmad and break down the mindset gems and strategic insights he shared.

We dive into:

✅ How Shariz developed an optimistic mindset from a young age
✅ The story of scouts discovering him at age 11 and his positive outlook on the pressure
✅ Being fast-tracked into the Netherlands cricket system
✅ How he plans his bowling strategies before the game and while fielding
✅ The bowlers he models his game on, including Rashid Khan and Adam Zampa
✅ What young spinners can learn from his approach to mindset, preparation, and creativity

If you're a young cricketer, coach, or cricket lover who wants to understand the mental side of the game, this is for you.

👉 Listen to the full conversation with Shariz Ahmad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EkS_y8FJZU

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