We are kicking off a new mini-series for BS on Sport today as we explore partnerships and what makes them great. So in the spirit of understanding what makes great performers tick, our Partners series is going to get to the heart of matters.
Today is a pretty damn good opener as yin and yang partnerships go. We have a huge treat as we are talking to 2 icons of British sport, certainly of the cricket world; Mike Brearley and Lord Botham of Ravensworth, otherwise known as Ian Botham.
The pair have never been interviewed like this together, so this is an unique listen.
In this episode
The captain-player relationship
Competitiveness, confidence, and calmness in high performance
Experiences of fame and pressures on cricket families
Contrasts with today’s modern sports psychology emphasis
Reflections on their careers vs. the modern era of T20 cricket & central contracts
Lasting camaraderie and mutual respect between players of their era
Transitioning away from cricket into new fields in later life
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Till next time,
Daniel and Liam
Ian Botham & Mike Brearley talking cricket mind games