Tag Archives: Captaincy

Couch Talk 186 with Mike Hussey

Posted on March 30, 2016 by thecricketcouch

Former Australian batsman Mike Hussey talks about his new book “Winning Edge: Behind the scenes of elite cricket”, his coaching philosophies, the change in T20 batting approaches, and the various captains he’s played for, amongst other things. The book is … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 152 with Kragg Brathwaite

Posted on January 28, 2015 by thecricketcouch

West Indies Test opener Kraigg Brathwaite talks about his growth as a batsman, influence of club cricket, coming from Barbados, and his aspirations of captaincy amongst other things. Download the episode by clicking here or listen to it on Sound Cloud. Read the … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 151 with Kepler Wessels

Posted on January 22, 2015 by thecricketcouch

Former South Africa captain Kepler Wessels talks about returning to SA from Australia, the prevailing socio-political conditions, the 1992 World cup, leading a SA team that had no international experience, SA’s first Test after readmission against West Indies, his style … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 147 with Ajit Wadekar

Posted on December 27, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former Indian captain and coach Ajit Wadekar talks about the landmark tours to England and West Indies in 1971, handling 4 great spinners, taking over as captain from Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, slip catching, coaching India in the 1990’s, etc. … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 142 with Habibul Bashar, Former Bangladesh Captain

Posted on November 28, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former Bangladesh captain and current national selector Habibul Bashar talks about the early inspiration in his career, the travails of leading Bangladesh in the first 7 years of its Test status, Bangladesh’s first Test win, the fall out from World … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 133 with Heath Streak

Posted on September 11, 2014 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak talks about his father’s influence on his cricket, the black arm band protest, the best Zimbabwe side he played in, the exodus of players from Zimbabwe, the troubles with the Zimbabwe cricket … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 120 with Greg Chappell

Posted on April 1, 2014 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, former India head coach Greg Chappell talks about his time as head coach with Team India, the role of specific batting and bowling coaches, the functions of a head coach in modern international cricket teams, his relationship … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 112 with Mike Atherton

Posted on January 27, 2014 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, former England captain and currently SKY commentator Michael Atherton talks about cricket captaincy and leadership, his transformation from a professional cricketer to journalist/commentator, and give his thoughts on the leaked draft of the position paper. Mike is … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 101 with Misbah ul-Haq

Posted on October 7, 2013 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, Pakistan’s captain Misbah ul-Haq talks about the late start to his cricketing career, what it’s like to be captain of Pakistan and leading a wide variety of personalities, the World T20 final vs India in 2007, impact … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 95 with Steve Waugh

Posted on September 2, 2013 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, former Australian captain Steve Waugh talks about his new book, “The Meaning of Luck” and the role of luck in sports, business and life. He also talks about the recently concluded Ashes, the Argus Review that he contributed … Continue reading →

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