Podcast with Protea Cricketer Wiann Mulder on The Value Of Being Under The Radar
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In this conversation, Jody and Wiaan discuss Wiaan's cricket career and his journey to success. They talk about the challenges he faced, the importance of finding his role and responsibility in the team, and the impact of the environment on his performance. Wiaan shares his experiences of playing for the Lions and the South African national team and his match preparation techniques. He emphasises the importance of continuous learning and improvement in cricket.
Wiaan discusses the game's mental aspects and how he prepares for performances. He emphasises the importance of focusing on the ball and reacting to what's coming at you in the game, while in practice, there is more room for technical work. Mulder also highlights the significance of understanding your strengths and accessing different options when batting. He shares his approach to assessing conditions, creating awareness of where it's easier or harder to score, and having specific technical cues. Mulder also discusses the mindset and decision-making process when bowling, emphasising the importance of sticking to your strengths and following your gut feeling.
Key Takeaways
Finding your role and responsibility in a team is crucial for success
The environment and support from senior players can greatly impact performance
Continuous learning and improvement are essential in cricket
Preparation should focus on both technical skills and mental readiness
Having a performance mindset is important for game day Focus on the ball and react to what's coming at you in the game.
In practice, there is more room for technical work and focusing on specific cues.
Understand your strengths and access different options when batting.
Assess conditions and create awareness of where it's easier or harder to score.
Stick to your strengths and follow your gut feel when bowling.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Congratulations on Selection
06:02 Wiaan's Early Cricketing Life and Journey
13:21 Joining the Lions and Surrounding Environment
15:23 Struggles with Performance and Acceptance
19:01 The Value of Being Under the Radar
22:41 Shift in Mindset and Taking Responsibility
24:33 Preparation Techniques and Continuous Learning
30:46 Focusing on the Ball
32:14 Balancing Technical Work and Game Performance
33:38 Understanding Your Strengths and Accessing Different Options
35:40 Assessing Conditions and Creating Awareness
37:39 Sticking to Your Strengths When Bowling
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