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Cricket Mind Podcast

Nathan Wood & Briony Brock
Cricket
Coaching
Fast Bowling
Cricket Mind Podcast
Resilience
England Cricket
Character
Women's Cricket
Fielding Psychology
Wicket Keeping
Briony Brock
Nathan Wood
Cricket Coaching
Biomechanics
Performance Psychology
Mental Performance
Injury Prevention
Batting
Decision Making Under Pressure
Confidence

The Cricket Mind Podcast explores the mindset, psychology, and decision-making behind high performance in cricket. Hosted by Nathan Wood and Briony Brock from Cricket Mind Online, each episode breaks down the mental skills that help players focus, perform, and succeed under pressure. With insights from sport psychology, coaching experience, and real conversations with cricketers and high-performan... more

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Latest Episodes

Why does India continue to produce so many outstanding cricketers — and what can young players and coaches in England learn from the Indian approach?

In this episode of The Cricket Mind Podcast, Nathan Wood and Briony Brock are joined by former Indi... more

A duck can feel much bigger than it looks on a scorecard.

In this episode of the Cricket Mind Podcast, Nathan Wood and Briony Brock answer real questions from parents of young cricketers: what to say after another duck, how to help when a child puts... more

What helps some young cricketers grow through adversity while others become stuck?

Why do some players lose confidence after a setback, while others use it as a catalyst for improvement?

In this episode of the Cricket Mind Podcast, Nathan Wood is j... more

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Why do so many talented young cricketers stop enjoying the game?

And do players really need to be in a talent pathway from a young age to have a realistic chance of becoming a professional cricketer?

In this episode of The Cricket Mind Podcast, Nat... more

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Recent Guests

Raj Chaudhuri
Founder of the First Class Cricket Academy in Sussex; former Indian First Class cricketer
First Class Cricket Academy (Sussex)
Episode: The Indian Way | Raj Chaudhuri
Faisal Shahid
Head of High Performance / Academy Manager at Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Cricket Club
Episode: Can You Survive the Bad Days? | Faisal Shahid
Ben Silver
ECB Level 4 coach and coach developer; head of coaching at City Cricket Academy, Leicester; consultant with ECB Disability Cricket
City Cricket Academy, ECB Disability Cricket
Episode: The Truth About Talent Pathways & Trials
Laura de Silva
Level 3 coach and coach developer
Middlesex pathway; Suffolk setup
Episode: You’re Not Unlucky | A Coach & Player Perspective
Charlotte Bernstein
Player representing Middlesex at Under 16 level
Middlesex
Episode: You’re Not Unlucky | A Coach & Player Perspective
Ellie Threlkeld
Lancashire Women captain and leading wicketkeeper with England fringe involvement
Lancashire Women, MI London (The Hundred)
Episode: The Dark Art of Wicketkeeping
Rob Ferley
Former professional cricketer; coach; head of cricket performance at Bradfield College; co-founder Square One Cricket
Square One Cricket; Bradfield College
Episode: Spin Bowling in England Is in Trouble
Rohan Luthra
Young cricketer progressing through county age-group pathway and club/pro club pro level
Cheshire, Lindo Cricket Club, Warrington clubs
Episode: The Long Road | Rohan Luthra
Paul Tweddle
Fielding Coach at Somerset County Cricket Club; Head Coach of the 50 Overs side
Episode: Why Good Fielders Still Drop Simple Catches

Hosts

Nathan Wood
Host of Cricket Mind Podcast, Cricket Mind Online
Briony Brock
Host of Cricket Mind Podcast, co-host/intro & outro host in various episodes

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Great listen

    Really enjoying these podcast! Great insights from both Nathan and Briony… keep them coming 👏👏

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    Wibi8
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Talking Points

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The Indian Way | Raj Chaudhuri
Q: Name one Indian player past or present young cricketers should study now.
He would point to a trio—Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul—highlighting their adaptability to switch gears and perform across contexts rather than being one-trick ponies.
The Indian Way | Raj Chaudhuri
Q: What about one bowling skill every player should practice?
Be able to hit and adjust your length consistently; the ability to land at the right length is crucial, and players should practice until hitting their length becomes automatic.
The Indian Way | Raj Chaudhuri
Q: What is one batting skill every young player should practice?
Master the front foot block or punch to 80% of balls faced, so you can reliably handle the most common deliveries and build a foundation for resilience against top-quality bowling.
The Indian Way | Raj Chaudhuri
Q: What's the best piece of cricket advice you've ever received?
A Bengal captain told him that the key was to play a straight ball when unsure, stay calm, and smile at the bowler after being beaten, because that calm, assured approach unsettles the bowler and keeps him safe from danger.
Can’t Let Go of a Mistake? Here’s What to Do
Q: Is it normal for a child to overthink during games, and how should we respond as parents or coaches?
Overthinking can stem from care and preparation; it's useful before games but less so during action. Focus on building trust in preparation and support under pressure, rather than trying to shut down thinking entirely.

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The show centers on the psychology, mindset, and decision-making behind high performance in cricket. Episodes explore resilience, confidence, focus, and emotional control through conversations with coaches, sport-psychology experts, and players, offering practical tools for players, coaches, and parents to enhance preparation, execution, and sustained participation. A notable strength is the consistent emphasis on game-relevant mental skills, long-term development, and inclusive approaches across genders and pathways, with guests spanning expert coaches, high-performance leaders, and current or former professionals. This mix helps listeners understand how mindset translates to on-field performance and everyday training, making it useful for... more

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2. Faisal Shahid
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5. Charlotte Bernstein
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8. Rohan Luthra

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