As a fast bowler, Jason Gillespie was one half of statistically the most successful Test opening bowling partnership in the history of cricket, as part of the great Australia teams of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Alongside Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne, Gillespie wreaked havoc worldwide with his pace and skills. 

Later, he moved into coaching and enjoyed a successful stint at the helm with Yorkshire CCC, guiding them to back-to-back County Championship titles in 2014 and 2015.

In Part 1 of his story, he recalls his rise to the top and those glory days with Australia.

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Harry Brook's recent rise, first as a member of England's men's T20 World Cup winning team; then as player of the series in Pakistan, his first full Test series; and his subsequent signing for around £1.3million by IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad, suggest he's been an overnight success.

However, those closer to him, from his formative years at Burley in Wharfedale Cricket Club, to his peers and teachers at Sedbergh School, to his Yorkshire CCC colleagues, know it's taken far more than the flick through mid wicket for this supremely talented young player to announce himself on the world stage.

Here, Harry tells us his story so far...

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As a cricketer Simon Doull played 32 Tests for New Zealand, adding 42 ODIs to his record in a career that saw him play domestically for Northern Districts. He also enjoyed his time with renowned Bradford League side Pudsey St Lawrence, becoming one of several to have represented both that club and his national team.

Since hanging up his boots, Doull has become a feature behind the microphone, where his insight and broadcasting skills have made him one of the best on the commentary circuit.

Here, he reflects on his sporting life, in conversation with BBC Radio Leeds cricket commentator Jonathan Doidge.

Jonathan Doidge takes an in-depth look at the rugby league career of Richard Mathers, whose rugby league career began with home town club Leeds Rhinos, took in a stint in Australia, before moving on to enjoy success with Warrington Wolves. In the final part of our chat, Richard exclusively reveals all about his troubled spell at Castleford Tigers...

Let's hear more about the playing career of former rugby league star Richard Mathers. Among the subjects up for discussion in Part 2 are his memories of the 2004 Super League Grand Final and 2005 World Club Challenge when with Leeds Rhinos and a stint Down Under.

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Richard Mathers enjoyed a stellar career in rugby league, winning every domestic honour in the game, earning international recognition and also taking on the challenge of the NRL. Here he reflects honestly on the highs and lows of his time in the sport that he graced for over a decade.

Racing Post Spotlights writer Jonathan Doidge and five-time Racing Post Naps champion Paul Jacobs take a close look at the runners for the 2021 Grand National.

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Jonathan Doidge chats with former Yorkshire & Bradford Northern centre and successful multi-club coach Peter Roe about his career and lifelong passion for rugby league.

Jonathan Doidge (Racing Post Spotlights), Dan Barber (Timeform Jumps Editor) and Ben Linfoot (Sportinglife.com) discuss prospects for the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

A former teacher, Henrietta Knight became best known for her achievements as a trainer of racehorses. The greatest of those was triple Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate, while she also enjoyed Grade 1 success with Edredon Bleu. In a fascinating insight, Hen talks us through all of that, plus her partnership with the late former champion National Hunt jockey Terry Biddlecombe.