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 preparation techniques for matches. He emphasises the importance of continuous learning and improvement in cricket. In this conversation, Wiaan Mulder, a professional cricketer, discusses the game's mental aspects and how he prepares for performances. He emphasizes 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, emphasizing the importance of sticking to your strengths and following your gut feeling.

Key Takeaways

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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