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The Biggest Man in Cricket

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Episode 27 - Corrie van Zyl

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From player to coach, Proteas coach to administrator, Corrie van Zyl has experienced South African cricket from almost every seat in the house. Across more than four decades in the game, representing the Proteas after South Africa’s return…
Episode 26 - Pieter Malan

August 26, 2026 · 59 min

In the latest edition of The Biggest Man in Cricket, Pieter Malan reveals that he has officially called time on his playing career as he prepares to move full-time into coaching. We look back on a career built on grit, perseverance and an…
Episode 25 - Dr Ali Bacher

July 27, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

Some conversations are interviews. Others become part of history. Dr Ali Bacher has lived almost every chapter of modern South African cricket. From captaining one of the country's greatest teams, through international isolation, the rebel…
Episode 24 Allan Donald

July 13, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

One of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history, Allan Donald joins The Biggest Man in Cricket for one of his most personal and reflective interviews yet. From unforgettable battles with Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Steve Waugh and…
Episode 23 - Wayne Parnell

June 29, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

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Episode 22 - Dave Rundle

June 9, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

Dave Rundle was one of the premier off-spinners in South African cricket during the late-80s and early-90s, representing both Western Province and South Africa during a distinguished playing career. After hanging up his boots, he became…
Episode 21 - Laura Wolvaardt

May 22, 2026 · 52 min

It's The Biggest Man in Cricket's one year birthday, and to celebrate we have invited cricketing royalty to our Bootleggers studio! From making her international debut for South Africa while still at school, to becoming one of the most…
Episode 20 - Robin Peterson

May 4, 2026 · 60 min

Episode 20 features former Proteas allrounder Robin Peterson, who unpacks the Warriors’ return to silverware, his work in developing South Africa’s rising talent, and his journey as an attacking spin bowling allrounder for the Proteas…
Episode 19 - Vincent Barnes

April 20, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

From cricket’s isolation era to the heart of modern greatness, Vincent Barnes has seen it all - and shaped a lot of it too. We talk about how he turned a career cut off from the world stage into a coaching journey that helped produce…
Episode 18 - Dave Callaghan

April 3, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

The Biggest Man in Cricket is on the road this week, with former Proteas and Eastern Province allrounder Dave Callaghan opening the doors to his beautiful home in St Francis. 'Callars' talks candidly about the characters in that…
Episode 17 - Dean Elgar

March 19, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

From his roots in Welkom to grinding it out for Free State, Dean Elgar ’s journey is built on hard work, grit and an unshakeable mindset. He opens up about his rise through the ranks, facing 158km/h thunderbolts from Mitchell Johnson on…
Episode 16 - Ryan Cook

March 6, 2026 · 58 min

The Cook name is woven into South African cricket history, but Ryan Cook has built a coaching career that stands firmly on its own. Mentored by Gary Kirsten and Adrian Birrell, his journey has taken him from the Bangladesh national team to…

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About the show

This is not just a cricket podcast. It’s where the game gets personal. Hosted by David Brooke — a lifelong cricket insider who's worked across stadiums, franchises, and global tournaments — The Biggest Man in Cricket brings you behind the curtain of the sport he’s spent his career living and loving. From Proteas and International legends to local heroes, each episode is a raw, real conversation about grit, glory, and what cricket reveals about life. Think less press conference, more coffee chat — where the laughs, lessons, and left-field stories come out. ☕ Stories over coffee. Insights over egos. 📍 Available on all major podcast platforms