About this podcast
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.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 29 episodes
- Episode 29 - Simon Katich · 58 min · Episode 29What was it really like inside one of the greatest Australian cricket teams of all time? On this episode of The Biggest Man in Cricket, we sit down with former Australian Test…
- Episode 28 - Eric Simons · 58 min · Episode 28From Western Province stalwart to Proteas player, World Cup-winning coach with India, and now a new chapter with England! Eric Simons has enjoyed one of the most remarkable…
- Episode 27 - Corrie van Zyl · 52 min · Episode 27From 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…
- Episode 26 - Pieter Malan · 59 min · Episode 26In 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…
- Episode 25 - Dr Ali Bacher · 1 h 15 min · Episode 25Some 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…
- Episode 24 Allan Donald · 1 h 9 min · Episode 24One 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…
- Episode 23 - Wayne Parnell · 1 h 7 min · Episode 23For years, Wayne Parnell was one of South African cricket's most talked-about and scrutinised figures. He grew up in the public eye, faced criticism from every angle, and learned…
- Episode 22 - Dave Rundle · 1 h 35 min · Episode 22Dave 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…
- Episode 21 - Laura Wolvaardt · 52 min · Episode 21It'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…
- Episode 20 - Robin Peterson · 60 min · Episode 20Episode 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…
- Episode 19 - Vincent Barnes · 1 h 13 min · Episode 19From 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…
- Episode 18 - Dave Callaghan · 1 h 3 min · Episode 18The 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…
- Episode 17 - Dean Elgar · 1 h 12 min · Episode 17From 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…
- Episode 16 - Ryan Cook · 58 min · Episode 16The 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…
- Episode 15 - Marais Erasmus · 1 h 0 min · Episode 15From first-class cricketer to elite international umpire, Marais Erasmus takes us inside the pressure, preparation and precision required at the highest level of the game. We…
- Episode 14 - Peter Kirsten · 52 min · Episode 14The legendary Peter Kirsten joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on cricket and life. From piling on runs for Western Province and Border to a hugely successful County stint…
- Episode 13 - Farhaan Berhardien · 1 h 10 min · Episode 13From a young boy on the Cape Flats to playing World Cups for his country and becoming the most decorated player in South African domestic cricket, Farhaan Behardien’s journey is…
- Episode 12 - Omar Henry · 58 min · Episode 12The Biggest Man in Cricket sit down with Omar Henry, a true historical figure in South African cricket. We explore his remarkable journey from a purpose-driven playing career to…
- Episode 11 - Kyle Verreynne · 59 min · Episode 11South Africa’s Test wicket-keeper Kyle Verreynne joins The Biggest Man in Cricket for a grounded, honest and inspiring conversation. 'Scholesy' reflects on earning the Jacques…
- Episode 10 - Paul Adams · 1 h 0 min · Episode 10Paul Adams burst onto the scene with that unforgettable “frog in a blender” bowling action, but his story runs far deeper. From his club cricket roots and a one-on-one lunch with…
