The Biggest Man in Cricket

The Biggest Man in Cricket

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

Episodes

Episode 6 - JP Duminy

August 22, 2025 • 61 mins
From a dream Test debut to IPL stardom and coaching stints around the world, JP Duminy’s career is a story of highs, lows, and fighting back. He opens up about resilience, faith and the tough, honest conversations with coaches like Shukri Conrad that shaped him. We also explore how the JP21 Foundation is changing young lives through cricket — and revisit his unbeaten 50 in the World Championship of Legends final, proving he still...
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Episode 5 - Brett Schultz

August 6, 2025 • 46 mins
The Biggest Man in Cricket sits down with former Proteas speedster Brett Schultz, one of South African cricket’s most unforgettable quicks. Mentored by Kepler Wessels in Eastern Province, his story is one of raw talent, relentless aggression, and an impact that far outweighs his short international career. From terrifying Sri Lankan batsmen to becoming a cult hero in the mid-90s, Schultz brought fire to the Proteas attack during a...
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Episode 4 - Jimmy & Stephen Cook

July 24, 2025 • 66 mins
In Episode 4, The Biggest Man in Cricket sits down with a legendary father and son duo from one of South African cricket’s most iconic families - Jimmy and Stephen Cook. Jimmy shares reflections from a remarkable career, including his historic role in South Africa’s readmission to international cricket, his chirps to a young Sachin Tendulkar, playing in the Rebel Tours, and his influential years at Somerset County Cricket Club in ...
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Episode 3 - Dale Steyn

June 26, 2025 • 69 mins
In the latest episode of the Biggest Man in Cricket, legendary fast bowler Dale Steyn talks about being a new father, his love of raw pace, striking fear into batsmen, cruising with Adam Sandler's bulldog, trying (and failing) to buy a be
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Episode 2 - Dane Piedt

June 5, 2025 • 71 mins
From saying a premature goodbye to South African Cricket, to a surprise Proteas comeback, Dane Piedt’s story is anything but ordinary. In this episode of The Biggest Man in Cricket, Dane brings his trademark humour and no-holds-barred honesty as we unpack his journey from Test cricket to chasing the American dream — and now, an unexpected return to South African cricket with the Knights in Bloem. There’s banter, bold calls, dre...
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Protea Power: Ashwell Prince's Rise and Legacy

May 21, 2025 • 49 mins
In the very first episode of The Biggest Man in Cricket, host David Brooke sits down with a true titan of South African cricket – Ashwell Prince. From his gritty rise through domestic cricket to captaining the Proteas, Ashwell shares raw, unfiltered stories of resilience, leadership, and life after the game. This isn’t your average cricket chat. It’s about mindset, identity, and what it really takes to make it at the highest level...
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