Reece Topley - Cricket’s Franchise Gun, the Dark Arts & Freddie Flintoff’s Lifeline
The Big Jim ShowShow Notes
England’s fast-bowling giant Reece Topley joins me to lift the lid on life as a franchise cricketer — from the whirlwind of the IPL to the politics and manipulation that lurk behind the scenes. We talk about the grind of the circuit, the battles on and off the pitch, and how cricket legend Freddie Flintoff threw him a lifeline when he was at his lowest. Plus, Reece reveals his growing love affair with the USA and what life could look like beyond the boundary.
00:00 Intro
02:16 Rock & Roll Cricket
07:44 Indian Premier League
15:19 Who are the boys?
20:23 What is India like?
32:26 Batting is Sexy
49:45 Supplementation
01:00:05 Life in the US
01:12:08 Whats next?
01:19:52 Ball Tampering
01:31:57 Freddie Flintoff
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