In this episode of The Cerebral Cricketer Podcast, we sit down with Sam Heazlett, a talented left-handed batsman who has represented Queensland in Sheffield Shield and One Day Cup cricket, starred for the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League (BBL), and proudly earned an Australian ODI cap in 2017.

Sam opens up about his journey through the ranks of Australian cricket, from scoring a century on Sheffield Shield debut to sharing the dressing room with global superstars like AB de Villiers at the Brisbane Heat.

He reflects on the mental side of cricket, building self-belief as a young player, and adapting his game across formats including first-class, List A, and T20 cricket.

We explore:

🏏 Sam’s breakout performances for Queensland and Australia

🔥 Lessons from playing alongside cricket legends in the BBL

🎯 The challenges of transitioning between red-ball and white-ball formats

🧠 Insights into mindset, mental toughness, and coaching younger players through his Perform Cricket program

🎓 How physiotherapy and exercise science shaped his approach to training and recovery

Whether you’re a fan of the Big Bash League, follow Queensland cricket closely, or want to learn what it takes to succeed at the top level of the game, this episode is packed with stories and advice you won’t want to miss.

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