From street cricket to facing the world’s best bowlers, Solomon Mire’s journey to international cricket is nothing short of extraordinary.

In this jam-packed episode, Solomon opens up about his early days in Zimbabwe, training without gear, and the raw, fearless environment that shaped his explosive batting style.

He shares the behind-the-scenes stories of playing against future stars like Kohli, Williamson, and Hazelwood at the U19 World Cup—while borrowing kit from opposition teams.

We explore his emotional return to Zimbabwe after years in Melbourne, his ODI century against Sri Lanka, and the mindset that helped him face fast bowling with confidence, long before he ever wore a helmet.

Solomon also dives deep into the mental side of the game, working with elite coach Neil D’Costa, dealing with career-defining decisions, and building his post-cricket coaching platform, Advanced to Play.

This is a powerful conversation about resilience, belief, and becoming a cricketer on your own terms.

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The Cerebral Cricketer Podcast is a deep dive into the psychological side of cricket.

Through exclusive interviews with cricketers, coaches, and experts, we explore the journey, mindset, thought processes, and mental resilience behind success.

From how batsmen sharpen their focus to the mental cues bowlers use for consistent execution, this podcast unpacks the cerebral side of the game - one conversation at a time.

Decode the Mind, Master Your Temperament!

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From winning the U19 World Cup alongside future stars like Shaun Marsh and Cameron White, to playing in front of 50,000 fans in Dhaka at 19 years of age, to delivering a mic’d-up Man of the Match performance in a Big Bash Final —Adam Crosthwaite’s career is a rollercoaster of unforgettable moments.

You’ll Hear About:

🏆 Teenage Triumphs – Winning the 2002 U19 World Cup undefeated (and why that squad produced many first-class players).

🎤 Big Bash Heroics – That mic’d-up *52* (31) in the 2007 final, complete with fake ramps and Alan Border’s commentary in his ear.

🔥 Baptism by Fire – Facing 50,000 fans in Dhaka as a teen: "It felt like the stadium was shaking."

💡 Lessons from Legends – How playing with the likes of Warne, Hodge, and Maxwell shaped his game (and why "you never get a baggy green by accident").

🔥 The Double-Century Mindset – His secret to batting for *6+ hours* in grade cricket: "Pack clean kit for every session."

From the subcontinent’s dustbowls to Sheffield Shield battles, Adam’s stories are a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and why cricket is "meant to be fun."

Whether you’re a player, fan, or just love a great underdog tale, this episode is packed with wisdom—and a few laughs.

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The Cerebral Cricketer Podcast is a deep dive into the psychological side of cricket.

Through exclusive interviews with cricketers, coaches, and experts, we explore the journey, mindset, thought processes, and mental resilience behind success.

From how batsmen sharpen their focus to the mental cues bowlers use for consistent execution, this podcast unpacks the cerebral side of the game - one conversation at a time.

Decode the Mind, Master Your Temperament!

Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Player.fm, PocketCasts

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We sit down with Queensland's Bryce Street, to dive deep into the mental side of cricket.

From overcoming nerves and self-doubt to scoring record-breaking innings (including his epic 345 off 434 balls), Bryce shares invaluable insights on what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of the game.

From managing negative self-talk to embracing simplicity at the crease, Bryce gives us a rare, honest look into the psychology of performance and what it means to trust your game even when the runs aren’t flowing.

Whether you’re a player, coach, or just a lover of the game, this episode is packed with takeaways on resilience, self-awareness, and the mental craft of batting.

🔹 Key Topics Discussed:

✅ Mindset & Mental Toughness – How Bryce deals with pressure, nerves, and self-doubt.

✅ Batting Strategies – The secrets behind his big hundreds and disciplined approach.

✅ Trigger Movements & Technique – Why some batters use them, and others don’t.

✅ Lessons from Legends – Playing alongside Labuschagne, Khawaja, and Renshaw.

✅ Sports Psychology – The role of routines, breathwork, and visualization in performance.

✅ Facing World-Class Bowlers – His toughest opponents (including Nathan Lyon & Mitchell Starc).

🔥 Whether you're a cricketer, coach, or just love the game, this episode is packed with actionable advice to elevate your mental game.

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The Cerebral Cricketer Podcast is a deep dive into the psychological side of cricket.

Through exclusive interviews with cricketers, coaches, and experts, we explore the journey, mindset, thought processes, and mental resilience behind success.

From how batsmen sharpen their focus to the mental cues bowlers use for consistent execution, this podcast unpacks the cerebral side of the game - one conversation at a time.

Decode the Mind, Master Your Temperament!

Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Player.fm, PocketCasts

Follow us on Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecerebralcricketer

TikTok: @TheCerebralCricketer

Twitter: @CerebralCricket

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:10 Growing up with cricket and early sporting influences

03:00 Why Bryce became an opening batter

05:00 Left-hand batting, right-hand bowling: a natural advantage

07:30 The role Bryce’s dad played in shaping his mental game

09:30 Junior cricket lessons: maturity over flash

11:00 Balancing tough coaching with support

13:30 Letting kids enjoy cricket vs overcoaching

15:00 Under-15 Nationals: nerves, failure & getting picked as a bowler

19:00 Cricket in the Netherlands: isolation, pressure & breakthrough

23:00 Accessing a sports psych: the start of mental transformation

25:00 Breaking routines to build mental flexibility

26:30 Breathwork, mindfulness & calming the chaos

30:00 The crucial first 30 balls: getting set

32:00 Managing mental downtime between deliveries

34:00 Breath control strategies during high-pressure situations

36:00 Meditation, visualization & prepping for bowlers

38:00 Using video footage without frying your brain

40:00 Playing 1st grade at 17 & scoring his debut hundred

42:00 Facing elite bowlers and discovering the trigger movement

46:00 Fraser-McGurk, individuality, and finding what works for you

49:00 Why self-awareness beats textbook technique

51:00 Trialling a front foot trigger – and it worked

52:30 The story behind Bryce's epic 345 for QLD 2nd XI

56:30 “Now make it 300” – Chris Hartley’s motivating message

58:00 How to stay hungry & focused after reaching a milestone

1:00:00 The psychology of building huge innings

1:02:30 How Bryce keeps things simple when batting long

1:05:00 Developing batting clarity through lived experience

1:08:00 Why red-ball cricket exposes your true temperament

1:10:00 Lessons from failure, flow, and mental recalibration

1:13:00 Final thoughts on discipline, development & mindset

1:15:00 Advice for young cricketers: process, presence, and patience

1:17:00 What’s next for Bryce Street?

1:19:00 Closing reflections & outro