AB de Villiers: Mr. 360°, World Cup Heartbreak & The RCB Love Affair!
Welcome back to Beard Before Wicket with Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Nubaid Haroon and special guest AB de Villiers! Beards meet cricket!In this episode AB chats about his career, the World Cup that broke his heart, teaming up with Kohli at RCB, a life changing meeting on an airplane and so much more. This one is SPECIAL. Available on ALL podcast networks & YouTube!00:00 Pre Shoot Chat01:39 Introduction & Welcome AB de Villiers02:39 The Story Behind AB’s Beard03:15 Early Life, Childhood & Sporting Talents05:56 Family Influence and Sporting Upbringing07:23 South Africa’s Sports Culture & Schooling with Faf 10:42 Breaking Into International Cricket & Early Challenges13:53 Technical Growth and Evolution as a Batsman16:49 Batting Triggers, Technique & Adaptability17:31 Mindset and Ambitions in 200819:36 A Meeting On A Plane That Changed Everything23:37 Jacques Kallis’ Influence25:05 Memorable Innings vs Pakistan26:15 Why Test Cricket Is the Ultimate Challenge28:13 South Africa’s Golden Era of Cricket30:46 Rivalry and Respect with Dale Steyn32:57 Motivation and Iconic Series vs Australia35:09 Controversies and the Ball-Scratching Incident35:53 Competitive Edge and Embracing Aggression36:35 Partnership and Understanding with Hashim Amla39:16 Reading the Game and Outsmarting Field Placements42:13 The Record-Breaking 31-Ball Century in 201543:19 2015 World Cup Journey & Heartbreak49:19 Why Winning a World Cup Is So Difficult50:25 IPL Journey & Love Affair with RCB55:14 Batting with Kohli57:44 AB’s Love for Other Sports & Hobbies59:41 Faith and Spirituality in His Career1:01:08 Reflecting on Career Achievements & Family Life1:04:44 Picking His All-Time World XI & Cricket Heroes1:07:44 Comparing Different Cricketing Eras1:08:35 Post Shoot Chat & Batters That Got AB ThinkingFOLLOW BEARD BEFORE WICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏Instagram @beardbeforewicket TikTok @beardbeforewicket #cricket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Shubman Gill, Harry Brook and The NEXT Big Four!
Welcome back to Beard Before Wicket with Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid & Nubaid Haroon.Beards meet cricket!In this episode the boys look at who will be replace Kohli, Root, Williamson, Babar and Smith - Shubman, Brook, Rachin and others are in the debate! Let us know in the comments who you back to become a part of the NEW fantastic four!Available on ALL podcast networks & YouTube!0:00 Introduction and the concept of the Next Big Four1:17 Discussion on Harry Brook's Talent and Captaincy3:02 Captaincy Style and Character of Harry Brook5:31 Harry Brook's Batting and Leadership5:57 Is Shubman Gill in the Next Big Four?9:53 Does Jaiswal Make it on the List?11:51 Discussion on Rachin Ravindra13:24 Other Potential Candidates and Emerging Players for the Big Four18:28 Discussion on Nisanka19:21 Choosing the Next Big Four and Predictions20:00 Is it too early for Bethell to make the Next Big Four?21:08 Other Potential Candidates21:49 Final Picks25:27 AB de Villiers Teaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jos Buttler’s Anger, One Dream Teammate & Rash In Japan!? Q&A
Welcome back to Beard Before Wicket with Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid & Nubaid Haroon.Beards meet cricket!In this episode the boys answer YOUR questions including their dream team mate, the angriest player they've played with, what would happen in a sprint race between the boys and so much more!Available on ALL podcast networks & YouTube!00:00 - Intro00:37 - Mo and Rash send each other on a holiday.07:05 - Most embarrassing cricket moments09:30 - Discussing Rash’s 10for.12:43 - Mo and Rash compare each other’s Urdu skills.15:51 - Who would win in a sprint?17:42 - In game distractions.21:09 - Out of character moments.23:00 - Mo and Rash get stranded on a desert island.24:48 - Which player do the boys not want to be on an island with?27:48 - Dream players to open batting or bowling with.29:05 - Which player puts you under pressure?31:07 - What is the most annoying thing about Nubaid?32:10 Next ep trailer FOLLOW BEARD BEFORE WICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏Instagram @beardbeforewicket TikTok @beardbeforewicket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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England & India ALL-TIME Combined Test XI!
England have just completed a test series vs India so that got us thinking.In this episode the boys try to find a way to have greats like Sachin, Sehwag, Pietersen, Root and others all in the same team! Available on ALL podcast networks & YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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England v India Fallout, Ashes Debates & A Future Star In The Hundred!
Welcome back to Beard Before Wicket with Adil Rashid & Nubaid Haroon with guest Dawid Malan. Beards meet cricket! In this episode the boys talk about India's team in transition, how the series sets England up for the Ashes and the future star playing in The HundredAvailable on ALL podcast networks & YouTube!00:00 Building our Eng India combined XI (one pick each)3:33 The magic of the series & big players turning up7:43 Did Bazball cost England 11:28 Have India prepared England for the Ashes 14:46 India missing stars & India in transition17:03 Which bowlers impressed21:54 Malan and Rash playing together at The Hundred23:52 Playing under Flintoff & what happens in the draft 26:30 Potential future star FOLLOW BEARD BEFORE WICKET ON SOCIAL 👇🏏Instagram @beardbeforewicket TikTok @beardbeforewicket #cricket #england #india Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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