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The Cerebral CricketerEp 8 - In Zimbabwe. No Helmet. No Fear: Solomon Mire's Fearless Journey to International CricketFrom 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 mi...2025-05-162h 42The Cerebral CricketerEp 7 - From Winning U19 World Cups to Man of the Match in Big Bash Finals: Adam Crosthwaite's StoryFrom 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 Fir...2025-05-021h 44The Cerebral CricketerEp 6 - Queensland's Bryce Street on the Psychology Behind Opening the Batting in Domestic CricketWe 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 love...2025-04-181h 21The Cerebral CricketerEp 5 - Ranked Top 50 In The World - Gus Sloan's Secret to Dominating Last Man Stands & VR CricketIn this episode, we chat to Gus Sloan, a superstar in the Global T20 Tournament "Last Man Stands (LMS)" (youngest anointed 'Legend' in LMS history!), to dive deep into his incredible journey, from playing rugby league as a teenager to becoming one of the most prolific players in LMS and Virtual Reality iB Cricket history. With a batting average of 66.89 and a strike rate of 192.68 in LMS, Gus shares his secrets to success, the mental and physical preparation behind his game, and his transition into sports management with Grandstand Sports Management. 🔹 Key Topics Covered: ...2025-04-061h 41The Cerebral CricketerEp 4 - Lessons from Shariz Ahmad - My Reflections & Key Takeaways!I reflect on my conversation with Dutch international cricketer Shariz Ahmad and break down the mindset gems and strategic insights he shared. We dive into: ✅ How Shariz developed an optimistic mindset from a young age ✅ The story of scouts discovering him at age 11 and his positive outlook on the pressure ✅ Being fast-tracked into the Netherlands cricket system ✅ How he plans his bowling strategies before the game and while fielding ✅ The bowlers he models his game on, including Rashid Khan and Adam Zampa ✅ What young spinners can learn from his approach to mindset, p...2025-04-0624 minThe Cerebral CricketerEp 3 – The Next Rashid Khan? Dutch Sensation Shariz Ahmad on His T20 World Cup Journey & More!In this episode, we sit down with Shariz Ahmad, the Netherlands' rising cricket sensation, as he shares his incredible journey from backyard cricket to the international stage. Discover how he honed his leg-spin skills, overcame challenges, and made his mark in the T20 World Cup. Plus, get exclusive insights into his training routines, mental preparation, and the secrets behind his all-rounder success. 🌟 Inside this episode: ✅ The mindset & tactics behind his leg spin 🧠🎯 ✅ Learning from legends like Rashid Khan, Adam Zampa & Shadab Khan 🏏🔥 ✅ His unforgettable T20 World Cup debut & the pressure...2025-03-232h 49The Cerebral CricketerEp 2 - Lessons from Musa Nadeem Ahmad - My Reflection & Key Takeaways!In this special episode of The Cerebral Cricketer, I reflect on my fascinating conversation with Musa Nadeem Ahmad, a rising star in Netherlands cricket! 🏏 🌟 Key Takeaways From My Chat With Musa Nadeem Ahmad: ✅ His journey through Dutch cricket & rise as an international cricketer ✅ The mental side of batting – staying fearless ✅ What it takes to perform at the highest level in Associate cricket ✅ The challenges & opportunities he encountered ✅ What I learned from our conversation & how it applies to aspiring cricketers 💡 🎙️ Whether you’re an aspiring cricketer, a fan of the game, or curious about Nether...2025-03-2123 minThe Cerebral CricketerEp 1 - From Football Dreams to Facing 150kph: Musa Nadeem Ahmed's Journey to International CricketWe talk to Musa Nadeem Ahmed, the dynamic left-handed batsman from the Netherlands national cricket team. Musa shares his incredible journey from dreaming of becoming a professional footballer to becoming one of the most exciting talents in Dutch cricket. From his early days playing backyard cricket with his brother to facing 150kph deliveries from the likes of Naseem Shah and Anrich Nortje, Musa opens up about the challenges of the journey to international cricket. He also discusses his experiences in the European Cricket League, his time at the Gary Kirsten Cricket Academy, how...2025-03-091h 45The Cerebral CricketerThe Launch of The Cerebral Cricketer Podcast!🎙 Welcome to The Cerebral Cricketer Podcast! This is Episode Zero - the foundation of what’s to come. In this episode, I break down the vision behind The Cerebral Cricketer podcast and why I've started this podcast. 🧠 What to Expect: Why the mental game is just as important as physical skill. The psychology behind peak performance in cricket. How I’ll be unpacking the thought processes, strategies, and resilience with professional cricketers. What sort of interviews to expect with players, coaches, and experts. 🚀 If you're a cricketer, coach, or just fascinated by the psychology of sport, this po...2025-03-0441 min
Boys In The CaveEpisode 114 - Sufis & Politics of the Mughal Empire | Professor Richard M. EatonHow Islam Spread in Bengal, Agrarian Sufis, Social Liberation Theory, State Religion of the Mughals, Shah Jalal, Syncretism, Mughal Law, Economics, Hindu Cosmology, Raja Ganesh, Nur Qutb ul Alam We discuss all these topics with Professor Richard M. Eaton. Richard Maxwell Eaton is an American historian, currently working as a professor of history at the University of Arizona. He is known for having written the notable books on the history of India before 1800. Hosts : Tanzim & Nadeem Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a re...2024-06-032h 49
The Shaded Youth PodcastInner Dimensions of the Self, Metaphysics, & The Diaspora Ummah | Tanzim Alam | TSY Ep. 40Salam guys!
On this week's episode, we have fellow podcaster Tanzim Alam from one of Australia's top podcasts Boys in the Cave! I've been a long-time fan of their show for a while now and so this was certainly a really enjoyable episode to record. We discuss different elements of philosophy and creed, the diaspora ummah, and using certain lenses from our tradition to dive deep into our inner realities (the temperaments, etc).
Hope you all enjoy and benefit!
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Ummahpreneur Podcast#8 How To Start, Grow & Market Your Podcast w/ Tanzim AlamIn this NOT-TO-MISS episode with Tanzim Alam - Cofounder of the #1 Australian Muslim Podcast "Boys In The Cave" we talk about:
-How to get started in podcasting and what you need
-The benefits podcasting brings to your business
-How to market and grow your podcast and your audience
-The vision and mindset behind creating and running a successful podcast
-How to manage a podcast as a leader/host
...and so much more!
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The Sportageous CastThe past, present and future of Bangladesh Cricket - Tanzim AlamIn this episode of the Sportageous Podcast, we chat with Tanzim Alam of Knightwatchmen Sports and the Boys in the Cave Podcast about a range of things cricket; cricket in Australia, Bangladesh Cricket (both domestic and international), domestic Bangladeshi-Australian cricketers, Shakib Al Hasan and his ban, and spirituality and sports, amongst several other things! Don't miss this episode if you like anything cricket, and in particular, Bangladesh cricket.
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The Mad MamluksEP 121: Low Voltage | Tanzim Alam and Joshua FayezOn this week's episode, we talk to Austrailian podcasters, Tanzim and Joshua about their show called Boys in the Cave. Support our sponsors! ============== MyWassiyah.com Receive an exclusive discount by using the link below to sign up with MyWassiyah.com http://6mywassiyah.refr.cc/themadmamluks Make sure income from investments is halal! https://www.wahedinvest.com/ ============== E-mail us your comments, feedback and questions at: TheMadMamluks@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @TheMadMamluks Like us on Facebook: www.face...2018-09-101h 13
The Mad MamluksEP 121: Low Voltage | Tanzim Alam and Joshua FayezOn this week's episode, we talk to Austrailian podcasters, Tanzim and Joshua about their show called Boys in the Cave. Support our sponsors! ============== MyWassiyah.com Receive an exclusive discount by using the link below to sign up with MyWassiyah.com http://6mywassiyah.refr.cc/themadmamluks Make sure income from investments is halal! https://www.wahedinvest.com/ ============== E-mail us your comments, feedback and questions at: TheMadMamluks@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @TheMadMamluks Like us on Facebook: www.face...2018-09-101h 13