Daryl Mitchell- What a Lad

Daryl Mitchell is the NZ Black Cap who deserves every single bit of success he gets! From battling away in the NZ domestic league to becoming one of the best all rounders in the world he has had a unique pathway to becoming a professional athlete with a mindset we can all learn from. Some key parts of this chat were.. -Hearing how growing up with his dad John Mitchell who was an All Black coach and coached all around the world and the moves they made as a family. -Mitchell talks about his love for all sports, his journey in cricket, and the challenges of juggling different formats of the game. -He also shares insights into his mental preparation and the importance of being present in the game. -He also spoke about his experience playing in the IPL, the pressure of performing, and the incredible atmosphere in India. -He also discusses his plans for the future and the challenges of being away from home for long periods of time. -Daryl emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and focusing on what one can control. As you'll hear in this one, Daryl is such a humble man who has achieved so many great things in the game of cricket. I loved hearing about his mindset and there is plenty of awesome advice in this one. If you enjoy the episode please give it a share and let me know what stands out for you in the comments.     Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Darrell Mitchell 02:06 Growing Up with an All Black Coach Father and Moving to Different Places 06:32 Early Love for Sports and Playing Rugby and Cricket 11:08 Cricket Journey in the UK and Australia 16:07 Joining Northern Districts and Transitioning to Canterbury 20:32 The Importance of Mindset in Cricket 25:10 Technical and Mental Aspects of Batting 28:37 Transitioning Between T20 and Test Cricket 32:54 Experiences in the IPL Auction 35:50 Being Part of the IPL and Playing for CSK 38:29 The Atmosphere in India 41:06 Passion for Cricket 45:43 Future Plans 49:40 Focus on How You Play 51:30 Team First Mentality 01:06:52 Concentration Techniques Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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