{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/613316cb-4fe0-5c1c-8f93-92936b7a3ac2/cf65b73f-f399-45a9-84bf-561307198b9b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Stephen Fleming on the art of captaincy, coaching and not taking his chances","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610d0d8e7dad15ceba0842b3/610d0da933a4030012cea5f1.png?height=200","description":"<p>On this week's episode I have the absolute pleasure of chatting to former New Zealand captain, gun opening batsman and mastermind coach Stephen Fleming. Flem was one of cricket's great leaders, but as he'll explain, his skills as a skipper took years to develop. Flem also talks about his passion for reading, the art of man management and how he became one of the game's great slip fielders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode rundown</strong></p><p>01:50 My highlight of Flem's career, his superb century in the 2003 World Cup (YouTube link below)</p><p>04:05 Flem speaks about his batting and how he never fully mastered the craft</p><p>08:30 Flem explains his catching process and technique</p><p>10:55 Lessons learnt about fitness</p><p>11:55 Flem's big learnings as a leader</p><p>15:45 The light bulb moment in his coaching career</p><p>20:29 Flem's mental checklist as a batsman and fundamentals as a coach</p><p>29:02 Flem talks about his relationship with the media</p><p>34:05 The financial lessons Flem has learnt</p><p>40:38 Flem's life philosophy and being comfortable in his own skin</p><p>44:30 The advice Flem would give to his 16-year-old self</p><p>46:05 Flem's favourite books</p><p><br></p><p><strong>YouTube links</strong></p><p>Flem's 134no v South Africa, 2003 World Cup <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5S9xZuphlc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5S9xZuphlc</a></p> ","author_name":"Shane Watson"}