{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6788c4b6bc4d37e16f4d6ae3/6788c4c5a6f00e8b53a64ee4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Nick Compton on the mental game in cricket","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6788c4b6bc4d37e16f4d6ae3/1740255425896-fd87b860-6a7f-4214-9df7-d04582fd5f23.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week, we are joined by former England international cricketer Nick Compton. Nick is the grandson of the great Dennis, but a very fine 1st class cricketer in his own right playing for Middlesex, Somerset and 16 tests for England scoring 2 centuries in that time.<br/><br/>Nick wrote his memoir <a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legacy-Nick-Compton/dp/1838958258'>&apos;Legacy&apos;</a> just last year and it is a moving, poignant, searingly honest, at times harrowing story of someone who was supremely talented at his craft, but for whom it became too all consuming and challenged Nick&apos;s mental health to the edge of his survival. Nick&apos;s psychological journey is the subject of this conversation.</p><p><b>Show notes:</b></p><ul><li>Nick&apos;s journey of self-discovery</li><li>The mental marathon of performance</li><li>The realities of life as a professional athlete, beyond the glamour and accolades</li><li>The legacy and weight of family</li><li>The complexities of team dynamics and personal sacrifice</li><li>Hanging out with Virat Kohli’s girlfriend</li></ul><p><b>A Load of BS Events</b></p><p>Liam and I are hosting our inaugural business of sport and entertainment event on June 17th early evening in London.</p><p>We will be joined for discussion and drinks by <b>Lord Ian Botham, Sir Andrew Strauss and Mo Bobat</b> at the fabulous <a href='https://uk.patrickmavros.com/'>Patrick Mavros</a> atelier on the Fulham Road.</p><p><b>If you’d like to join us…</b></p><p>We have a handful of seats available to podcast listeners. If you’d like to come, please email danielsjross@gmail.com with subject line: ‘A Load of BS Events RSVP’</p><p><br/>Please leave a review if you like the podcast; and share with friends. Your support makes us very happy!</p>","author_name":"A LOAD OF BS ON SPORT"}