Australian left-arm quick Lauren Cheatle joins Cricket Unfiltered for an honest and inspiring chat. At just 26, she’s already had a 12-year professional career filled with highs and setbacks — from injuries and skin cancer battles to WNCL triumphs and wearing the Baggy Green. Lauren opens up about resilience, family influence, the changing landscape of women’s cricket, and her excitement for the upcoming WBBL season with the Sydney Sixers.

(0:55) Lauren Cheatle returns to the podcast after 7 years — reflecting on her career so far
(2:19) Winning the WNCL title with NSW Breakers and what it meant to the team
(6:53) Luck, hard work, and her famous run-out in the final
(8:10) Injuries, setbacks, and finding perspective through tough times
(13:14) Burnout, stepping away from cricket, and rediscovering her hunger
(15:00) Family influence, her late father’s legacy, and growing up near Bradman Oval
(18:37) Playing Test cricket for Australia in India and her hunger for more

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