The Reality of a $1.8M IPL Price Tag ft. Tymal Mills

In this episode of Backward Point, England fast bowler and T20 World Cup Winner, Tymal Mills joins us for an unfiltered look into the life of an elite franchise cricketer.

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00:00 – Travel Struggles & Recovering from Jet Lag
01:33 – Starting Cricket at 14 & Raw Pace
06:12 – State vs. Private Schools in UK Cricket
09:15 – Offseason Training & Relocating to Dubai
13:22 – Family Life as a Globe-Trotting Cricketer
16:06 – Preparing for Retirement & Post-Career Paths
18:48 – Broadcasting Honest Takes & Handling Criticism
22:12 – Social Media Pressures & Analyzing Spell Reviews
24:55 – England Stint & That 2022 World Cup Campaign
28:20 – Battling Recurring Soft-Tissue Injuries
30:21 – The 2017 IPL Auction & Dealing with the RCB Price Tag
34:09 – Managing Finances & Security as a Freelance Cricketer
36:41 – Craziest PSL Stories, Military Flights & Wet Pitches
41:12 – Mentoring Young Talent Across Global Leagues
43:51 – Reinventing Skills, Powerplay Bowling & Staying Fast at 34
45:56 – Analytical Approach & Using Matchup Data
47:20 – Finding a Franchise Home & Playing Identity
50:05 – Thoughts on England's Pace Attack & Ashes Hopes

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