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The Biggest Man in Cricket · Nov 7, 2025 · 1 hr

Episode 10 - Paul Adams

Paul Adams burst onto the scene with that unforgettable “frog in a blender” bowling action, but his story runs far deeper. From his club cricket roots and a one-on-one lunch with Nelson Mandela, to reinventing himself as a coach and even quoting poetry with the Proteas Women at a World Cup, this episode dives into one of South African cricket’s most iconic and original stars. Plus, hear how he once managed to piss off the fearsome Shoaib Akhtar! Episode proudly powered by Oppo! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Paul Adams burst onto the scene with that unforgettable “frog in a blender” bowling action, but his story runs far deeper. From his club cricket roots and a one-on-one lunch with Nelson Mandela, to reinventing himself as a coach and even quoting poetry with the Proteas Women at a World Cup, this episode dives into one of South African cricket’s most iconic and original stars. Plus, hear how he once managed to piss off the fearsome Shoaib Akhtar!

Episode proudly powered by Oppo! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
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