In this episode, we chat to Gus Sloan, a superstar in the Global T20 Tournament "Last Man Stands (LMS)" (youngest anointed 'Legend' in LMS history!), to dive deep into his incredible journey, from playing rugby league as a teenager to becoming one of the most prolific players in LMS and Virtual Reality iB Cricket history.

With a batting average of 66.89 and a strike rate of 192.68 in LMS, Gus shares his secrets to success, the mental and physical preparation behind his game, and his transition into sports management with Grandstand Sports Management.

🔹 Key Topics Covered:

• Gus’s early days in rugby league and how injury led him to cricket

• The rise to becoming a top-ranked LMS player globally

• Insights into batting and bowling strategies tailored for LMS

• The challenges and triumphs of representing Australia in LMS World Cups

• How virtual reality (IB Cricket) has transformed his training

• Launching his player agency and mentoring the next generation

Whether you're a cricket enthusiast, an aspiring player, or just love a great sports story, this episode is packed with actionable insights, hilarious anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of competitive cricket.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction & Gus Sloan’s LMS Achievements

00:04:54 Gus’s Batting & Bowling Stats (Avg 66.89, SR 192)

00:08:37 Rugby League Background & Transition to Cricket

00:12:45 Injury & How LMS Became His Focus

00:17:42 Starting a Player Agency (Grandstand Sports)

00:24:32 Batting Mindset: Reacting vs. Overthinking

00:32:12 Facing International Players in LMS

00:39:37 Bowling Tactics & Training (Plyometrics, Speed)

00:47:52 LMS Rule Quirks (Home Runs, Steals, Double Plays)

00:54:22 Representing Australia in LMS World Cups (Kenya, India)

01:04:42 How to Get Selected for LMS Nationals

01:12:02 Favorite Cricketers (Maxwell, Smith) & SCG Experience

01:20:12 Ivy Cricket VR Training & World Records

01:29:22 Memorable LMS Innings & Close Losses

01:37:37 Final Advice for Aspiring LMS Players

01:39:22 Outro