Ryan Harris, former Australian cricketer, shares his journey of resilience and growth in this compelling podcast episode. From facing personal challenges, including the loss of his mother, to navigating the pressures of professional sport, Ryan emphasizes the importance of humility and hard work. He candidly discusses his struggles with injuries that plagued his career and the emotional toll of transitioning out of professional cricket. Through his experiences, he highlights the value of a strong support network and the significance of...
Ryan Harris, former Australian cricketer, shares his journey of resilience and growth in this compelling podcast episode. From facing personal challenges, including the loss of his mother, to navigating the pressures of professional sport, Ryan emphasizes the importance of humility and hard work. He candidly discusses his struggles with injuries that plagued his career and the emotional toll of transitioning out of professional cricket. Through his experiences, he highlights the value of a strong support network and the significance of mental health in achieving success. With insights into his life lessons and advice for aspiring cricketers, Ryan provides a heartfelt look at the realities of both triumph and adversity in sports and life.
Ryan Harris is largely regarded by his peers and fans as one of the hardest working Cricketers on the international circuit.
A career cut short by major injury, Ryan now a champion of positivity, gratitude, and inspiration to others.
Ryan Harris takes center stage in a candid discussion about his life, career, and the lessons he's learned along the way. The conversation opens with Harris reflecting on his journey in cricket, from his early days as a talented but reckless player to becoming a disciplined professional athlete. The turning point in his career came when he faced the consequences of his partying lifestyle, which nearly cost him his chance to play at the highest levels. After losing a contract with South Australia, a wake-up call from a coach helped him realize the importance of hard work and humility. Harris shares how he shifted his mindset, committed to training, and ultimately regained his place in the team, emphasizing that respect for the game and those involved is crucial for success.
Takeaways:
- Ryan Harris emphasizes the importance of humility and hard work in achieving success.
- Overcoming personal challenges and setbacks can lead to significant growth and maturity.
- Family support is crucial during tough times, especially when facing professional challenges.
- Ryan's journey highlights the importance of treating opportunities with respect and gratitude.
- The significance of building a strong support network in both personal and professional life.
- Finding motivation in personal loss can inspire individuals to push through adversity.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Kookaburra
- Cricket Australia
- Gold Coast Football Club
- Northern Districts Cricket Club
- Melbourne University Cricket Club
In this raw and unedited interview, Ryan shares how he felt when his biggest fan and mother passed away, right on the cusp of his selection into the Australian Cricket Team.
Ryan was also kind enough to let us in on some world-class outswing bowling techniques.
From a career perspective, Ryan took six wickets on Test debut in 2010, Harris’s injury-plagued body meant he was restricted to just 12 Tests in the following two years.
But when he finally got some luck on the injury front for the 2013 Ashes tour of the UK, Harris’s true class was allowed to shine through.
He took 24 wickets in four Tests in England before picking up another 22 scalps in the return series in Australia.
Then came arguably his finest moment when he steered Australia to a famous series win in South Africa with a seven-wicket haul in Cape Town.
With his battered right knee in desperate need of intensive surgery, a wounded Harris produced one last heroic effort to bowl Australia to victory with just 27 balls to spare.
Ryan Harris played with the Southern Redbacks from 2001–02 to 2007–08. Harris was a part of the Deccan Chargers squad that won the IPL in 2009 in South Africa.
In late 2008, he was signed to an Indian Premier League contract with the Deccan Chargers, who are coached by his former Redbacks teammate Darren Lehmann.
Having been selected for the Australian Twenty-20 team in early 2009, he was directly signed as an "uncapped" player by the Deccan Chargers, at the behest of Lehmann, without having to go through the standard IPL player auction process.
Harris made his international debut in a One Day International against South Africa in Hobart on 18 January 2009, during which he took the wicket of Neil McKenzie in a spell of 1/54. Nevertheless, he was not selected for another ODI for over a year. on 26 January 2010, Harris was called up into the Australian squad for the 3rd ODI against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval as cover for Peter Siddle, who was ruled out due to a back injury.
Although not required to bat, Harris opened the bowling with Doug Bollinger and took 5/43, including the wickets of Kamran Akmal and Shahid Afridi. He claimed man of the match honours and was picked for the 4th and 5th ODIs against Pakistan.
In the next match in that series, Harris claimed 5/19, a second consecutive five-wicket haul, behind only following Waqar Younis' three consecutive five-fors.
Harris was named the man of the series after securing another three wickets in the fifth and final match, taking his tally to 13 wickets in three matches, at an average of 8.15 and strike rate of 13.7.
In March 2010, Harris was called up to the Australian squad for the first time, for the Test series in New Zealand. He made his Test debut in the first game, taking 2/42 and 4/77.
Ryan lives in Brisbane, Australia with his beautiful wife Cherie and two children.
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