Ep 5 - Ranked Top 50 In The World - Gus Sloan's Secret to Dominating Last Man Stands & VR Cricket

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. 🔔 Subscribe to The Cerebral Cricketer for more in-depth conversations with cricketers, coaches, and sports personalities! 📌 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more! Follow us on social media for updates! 📷 Instagram: @TheCerebralCricketer 🐦 Twitter: @CerebralCricket Like, comment, and share if you enjoyed the conversation! 🚀 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