Reece Topley - Cricket’s Franchise Gun, the Dark Arts & Freddie Flintoff’s Lifeline

England’s fast-bowling giant Reece Topley joins me to lift the lid on life as a franchise cricketer — from the whirlwind of the IPL to the politics and manipulation that lurk behind the scenes. We talk about the grind of the circuit, the battles on and off the pitch, and how cricket legend Freddie Flintoff threw him a lifeline when he was at his lowest. Plus, Reece reveals his growing love affair with the USA and what life could look like beyond the boundary. 00:00 Intro 02:16 Rock & Roll Cricket 07:44 Indian Premier League 15:19 Who are the boys? 20:23 What is India like? 32:26 Batting is Sexy 49:45 Supplementation 01:00:05 Life in the US 01:12:08 Whats next? 01:19:52 Ball Tampering 01:31:57 Freddie Flintoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices