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