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Sam Keir & David Wiese
Hitman for Hire
A year in the life of a franchise cricketer
Join pro-cricketer David Wiese for an insight into cricket’s biggest leagues previously reserved for the sport’s superstars. Hitman for Hire: A year in the life of a franchise cricketer invites listeners to join David as he travels the world from one T20 gig to another. In candid conversations with host, Sam Keir, David reveals the truth about life on and off the pitch at the Indian Premier League, Major League Cricket, The Hundred and other high-profile tournaments. Discover which player was picked up in his Bentley while the rest of the squad waited for the team bus, which tournament to...
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Ratings & Reviews
5.0 stars from 18 ratings
Great for cricket fans
So refreshing to hear what happens behind the scenes for a cricket player, including all the negatives that come with it as us fans can just see all the positives. Good format of the podcast that is well structured but still relaxed. Will miss this series when it finishes.
HarryE96 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/22/24
Fascinating Insight
If you want a peek into the life of a busy professional cricketer, look no further! Excellent content, great edit. The dialogue is always interesting and candid. The quality of the sound is very good. Highly recommended to any cricket fans from casual to proper badger!
Windiesweep via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/27/24
A must for cricket fans
A fascinating peak into the world of the modern cricketer. It is striking that David is uniquely placed to offer these insights, and does so with searing honesty. Brilliantly hosted in a way that allows the discussion to breathe. Amazing insights into both big picture questions about the future...Read full review »
Stokesy (not that one) via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/20/24
Recent Episodes
It's the end of our twelve months in the company of our Hitman for Hire, so in this final episode of the series David looks back at the year as a whole and picks his highlights, lowlights and shares some more great stories from the circuit. Find out which of David's teams he thinks would win a...
Published 05/13/24
It's February 2024 and David opens up about a difficult time playing for Joburg Super Kings in the SA20, the final tournament of our year together. We learn how past performances count for nothing if you don't make a good first impression with a coach, how quickly pre-tournament assurances can...
Published 05/06/24
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