EMBRACING MOMENTUM
Daryl Mitchell, PCA Chief Executive
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Daryl Mitchell, PCA Chief Executive
EMBRACING MOMENTUM
Careers in Physiotherapy
Second Innings
The Turning Point
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2026 Mental Health Awareness Week
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Daryl Mitchell, PCA Chief Executive
EMBRACING MOMENTUM
Welcome to the 37th Issue of Beyond the Boundaries. In a sport that never stands still, the last 12 months have seen many landmark moments in the history of English cricket with the commencement of the tiered system in the women’s game and private owners investing in The Hundred.
Careers in Physiotherapy
Second Innings
From an aspiring student to a pair of seasoned pros, three cricketers share their journeys into physiotherapy – with one commonality that sparked their interest.
The Turning Point
Linsey Smith
After five years away from the England XI, LINSEY SMITH played a key role at the World Cup and now has her first Central Contract to boot. Ollie Collins reviews a whirlwind 12 months.
Revealing the reality behind moving county
County Cricket’s Transfer Window
One of the big name moves in the 2025/26 off-season, new Warwickshire recruit JORDAN THOMPSON pens his journey as a leading Yorkshire player and reveals the reality behind moving county in 2025.
Part of a baptism of fire
Tom Helm
Barely a year into his role, Tom Helm has been part of a baptism of fire with his joint Middlesex PCA Representative, Joe Cracknell in a busy first season off the field.
"UNIQUE THINKERS"
Unique Thinkers
Recently diagnosed as autistic, Warwickshire keeper-batter and PCA Rep ABBEY FREEBORN talks testing, preferences, and optimising ability ahead of neurodiversity education this winter.
"THIS FEELS DIFFERENT"
Mark Wood
Back from injury and bound for Australia, Mark Wood reflects on time away from the game, life with family, and the excitement of rejoining England pace pack for another crack at The Ashes.
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2026 Mental Health Awareness Week
Taking Action Podcast
For 2026's Mental Health Awareness Week, four professional cricketers - Kiran Carlson, Brett D'Oliveira, Miles Hammond and Chris Wood - sat down to discuss how they take action to look after their mental wellbeing. In a wide-ranging video, they outline the steps they've taken throughout their careers to protect their mental health and give key tips to others on how to manage theirs effectively.
Under The Lid
Best Bits From Series Two – Season 2, Ep. 14
From deep and meaningful discussions to hilarious stories, we asked Jack and Katherine to share some of their favourite moments from the second series of Under The Lid. Listen back to a selection of the best clips, featuring Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tom Banton, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Matthew Hoggard and more. Plus, find out who is the winner of The Last Round, sponsored by Simplexity.
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Lester & the Deckchair Revolution
The best schoolboy rackets player in the country; the Sussex player whose first three first-class wickets were a hat trick of internationals; and yes, he did postpone his wedding to play his only Test for his country on the sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll tour of New Zealand;
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Around the World in 40 Years
This is the story of the 40-year career in cricket – as player and coach – of Andy Moles. After finally breaking into the professional game at the age of 25, the man known to all as ‘ Moler’ proved to be an outstanding opening batsman for his native Warwickshire where he won a cult following with supporters.
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Stuart Broad is the ultimate competitor - someone addicted to the pressures of Test cricket, the big occasions and being thrust into the heat of battle.
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In his book ‘King of Spain’ Giles recollects some amazing memories from one of the most memorable series of all.
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Finn has tons of Ashes stories to share in his new book. From the jubilation of winning the 2010/2011 series, to the lows…
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