The Biggest Man in Cricket

Episode 4 - Jimmy & Stephen Cook

Episode Summary

In Episode 4, The Biggest Man in Cricket sits down with a legendary father and son duo from one of South African cricket’s most iconic families - Jimmy and Stephen Cook. Jimmy shares reflections from a remarkable career, including his historic role in South Africa’s readmission to international cricket, his chirps to a young Sachin Tendulkar, playing in the Rebel Tours, and his influential years at Somerset County Cricket Club in England. Stephen discusses what it was like to follow in his father’s footsteps, scoring a debut on Test debut, and how he’s now helping shape the game from the inside as a successful cricket administrator. Spanning generations, this conversation is rich with personal stories, cricketing insight, and a deep love for the game.