Resilience is one of the most talked-about qualities in cricket — but also one of the most misunderstood.

In Episode 2 of The Cricket Mind Podcast, Nathan Wood and Briony Brock explore what resilience really means in cricket, and why it’s often confused with toughness, stoicism, or simply “cracking on.”

Drawing on real examples from junior cricket through to the professional game, this episode looks at:

• Why resilience is about recovery, not pretending you’re fine

• The difference between strength and emotional adaptability

• How unprocessed emotions show up later as anger, fear, or loss of confidence

• Why crying and anger are signals, not weaknesses

• How boys and girls are often taught resilience differently

• What coaches and parents can do to support resilience without blocking it

• How long resilience takes to develop — and what progress actually looks like

This is a practical, honest conversation for players, parents, and coaches who want to help cricketers recover better from mistakes, pressure, and disappointment — both on and off the field.

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