The Cost of Speed: Varun Aaron on Injuries, Comebacks, & the Fast Bowler's Lifestyle #cricketpodcast

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What drives a bowler to keep bowling fast despite eight stress fractures? In this episode of Talking Cricket, Varun Aaron takes us through the brutal reality of being an express pace bowler in India. Varun discusses his journey from Jamshedpur to the Indian team, the technical flaws that caused his injuries, and how he had to fix his own action when coaches couldn't. He also reflects on his memorable debut at Wankhede, the intensity of the 2014 Australia tour, and why he never compromised on pace, even when his body was breaking down. 00:00 - Introduction: Talking Cricket with Varun Aaron 03:02 - Obsessed with Speed: Fighter Jets & Commando Comics 04:19 - How a School Punishment Created a Fast Bowler 08:23 - Dennis Lillee & The Fast Bowler's Lifestyle 18:17 - Getting Spotted by Talent Scouts 28:36 - Playing For Australia with David Warner & Steve Smith 31:00 - The Emotional India Call-Up 33:30 - Walking into a Dressing Room of Legends 37:50 - The Truth About Stress Fractures 40:00 - Fixing His Own Bowling Action 46:18 - 2014 England Tour: The Comeback Wickets 49:47 - That David Warner No-Ball & The Sledging Incident 53:15 - Inside the Room: MS Dhoni’s Test Retirement 56:40 - Heartbreak: Missing the 2015 World Cup 57:02 - On his IPL career 57:57 - Dealing with injuries 1:02:34 - Coach or commentator: The role that he enjoys the most? About Channel: 🏏 Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments. Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International Matches Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / espncricinfo   Get more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ You can also find us at:   / cricinfo     / espncricinfo     / espncricinfo   Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates: Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzX iOS: https://apple.co