The Surrey County Cricket Club duo were the latest guests on the Leaders Performance Podcast. Gareth Batty is a veteran spin bowler with over 500 county appearances to his name who has also represented England on a number of occasions. Arun Harinath is a top-order batsman with over ten years’ experience playing at the top level. Both men are starting to think about their post-playing careers. Join us as we take a look at the plans of two athletes preparing for life after sport.

Batty has enjoyed over 20 years at the top of the English game and has only recently been thinking about what his future holds beyond playing, while Harinath, whose position has often been more tenuous, has regularly considered his options since the first time he strapped on his pads as a professional. We discuss their plans with particular regard to:

-How provisions have evolved for cricketers and the work of the Professional Cricketers’ Association.

-Striking a balance between thinking of your future and honing the skills needed for the here and now.

-Seeking work experience opportunities with third parties such as the club sponsors.

-The transferable skills that all athletes will have.

-An athlete’s ability to reinvent themselves long before they retire.