Performance People Sir Jimmy Anderson | Bazball, Ben Stokes’ Leadership and the Secret to Staying Elite at 43
Recorded in Abu Dhabi as Emirates GBR were crowned SailGP 2025 Champions, England’s fast bowling G.O.A.T. Jimmy Anderson joins Performance People, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, for a wide-ranging conversation on cricket, leadership and longevity. Fresh from experiencing an F50 race boat up close, Jimmy reflects on England’s two-day defeat in the opening Ashes Test, a result that stunned both players and fans. He explains why the collapse felt so sudden, what positives England can still take from the match and why Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum will stay true to ‘Bazball’ ahead of the 2nd test.
Jimmy weighs in on the big tactical question: adapt or double down? He believes this England side is more likely to reinforce its attacking principles, but stresses the importance of reading conditions more intelligently rather than playing on autopilot.
He offers rare insight into Ben Stokes’ captaincy, describing him as the best leader he has played under; tactically sharp, empathetic and able to get the best from every individual, and highlights the powerful partnership Stokes has formed with McCullum.
Jimmy’s defining career moment takes us back to the 2010–11 Ashes, where England’s dominant win in Australia transformed his confidence and consistency. He also discusses the discipline behind his remarkable longevity and why, at 43, he still loves the game as much as ever.
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