In episode 255, Max chats with England international cricketer and Perth Scorchers star David Payne!From playing club cricket in Dorset to representing England on the international stage, David's journey is a story of perseverance, resilience and taking advantage of every opportunity that came his way.David takes us inside his recent IPL experience with the Sunrisers Hyderabad, including what it was like sharing a dressing room with Pat Cummins and Travis Head, making his IPL debut, taking his first wicket, and the emotions of having his tournament cut short through injury.We also dive into his remarkable cricket journey, from earning an England Under-19 World Cup selection alongside future stars Ben Stokes, Joe Root and Jos Buttler, to navigating the challenges of county cricket, dealing with setbacks, and eventually earning his England debut after years of persistence.David shares incredible stories from inside the England setup, the lessons he learned from some of the game's biggest names, and the mindset that helped him establish himself as one of the world's leading T20 bowlers.Plus, we discuss the pressure of bowling at the death, winning championships with the Perth Scorchers, the realities of franchise cricket, handling expectations, and why mindset and resilience are often the difference between success and failure in professional sport.A fascinating conversation on high performance, leadership, overcoming setbacks, and life at the highest level of world cricket.All this and much more in episode 255 of Sporting Max!www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/