Marcus Bean on Big Bash Debuts, Backyard Cricket and Bowling Rockets

Chris Titley | March 24, 2025

In Episode 26 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley sits down with rising fast-bowling star Marcus Bean to talk about his whirlwind Big Bash debut, growing up as a multi-sport athlete, and his dream of wearing the baggy green.

Marcus shares the moment he got the call-up for the Hobart Hurricanes, how it felt to bowl his first ball at the Gabba (which went very, very wide), and why getting a wicket on his second delivery made it all feel real. He also dives into his backyard cricket battles, his unexpected growth spurt that turned him into a 6’11” pace machine, and how he nearly took the basketball route instead.

With big goals for Shield cricket and beyond, Marcus talks about staying grounded, handling the pressure of pro sport, and why you should never read the Instagram comments.

A must-listen for cricket fans, athletes, and anyone chasing a big dream.