The Long Road | Rohan Luthra

The journey through cricket is rarely straightforward.In this episode of The Cricket Mind Podcast, Nathan Wood and Briony Brock speak to Cheshire-based all-rounder and Loughborough student Rohan Luthra, who is currently finding his way through the game.Rohan is studying at Loughborough University and has recently had a taste of Cheshire 1st XI cricket, as he looks to establish himself at that level.From early success and setbacks to playing across different environments — including time spent training in India — this is an honest conversation about what it takes to keep improving in the game.In this episode:What progression in cricket really looks likeLearning from early success and setbacksThe experience of stepping into senior cricketAdapting across different teams and environmentsLessons from training and playing in IndiaUnderstanding performance beyond just resultsManaging confidence and expectationsThe realities of developing as a young cricketerChapters00:00 – Breaking through: pressure & reality01:01 – Early journey: Loughborough, Cheshire & first-team exposure03:39 – Early success & chasing a “formula”06:42 – Setbacks, deselection & proving yourself17:15 – Ambition, progression & long-term thinking27:20 – Stepping into Cheshire first team cricket31:56 – Life as a club pro: pressure, expectations & performance44:42 – Learning from the top: India Test team experience53:33 – Training in India: volume, repetition & development59:54 – Managing performance, mindset & multiple team01:09:14 – Advice for young players & final reflectionsEnjoying the podcast?If you’re finding these episodes useful:Follow / Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodesLeave a rating and review — it really helps more people find the showGet in touch / Send in your questionsWe’d love to hear from you:🌐 www.cricketmind.online📧 nathan@cricketmind.online📸 Instagram: @cricket.mind.online📘 Facebook: /cricket.mind.online🎧 Next episodeFormer Kent spinner and Level 4 coach Rob Ferley joins us to talk all things spin — from technique and mindset to how to coach and captain spin bowlers.