‘Kumble, Agassi my heroes’
The most economical bowler in IPL history till date opened out to Deccan Chronicle that provides a ringside view of his interests off-the field.
The answers were spot on and some of them unexpected from the articulate R. Ashwin.
Earliest sporting memory: Playing tennis ball cricket at school (PSBB).
Other sports played: Table tennis, tennis and ball badminton.
Your first experience holding cricket bat? I think when I was eight. The one I owned was at nine, a birthday gift from my parents.
Most memorable sporting moment? Player of the tournament at the Champions League.
Worst sporting moment: Losing to Delhi in the Ranji Trophy
quarterfinals in 2009-10.
Sporting heroes: Andre Agassi, Anil Kumble and Saina Nehwal.
Favourite venue: Chepauk MAC Stadium.
Sporting event you would pay the most to see: Wimbledon final between Federer and Nadal.
Questions most asked by the public and the press: How do u bowl the carrom ball?
The best match you ever saw: India vs Pakistan Test match at Chennai, 1999.
Favourite holiday spot: Leh, Ladak.
How will you like to be remembered? As someone who kept punching above his weight.
Your one piece of advice to youngsters: Play cricket only if you like let no one force you to take it up as a career.
Your biggest extravaganza: All my gadgets.
What do you never leave home without? Car keys, wallet, mobile phone.
The craziest thing you have ever done: Rubbed oil all over the
blackboard when I was in class eight.
Your best trait: I am friendly.
And your worst: Sometimes, I don’t know when and where to stop talking.
What’s your worst nightmare? Falling from a mountain.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? To have done well for my
country, state and IPL team.
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