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One thing no one knows about you?
Am too shy and people can take it the other way… people could think I am arrogant but it’s just my shy nature.
Are you a Mama’s boy?
Yes, I am a Mama’s boy. I love being pampered by my mother. I love being next to my mother as well. So you can say yes, I’m a Mama’s boy!
The one place you would never get yourself tattooed...
I hate tattoos so I would not get myself tattooed ever. If I ever had to get myself tattooed it would be one of either Bhagat Singh, because he’s been my only idol, or the second one would be my kid.
Lungi dance or Gangnam Style?
None. Because I hate dancing.
One sport you cannot play to save your life?
Hockey. Because I’m a left-hander and it’s a right-hander’s sport.
Priyanka Chopra or Deepika Padukone?
Between Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, Deepika.
If it was the last day on earth, what would you do?
Just spend time with family. I love being around my family. I am a big family kind of a boy.
Worst subject in school?
I wasn’t that good in studies…. My worst subject was maths.
Favourite cartoon, something you would watch even now?
I have not watched cartoons. Even in my childhood I was never someone who used to watch a lot of television because I would be playing a lot in the playground… My cousins do watch a lot of cartoons so whatever little I’ve heard it is either Doraemon or some Bheem or something…
One movie that made you cry?
Taare Zameen Par.
If a movie was made on your life, who do you hope would play you?
Farhan Akhtar.
Meet the new knights: bowlers
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MORNE MORKEL
Name on the passport: Morne Morkel
B’day: October 6, 1984, South Africa
In his socks: 6 feet 5 inches
Nickname: Morras, Lobster, and Haydos. (The last one inspired by Aussie opening batsman Matthew Hayden even though Morne bats at No. 11!)
Did you know that: He once rescued a bird that got stuck in a tree, and didn’t need a ladder to do so!
IPL journey before KKR: Delhi Daredevils, Rajasthan Royals
Playing role: Bowler
Bowling style: Right-arm fast
Batting style: Left-hand bat
IPL Batting & fielding averages (till April 19, 2014 for all)
Mat 43
Runs 117
SR 140.96
100 —
50 —
Ct 4
IPL bowling averages
Mat 43
Runs 1,276
Wkts 48
eco 7.59
4w 1
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ANDRE RUSSELL
Name on the passport: Andre Dwayne Russell
B’day: April 29, 1988, Jamaica
In his socks: 6 feet 1 inch
Did you know that: The last time he ran 100m (in his school days) he did it in 10.45 seconds
IPL journey before KKR: Delhi Daredevils
Playing role: All-rounder
Bowling style: Right-arm fast
Batting style: Right-hand bat
IPL Batting and fielding averages
Mat 7
Runs 58
SR 145.00
100 —
50 —
Ct 1
IPL bowling averages
Mat 7
Runs 229
Wkts 1
eco 9.95
4w —
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PIYUSH CHAWLA
Name on the passport: Piyush Pramod Chawla
B’day: December 24, 1988, India
In his socks: 5 feet 7 inches
Nickname: Paras, PC
Did you know that: He had bowled Sachin Tendulkar with a googly in a Challenger Series match in 2005-06, even before he made his first-class debut at the age of 17. He is also the second-youngest Test debutant for India after Tendulkar (vs England in Mohali, March 2006). He claims he is good at snooker and as a kid he used to light firecrackers under his teacher’s chair.
IPL journey before KKR: Kings XI Punjab
Playing role: All-rounder
Bowling style: Legbreak
Batting style: Left-hand bat
IPL Batting and fielding averages
Mat 89
Runs 401
SR 112.95
100 —
50 —
Ct 23
IPL bowling averages
Mat 89
Runs 2,279
Wkts 86
eco 7.52
4w 1
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UMESH YADAV
Name on the passport: Umeshkumar Tilak Yadav
B’day: October 25, 1987, India
In his socks: 6 feet 2 inches
Nickname: Babloo in Nagpur; Umya or Umi in the Indian dressing room.
Did you know that: He wanted to become a cop and only began considering a career in cricket at age 19. Competed in hurdles races in school and used to train on sand. The fastest he has run the 100m in 10.56 seconds. Loves bikes and owns a Ninja and Royal Enfield.
IPL journey before KKR: Delhi Daredevils
Playing role: Bowler
Bowling style: Right-arm fast-medium
Batting style: Right-hand bat
IPL Batting and fielding averages
Mat 47
Runs 44
SR 81.48
100 —
50 —
Ct 12
IPL bowling averages
Mat 47
Runs 1,314
Wkts 43
eco 8.16
4w 1
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PATRICK CUMMINS
Name on the passport: Patrick James Cummins
B’day: May 8, 1993, Australia
In his socks: 6 feet 3 inches
Nickname: Cummo
Did you know that: He is the youngest player to receive a central contract with Cricket Australia.
IPL journey before KKR: IPL rookie, though he has got a bit of a taste when he played for the Sydney Sixers in CLT20 2012.
Playing role: Bowler
Bowling style: Right-arm fast
Batting style: Right-hand bat
IPL: Debut
