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Interview
28
Sep 12
01:09pm IST
He may not be a rockstar by profession, but Brett Lee definitely rocks on the cricket field. His never-say-die attitude has
helped the speedster overcome injuries and continue rattling batsmen all over
the world. The Australian pacer, who grew up idolising Allan Donald, even went
on to receive the Allan Border Medal in 2008.
In a brief chat, the Kolkata Knight Riders’ pacer
spoke about his passion for music and his mantra for life.
1. Nickname: Binga. There is a chain of
electrical stores in Australia called Bingley, so I guess I was named after
that.
2. Idol: Allan Donald, the South African
cricketer.
3. Life’s mantra: Always give your best; always
give your hundred percent, and never give up.
4. Favourite cuisine: Ham and pineapple pizza.
5. Favourite beverage: Thanda paani (cold water).
6. I can’t do without: Aside from family, my guitar.
7. Favourite movie: Shawshank Redemption.
8. Favourite band: Kings of Leon.
9. Style statement: Never try too hard.
10. Favourite TV series: Seinfeld.
11. Best pal in cricket: Shane Watson.
12. Best batsman I’ve ever bowled to: Jacques Kallis.
13. Worst batsman I’ve ever bowled to: Glenn McGrath.
14. Favourite delivery to get a wicket off: Yorker.
15. The best bowler in the world: Wasim Akram. He has not only taught me how to bowl different
deliveries and how to be patient but just general cricket skills [also]. He has
taught me the in-swinger with the new ball.
16. The best batsman in the world: Sachin Tendulkar.
17. Favourite stadium in the world: Sydney Cricket Ground.
18. Most memorable wicket: My first wicket [Sadagoppan] Ramesh from India in 1999
in my first Test.
19. If I weren’t a cricketer I’d be: A Rockstar.
20. Batsman I don’t want to bowl to right now: Jacques Kallis.
