Does long hair stop you from bowling well? Sanga asks Ishant
Among all the cricketers playing in the IPL, Ishant Sharma sports the longest hair and on Wednesday his Sunrisers skipper Kumar Sangakkara did put the lanky pacer in a spot.
|Last Updated: May 15, 2013, 08:51 PM IST|Source: Bureau
Mumbai: Among all the cricketers playing in the IPL, Ishant Sharma sports the longest hair and on Wednesday his Sunrisers skipper Kumar Sangakkara did put the lanky pacer in a spot by asking a question about his flowing mane.
"Did you face any difficulties while pitching the ball in right areas when his hair falling all over his face?" Sangakkara had a mischievous smile as he `bowled one` to his teammate in the corridor of uncertainty.
Ishant was however equal to the task as the question asked in jest was taken in right spirit.
"I think it`s a cool style for me. I saw you once, when you had long hair. Maybe I am trying to copy you and one day I can become the captain as well. I am really lucky (to have hair). I am not going to cut my hair," Ishant was seen replying in a seven-minute video.
He then asked a counter-question, “You are my captain. You have seen me while wicketkeeping, did you ever see me having a problem with my hair?"
As the Sunrisers duo recollected their memorable moments on the cricket field, they also spoke about the "characters" in their country`s respective dressing rooms.
"Virat Kohli can copy every single player. The one thing he can do is copy everyone really nice. He is a jolly chap. He creates a nice atmosphere in the dressing room," Ishant said about his statemate.
The 24-year old described his 100th wicket as the most memorable moment in his Test career.
"There is only one dismissal I can`t really forget. It is my 100th Test wicket. It was Darren Sammy," he said.
For Sanga, Muttiah Muralitharan is an ultimate character.
"Murali, he is always talking in the dressing room, so we never sit next to him before we go out to bat. Because he will bring his chair next to you and say Sanga don`t drive. Be careful of pulling. He is bowling well isn`t he? It`s quick.”
"It`s turning. Be careful don`t go down the track. Ultimately, you are left with no shots to play other than a forward defence," the former skipper joked.
Questioned about some embarrassing misses and dismissals, Sangakkara referred to a missed stumping off Andrew Symonds during the 2003 World Cup as one that still rankles him.
"We were playing Australia in the semi-finals in Port Elizabeth. We had Australia at 60 for 5, Andrew Symonds was on 11 when he went down the track to Sanath Jayasuriya, missed the ball and I missed the stumping. Symonds scored 90 and Aussies won the match."
For Sangakkara, Sanath Jayasuriya was the most destructive batsman, he has ever seen.
"Jayasuriya could embarrass the bowlers. He did that to Manoj Prabhakar (during World Cup 1996) when he was forced to change to off-spin from medium pace."
PTI
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Setting
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device and the processing of information obtained via those cookies (including about your preferences, device and online activity) by us and our commercial partners to enhance site navigation, personalise ads, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More information can be found in our Cookies and Privacy Policy. You can amend your cookie settings to reject non-essential cookies by clicking Cookie Settings below.
Manage Consent Preferences
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work or you may not be able to login.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we may not know when you have visited our site, and may not be able to monitor its performance.