International cricket player Jonty Rhodes had reached the program of a private organization in Bhilai.
South African cricket player Jonty Rhodes, famous all over the world as Rubber Man, was in Bhilai on Sunday. During this special conversation with Dainik Bhaskar, Jonty told that along with cricket, he also played football, hockey, badminton and tennis a lot. Due to this, flexibility in the body
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He told that there is a lot of movement in the cricket field. The player has to reach the ball, not every ball reaches you. Players get movement from other sports. At the same time, he said that he is very fond of India, hence he has named his daughter India.
South African player Jonty Rhodes said that his body became flexible by playing different sports.
How did Jonty become the best fielder?
Jonty told that he was called the best fielder in the world because no one else was fielding during his era. Or it can be said that the players did not pay much attention towards fielding.
Lived in India for 6 months and in South Africa for 6 months
Jonty told that he is very fond of India. He spends 6 months with his family in India and the rest of the time in South Africa. My wife is a yoga teacher, I also do yoga. Jonty avoided the question of betting market and fixing in cricket.
Highlights of the conversation with Bhaskar… , Bhaskar: Today’s young cricketer wants to become the Rubber Man (Jonty Rhodes). Copies you.
Jonty: As a rubber man, youth should play football, badminton and tennis along with cricket. These games provide movement. In cricket, you can be taught to catch, but the player himself has to learn how to reach the ball.
Bhaskar: How do you keep yourself fit, what is the fitness mantra. Jonty: Not only cricket, one can keep oneself fit by playing many other sports. Eating well and getting enough sleep is very important.
Bhaskar : Who were the toughest teams and players with whom it was challenging for your team to play? jaunty : Playing spin bowlers was difficult for me and the team. Especially facing the bowling of Shane Warne and Muralitharan was challenging. In our time, competition with Australia and India was not easy.
Bhaskar :Which is the favorite format in T-20, ODI and Test matches? Jonty: As a fielder, I like the T-20 format the best.
Bhaskar : Your toughest match. jaunty : No catch is easy. Took every match as a challenge.
Bhaskar : How to watch cricket in Bhilai. What contribution will you make? Jonty: I have come today for the first time. Will come again in February. I will try to bring some change in cricket.
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