I OPENER
  Aakash Chopra
 
 

For the last one week, cricket has been in news for all the wrong reasons and nothing can be more damaging than bringing the game to disrepute for players who play it for the love of the game.

Though the allegations of match-fixing are not new to cricket but I was indeed shocked to hear the latest developments with regards to the alleged involvement of three Pakistan cricketers i

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You're doing pretty well for Rajasthan Royals. How did you prepare for this tournament?

   
I prepared myself by thinking that I should just play my normal game and not to take too much pressure. And most importantly enjoy my time in the middle!! Also play the ball and not the bowler.
   

Rajasthan didn't have the best of starts to this IPL. How did you guy turn it around?

   
We tried a few combinations in search of the right one. We’re focusing on getting the basics right like starting the bowling and batting well. Now, we have the confidence to take on the best teams in the tournament.
   

The win against KKR was special. Their batsmen struggled to get the ball off the square. Was there a specific plan for every batsman?

   
No, nothing special just stuck to the basics and gave our 100 percent on each and every delivery. Our success has a lot to do with Warne’s captaincy. He is a great reader of the game.
   

We've heard about Warne's leadership skills. What do you think is special about him?

   
He always motivates everyone and gives us so much confidence that u feel like you are a better player than anyone!! And words from such a big