by S.N. Venkatnag Sobers

Star of Mysore (SOM): How would you react on being picked up by Mumbai Indians for this year’s IPL?

Suchith: I am very happy and excited to be part of Mumbai Indians team. Initially, I thought chances of me getting into the team were difficult, as Mumbai Indians had already picked Pragyan Ojha and Akshay Wakhare. But, with the team management deciding to pick me, I believe it is a golden opportunity for me to excel.

SOM: What inspired you to play cricket?

Suchith: At first, I started off with gymnastics at the University Sports Pavilion. After my gymnastics classes, I used to watch people play cricket and that is how I developed my interest towards the game. I joined MUCSC and later shifted to Mysore Gymkhana where I was trained by Sudhindra sir and Ravindra sir. I also got a lot of support from Club Secretary Subramaniam sir while I was playing for Mysore Gymkhana.

SOM: How did your parents react on you being selected for Mumbai Indians?

Suchith: In fact, it was my father who informed me about being selected for Mumbai Indians. I was travelling from Indore to Bengaluru after playing a match and that is when my father informed me. My parents are very happy on me being picked up by Mumbai Indians. K.V. Shantha, my mother, was glued to the television and was praying for me when the auction was going on. They have always supported me in all my endevours.

SOM: What do you have say about KPL?

Suchith: Karnataka Premier League (KPL) has been a launch pad for the budding cricketers. The tournament has definitely helped many youngsters to showcase their talent. It’s not only me, players like Shishir Bhavane and K.C. Cariapppa have been benefitted a lot from the tournament. I hope that more players would emerge in the future.

SOM: Whom do you idolise as cricketer?

Suchith: Daniel Vettori! He has been the most successful left-arm spinner in the modern era. He is very accurate and has set a landmark for the cricketers across the world.

SOM: What do you expect being a part of Mumbai Indians team?

Suchith: I expect to gain a lot of experience, learn work ethics and ways to handle pressure. I would like to give my 100 per cent, both on and off the field, to improve my skills as a cricketer. Playing for Mumbai Indians will be exciting as I would be sharing the dressing room with some of the best cricketers in the world and also learn a lot from greats such as Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble and Ricky Ponting.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / Sunday – February 22nd, 2015