In conversation with Rafi Malik!

Handsome hunk Rafi Malik, last seen on Star Plus' 'Tere Sheher Mein' as Ramshrey, talks to Tellybuzz about his BCL stint....

Why did you chose to be part of  BCL season 2? Any specific reason?

My passion for cricket made me to be a part of BCL season 2.

Why Chennai Swaggers? How is it playing for Sunny Leone's team?

I choose Chennai Swaggers as most of my friends were in that team and as it is a new team, new hopes are there that we will win the cup. I was unaware in the beginning that it's Sunny Leone's team but later on when I got to know that later, I still had the same thought of winning the cup this time.

Since when have you been into cricket? Share your passion for the sport.

I have grown up to be a cricket lover. I have been a cricket fan and have played all kinds of cricket, at my home, gully cricket, cricket with plastic ball, tennis ball, cricket at my nani's place, cricket with leather ball and professionally representing Bhopal and then Madhya Pradesh. So I guess it's been a long journey in the field of cricket for me.

Who is your favourite cricketer?

My favourite cricketer during childhood was Lance Klusener as he was one of the best all rounders in the world. At present our Indian Cricket team captain M S.Dhoni is the most coolest and talented player I've ever seen yet.

Any memory on cricket matches in the past which you would like to share? 

I used to play cricket with my friends as a kid. But when I joined a cricket academy to play it professionally, I got selected for under 16 state matches. It was my 1st day on nets and I was so happy and energized that I can be a cricketer too and I only had 3 days to prepare for it.

How much practice you do on daily basis? Any injury you've suffered so far?

It's been a rough patch for me because the dream of being in the Indian cricket team got over when I came to know that my lower back has been injured because of my bowling action. I needed to rest for a year to be in action again and that was the time when I got a bit demotivated. During BCL, I suffered a muscle tear injury in my shoulder and I am resting since 3 weeks It was terrible but thanks to my physician , I am getting better day by day and will be playing the 1st match soon against Delhi.

To build up more stamina and energy what physical exercises are you indulging in?

There is no training as such. I already have a lot of energy and stamina as I have always been a sports person and the biggest secret is that I don't smoke or drink, which helps keep my body clean for all such activities including a lot of energy.

Who is your best pal in the team? Please share your rapport with him/ her? 

Mayank Gandhi is my best pal on team. He's the wicket keeper and batsman. And I am an all rounder. So we have this combination of a good wicket keeper and bowler, where he knows where I am going to bowl in matches looking at my gesture and rest when we practice we play as we challenge each other at times. He hits me for boundaries and at times I get him out it's a lot more fun on matches then practice.