(Image Source: AP)
[Saba Sports News] In a chat on JioCinema’s show ‘#AAKASHVANI’ with Aakash Chopra, Indian cricketer Mayank Agarwal shared stories of his early days in cricket, his inspirations, and other notable experiences.
Q1) Your first experience with a cricketer’s autograph?
While Mayank Agarwal doesn’t recall getting an autograph himself, he cherishes the autographs of Venkatesh Prasad, Sunil Joshi, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, and Javagal Srinath on a paper napkin that his father collected on a flight and later framed for him when he was seven or eight.
Q2) Your first live cricket match experience?
Agarwal’s first live match was an IPL 2008 face-off between RCB and KKR at Bangalore’s Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Q3) Who is your cricketing idol?
Agarwal was inspired by Sachin Tendulkar but regards Virender Sehwag as his batting idol, having had the chance to train with him at Punjab Kings.
Q4) Any non-cricket heroes?
Roger Federer holds a special place for Agarwal, though he also admires Novak Djokovic’s competitive spirit.
Q5) Who was your first cricket coach?
Mr. Ramdas was Agarwal’s first school coach, but his eight-year coaching relationship with RX Muralidhar goes beyond the field.
Q6) What was your first cricket jersey?
The RCB IPL jersey was his first, along with his U-13 Karnataka team jersey.
Q7) First purchase with cricket earnings?
With his U-13 Karnataka team daily allowance of Rs 150, Agarwal bought chocolates.
Q8) Can you recall your first interview?
His first interview was about a school team bowling performance and was published in a newspaper.