…….And I have taken the interview of an international cricketer. It's Zimbabwe's Kyle Jarvis who has given an exclusive interview to me. It's one of the landmarks in my career as a cricket writer. Am I becoming a journalist? Lol…..I am a doctor by profession and cricket writing is just a passion. It's always tough to main both. But everything is possible if you are hard-working and honest.
FC: What motivated you to get into cricket?
KJ: Growing up. I was always around cricket and
cricketers as my dad was always involved in the Zimbabwe
set up.
FC: How influential has been your father in
building up your career?
KJ: My father has always been the one pushing me and
giving me the drive to become who I am today.
FC: Your action is quite similar to Glenn
McGrath. Is McGrath your role model?
KJ: .I grew up watching the Aussies dominate the
world cricket. Glenn and Brett Lee have always been role models of mine.
FC: What’s the secret behind the brilliant
control over your bowling?
KJ: A few years ago I was only about all out pace but
I lacked control, I think I have found a happy medium of control, pace and
swing..... Nothing helps more than many tough hours in the nets.
FC: Which is your favorite wicket in Test
cricket till now?
KJ: Shiv Chanderpaul.
FC: Do you think that there is a lack of fast
and swing bowlers in modern day cricket?
KJ: There are still class bowlers around still
swinging it, Dale Steyn and James Anderson are two of the best.
FC: Are the current rules, too many flat tracks
and too much of T20 cricket hampering the growth of genuine fast bowlers?
KJ: To an extent yes, but still there are class
bowlers in the international circuit... Bowlers can't just be fast anymore, you
need to have at least 2 different slower balls as well as a good yorker and a
bouncer.
FC: How do you rate Bangladesh
as a cricket team?
KJ: Bangladesh
like us can blow hot and cold. I feel at home we will have the advantage... But
they have good players in Shakib, Tamim and Mushfiqur Rahim...
FC: What are your thoughts regarding the
upcoming Test series against Bangladesh ?
KJ: Extremely important series for us as we did not
do ourselves proud in the West Indies and we know how
good we can be!
FC: Have you targeted any batsman from Bangladesh ?
KJ: I’m targeting all their batsmen.
FC: Tell us about your team’s preparation
regarding the series against Bangladesh ?
KJ: We have had a few hiccups in the preparation
regarding a few players not being offered contracts but that has all been
rectified and the guys’ minds are fully ready for the job at hand.
FC: You are a brilliant bowler and there are
many hidden talents I guess in Zimbabwe
like you? Don’t you think you guys deserve enough exposure at the highest
level?
KJ: We definitely need more international cricket, we
had one test match in 2012, no team can grow with such a little exposure. The
talent is definitely here.
FC: Have you received any offers from County
cricket?
KJ: One county has shown interest in me, it is
definitely something that I would like to do is a season of county cricket and
I'm sure I will soon.
FC: Now tell us something about your personal
life…..
KJ: .I love the outdoors and doing anything active.
FC: Thank you so much Kyle for talking with cricketsoccer.
Do you have any message for the readers of cricket soccer?
KJ: It’s been a pleasure and thank you for the
continuous support. Never stop pushing to be the best!
Faisal Caesar
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