<p>Australian cricketer Andrew Tye’s first brush with the bat and ball happened when he was playing cricket in his backyard as a 5-year-old. <br /><br /></p>.<p> Growing up, he idolised Brett Lee and Shane Warne and today, he’s thrilled when he says that interacting and playing with all his childhood heroes is a dream come true. <br /><br /> “I always look forward to playing in India. Different people have different perceptions about the country. I find 2 extreme kinds of people living here — the rich are getting richer and the poor remain where they are,” observes Andrew, who is a prominent player for the Gujarat Lions team during this season of the IPL. <br /><br /> He was recently in the city for a match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. <br />Andrew looks at cricket as his job and doesn’t attach too much of importance to the glamour surrounding the game. <br /><br /> “I approach every game as my job and every match as a new challenge. But unlike the other professions, there’s no quick promotion or a higher ranking in cricket. It takes a lot of time to get recognition in this sport,” he explains. <br /><br /> He says that he understood why cricket is like a religion in India. “People of all age groups have a keen understanding of the game and are passionate about watching their favourite player in action. Cricket is a way of life in India,” he adds. <br /><br /> He recollects his experience of obliging so many people for pictures during one of the IPL matches in Hyderabad.<br /><br />When Andrew is not playing cricket, then he says that he plays golf with his family and friends. And being a part of a golf club helps him stay in touch with golf. <br /><br />The charming cricketer is just at ease in the kitchen as he is on the cricket pitch. <br /> “I experiment with making different variations of ‘chicken’ and ‘lamb chops’. I relish these 2 dishes and can never get enough of them. I cook for myself but my cooking becomes more exciting when I am making something special during family get togethers or for my friends,” he shares. <br /><br />Bengaluru and Mumbai are 2 of Andrew’s favourite places to explore different kinds of cuisines. “When I am in Bengaluru, I have a few favourite restaurants where I spend time. If I have more time, then I never leave without playing a round of golf at the golf course,” he adds. <br /><br /> He says that he’s not much of a shopper and does a bit of sightseeing only if he has the time. Andrew has a piece of advice for all the young, aspiring cricketers. He says, “If one truly wants to become a cricketer, then one should get out onto the cricket pitch and play like he or she is the best player.” <br /><br /></p>
<p>Australian cricketer Andrew Tye’s first brush with the bat and ball happened when he was playing cricket in his backyard as a 5-year-old. <br /><br /></p>.<p> Growing up, he idolised Brett Lee and Shane Warne and today, he’s thrilled when he says that interacting and playing with all his childhood heroes is a dream come true. <br /><br /> “I always look forward to playing in India. Different people have different perceptions about the country. I find 2 extreme kinds of people living here — the rich are getting richer and the poor remain where they are,” observes Andrew, who is a prominent player for the Gujarat Lions team during this season of the IPL. <br /><br /> He was recently in the city for a match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. <br />Andrew looks at cricket as his job and doesn’t attach too much of importance to the glamour surrounding the game. <br /><br /> “I approach every game as my job and every match as a new challenge. But unlike the other professions, there’s no quick promotion or a higher ranking in cricket. It takes a lot of time to get recognition in this sport,” he explains. <br /><br /> He says that he understood why cricket is like a religion in India. “People of all age groups have a keen understanding of the game and are passionate about watching their favourite player in action. Cricket is a way of life in India,” he adds. <br /><br /> He recollects his experience of obliging so many people for pictures during one of the IPL matches in Hyderabad.<br /><br />When Andrew is not playing cricket, then he says that he plays golf with his family and friends. And being a part of a golf club helps him stay in touch with golf. <br /><br />The charming cricketer is just at ease in the kitchen as he is on the cricket pitch. <br /> “I experiment with making different variations of ‘chicken’ and ‘lamb chops’. I relish these 2 dishes and can never get enough of them. I cook for myself but my cooking becomes more exciting when I am making something special during family get togethers or for my friends,” he shares. <br /><br />Bengaluru and Mumbai are 2 of Andrew’s favourite places to explore different kinds of cuisines. “When I am in Bengaluru, I have a few favourite restaurants where I spend time. If I have more time, then I never leave without playing a round of golf at the golf course,” he adds. <br /><br /> He says that he’s not much of a shopper and does a bit of sightseeing only if he has the time. Andrew has a piece of advice for all the young, aspiring cricketers. He says, “If one truly wants to become a cricketer, then one should get out onto the cricket pitch and play like he or she is the best player.” <br /><br /></p>