<p>Australian cricketer Marcus Stoinis is known for his pyrotechnics with the bat. The young player is with Kings XI Punjab for the second consecutive time, this season of the IPL. <br /><br />Marcus cherishes the experiences he gathers from India and the many friends that he makes during the IPL. He also feels that it is a strong faith in his abilities and his love for the game that has brought him thus far. <br /><br />In an interview with Nina C George, Marcus talks about food, shopping and the other things that he enjoys. <br /><br />Your experience with Kings XI Punjab...<br /><br />I think the team has predominantly remained the same which is good. It also means we are now closer as a group. A few experienced players have been added to the list, especially on the bowling front. <br /><br />Do all of you get together after every match? <br /><br />After every game, we make it a point to get together, have dinner and a couple of drinks as well. The members of the team share a strong bond. <br /><br />How important is it to have a good rapport off the pitch? <br /><br />We enjoy each other’s company and hang out together a lot which, I feel, is important for a good win. There’s a positive vibe among the players. So that’s a good sign for the tournament. <br /><br />When did you take to cricket seriously? <br /><br />I started out in Western Australia and soon moved to Victoria. I’ve always loved the game and just enjoyed playing with my friends from school. I am very competitive when it comes to sports and was keen to make a career in cricket. <br /><br />What gives you confidence? <br /><br />The biggest thing for players is to believe in themselves. You can do all the training you like but you need a strong belief and a technique in place because there’s nobody else that you can rely on apart from yourself. <br /><br />Your strength as a player... <br /><br />I am more of a batsman but my bowing skills are slowly becoming stronger. <br /><br />Your favourite Indian dish...<br /><br />I love ‘naan’ and enjoy ‘paneer’ too. I also like ‘butter chicken’, but I go slow on it because we get a lot of it back home in Australia. <br /><br />Any fitness secret?<br /><br />I work hard and train even harder so I think it is good to enjoy a sweet occasionally. I watch what I eat but also give in to my cravings once in a while. <br /><br />Have you had time to go shopping? <br />Not yet, but I want to buy myself a traditional Indian outfit because I have an Indian wedding to attend as soon as I return to Australia. I am looking forward to shopping in Delhi. <br /><br /><br /></p>
<p>Australian cricketer Marcus Stoinis is known for his pyrotechnics with the bat. The young player is with Kings XI Punjab for the second consecutive time, this season of the IPL. <br /><br />Marcus cherishes the experiences he gathers from India and the many friends that he makes during the IPL. He also feels that it is a strong faith in his abilities and his love for the game that has brought him thus far. <br /><br />In an interview with Nina C George, Marcus talks about food, shopping and the other things that he enjoys. <br /><br />Your experience with Kings XI Punjab...<br /><br />I think the team has predominantly remained the same which is good. It also means we are now closer as a group. A few experienced players have been added to the list, especially on the bowling front. <br /><br />Do all of you get together after every match? <br /><br />After every game, we make it a point to get together, have dinner and a couple of drinks as well. The members of the team share a strong bond. <br /><br />How important is it to have a good rapport off the pitch? <br /><br />We enjoy each other’s company and hang out together a lot which, I feel, is important for a good win. There’s a positive vibe among the players. So that’s a good sign for the tournament. <br /><br />When did you take to cricket seriously? <br /><br />I started out in Western Australia and soon moved to Victoria. I’ve always loved the game and just enjoyed playing with my friends from school. I am very competitive when it comes to sports and was keen to make a career in cricket. <br /><br />What gives you confidence? <br /><br />The biggest thing for players is to believe in themselves. You can do all the training you like but you need a strong belief and a technique in place because there’s nobody else that you can rely on apart from yourself. <br /><br />Your strength as a player... <br /><br />I am more of a batsman but my bowing skills are slowly becoming stronger. <br /><br />Your favourite Indian dish...<br /><br />I love ‘naan’ and enjoy ‘paneer’ too. I also like ‘butter chicken’, but I go slow on it because we get a lot of it back home in Australia. <br /><br />Any fitness secret?<br /><br />I work hard and train even harder so I think it is good to enjoy a sweet occasionally. I watch what I eat but also give in to my cravings once in a while. <br /><br />Have you had time to go shopping? <br />Not yet, but I want to buy myself a traditional Indian outfit because I have an Indian wedding to attend as soon as I return to Australia. I am looking forward to shopping in Delhi. <br /><br /><br /></p>