The world’s best ODI bowler Nathan Bracken opens up to RALPH about Bollywood, Playboy and cracking the Test team.
After your missus Hayley appeared in RALPH, how do you feel about other blokes drooling over her?
I’m not fussed. I’m proud of her and I’m happy to see her doing something she loves.
Would you let her pose nude for Playboy?
Guys don’t have much of a say and Hayley would be flattered though.
Have you had to sign any breasts?
I’ve been asked to a few times, but we’re not allowed. Kids have requested to sign their foreheads, which is pretty odd.
Like Binga, would ever do a Bollywood music video?
Actually, Hayley is classically trained and has a great voice. She could do a Bollywood song and dance and I could maybe dance in the background.
Who’s the funniest bloke you’ve played with?
Andrew Symonds is very dry and calls it how he sees it. He always puts a smile on my face.
Who’s been the most annoying team mate?
At one stage it was Brad Hogg, then Pigeon [Glenn McGrath] used to tap you on the shoulder and hide or be the last one to clap. Now it’s Doug Bollinger.
You have been labelled as the “go-to man” in ODI. Do you feel there’s a lot of pressure on you?
Not really, as it’s good to have some say in the outcome of a game. I enjoy the challenge and the pressure.
Who’s the best most difficult player to get out?
Virender Sehwag from India is a very dangerous player. He reads the ball really well.
Would you give your left nut to play Test cricket?
I’d check with the wife first, in case we’re planning to have more kids.
What’s up with the hair?
I’m growing it, unlike some other Aussie cricketers who’re doing the opposite. The missus loves it. That’s the main thing.
The boys sometimes call me Andy G.
If the Test selectors said get a haircut first, would you go the chop?
I would like to see it in writing first, before I make any commitment.
Geoff Lawson had a few harsh words about you getting overlooked in the Test team.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and the critics said I wasn’t good enough to play OD cricket. First I was a part-time player and now I’m officially recognised as the best ICC one day bowler in the world. It’s sometimes frustrating being overlooked, but you just have to sit back and realise there could be worse situations.
The recent losses in Australia has been described as the worst in 25 years. What’s the get out of jail plan?
There’s a new generation of younger blokes who will turn it around. These guys are good and are the future of Australian cricket.
When you go on tour, who throws the best after parties?
We’re usually pretty tired after a game, but the IPL has some great parties. The Challengers Bangalore owner threw a wild party after the first game last year, as he imports a lot of the alcohol into the country.
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