Manan Vohra is one of the players to watch out for at the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2019. mid-day.com had a chance to catch up with the stylish batsman and ask about his plans for the IPL 2019. Manan Vohra talks about a variety of topics including Sachin Tendulkar being his role model and how he loves to chill with his friends in his free time.

What inspired you to take up cricket in your childhood? What role did your grandfather play in you becoming a cricketer?
My inspiration was Sachin Tendulkar. I used to watch Sachin Tendulkar on the screen, his way of batting and his style of smashing all the bowlers. I always had this kick inside of me; Sachin’s way of batting was like eye candy to me and I wanted to imitate him. I would do so in the backyard of my home. It was then that my parents saw my interest in cricket. My grandfather is a former hockey player and he always encouraged me to play some sport, it was not necessarily hockey. He has been supportive ever since he saw me enjoy playing as well as watching cricket. He’s had my back whenever times have been tough, he has been my motivation.