I aim to play in the World Cup: Maharoof

MUMBAI: He was a regular in the Sri Lankan team in the early and mid 2000s before losing his spot. All-rounder Ferveez Maharoof, who impressed everyone with his accurate seam bowling and hard-hitting down the order, especially in limited overs cricket, is now preparing to represent Sri Lanka T20 champs, Southern Express, in the CLT20, which begins with the qualifiers at Raipur from September 13.

In an exclusive interview with TOI, the 30-year-old Maharoof spoke about how he still hopes to revive his international career.

Excerpts:

How confident are you about your team's prospects in the CLT20?

We have prepared hard for the last one month for this event, and are ready to take on the rest of the world.

You will surely miss Lasith Malinga bowling from the other end.

We will all miss him at Southern Express, but then this is a part and parcel of the game.

You played consistently for Sri Lanka in the initial part of your career before fading out. What happened?

I was unlucky, as most pacers are, to suffer injuries that pegged me back big time. However, I have been doing well in domestic cricket for the last couple of years now, and my aim is to make it to the World Cup squad somehow. The Lankan fast bowling stocks look good presently, but I still haven't given up. It is a dream to play in the World Cup.

You played for the Delhi Daredevils for three seasons (2008-2010). How was that experience?

It was a dream come true to play with Glenn McGrath, who was my hero, my idol. It was a highlight of my career. I'm sure the Indian bowlers will gain a lot by receiving tips from him. It was a challenge to bowl at Virender Sehwag, a dear friend, in the nets too! I really hope he makes a comeback in the Indian team. I'd love to be his teammate again! I grew as a cricketer in DD.

You destroyed the Windies in 2006 Champions Trophy and took a hat-trick against India in 2010 Asia Cup. Can you repeat such spells?

Those were the high points of my career. You can't bowl such spells every day. It's just about a particular day, when everything goes right.

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