The New Zealand spinner talks burgers, breakfast and the braai skills of Neil Wagner
Interview by Deivarayan Muthu27-May-2021What’s your favourite meal?
I’d say beef burger with sweet potato fries.What do you eat most often during a week?
Getting beef burger has been a bit tough during the lockdown, but I try to have it a few times a week. Two or three times a week max.Which cricketing venue has the best catering?
Overseas, definitely Lord’s. They have a three-course meal and dessert too. It can be quite tough when you’re fielding, and you have only 40 minutes to try [everything]. If you eat three-course meals [for lunch], you walk out onto the field a bit sluggish. But generally, the spinners don’t bowl straight after lunch, so you can relax.When in New Zealand, it’s got to be Seddon Park [in Hamilton]. It’s just my local.Which cricketer is the best cook?
I’d say Neil Wagner. He definitely backs himself on the barbecue, being South African. He puts a bit more braai salt on the meat – it’s salty, but he definitely backs himself.What sort of fast food is okay to eat as a professional cricketer?
All of it (). Maybe McDonald’s after a win.What’s your typical meal during a Test match in New Zealand?
It’s usually some kind of hot meal – maybe some lamb or beef. You’ve also got your salad or sandwich options if you don’t eat too much. Chicken sandwich with salad or a toastie. Ham and cheese toast goes well on a cold day in New Zealand.
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