Panesar hopes Aussie mob to treat him India-style
Britains first Sikh international cricketer was accorded a warm welcome in India, the land of his origin, and spin sensation Monty Panesar is hoping that the otherwise hostile Aussie crowd would extend the same treatment for him when he tours Down Under for this years Ashes.
Undaunted by the prospect of being targetted by the vociferous Aussie crowd, Monty said he gets motivated by the spectators and doesnt have problem with passionate crowd.
In general, I look to take energy from crowds that are passionate about cricket. When youre in front of huge crowds, its obviously a big motivation. I hope that most people in Australian cricket support the game in the right way. No one wants to see things that arent right in the sport.
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