Carpenter Ben loves to rattle wood

FOR A QUICK BUCK Royals pacer takes break from work to play IPL

CHANDIGARH: Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Ben Laughlin has taken a break from his work till the time Indian Premier League (IPL) ends.

Before coming to India, the 35-year-old lanky bowler, who makes a living working as carpenter, had conveyed to his clients in Noosa that he won’t be available to make their furniture and would complete the order only on return.

“I love my job of carpenter. While I am in India, I miss my tools but holding that cricket ball and bowling for Rajasthan Royals is giving me a high,” said Laughlin, who was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ~50 lakh in the auction.

Making most of the IPL experience and getting to savour the Indian delicacies, Laughlin is adjusting to the Indian pitches and extreme heat.

“The wickets back in Australia offer bounce which makes it a bit easy for a quick bowler. Bowling on Indian pitches is challenging, one has to adjust and bowl accordingly. I have enjoyed bowling on different venues this season. The heat makes it a tad more difficult but then eventually it is wonderful to challenge your limits,” said Laughlin in an exclusive chat.

The pace bowler grew up in a cricketing environment i n Queensland, bowling to his father Trevor Laughlin in the backyard. Trevor played three Tests for Australia.

Rajasthan Royals made it to the IPL after a two-year suspension and had to drop Steven