NEW DELHI: Tristan Stubbs and Jake Fraser-McGurk, two young power hitters for the Delhi Capitals (DC), had an open discussion about their friendship over golf, the IPL, aggressive play, goals for the future, and a host of other topics.
About his bond with Delhi Capitals' opener David Warner, Fraser-McGurk said, "He (David) is one of the most unselfish people I've ever met. He always has time for everyone. He wants to help you 24/7. Every hotel he's always been like two rooms away from me. I just go into his room and have coffee every morning."
"He's more Indian than Australian. That's what I tell him. I say that. I say he's 70% Indian, 30% Australian," he added.
Talking about first impressions and bonding over golf, Stubbs said, "I didn't know anything about him, but he knew my life story,' said Stubbs on the DC podcast.
Fraser-McGurk said, "I remember my first thoughts going, he's a bit taller than I imagined. I thought he would be a bit smaller, but he's pretty big unit. He's been all right so far."
"We play (Golf) for caps. Whoever loses has to buy the other person a cap. We have had some close games, but it shouldn't be close, because technically I should be the better golfer because of my handicap, but he has played quite nicely," said the Aussie batter on who is a better golfer.
Meanwhile, Stubbs added, "He is a better golfer. He is of a scratch. I'm of a five. He should beat me by five shots every time."
Talking about the IPL experience, the 22 year old Fraser-McGurk said, "The differences of actually being in it and seeing it from an outside point of view and hearing about it, has sort of married up quite nicely. I just didn't have any expectation to play a game, but to be able to play now is great."
Stubbs stated, "It took me a while to get used to the hype and pressure. I've really enjoyed this year. It's been nice to get an extensive run in a team playing. We've played lots of golf, done a lot of things off the field, which is always nice."
(With IANS inputs)
