I am looking forward to learning a lot from MSD: Ben Laughlin

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Paceman Ben Laughlin is the newest addition to the Chennai Super Kings family. He took some time off to celebrate his entry to the Super Kings squad and answer a few questions from us.

How does it feel to be part of one of the most successful IPL teams?

Its an amazing feeling to be joining such a successful franchise. I can't wait to meet all the players and work with the great coaching staff including my old mate Andy Bichel

Was there any player that you idolized in your early years?

Loved watching Merv Hughes when I was a kid, and I used to pretend to be Sachin Tendulkar in the backyard

Share with us some of the highlights of your career

Playing for Australia is definitely the highlight of my career to date. I have really enjoyed getting to travel to new countries in the last year like Sri Lanka, New Zealand and now India.

Your hobbies and interests outside cricket?

Love playing golf, and building things

Most inspirational person in your life?

My father has been the biggest inspiration in my life

How are you preparing for the upcoming IPL Season?

Finishing of our season in Australia and hopefully getting a few wickets

Your thought on sharing the dressing room with some of the iconic players of Chennai Super Kings?

It's going to be amazing playing with some of the best players from around the world all in one team, can't wait!!

Your thoughts on playing under an inspirational captain like M S Dhoni?

It's been a dream to meet the great man MSD. I am looking forward to learning a lot from him.

Batting and fielding averages
MatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100504s6sCtSt
ODIs51111*-911.11000020
T20Is3-----------10
First-class761603512.0018232.96008040
List A321710962813.7110988.07009260
Twenty20318426106.504360.460020110
Bowling averages
MatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10
ODIs5522421941/281/2854.755.8656.0000
T20Is337111821/321/3259.009.9735.5000
First-class7101152665112/554/14860.453.46104.7000
List A323216431458596/236/2324.715.3227.8120
Twenty203131701912364/314/3125.337.8019.4100

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