Former Indian fast bowler revealed that he faced significant pressure during the Indian Premier League (IPL)'s inaugural season over his choice of franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He stated that RCB was not his preferred team and his reluctance to join led to a severe reaction from IPL commissioner Lalit Modi. The pacer initially preferred Delhi Daredevils, citing factors such as distance, lack of English knowledge, and unfavorable food. He wished to play for Delhi Daredevils.
