Why off-spin bowling then?
KM: Our pitches are very slow. They don’t suit fast bowling but to be honest with you, the main reason I became a spin bowler is a guy called Raman Lamba, who died here (in 1998). Back in 1986-87, Raman was a professional at Cliftonville Cricket Club and when he saw me, he told me to change from medium-pace to off-spin to further my cricket career. Raman Lamba was a phenomenal batsman and was a very good professional at my club. DSS: You made a great start for Ireland in 1996 KM: Although I got a wicket off my first ball for Ireland against West Indies, I made my debut for as an opening batsman. As time wore on, I gradually concentrated on my bowling and as a result, came down the order and although I bat at number nine now, I still see myself contributing with the bat. DSS: You once scored a half-century against Bangladesh KM: That was in the Commonwealth Games 1998 where I played for Northern Ireland. DSS: But Northern Ireland doesn’t have a cricket team, does it? KM: Like rugby, cri
