Genelia is hot...: Jonty Rhodes

Jonty Rhodes gets candid about his favourite B-Town babe, Yuvraj Singh and India’s recent performances
Legend has it that nobody has fielded better in the key oneday position of backward point, where “he leapt like a salmon and stopped singles by reputation alone.” Seeing the way he dived, rolled and chastened the wayward balls, people found it difficult to believe that South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of six.These days, this brand ambassador of an NGO dealing with epilepsy is fine-tuning the fielding skills of the Mumbai Indians IPL team. Jonty bared his heart in a tête-à-tête with CT…
MY FRIEND YUVI
Jonty shares a great rapport with Yuvraj Singh. “The news of Yuvraj’s illness upset me a lot. But, he’s a fighter. I’m sure Yuvraj is going to put up his best fight. At this juncture, he needs support from the media, BCCI and his fans. I’m glad that he’s getting it,” says he.
‘I’M DISAPPOINTED!’
And what’s his take on Team India’s recent performance in the Test matches on foreign shores? He says, “Honestly, I’m disappointed! I really felt India could win matches against England and Australia. Things didn’t work out because it was wrong timing, yet it was not because of lack of effort! But then, there are ups and downs in every aspect of life.”
BOLLYWOOD CONNECT
Ask him about one B-Town gal he finds really hot and pat comes the reply: “Thanks to IPL, I interact with a lot of Bollywood stars. And Genelia D’Souza is really hot, but she recently got married! Alas! She’s taken now.” And which actor has become his friend during these B-Town soirées? “I like SRK, but Rahul Bose is one actor I respect a lot as a friend. He has a passion for sports, and is involved with so many charities.”
LANCE BATS FOR YUVRAJ TOO
Here’s the latest gesture by another sporting personality to Yuvraj Singh. Tour de France legend and professional road racing cyclist Lance Armstrong, who runs an NGO that provides support to people affected by cancer, has sent out a message to the Indian cricketer. The cyclist tweeted, “I want you to know that the entire Livestrong team is here for you. We say it all the time, and truly believe in it. Knowledge is power, unity is strength and attitude is everything. Please know that we are here to help you and your family in any way possible.”