New Delhi: Jonty Rhodes‘ affection for India is no secret. Having named his daughter ‘India’ and spending five to six months a year in Goa, the legendary South African cricketer revealed his current favourite dish at the Indian Economic Conclave 2024. Surprisingly, it’s neither biryani nor butter chicken.
When asked about his favourite Indian food, Jonty Rhodes shared that he doesn’t have one clear favorite. In Goa, he enjoys Goan Fish Curry, while in Rajasthan, he craves Laal Maas, and in Hyderabad, it’s biryani. However, the dish he and his wife have regularly is Palak Paneer, which they’ve been eating with rice for the past three months.
“It’s no good for me looking for Goan Fish Curry in Rajasthan. There, I’m going to eat Laal Maas. In Hyderabad, I’ll have biryani. It’s really no point in choosing just one favorite. The dish that works for my wife and me, wherever we are, is Palak Paneer. Most of the time in Goa, it’s hot, so we eat dinner early in the evening. Our staple diet for the last three months has been palak paneer and rice,” Rhodes said.
Jonty Rhodes is currently the full-time fielding coach of the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants. He also acts as the fielding coach of SA20 side Durban Super Giants. He is also the consultant fielding coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team.
Jonty Rhodes, regarded as one of cricket’s greatest fielders, made his debut for South Africa in 1992. Known for his exceptional fielding, he revolutionized the role, with his iconic run-out of Inzamam-ul-Haq in the 1992 World Cup standing out. Over his career, Rhodes played 245 ODIs and 52 Tests, amassing over 8,400 runs across formats. After retiring in 2003, he transitioned to coaching, becoming a fielding coach for various teams, including the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, Durban Super Giants in SA20, and the Sri Lanka national team. His legacy as a player and coach continues to inspire.
