He’s fearless. He makes up his own rules. And he’s made success a habit. This year, Bollywood powerhouse Salman Khan joins forces with IPL, the world’s favourite cricketing league. Revving up for the big Opening Nite on April 3, Salman tells the IPL players how it’s done. Read on. What is it that you enjoy about the IPL? There’s never a dull moment in the competition. It’s like an action movie that starts with a climax and ends with one. You are the darling of the masses and the box-office. You have been involved with cricket through CCL. Tell us about your experiences with the sport. Cricket strikes a chord with the common man, just like our films. I like the thrill and pace of T20. What would be your advice to young cricketers looking to make their mark in IPL 2012? Be committed, work hard and have a blast. If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong. It’s a T20 game – you’ve got to turn on the volume full blast and rock the stage. Try to give your best performance every time you get on that field. There’s no time to waste. Get going; analyse later. Who, according to you, is the Salman Khan of cricket? I’m happy to be the Salman Khan of cricket but no team will have me.