“The moment I see my daughter’s face, I am instantly happier, my stress just disappears, and I forget everything else.”
― S. Sreesanth
“Anyone is free to judge me, but they weren’t there in my tough times.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I used to watch a lot of motivational films and videos to remain positive.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I play a lot of cricket. I just want to play, play, and play.”
― S. Sreesanth
“A good captain is great only if he has a great team.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I’m grown up enough to realise how to play cricket. I love the game.”
― S. Sreesanth
“Fatherhood is the best thing that has happened to me.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I was a good dancer from my school days, and that’s why I entered reality shows.”
― S. Sreesanth
“Everyone goes through bad days, but that does not mean you should stop enjoying the good days.”
― S. Sreesanth
“The secret to success is to be yourself.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I want my bowling to speak for me. In fact, not only my bowling, my batting, my fielding. Overall, I want my cricket to speak.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I’m more disciplined now. The days of late-night parties are over.”
― S. Sreesanth
“My day starts with the chanting of Gayatri Mantra and Om Namah Shivay. I chant them every time I bowl.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I don’t mind which wicket you play on – wet, dry, slow, or fast. I just want to play cricket.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I feel I can channelise my aggression to the right thing and be a good bowler, a world class bowler.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I stopped hating people. I also tried to see the positives in negative situations that I found myself in.”
― S. Sreesanth
“One emerges as a better person after going through the wringer.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I look at my life journey as a miracle.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I play cricket with passion. I just want to win games for the country.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I don’t mind proving myself again and again.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I’m grateful to my family, friends and fans, who have supported me and stood by me.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I was a coach for a celebrity cricket league. Whenever I trained or practised with them, I missed cricket.”
― S. Sreesanth
“There is nothing more disgraceful for any sportsperson than to be accused of murky stuff like match-fixing or spot-fixing.”
― S. Sreesanth
“All my blessings are thanks to the Almighty.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I agree the Kookaburra ball takes a longer time to reverse than the SG.”
― S. Sreesanth
“With age comes wisdom.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I am thankful to all those who gave me opportunities in the film industry.”
― S. Sreesanth
“Who says men don’t cry? I used to sob like a baby as I was forced to move around in a wheelchair for two months after twin surgeries on my toes.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I love cricket and am the last person who would get involved in something like spot-fixing. Anyone who knows me will think twice before coming to me with such an offer. Because I don’t even listen to the captain before I play a match. I wouldn’t agree to do it even for Rs 100 crore.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I always believe there is no fun without challenges.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I would love to be part of a Ranji Trophy-winning Kerala side.”
― S. Sreesanth
“If Leander Paes can be playing in Grand Slams at 44 and Narain Karthikeyan race at 40 and be so successful at it, I see no reason why I can’t play at 34. They are my motivation, as they have set targets and standards for people like us to achieve.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I love watching Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav steam in. They both are sharp, possess good pace, and swing the ball – making them lethal.”
― S. Sreesanth
“The likes of Ishant Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have done well, and so has Jasprit Bumrah in shorter formats.”
― S. Sreesanth
“When I don’t play international cricket, I sharpen my skills at the NCA.”
― S. Sreesanth
“Sri Lankan wickets may not be conducive for fast bowling, but it doesn’t mean that the quicks can’t get wickets there.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I always gave my heart and soul for the game.”
― S. Sreesanth
“All I can say is that I played the game in true spirit.”
― S. Sreesanth
“All I say is that I totally believe in the judiciary and in the Indian justice system.”
― S. Sreesanth
“God has been kind to me.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I have always played the game in the right spirit and always wore my heart on my sleeve.”
― S. Sreesanth
“It is not uncommon to use a towel in afternoon matches, particularly in a place like Mohali in the month of April-May.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I have realised that it’s important to be a sport, be nice, and know what to speak and when.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I used to be short-tempered on the field when it came to winning or losing.”
― S. Sreesanth
“Whenever my family brought up the topic of my marriage, I’d joke that I would marry only a princess.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I feel nobody can be against me when God is within me.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I take life easy, not questioning every time the going gets tough.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I have learnt a lot from my past experience.”
― S. Sreesanth
“There was always a question of Sreesanth not being focused enough. All I can say is that I was always focused.”
― S. Sreesanth
“Even the biggest of criminals don’t go through what I or my family went through. A small incident was portrayed in the wrong way in front of the world. Maybe that’s how the world works.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I concentrated on politics and movies because cricket was taken away from me. But the world knows Sreesanth as a cricketer, and I, too, like to be remembered as a cricketer who gave everything on the field.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I have a small and decent indoor cricket facility at home itself.”
― S. Sreesanth
“When life gave me tough situations, acting helped me cope with those situations.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I am always open to the idea of helping young and aspiring cricketers.”
― S. Sreesanth
“During my days as a cricketer, I used to be so involved with the game, I never bothered to look after my family.”
― S. Sreesanth
“Competition is always good.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I think the toughest phase of life is over, and I don’t wish it on anyone. My family has gone through a lot, and I don’t want to dwell on the past.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I’m a pretty emotional person.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I don’t know how I became controversy’s favourite child.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I’m a strong believer in God. It could be because of my upbringing and my family environment.”
― S. Sreesanth
“As my mother is a Kerala Brahmin and my father a Kerala Nair, every day in the house is like a religious festival.”
― S. Sreesanth
“For me, God is someone who takes care of me and creates good and bad phases in my life so that i can learn from them. This is why even when I am going through a lean phase, I don’t get fazed, for I believe that’s God’s way of teaching me something new.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I pray every day.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I want to work with Steven Spielberg… whether it is a small role or big in a Hollywood movie, it will be a lifetime experience for me. It will be a dream come true for me. And I always believe that anything can happen in life.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I was born in a small village in Kerala. From there, I went on to play for the Kerala state team and international test cricket for India, and now I am working in TV shows and cinema… Any miracle can happen.”
― S. Sreesanth
“Sreesanth became the cricketer that India knows by playing in the maidans of Kochi.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I would love to play for Kerala because there is nothing like playing for a home team.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I love Punjab and really enjoy playing for the Punjab team in IPL, but when you have your own state team, anyone would like to play for that.”
― S. Sreesanth
“It was a dream to have a team for the state. While playing for the Punjab King’s XI, I used to think of having a team for Kerala.”
― S. Sreesanth
“It is a great opportunity and a great challenge to be a part of Indian team for the World Cup.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I really don’t plan whether I would dance after taking a wicket or not.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I have always given hundred percent on the field.”
― S. Sreesanth
“My work ethics have been the same whether it’s in international cricket, first class, or even club cricket.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I have always tried to improve myself in every practice session. When it comes to playing and preparation, I am as disciplined and dedicated as anyone else.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I am not worried about criticism. In fact, it helps one perform better.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I had six surgeries on my left toe and another six on the right toe.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I try not to worry about things that I cannot control.”
― S. Sreesanth
“The dearest people around me are my family and friends.”
― S. Sreesanth
“My father always tells me to be forgiving, as it purges you of pent-up negativity. I harbour no bitterness and malice towards anyone.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I am sure I will make a great politician because I love to help people.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I was not born a cricketer to start with, so I had to really work hard; I had to really train hard. It took lots of practice and lots of matches to get there.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I am sure I will make a great politician because I love to help people in a genuine way.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I am a firm believer. I don’t follow any particular religion. That’s the way I was brought up.”
― S. Sreesanth
“The way I look at things, every religion is the same.”
― S. Sreesanth
“My father-in-law wanted me to join politics when the Madhya Pradesh election was going on.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I want to be part of a family which wants to improve Indian democracy.”
― S. Sreesanth
“When you play for your country, you remember all your performances, starting from the Under-19 days.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I don’t want to live on my past performances and say that I did well then.”
― S. Sreesanth
“You should look to give your best shot and not worry about the results because if you work hard, the results will take care of themselves.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I can’t be a nice man on the field. I try to laugh, but whenever I start laughing or be jovial, I get smashed.”
― S. Sreesanth
“If you do a mistake, I think you should get punished.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I am a rhythmic bowler.”
― S. Sreesanth
“It’s an honour playing for the country.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I don’t really believe getting into a relationship just for the sake for it. I don’t get satisfied by it.”
― S. Sreesanth
“Whatever I do, I always want to give my best.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I don’t really think about the crowd when I am in the middle. I actually forget about the crowd, forget the money; that’s exactly what I always do.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I want to improve as a cricketer, a human being, and give my best for the country.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I have made mistakes and learnt from them.”
― S. Sreesanth
“I am trying to make the most of the opportunities I get.”
― S. Sreesanth
“Bowling in sub-continental conditions is not easy for a fast bowler. You have to be consistent and persistent to succeed, especially when you are bowling to the likes of Sangakkara, Mahela, Samaraweera, and Dilshan.”
― S. Sreesanth
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