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
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.
I always believe there is no fun without challenges.
Whatever I do, I always want to give my best.
I play a lot of cricket. I just want to play, play, and play.
If you do a mistake, I think you should get punished.
Everyone goes through bad days, but that does not mean you should stop enjoying the good days.
I want to be part of a family which wants to improve Indian democracy.
I am a firm believer. I don't follow any particular religion. That's the way I was brought up.
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.
I used to watch a lot of motivational films and videos to remain positive.
The dearest people around me are my family and friends.
I had six surgeries on my left toe and another six on the right toe.
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.
I don't mind proving myself again and again.
It is a great opportunity and a great challenge to be a part of Indian team for the World Cup.
I would love to play for Kerala because there is nothing like playing for a home team.
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.
I have made mistakes and learnt from them.
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.
I don't really believe getting into a relationship just for the sake for it. I don't get satisfied by it.
I am a rhythmic bowler.
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.
I don't want to live on my past performances and say that I did well then.
My father-in-law wanted me to join politics when the Madhya Pradesh election was going on.
I am sure I will make a great politician because I love to help people in a genuine way.
I am sure I will make a great politician because I love to help people.
One emerges as a better person after going through the wringer.
Anyone is free to judge me, but they weren't there in my tough times.
I am not worried about criticism. In fact, it helps one perform better.
My work ethics have been the same whether it's in international cricket, first class, or even club cricket.
I really don't plan whether I would dance after taking a wicket or not.
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.
Sreesanth became the cricketer that India knows by playing in the maidans of Kochi.
I am trying to make the most of the opportunities I get.
I want to improve as a cricketer, a human being, and give my best for the country.
I feel I can channelise my aggression to the right thing and be a good bowler, a world class bowler.
It's an honour playing for the country.
I don't mind which wicket you play on - wet, dry, slow, or fast. I just want to play cricket.
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.
When you play for your country, you remember all your performances, starting from the Under-19 days.
The way I look at things, every religion is the same.
A good captain is great only if he has a great team.
There is nothing more disgraceful for any sportsperson than to be accused of murky stuff like match-fixing or spot-fixing.
My father always tells me to be forgiving, as it purges you of pent-up negativity. I harbour no bitterness and malice towards anyone.
I try not to worry about things that I cannot control.
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.
I have always given hundred percent on the field.
I play cricket with passion. I just want to win games for the country.
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.
