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
I pray every day.
I'm a strong believer in God. It could be because of my upbringing and my family environment.
I don't know how I became controversy's favourite child.
Competition is always good.
When life gave me tough situations, acting helped me cope with those situations.
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.
I have learnt a lot from my past experience.
My day starts with the chanting of Gayatri Mantra and Om Namah Shivay. I chant them every time I bowl.
Fatherhood is the best thing that has happened to me.
I used to be short-tempered on the field when it came to winning or losing.
I have realised that it's important to be a sport, be nice, and know what to speak and when.
I'm grateful to my family, friends and fans, who have supported me and stood by me.
All I say is that I totally believe in the judiciary and in the Indian justice system.
Sri Lankan wickets may not be conducive for fast bowling, but it doesn't mean that the quicks can't get wickets there.
When I don't play international cricket, I sharpen my skills at the NCA.
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.
I look at my life journey as a miracle.
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.
I was a good dancer from my school days, and that's why I entered reality shows.
I'm a pretty emotional person.
During my days as a cricketer, I used to be so involved with the game, I never bothered to look after my family.
I am thankful to all those who gave me opportunities in the film industry.
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.
All my blessings are thanks to the Almighty.
I feel nobody can be against me when God is within me.
With age comes wisdom.
I was a coach for a celebrity cricket league. Whenever I trained or practised with them, I missed cricket.
It is not uncommon to use a towel in afternoon matches, particularly in a place like Mohali in the month of April-May.
I have always played the game in the right spirit and always wore my heart on my sleeve.
All I can say is that I played the game in true spirit.
I agree the Kookaburra ball takes a longer time to reverse than the SG.
The likes of Ishant Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have done well, and so has Jasprit Bumrah in shorter formats.
I would love to be part of a Ranji Trophy-winning Kerala side.
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.
As my mother is a Kerala Brahmin and my father a Kerala Nair, every day in the house is like a religious festival.
I stopped hating people. I also tried to see the positives in negative situations that I found myself in.
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.
I am always open to the idea of helping young and aspiring cricketers.
I have a small and decent indoor cricket facility at home itself.
There was always a question of Sreesanth not being focused enough. All I can say is that I was always focused.
I take life easy, not questioning every time the going gets tough.
The moment I see my daughter's face, I am instantly happier, my stress just disappears, and I forget everything else.
Whenever my family brought up the topic of my marriage, I'd joke that I would marry only a princess.
The secret to success is to be yourself.
I'm grown up enough to realise how to play cricket. I love the game.
God has been kind to me.
I always gave my heart and soul for the game.
I'm more disciplined now. The days of late-night parties are over.
I love watching Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav steam in. They both are sharp, possess good pace, and swing the ball - making them lethal.
