S. Sreesanth

“I used to be short-tempered on the field when it came to winning or losing.”

“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.”

“When life gave me tough situations, acting helped me cope with those situations.”

“I don't want to live on my past performances and say that I did well then.”

“I always gave my heart and soul for the game.”

“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.”

“A good captain is great only if he has a great team.”

“I love watching Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav steam in. They both are sharp, possess good pace, and swing the ball - making them lethal.”

“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.”

“The secret to success is to be yourself.”

“My work ethics have been the same whether it's in international cricket, first class, or even club cricket.”

“There was always a question of Sreesanth not being focused enough. All I can say is that I was always focused.”

“I try not to worry about things that I cannot control.”

“I am a rhythmic bowler.”

“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 am trying to make the most of the opportunities I get.”

“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 am thankful to all those who gave me opportunities in the film industry.”

“My day starts with the chanting of Gayatri Mantra and Om Namah Shivay. I chant them every time I bowl.”

“The likes of Ishant Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have done well, and so has Jasprit Bumrah in shorter formats.”