Just like Virat Kohli, former India fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth wore his passion on his sleeves. Sreesanth enjoyed bowling against the best, especially against the Australians, who also loved to fight fire with fire.
The Kerala pacer had several on-field battles against the likes of Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist. His famous impromtu dance to celebrate hitting a six off South Africa pacer Andre Nel during a Test in Johannesburg in 2006 still makes for fun viewing on YouTube.
Sreesanth believes India’s fast bowling attack is one of the best in the world and it will be hard for any young bowler to break through into the team.
“I believe Bumrah, Ishant, Shami, Umesh, all four can play in the playing XI,” Sreesanth SAID.
“I watched the bowling of Sachinpaaji‘s son Arjun. I know there is a lot of pressure on him being Sachinpaaji‘s son, but I think he can be a match-winning bowler. He has got a brilliant action and few adjustments here and there, and with some matches under his belt, he should make an impact. People should have faith in him. Don’t compare him with Sachinpaaji and I am sure he will agree with that too. Left-arm fast bowlers are hard to come by, and it is very important to give them chances at a young age, so that they get the exposure, atleast in the IPL or some fast class games or maybe county games” he said.
“I am sure if Arjun plays a few years in county cricket, he will be a completely different bowler. People might think I am saying this because Arjun is Sachinpaaji‘s son. That is not the case because I genuinely believe that he is very talented” Sreesanth added.
