Sreesanth antics are embarrassing
Posted on Mar 28, 2008 at 14 : 35 | Updated Mar 28, 2008 at 16:33
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Indian cricket officials may be pushing for a complete ban on sledging and also asking captains to swear by the spirit of the game for the Indian Premier League (IPL), but they run the risk of being left red-faced in their own backyard.
The antics of S. Sreesanth, who started his career as a lovable character but is seen as a source of irritation by most nowadays, have all the trappings to embarrass the officials. The conduct of the Kerala pace bowler has been far from gentlemanly, his glares and run-ins during the ongoing Test against South Africa totally unwarranted.
Unlike the Australians, who enjoyed raising the bar for banter, the Springboks promised to abstain from sledging and largely stuck to it. So, when Sreesanth sprints on his fellow-through to a mild-mannered batsman like AB de Villiers and gives him the kind of stare only the Aussies deserve, it is time for him to be pulled up. The last thing Indian cricket would want is a replay of events ‘down under’, worst still, with roles reversed.
Sreesanth might find inspiration in his own famous jig against the South Africans when he hoisted an intimidating Andre Nel for a six, but should realise that being talked more about his conduct than his bowling is not what will take him places in the long run.
The manner in which he remained in the frame, waving the Indian flag, even as Gautam Gambhir was being interviewed after the tri-series finals ‘down under’, is another ugly attempt to get attention in recent months, that comes to mind.
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Posted : By SK
Sreesanth is a hyped fast bowler. He only has pace but bowls in a wayward fashion. Worst, he doesn''t even know how to control his emotions. He is unfit to be a sportsman. BCCI should look into this matter.
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Posted : By Sasikumar
HI Friend, Sresanth is not one of the finiest or one of the best bowler in india, he is really not fit to play a gentleman''s game, kick him out from indian team.
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Posted : By Radha
I reckon Sreesanath has to be moved out. He might take a couple of wickets but he gives runs. His body language is bull shi. Its cricket. Look at his bowling figures, analyse him. What''s favouring India. Is some of his relatives in the Indian Cricket Board. There are many small boys like Inshant who breaks the back of the oponent and brings India on the front. Let the Board Select from the IPL. (Sorry to say - No millions will be given for selection. Its for India and International games.)
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Posted : By venkat reddy
mild manneres ab de villiers?!?he is a naughty boy himself though the bcci needs to reign sreesanth as he is fast becoming an embarassment on the international stage.
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Posted : By Aarsh narayan
I think what you are satting can''t be totally justified, because although Sreesanth''s antics are bit irritating, I believe that his actions are frank and honest reflection of the the expressions of all the Indian youths as well as the Indian cricket team. His actions, such as the one "rodeo go-around" in the South African trip, provides a reason for the audience to not only be glued to watch the fight ensueing between Sreesanth and his opponents, but it also offers not only excitement but satisfaction to the viewers that offers some degree of enjoyment.
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