"We were in Bangalore for the Ranji Trophy Plate Group final, watching the 2003 World Cup final," Sreesanth said. "We were cheering for India and I told my Kerala teammate Raiphi [Vincent Gomez], 'We have got to play the next World Cup. Just like these people are clapping for the Indian team now, they will also clap for us.' I said, 'If we win this [match] and keep working hard then why can't we go for the World Cup?' It was a joke at that point, but now it's a reality,"
"I would try and make use of every opportunity and make sure I play all the games," said Sreesanth. "I'm not really thinking about the wickets. I am a rhythmic bowler so I don't necessarily need a good wicket to bowl on."
"I listen to senior cricketers attentively and try to get the positives out of it and work on it. I realize there is a long way to go. I should say I'm just a kid in cricket and I want to get married," he says, laughing.
"Being a fast bowler, there would be a couple of niggles here and then," he continued. "But for me, pain is my best friend. I take it in the right way. I know the thin line between foolishness and bravery; I have been taught that at the MRF Pace Academy. Even when I spoke to [Australian fast bowling legend, and the MRF coach] Dennis Lillee, he used to tell me that pain is your best friend as a fast bowler."
"I am taking it in the right spirit," he said. "I should be able to keep learning from each opportunity and be a better cricketer without thinking too much about the big stage and the media attention. I just want to make sure I don't put too much pressure on myself and make use of every opportunity that I get. I am sure if I am able to maintain my routine, I will be able to do well."
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