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New Delhi: It has been a dream comeback for S Sreesanth. His bowling did all the talking in the Kanpur Test, and the icing on the cake was India's big win and the Man of the Match award.
The fact that he hasn't lost the ability to deliver the bowl with an upright seam, a quality which the likes of Allan Donald have praised, can only be good news for Indian cricket.
"Landing the ball with an upright seam comes naturally to me. From the time I started bowling medium pace, my release has always been like this. I am thankful to God for it. I don't try anything extravagant these days. I keep it simple and concentrate more on moving the ball well. I think I have rediscovered my rhythm, which is helping me get reverse swing. The idea is to keep working at it," Sreesanth told TOI on Saturday.
"My performance in Kanpur has given me a lot of inspiration to do well in future. I am playing for India after a long time and it's quite exciting to get back into the groove.
It's a dream," Sreesanth said, adding: "This comeback wouldn't have been possible without the basics I learnt from Dennis Lillee and TA Sekar. They spotted me when I was raw and helped me get where I am today. I also bowled a lot in domestic matches, whenever I got a chance to play. So, all those experiences helped," he added.
Sreesanth also believes his faith saw him through. "I always pray and seek everyone's blessing, especially my family members and close friends, who were with me when times were really tough," he said.
Life is a little different now for Sreesanth after the Kanpur Test. On Friday evening while catching a connecting flight from Mumbai, he met Bollywood superstar Amitabh and wife Jaya Bachchan at the airport.
"My family members and I are big fans of Amitabh Bachchan and it was great to meet him in Mumbai. He is someone who inspires me always. He speaks really well. He was pleased to see me back in the team and congratulated me on my performance," Sreesanth added.
