Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has warned the temperamental 
pacer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth to control his short temperament in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2011.
pacer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth to control his short temperament in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2011. “If you want to irritate someone that should be the opposition and not your side," said Dhoni.
The Kerala bowler who is known for his erratic behaviour, was involved in sledging against opener Brendon McCullum on Wednesday’s warm-up encounter with New Zealand.
Prior to this, the pacer was involved in a face to face argument with the Australian skipper Ricky Ponting. Sreesanth made a rude gesture with his thumb and index finger, making an ‘L’ or the ‘loser sign’.
Ponting ignored the rather inane attitude of the Indian fast bowler and stated that this was nothing new done by the pacer. Sreesanth, however asserted that he is a real person and loves to show his emotions.
Dhoni who has now warned the pacer publically, added that he has no issue with Sreesanth’s conduct as long as his aggression stays within limits. "Till he does both these things, I am really happy to let him do whatever he wants to do. A bit of chit-chat is always fine. As I said, you should not get too personal with a player. If these guidelines are followed I am quite happy with it,” Dhoni said.
Sreesanth was called into the World Cup 2011 squad after Praveen Kumar was ruled out owing to his injury. The player remained wicket-less in the warm-up match against Kiwis. He was struck for 38 runs in the match where the formidable Indian’s overpowered a weak Kiwi side. Sreesanth and Munaf Patel faced more than six runs in an over but could not claim a single wicket. To the contrary, fast bowler Zaheer Khan was rested to recover completely ahead of mega event.
Talking about their performances, Dhoni insisted that there was still room for improvement in the bowling department. He said his bowlers were not giving their 100 percent for they have been asked to save their strengths for the main matches during the World Cup.
India have performed commendably during both the warm up games prior to the commencement of the World Cup. They have managed to defeat the four time champions Australia in their first Warm up match, and ruthlessly thrashed a debilitated New Zealand side in the second tie. India are expected to play their first World Cup match against Bangladesh on Saturday, 19th February 2011.
The Kerala bowler who is known for his erratic behaviour, was involved in sledging against opener Brendon McCullum on Wednesday’s warm-up encounter with New Zealand.
Prior to this, the pacer was involved in a face to face argument with the Australian skipper Ricky Ponting. Sreesanth made a rude gesture with his thumb and index finger, making an ‘L’ or the ‘loser sign’.
Ponting ignored the rather inane attitude of the Indian fast bowler and stated that this was nothing new done by the pacer. Sreesanth, however asserted that he is a real person and loves to show his emotions.
Dhoni who has now warned the pacer publically, added that he has no issue with Sreesanth’s conduct as long as his aggression stays within limits. "Till he does both these things, I am really happy to let him do whatever he wants to do. A bit of chit-chat is always fine. As I said, you should not get too personal with a player. If these guidelines are followed I am quite happy with it,” Dhoni said.
Sreesanth was called into the World Cup 2011 squad after Praveen Kumar was ruled out owing to his injury. The player remained wicket-less in the warm-up match against Kiwis. He was struck for 38 runs in the match where the formidable Indian’s overpowered a weak Kiwi side. Sreesanth and Munaf Patel faced more than six runs in an over but could not claim a single wicket. To the contrary, fast bowler Zaheer Khan was rested to recover completely ahead of mega event.
Talking about their performances, Dhoni insisted that there was still room for improvement in the bowling department. He said his bowlers were not giving their 100 percent for they have been asked to save their strengths for the main matches during the World Cup.
India have performed commendably during both the warm up games prior to the commencement of the World Cup. They have managed to defeat the four time champions Australia in their first Warm up match, and ruthlessly thrashed a debilitated New Zealand side in the second tie. India are expected to play their first World Cup match against Bangladesh on Saturday, 19th February 2011.
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