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Kochi : Former skipper Ravi Shastri today advised fast bowler S Sreesanth to focus on his game and not let anyone intimidate him.
Addressing a gathering after inaugurating a function commemorating 60 years of the first meeting that led to the formation of the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA), 'Nostaglia 60', here,the former all rounder said '' Sreesanth -- focus on your game, be yourself and don't be intimidated by anyone, let alone the Australians.'' Sreesanth, who missed the first Test match between India and Australia at Mohali, is poised to play in the second Test in Bangalore as Ishant Sharma was been ruled out due to injury.
Shastri said Sreesanth should take a leaf out of Ishant's superlative performance in the test match and play well for the country, if given an opportunity.
Referring to the Mohali test in which India won the match in a cliff-hanger, Shastri said he was very privilged to be present there as part of the commetating team.
'' The Mohali test match was a great endorsement for test cricket,'' he noted.
Briefly talking to reporters regarding the current controveries shrouding the Kochi IPL team, Shastri said '' we will get to know about that in ten days. Show cause notices have been given to three IPL teams.'' The BCCI had issued show-cause notices to the Kochi IPL team along with Kings XI Punjab annd Rajasthan Royals over financial matters and ownership issues at its AGM on September 29.
He also noted that the current period was one of the best eras for Indian cricket as the national team has been the numero uno for more than 12 months.
'' It shows the character and self-belief of the team,'' he added.
Referring to cricket in Kerala, Shastri said it was important that infrastructure should be developed in schools, not only in cities but in all districts.
He said there was immense talent in the state and it ought to contribute more Test players to the country.
Shastri also stressed that the need of the hour was to have administrators with credibility, intergrity and honesty to make sure that the cricket infrastructure was put in place for the budding cricketers.
--UNI
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Shastri said Sreesanth should take a leaf out of Ishant's superlative performance in the test match and play well for the country, if given an opportunity.
Referring to the Mohali test in which India won the match in a cliff-hanger, Shastri said he was very privilged to be present there as part of the commetating team.
'' The Mohali test match was a great endorsement for test cricket,'' he noted.
Briefly talking to reporters regarding the current controveries shrouding the Kochi IPL team, Shastri said '' we will get to know about that in ten days. Show cause notices have been given to three IPL teams.'' The BCCI had issued show-cause notices to the Kochi IPL team along with Kings XI Punjab annd Rajasthan Royals over financial matters and ownership issues at its AGM on September 29.
He also noted that the current period was one of the best eras for Indian cricket as the national team has been the numero uno for more than 12 months.
'' It shows the character and self-belief of the team,'' he added.
Referring to cricket in Kerala, Shastri said it was important that infrastructure should be developed in schools, not only in cities but in all districts.
He said there was immense talent in the state and it ought to contribute more Test players to the country.
Shastri also stressed that the need of the hour was to have administrators with credibility, intergrity and honesty to make sure that the cricket infrastructure was put in place for the budding cricketers.
--UNI
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