S Sreesanth has said he was cautious about not inviting any trouble before the Tests series against Australia to make sure he makes the cut.
MELBOURNE: Having drawn sharp criticism for his aggression, paceman S Sreesanth has said he was cautious about not inviting any trouble before the Tests series against Australia to make sure he makes the cut and helps his team win matches Down Under later this year.
Former Australian captain Ian Chappell had suggested BCCI should 'ban' Sreesanth for few matches to control his aggressive on-field behaviour which was on display during the just concluded seven-match series.
India will play three-Test away series against Australia beginning December 26.
"My dad, my brother and my first coach, all three are coming to watch the game. They made me promise that I would have to be in the XI. So every match, every over is important for me at the moment," Sreesanth said.
"I love this game and I love to help my teammates and my country. I don't want to get into any trouble, as I used to," he was quoted as saying by 'The Age'.
The 24-year-old Indian bowler said he was learning where to draw the line but would not completely do away with his aggression, which was important to bring out his best.
"Don't mistake me. I'm not taking any aggression away. I love this game, and I want to give my very best, and when I give my very best you will see Sreesanth."
"It's just a couple of things I have to control, because I don't want to miss any games right now. I am still learning what is the limit and how far I can push. I am getting there. I will still be Sreesanth, because that brings out the best in me."
Sreesanth vowed not to let criticism distract him from the game of cricket and also said he would prove his detractors wrong.
"When I come to Australia I should be concentrating on my game, rather than what other people are saying. If someone criticises you, you should try to take it in the right spirit and try to show Australians that we are good enough to beat any side. As Steve Waugh said in his book, it's always nice to prove other people wrong. That's what I am looking forward to."
He said the crowd's reaction would help him do better.
"My brother always sends me articles, and I saw something about me being described as Australia's most wanted. That's OK. In South Africa, the crowd reaction was very bad to start with, but it always forces you to do better."
Sreesanth also said he was waiting to have a word with Australian fast bowler Brett Lee along with Matthew Hayden and Andrew Symonds.
"I am actually waiting for this series to finish so I can have the chance to talk to Brett Lee and even to Symonds and Hayden to learn more about the game," he said.
"They have been playing for so many years. I don't regret anything, but it's been two years since I have been playing and it's high time that I help the team win."
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