S Sreesanth of India is one of the most popular cricket players in the modern era, both for his superb seam bowling skills and his erratic ways, as well as for the unpleasant episodes involving match-fixing and the darker aspects of the game.
Sreesanth, a member of the Indian side that won the first T20 World Cup in 2007 and the 2011 ODI World Cup at home, is now serving as a trainer for the Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangla Tigers in the sixth Abu Dhabi T10 competition.
Sreesanth described the T10 from the perspective of a bowler, "It is both the quickest and most enjoyable format. Additionally, you must support yourself when you are bowling to dangerous batters. You must have faith in your ability to take wickets as a bowler and stop worrying as much about the runs. So far, I am really liking it."
Although they have lost three of their first four games, Sreesanth's Bangla Tigers have not had the finest start to the season.
"We must be more reliable as a bowling team. And we still have three games left, all of which we must win decisively to raise the NRR as well. After a brief break, we will work on the issues. It all comes down to teamwork in a brief tournament. We have a fantastic team, and if players like Evin Lewis and Colin Munro get going, there is nothing like it. We just need one more victory."
Sreesanth, who has been at the centre of numerous intense white-ball matches, thinks the T10 can aid players in establishing themselves for national teams and franchises in other formats of the game.
"Any format you use can be quite beneficial. The T10's fast-paced nature and platform give you the chance to showcase your abilities in front of franchise owners and seasoned coaches in the industry. Every game is unique, so if I were a current player, I'd try to play well whenever I had the chance."
"Setting the standard, whether you're a newcomer or an established cricketer, is very important because it helps draw attention to the big leagues."
The mentor of the Bangla Tigers noted that both of them get along well despite sharing a camp with former bitter opponent Mohammad Amir of Pakistan.
"Yes, it's enjoyable, and I'm very appreciative to have worked with so many of the best athletes in the world during the Abu Dhabi T10. In the end, we prioritise supporting ourselves and succeeding for the team. No matter the batter, bowlers must support themselves in order to take wickets "signed off Sreesanth.