My success is thanks to Smith comments: Sreesanth

Fiery India fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth says on-field criticism from South Africa captain Graeme Smith is inspirig him to perform better in the series between the top two test teams.

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Published: Mon 3 Jan 2011, 9:22 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 7:25 AM

Sreesanth said on Sunday he wants to thank Smith for revving him up in the second test in Durban by telling him he wasn’t good enough.

The pair were involved in an angry exchange of words shortly before Sreesanth dismissed Smith for one of his six wickets so far in the series, which is level at 1-1.

Sreesanth says: “I think he woke me up ... He told me ‘you’re not good enough’ and I told him ‘I think I am good enough to get you out.’ So, thanks to him.”

The third test in Cape Town started Sunday, with the Proteats 232-4 at stumps.


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