Javagal
Srinath was born in Mysore, Karnataka on 31.8.1969.
He made his one day international debut in Sharjah
against Pakistan in 1991 and his Test debut against Australia at Brisbane
in 1992. He has been noted as a key bowler in the team right from his debut.
A gentle man and a soft spoken person off the field shares some of his
views in this interview……..
1.
Can you tell us about your formative years?
It has been
good on the whole..I had bit of ups and downs……Actually there are .lot of things
to learn and.the game is a big teacher in my case. Well I had few achievements
to my credit and in the end a big leveler………..
2
. Apart from cricket what are you interests?
A bit of information
technology...hobbies wise reading, music and forest animals I mean wild life
……..
3
. It is a general opinion that Indian team do not perform to its full potential.
Where do you think you lack?
yes we are not consistent
as we need to be true...well I lacked in my fitness in my early stage ...got
into scientific training and methodology very late in my career and of course
it is a fact that some of the basic facility
was not available
4
. Any interesting incident off the field in the recent times?
Not really …………
5
What are the ups and downs while leading a public life?
It is short living
glory and one must .make the best of it .as your mind is set to accept all the
ups and downs, you should be ready
to face criticism.
6
Unfortunately injuries had a set back in your achievements. Do you reckon
for it or are you content with your achievements?
I am an under achiever…,well
slow learner. Injuries are part of fast bowler and one has to live with it.
7.
Whom do you attribute your success to?
success is the state
of mind …. as long as you are content and hungry to perform....the success should
be measured on a long scale
8
. Can you explain yourself in few words……..
That’s for the people
to judge. I am a man of weakness. Mixture
of both good and bad qualities.
9.
Your advise to youngsters who wish to become fast bowlers….
play the game……,enjoy
the game ....like the game ....study well……
