On Monday, former Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth reminisced the incident when support from the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar during an interview made him cry. Speaking to ghazal singer Anup Jalota in an episode of Television reality show Big Boss, the cricket-turned-actor bowler said that the incident took place during an interview of all the players from the 2011 World Cup winning squad.

Sreesanth is currently participating in TV reality show, Bigg Boss. He has finally made it to the Bigg Boss house, this year, after years of speculations regarding his entry in the popular show hosted by Bollywood superstar, Salman Khan. It has been reported that the 35 years old is the lowest paid celebrity on the show. The Indian fast bowler is said to be getting INR 5 lakh per week. 

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Recalling the incident, the pacer said, “I want to share one incident related to Sachin Tendulkar. 1-2 years after our 2011 World Cup triumph, an interview was going on. The interviewer asked about everyone. 2011 you guys played well taking all players’ names but not mine,” he recalled.

Sreesanth further added that Sachin mentioned his name and his role in the team at the end of the interview. He said, “When the interview was about to end, Sachin Tendulkar prompted my name saying Sreesanth also played a major role. I cried a lot during that time.”

The Former pacer is making it to the headlines for his meltdowns on the show. He is one of the celebrities on the show, which is incorporating singles versus jodis format. He has come alone and not in a pair. He has been seen losing his cool in the show, and his irritable nature has also been laid bare on the national television. He has even threatened to quit the show not once, but twice, till now.