S Sreesanth has definitely got to be the most expressive pace bowler around. Already, his 'part jig, part war dance' celebrations after he hit South African Andre Nel for a six in the Johannesburg Test are part of cricketing folklore.
As someone who wears his heart on his sleeve, Sreesanth was at it again on the final day of India's tour opener against Sussex when he confronted Saqlain Mushtaq in an encounter involving cricketing acumen and, of course, verbal volleys.
Just when Saqlain thought he had got away after having a go at Sreesanth when he told him, "Tu apne ko Shoaib Akhtar samajhta hai kya?" (Do you think you are Shoaib Akhtar?)" in the first innings, the Indian pacer stumped the former Pakistan off-spinner by returning the compliment on the final day. Not just that, he also celebrated with an extended jig and break-dance routine.
Sreesanth had Saqlain caught in the slips. As Saqlain stood at the wicket in sheer disappointment, Sreesanth came down within handshaking distance and started dancing. He held the ball in his hand while doing a jig and rounded it off by shaking his hips in a break-dance movement.
Asked about the extended celebrations, Sreesanth said: "Actually, he had a go at me by saying, "Tere ko six maarta hoon! (I am going to hit you for a six)." I told him: "Aap din mein bhi sapne dekhte hain (Are you into daydreaming?)." So, when I got him, I enjoyed rubbing it in."