S Sreesanth speaks on celebration after dismissing Matthew Hayden in T20 WC 2007 semifinal
Updated On: 12 August, 2025 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
S Sreesanth took six wickets in seven matches of the tournament at an average of 30.50, with best figures of 2/12 in this semifinal. In his international career from 2005-2011, he took 169 wickets in 90 matches, with best figures of 6/55 at an average of 35.89

S Sreesanth (Pic: File Pic)
Former Team India pacer S Sreesanth opened up on his celebration after dismissing Matthew Hayden in the T20 World Cup 2007 semi-final against Australia.
The pacer bowled out Hayden and then slapped the pitch, thrice with his hand. His celebration was similar to how a referee does in professional wrestling, while a wrestler makes an attempt at defeating his opponent.
Speaking on the 'Cheeky Singles', Sreesanth said, "Many people do not know why I did that celebration. Matthew Hayden was a big guy, and I had clean bowled him. That is why that celebration was straight out of wrestling, where the referee hits the floor thrice before declaring you out".
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