Cricket or music, Sree lives it up

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So what if he has been missing from the field since the last six months, fast bowler S. Sreesanth will now don a new avatar this IPL season and rock the venue with his live performance. Twisting Rajasthan Royals’ official team anthem Halla Bol, Sreesanth’s band S36, which he formed with his brother-in-law and close friends in 2010, will have the tempos soaring high.
He shares, “The song is metallic and rock version of the original. It is something you can play in the discotheques. We’ve also added a few more encouraging lines in the song, which will surely boost everyone’s morale and cheer up the crowd. When I first heard it, I knew we had to do it a little differently. It is not the official version of course, but if people like it, we might make an album out of it.”
Since the band’s name is a combination of the first letter of Sreesanth’s name and his lucky jersey number, we wonder if this is a lucky charm of sorts for him. Telling us more about the story behind the name of the band, he says, “It’s not about a lucky charm. I just want to promote youngsters in my band, nationally and internationally. As people know me, I want my band members to en-cash the same.”
With a sports related company under a similar name, the cricketer tells us there are changes on the cards. “I also have a sports related company by the same name S36. So, it suddenly struck us that we could name it S36. But we will change the name later on, when I’ll join with the band as a full-time member,” he adds.
And the Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur (the venue) holds a special place in Sreesanth’s heart. “Performing there will be amazing. I played there for the first time against New Zealand and other teams in IPL. We players often listen to music wearing team jersey and gears during matches while sitting at the pavilion. It will be different now. Instead of listening to music, I’ll be playing it,” says Sreesanth.
Not many know about the cricketer’s love for music. His band plays all kinds of music, from classical to hip-hop. And he’s quite dedicated when it comes to practising, both cricket and music. “It’s all about time management. I spend most of the time practising. And whenever I get time after that, I devote it to my band. I write the lyrics, compose and sometimes play the drums too,” he says, adding that six months away from matches gave him ample time to practise and work with the band.
Talking about plans to compile an album in the near future, the cricketer confesses, “If people and my team-mates like my music, I will launch an album soon, which will comprise of seven to nine songs from all genres, including the new Halla Bol song.”
Having suffered a serious toe injury, Sreesanth is soon to join the team he confirms. “My toe is better now. I will soon join the Rajasthan Royals team.
Physiotherapist John Gloster and captain Rahul Dravid have been very encouraging. I am working hard on my fitness,” he says.