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Journalism of Courage
Indian paceman S Sreesanth on Thursday dedicated his sensational comeback performance to all those people who lost their lives in last year8217;s audacious Mumbai terror attack.
Sreesanth took five wickets in Sri Lanka8217;s first innings to put India in the driver8217;s seat in the second cricket Test.
On being asked if he would dedicate his brilliant show with the ball to martyrs of the 26/11 attack,the Kerala speedster said,8221;Why not. It is an emotional matter and I dedicate my today8217;s performance to them.8221;
India are on the brink of a comprehensive win against the visitors,having reduced them to 57 for four in their second innings,still 356 runs behind India8217;s 642 in first innings.
Sreesanth,who returned to national Test side after a 19-month gap,said it would be proud moment for him if India wins match.
8220;It would be a memorable and proud moment for me and for all the country,if India wins tomorrow,8221; he said.
The Indian cricket team had held a two-minute silence before the start of the day8217;s place in a tribute to those killed in the attack.
