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S Sreesanth's family delighted over his selection

     Cochin: Since the time Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its 15-member squad for the one-day home series against Sri Lanka, celebrations have not ceased in this lesser-known residence in Cochin. This is the residence of the newest entry into the Indian squad S Sreesanth. The 22-year-old right-arm pace bowler on Friday was named in the national squad for his outstanding performance in the recently concluded Challenger series and with an idea to give Indian team a fresh and young squad ahead of the 2007 World Cup. Sreesanth was the highest wicket taker with seven wickets in the series. The tears of joy do not seem to stop from the eyes of Sreesanth's mother Savita Devi since she heard the news and congratulatory telephone calls have not stopped ringing at her home. "Since his childhood, he was always interested in cricket more than any other sport. He, after being scolded by his brother and sister, used to come to me for bowling and batting practice, and I used to encourage him. I am really very happy and thrilled and believe that it is our prayers that have been answered. I hope that everyone's prayer will take him to new heights in the coming matches," she said. Sreesanth's will be the third entry from Kerala after Abey Kuruvilla and Tinu Yohanan. The seven match ODI tour against Sri Lanka will start from October 25.