S. Sreesanth defended Virat Kohli's aggressive style, terming it as passion essential for his success. He reflected on the 2008 IPL incident with Harbhajan Singh, revealing its impact on his family and his daughter's perception. Sreesanth emphasized that he wouldn't alter his cricket journey, embracing both challenges and controversies as learning experiences.
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