Those who live in Bangalore, or rather Bengaluru, must be wondering whether India’s new ball bowler Sreesanth is in need of psychiatric treatment.

Though he hails from Kerala and plays for that state in the Ranji Trophy, it is known that he had his college education in Bengaluru and loves to spend time with his friends in the city. As far as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is concerned, his presence is necessary in the city because he has to attend a rehabilitation programme at the National Cricket Academy for an injury.

There are many who regard his bowling very highly and that is good. But what is not good is his behaviour off the field, which has brought the city police into the picture.

The police have had complaints from irate neighbours of the cricketer, who spends time at a posh flat, that he and his friends behave in a wild manner and are a major nuisance. The police have warned the cricketer they would be forced to take action if such complaints persist.

Sreesanth has told the police that the people who have complained are jealous as he and his friends were having a good time. The police do not believe the cricketer, but are unwilling to take action. These superstars are holy cows, who cannot be touched because of their popularity.

It would not be good for him or for Indian cricket were he to be put behind bars or even if a case is registered against him. Hence, the BCCI bosses would do well to have a word with this temperamental troublemaker. But then, by all accounts, he is a wild one and maybe Harbhajan Singh should be summoned to administer a sharp slap to bring him to his senses. However, this time Harbhajan can be rest assured he would not be suspended. It would be a slap for a good cause!