NEW DELHI: Former India fast bowler S Sreesanth received a major boost after the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) lifted the three-year ban imposed on him, clearing the way for his continued involvement with the Kerala Cricket League (KCL).The decision was taken at the KCA’s Special General Body meeting held on July 1, where members unanimously agreed to lift the suspension after considering Sreesanth’s unconditional apology for his comments against the association.The former India pacer was earlier suspended for three years for comments made through visual and social media platforms, which the KCA said brought disrepute to the association. Sreesanth challenged the disciplinary action before the Thiruvananthapuram Munsiff Court, but his petition was dismissed, according to an ANI report.
An unconditional apology changes KCA’s stance
After the court proceedings, Sreesanth submitted an official unconditional apology expressing regret for his comments directed at Kerala: Cricket Association.After discussing the apology in detail, the KCA decided to revoke the ban, while explaining that any similar behavior in the future will invite strict disciplinary action.The decision comes as a significant relief for the 43-year-old, who can now continue as a franchise owner of Aries Kollam Sailors in Season 3 of the Kerala Cricket League. The ban was imposed before the previous season in the KCL, giving uncertainty to his role in the franchise.
Sreesanth’s cricket career
Sreesanth enjoyed a memorable international career for India, representing the country in all three formats. He played 27 Tests, 53 One-Day Internationals and 10 T20 Internationals.In Test cricket, the right-arm pacer claimed 87 wickets at an average of 37.59, including three five-wicket hauls, with best figures of 5/40 in an innings and 8/99 in a match. He also picked 75 wickets in ODIs, including a career-best 6/55, while taking seven wickets in T20Is.His domestic record is equally impressive, with 213 wickets in 74 first-class matches, 124 wickets in 92 List A games and 54 wickets in 65 T20 games.