S Sreesanth Retirement: Kerala pacer S Sreesanth announces retirement from domestic cricket – Indian pacer S Sreesanth has announced his decision to retire from all formats of Indian domestic cricket. Follow all updates on InsideSport.IN.
On Wednesday, the veteran speedster took to Twitter to explain his decision in a series of tweets. A member of India’s 2007 ICC T20 World Cup-winning team, Sreesanth’s international career came to a standstill for involvement in a spot-fixing scandal. He was currently playing domestic cricket for Kerala, but has now decided to call it a day.
S Sreesanth Retirement: Kerala pacer S Sreesanth announces retirement from all formats of Indian domestic cricket
Today is a difficult day for me, but it is also a day of reflection and gratitude. Playing for Ecc, Ernakulam district,varies diff. League and tournament teams, Kerala state cricket association,Bcci, Warwickshire county cricket team,Indian airlines cricket team,Bpcl , and ICC
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) March 9, 2022
ICC has been a tremendous honor. During my 25 years career as a Cricket player, I’ve always pursued success and winning cricket games, while preparing and training with the highest standards of competition, passion and perseverance. It has been an honor to represent my family,
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) March 9, 2022
It has been an honor to represent my family, my teammates and the people of India. Nd everyone who loves the game .
With much sadness but without regret, I say this with a heavy heart: I am retiring from the Indian domestic (first class and all formats )cricket ,
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) March 9, 2022
For the next generation of cricketers..I have chosen to end my first class cricket career. This decision is mine alone, and although I know this will not bring me happiness, it is the right and honorable action to take at this time in my life. I ve cherished every moment .
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) March 9, 2022
S Sreesanth Retirement: Kerala pacer S Sreesanth announces retirement from all formats of Indian domestic cricket
The 39-year-old pacer wrote on Twitter “Today is a difficult day for me, but it is also a day of reflection and gratitude. During my 25 years career as a Cricket player, I’ve always pursued success and winning cricket games, while preparing and training with the highest standards of competition, passion and perseverance. It has been an honor to represent my family.”
“With much sadness but without regret, I say this with a heavy heart: I am retiring from the Indian domestic (first class and all formats) cricket. For the next generation of cricketers. I have chosen to end my first class cricket career. This decision is mine alone, and although I know this will not bring me happiness, it is the right and honorable action to take at this time in my life,” he further added.
- Sreesanth has decided to retire from Indian domestic cricket.
- The Kerala player has played 74 first-class matches, 92 List A games and 65 T20 matches.
- Sreesanth was previously banned from all formats for the game for involvement in an IPL spot-fixing scandal.
- He made a comeback after being named in the 20-member squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2021 for Kerala Cricket Association.
- The 39-year-old speedster has also made 90 appearances for India.
- In 2021 and 2022, he got shortlisted for the IPL auction but went unsold on both the occasions.
S Sreesanth Retirement: Kerala pacer S Sreesanth announces retirement from all formats of Indian domestic cricket