NEW DELHI: Former India fast bowler S Sreesanth received a major boost after the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) revoked the three-year ban imposed on him, clearing the way for his continued participation in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL).The decision was taken at the Special General Committee meeting of the KCA held on July 1, where the members unanimously agreed to lift the suspension after considering Sreesanth’s unconditional apology for his remarks against the association.The former India pacer had earlier been suspended for three years for comments made through visual and social platforms, which the KCA said had brought the association into disrepute. Sreesanth had challenged the disciplinary action before the Thiruvananthapuram Munsiff Court, but his petition was dismissed, according to an ANI report.
The unconditional apology changes KCA’s position
After the court proceedings, Sreesanth issued an official unconditional apology expressing regret for his comments directed at the Kerala Cricket Association.After discussing the apology in detail, the KCA decided to revoke the ban, making it clear that any similar behavior in the future will invite strict disciplinary action.The decision comes as a significant relief to the 43-year-old, who can now continue as co-owner of the Aries Kollam Sailors franchise in Season 3 of the Kerala Cricket League. The ban had been imposed before the previous KCL season, leaving uncertainty over his role with the franchise.
Sreesanth’s cricket career
Sreesanth enjoyed a memorable international career for India, representing the country in all three formats. I have 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 took 75 wickets in ODIs, including a career-high 6/55, while taking seven wickets in T20Is.His domestic record was equally impressive, with 213 wickets in 74 first-class matches, 124 wickets in 92 List A games and 54 wickets in 65 T20 matches.