Sreesanth, the controversial fast bowler has retired from all formats of domestic cricket. He was part of the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup representing India. Sreesanth has remained in controversies after his match-fixing scandal in IPL. Moreover, he was banned for 7 long years. During his ban period, he participated in the popular reality show, Bigg Boss and became the runner-up.
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In first-class cricket, he played for Kerala. In the Indian Premier League (IPL) he played for the Rajasthan Royals. He is also the first Kerala Ranji player to have played Twenty20 cricket for India.
After the ban, he tried to make a comeback in the Indian team.
He got a chance for the Kerala cricket team in 2020 and resumes his Career in national cricket. However, Sreesanth on Wednesday retired from all forms of domestic cricket, drawing curtains down on his tumultuous career.
Sreesanth played 27 Tests, 53 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for India, picking up 87, 75, and seven wickets respectively.
The 39-year-old right-arm pacer played his last domestic match during Kerala’s Ranji Trophy match against Meghalaya last month when he returned with two wickets in their innings and 166-run victory. Making his announcement in a series of tweets, Sreesanth said he has chosen to end his 25 years career for the next generation of cricketers.
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
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