New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer It’s Sreesanth has received a major boost after the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) lifted his three-year ban, paving the way for his continued participation in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL).The decision was taken at a meeting of the Special General Body of the KCA held on July 1, where the members agreed to lift the suspension after considering Sreesanth’s apology for his remarks against the association.The former Indian chief minister was already suspended for three years for comments made through social media and social media, which the KCA said had brought the institution into disrepute. Sreesant challenged the sentence before the Thiruvananthapuram Munsiff Court, but his plea was dismissed, according to an ANI report.
An unconditional apology changes KCA’s position
Following the court order, Sreesanth apologized profusely expressing regret for what he had said Kerala Cricket Board.After a detailed discussion about the apology, the KCA decided to lift the ban, while confirming that if it happens in the future, they will be punished severely.The decision comes as a big relief to the 43-year-old, who can now continue to own the Aries Kollam Sailors Franchise in Season 3 of the Kerala Cricket League. The ban had been imposed before the last KCL season, leading to uncertainty over his future with the franchise.
Sreesnth’s cricket career
Sreesanth had an unforgettable 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 took 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-best 6/55, while taking seven wickets in T20Is.His domestic record was impressive too, with 213 wickets in 74 first-class matches, 124 wickets in 92 List A matches and 54 wickets in 65 T20 matches.
