Sreesanth, the World Cup 2011 and T20 World Cup 2007 winner, on March 9, announced retirement from India domestic cricket. The pacer had recently made his return to Ranji Trophy cricket but got injured after playing against Meghalaya.
Sreesanth had made his return to India domestic cricket last year after his life ban for spot-fixing was commuted to a seven-year sentence, which ended in 2020. Sreesanth represented India in 27 Tests, 53 ODIs, and 10 T20Is, claiming a total of 169 wickets.
Taking to Twitter, the 39-year-old revealed his decision, bringing the curtains down on his career in India as a cricketer (first-class and all formats). He is open to playing in foreign leagues and coaching roles in the future.
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“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 tweeted.
Meanwhile, after he announced his retirement, his former India teammates took to Twitter and sent across their wishes to him for his future plans.
“Hey champ @sreesanth36 we've had some great memories on the field! Always fun around you! Wish you the best in life!,” Robin Uthappa tweeted.
“Good luck shenta,” Harbhajan Singh posted on Twitter.
Former India cricket Suresh Raina posted, “Thank you @sreesanth36 brother for all the wonderful moments in cricket, you played with all your passion & leaving a leagacy for the younger generation! My best wishes to you for your life ahead #HappyRetirement #Sreesanth”
