S Sreesanth Retirement: Fast bowler S Sreesanth has retired from domestic cricket. He gave this information through social media on Wednesday. Recently, he got a place in the Kerala team for the first-class tournament Ranji Trophy.
He also took a wicket after 9 years. He played his last rivalry for India 11 years ago. His career was ruined in 2013 after he was caught in match-fixing. He decided to return to domestic cricket last year, but he was not selected for the IPL either.
A Information on Social Media:-
S Sreesanth wrote on social media, Today is a difficult day for me. But it is also a day of gratitude. I would like to thank Kerala, BCCI, Warwickshire, the Indian Air Lines team, and ICC.
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ICC has given me a lot of respect. During my career spanning over 25 years as a cricket player, I have always strived to provide high standards of competitiveness, passion, and perseverance.
A Opportunity For The Next Generation of Cricketers:-
The Kerala-born fast bowler wrote, “It has been an honor to guide my family, teammates, and the people of India and everyone who loves the game.”
Very sad but without any regret, I am saying that I am retiring from Indian domestic cricket (1st class and all documents).
“I have decided to end my first-class career for the next generation of cricketers.
This is my single learning and although I know it will not make me happy but it is the right and respected learning at this point of time in my life. I enjoyed every moment.
Sreesanth’s Cricket Career:-
- Sreesanth made his ODI debut on 25 October 2005 against Sri Lanka in Nagpur.
- On 1 March 2006, the first Test was played against England in Nagpur itself.
- On 1 December 2006, he played his first T20I against South Africa in Johannesburg.
- Sreesanth has played 27 Tests in his career in which he has taken 87 wickets.
- In Tests, he has done the feat of taking five wickets in an innings thrice.
- Sreesanth has played 53 ODIs in his career. In this, he has taken 75 wickets in his name.
- He has taken 5 wickets in his name once in ODIs.
- Sreesanth has taken 7 wickets in 10 T20 matches.
- He has 40 wickets in 44 IPL matches.
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A World Cup Competition was The Last ODI:-
- Sreesanth played his last Test match in 2011 against England at The Oval.
- He played his last ODI in 2011 against Sri Lanka in Mumbai.
- Sreesanth played his last T20I against Australia in 2008 in Melbourne.
- Sreesanth was a member of the 2011 World Cup-winning team.
- He also played the final against Sri Lanka.
- That was his last ODI match.
