"I've cherished every moment" - Former Indian seamer S. Sreesanth announces retirement from all cricket
Former Indian speedster S. Sreesanth has announced his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket with immediate effect. The 39-year-old took to his social media handles to make the announcement.
The 'Kerala Express' put out a series of tweets on Wednesday evening. In them, he expressed his gratitude at having represented a number of different teams throughout his professional career. He stated that while it's a moment of sadness, he bows out with no regrets.
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
ICC has been a tremendous honor. During my 25 years career as a Cricket player, I've always pursued success and winning cricket games, while preparing and training with the highest standards of competition, passion and perseverance. It has been an honor to represent my family,
He stated that it had been an honor to represent his family, his teammates and the people of the country.
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 ,
He concluded by saying that he has chosen to step away from cricket for the next generation of cricketers. While stating that the decision won't bring him happiness, he called it the right action and mentioned that he has cherished every moment.
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For the next generation of cricketers..I have chosen to end my first class cricket career. This decision is mine alone, and although I know this will not bring me happiness, it is the right and honorable action to take at this time in my life. I ve cherished every moment .❤️🏏🇮🇳
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Sreesanth represented India 90 times across formats
S. Sreesanth debuted for India in a One-Day International against Sri Lanka in October 2005. He turned out in national colors across 27 Tests, 53 ODIs and 10 T20Is. The last of those appearances came in the Oval Test of 2011 against England.
He scalped 87 wickets in Tests and 75 in One-Dayers, while picking up seven wickets in T20 internationals. He was a member of India's successful campaigns in the ICC World T20 2007 and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
He also turned out for Kings XI Punjab, Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. He was then embroiled in a spot-fixing saga that rocked the 2013 edition of the tournament.
That saw him slip off the radar with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) imposing a life ban on him. The duration of the ban was then reduced to seven years, with the honorable Supreme Court of India asking the BCCI to reconsider its length.
Although he didn't have any takers in the IPL 2022 Auction, Sreesanth recently made his comeback in the Ranji Trophy. He played for Kerala in a game against Meghalaya in Rajkot. He picked up two wickets as Kerala wrapped up victory by an innings.
Love and respect to each and everyone one of u..I won’t give up” #never ever give up” https://t.co/Q6341zbeot
On the eve of Kerala's second game, Sreesanth announced that he wouldn't be able to play due to a serious injury. He was admitted to the hospital and was unable to turn out for Kerala in their remaining two fixtures.