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Time of India
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
S Sreesanth breaks silence on three-year KCA ban, calls Sanju Samson 'god's own son'
S Sreesanth and Sanju Samson (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth has finally spoken out after being handed a three-year suspension by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA). The ban came after he allegedly made false and defamatory comments against the KCA during a television panel discussion. The controversy centres around the omission of Sanju Samson from the Indian team for the upcoming Champions Trophy . Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In a video message shared on his Instagram account, Sreesanth said, 'You must have known that the Kerala Cricket Association has banned me for three years, at least that's what they're saying. I don't know what I have done wrong. I only had good intentions for God's own country and God's own son, supported Sanju.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo Sreesanth, who is currently a co-owner of the Kollam Aeries team in the Kerala Cricket League, had spoken passionately on a Malayalam TV channel in support of Sanju Samson last February. His comments, however, led the KCA to take action. A special General Body meeting held in Kochi on April 30 decided on the suspension. While Sreesanth was issued a show-cause notice, so were the teams Kollam Aeries, Alappuzha Team Lead, and Alappuzha Ripples. Poll Do you agree with the KCA's decision to suspend S Sreesanth for three years? No, it's too harsh Yes, it's justified The franchises provided satisfactory explanations and avoided penalties, though the KCA warned that future appointments to team management should be made with more caution. The KCA clarified that the suspension was not for backing Samson but for making misleading public statements about the association. Astrologer Greenstone Lobo: Is Yuzvendra Chahal's India career over? Additionally, the KCA announced plans to pursue compensation from Sanju Samson's father, Samson Vishwanath, and two others for what they described as baseless allegations.
News18
03-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
S Sreesanth Ends Silence After Kerala Ban: 'I Supported God's Own Son Sanju...'
Former India fast bowler S Sreesanth is speaking out after being suspended from all cricket-related activities for three years by Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) for allegedly making 'false and defamatory statements" in wake of Sanju Samson not making the cut in India's squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. In a video message shared via his official Instagram account, Sreesanth claimed he didn't target the association and only expressed his support for Samson earlier this year in February.
Hans India
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
KCA suspends Sreesanth for three years
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has suspended former India pacer S Sreesanth for three years for allegedly making false and derogatory statements against it in connection with the controversy surrounding Sanju Samson's omission from the Indian team for the Champions Trophy. In a statement, the KCA said the decision was taken at its special General Body meeting held in Kochi on April 30. Reacting to the KCA action against him, Sreesanth said, "I honestly don't know what wrong I've done."
India Gazette
02-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
"Have not received any notice or order," says Sreesanth after 3-year ban from KCA
By Vipul Kashyap Kochi (Kerala) [India], May 2 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth claimed that he didn't receive any notice from the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) about his three-year ban and is not aware of the reason behind the action from the state cricket board. The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has suspended S Sreesanth for three years, citing false and defamatory remarks made against the association amid the controversy surrounding Sanju Samson's omission from India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy held earlier this year, as per a release from KCA. The decision was made during a special general body meeting of the KCA held in Ernakulam on Friday, April 30. 'I have not received any notice or order from the KCA; we have only heard it from the media. I don't know yet on what grounds or reasons the action is being taken. I was only backing a state cricketer.. Once we see the notice, we will explore our options,' Sreesanth said while speaking to ANI. Sreesanth, who currently serves as the co-owner of the Kerala Cricket League franchise Kollam Aries, had made critical public comments linking the KCA to Samson's exclusion. Following these statements, show-cause notices were issued to Sreesanth as well as to three franchise teams, Kollam Aries, Alleppey Team Lead Contender Sai Krishnan, and Alleppey Ripples. The general body reviewed the responses from the franchises and deemed them satisfactory. As a result, no further action will be taken against them. However, the KCA advised all franchise teams to exercise greater caution when appointing individuals to team management roles. The association also announced its intention to pursue legal action against Samson's father, Samson Vishwanath, former cricketer Reji Lukose, and a news anchor from the 24x7 news channel, citing defamatory remarks made in public forums against the association.S. Sreesanth's international cricket career was marked by moments of brilliance, controversy, and resilience across all formats. Sreesanth made his ODI debut for India in 2005 against Sri Lanka. He was later called up to the Test squad in 2006 for the England series and played a T20 match against South Africa the same year. He was part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning teams. Across all formats, he played 90 matches and took 169 wickets at an average of 35.89 and an economy rate of 4.49. His best bowling figure, 6/55, came against England in 2006. In August 2013, the BCCI banned Sreesanth for life, along with teammates Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan, over alleged IPL spot-fixing. His ban was later reduced to seven years and ended in September 2020. He returned to domestic cricket in 2021, representing Kerala in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He also entered the IPL auctions in 2021 and 2022 but went unsold. Sreesanth played 27 Test matches, taking 87 wickets and scoring 281 runs. In 53 ODIS, he claimed 75 wickets. In T20IS, he played 10 matches and took seven wickets. In the IPL, he played for Punjab Kings, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, and Rajasthan Royals, taking 40 wickets in 44 matches at an average of 29.85 and an economy of 8.14. (ANI)
NDTV
02-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
S Sreesanth Breaks Silence On 3-Year Suspension Over Sanju Samson Row: "Not Aware..."
Former India cricketer S Sreesanth declined to comment on his three-year suspension by the Kerala Cricket Association, stating that he is not aware of the matter. Sreesanth was suspended by the KCA for his alleged false and derogatory statements against the organisation regarding Sanju Samson's omission from the national team for the Champions Trophy 2025. Sreesanth had alleged that Samson was sidelined by the KCA to play for the Kerala side last year and hence missed selection to the national team for the Champions Trophy. The decision was taken in KCA's annual general body meeting on April 30 in Kochi and was shared by the state cricket body via an official statement on Friday. When contacted by IANS for his comments, Sreesanth remained tight-lipped to comment on the matter. "I'm not aware of it," Sreesanth said in response to IANS when asked about his suspension by the Kerala Cricket Association. Meanwhile, Sreesanth is now waiting for the official communication from the KCA, and according to sources, he will be taking legal recourse against the three-year suspension. This is not the first time that Sreesanth has courted trouble. The previous instance was in 2023 when the Legends League Cricket (LLC) Commissioner served him a legal notice following his rant over an on-field altercation with the current Indian men's team head coach Gautam Gambhir. His previous troubles came at his last IPL match for the Rajasthan Royals against Punjab on May 9, 2013, the season in which he was accused of being involved in spot-fixing, which led to his arrest. Though Sreesanth always maintained his innocence throughout the controversy, he was handed a life ban along with Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila. The fast bowler then challenged the decision in the Supreme Court, which set aside the life ban and asked the BCCI to consider a fresh punishment. The sentence was reduced to a seven-year suspension, which ended in September 2020. Thereafter, Sreesanth played for Kerala in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2021. He played his last first-class game for Kerala against Meghalaya in the 2021-22 edition of the Ranji Trophy. In March 2023, Sreesanth announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Listen to the latest songs, only on
