Did Sreesanth accept fixing?

Former India fast bowler S Sreesanth has finally opened up over the IPL spot-fixing saga which ended his cricketing career. It may be recalled that in 2013, Sreesanth and two other Rajasthan Royals cricketers was arrested for their alleged involvement in a spot-fixing scandal.

Why was Sreesanth not auctioned?

MUMBAI: Fast bowler S Sreesanth wasn’t shortlisted by any of the eight Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise for the upcoming players’ auction. Sreesanth was hoping to make a return to the league after a seven-year suspension. He was suspended for his alleged role in the spot-fixing controversy.

Where is sreesanth now?

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Shanthakumaran Nair Sreesanth ( He is a right-arm fast-medium-pace bowler and a right-handed tail-ender batsman. Currently in first class cricket, he plays for Kerala. He played in the Indian Premier League (IPL), played for Rajasthan Royals.

Is Sreesanth back in IPL auction?

Sreesanth returned to competitive cricket in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy where in 5 games he picked 4 wickets. Despite all his efforts to make a comeback for the IPL Auction, former India pacer S Sreesanth has not made it to the final list of players.

Why did Sreesanth quit cricket?

In August 2013, Sreesanth and two other teammates of Rajasthan Royals were banned from playing for a lifetime by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for alleged spot-fixing in the IPL season that year. On March 2020, the Supreme Court dismissed the BCCI ban and allowed him to play this year.

Why was S Sreesanth banned from cricket?

S Sreesanth will return to competitive cricket for the first time since he was banned by the BCCI over spot-fixing allegations. Fast bowler S Sreesanth will return to competitive cricket with a local T20 tournament organised by the Kerala Cricket Association, his first after completing a seven-year ban on charges of match fixing.

How is Sreesanth making a comeback?

Sreesanth, who has served his seven-year ban, is gearing up to make a comeback and the right-arm pacer is leaving no stone unturned in his long and arduous road towards redemption. Recently, while speaking to The New Indian Express , Sreesanth said that he is bowling with passion and slowly getting back into the rhythm.

How many wickets did Sreesanth take in his career?

The Sreesanth cricket career has been quite an eventful one. In his short six-year international career, he won two World Cups with the Indian team (2007 World T20 and 2011 Cricket World Cup). Sreesanth has played 27 Tests where has bagged 87 wickets.

What happened to Sreesanth in the IPL spot-fixing scandal?

In 2013, Sreesanth was allegedly involved in the IPL spot-fixing scandal where he was arrested by Delhi Police along with fellow Rajasthan Royals teammates, Ajit Chandila and Ankit Chavan. Sreesanth was accused of spot-fixing during the seventh season of the IPL but he was relieved of all the charges due to lack of evidence.