Kerala Cricket Association revokes Sreesanth's ban
Thiruvananthapuram, July 1
The Kerala Cricket Association has decided to revoke the three-year ban imposed on former India cricketer S Sreesanth.
Sreesanth was earlier suspended for three years over remarks made through visual and social media that the KCA said had brought disrepute to the association. He had challenged the disciplinary action before the Thiruvananthapuram Munsiff Court, but the petition was dismissed, according to KCA.
Subsequently, Sreesanth submitted an official unconditional apology expressing regret over his remarks against the Kerala Cricket Association.
The KCA's Special General Body meeting, held on July 1, 2026, discussed his apology in detail. Considering that he had expressed unconditional regret, the meeting unanimously decided to revoke the ban.
However, the association warned Sreesanth that any similar conduct in the future would invite strict disciplinary action.
With the ban lifted, Sreesanth will be able to continue as the co-owner of the Aries Kollam Sailors franchise in Kerala Cricket League (KCL) Season 3. The KCA had imposed the ban ahead of the previous KCL season.
Former India pacer Sreesanth represented the country across all three international formats, playing 27 Tests, 53 ODIs and 10 T20Is.
In Tests, he claimed 87 wickets at an average of 37.59, with best figures of 5/40 in an innings and 8/99 in a match, including four four-wicket hauls and three five-wicket hauls.
In ODIs, he picked up 75 wickets at an average of 33.44, with career-best figures of 6/55, while in T20Is he took seven wickets in 10 matches. In domestic cricket, Sreesanth featured in 74 first-class matches, taking 213 wickets with best figures of 5/40, alongside 124 wickets in 92 List A matches and 54 wickets in 65 T20 games, underlining his consistency across formats.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, the ban was too harsh in the first place. Yes, Sreesanth's comments were unprofessional, but a three-year ban for social media remarks? That's excessive when other players get away with much worse. Better late than never to rectify this.
Sreesanth always had this aggressive streak - that's what made him such a fiery fast bowler. But he needs to understand that with fame comes responsibility. Hope this second chance helps him focus on the game and mentoring young players in Kerala.
Imagine how different Indian cricket history would have been if Sreesanth hadn't gotten into all that controversy. That spell against South Africa in 2010 was pure gold! Anyway, best wishes to him for the KCL season.
I'm not Indian, but I followed Sreesanth's career closely. His energy on the field was infectious. Glad the ban is lifted - every player deserves a chance to make amends. Wishing him the best with Aries Kollam Sailors. 🇮🇳
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