S Sreesanth announces retirement from India domestic cricket

Former World cup winner S Sreesanth has decided to hang up his boots and retire after a successful career of representing the Indian cricket team in 27 Tests, 53 ODIs, and 10 T20Is. Sreesanth has had a rollercoaster of a career and has had his share of ups and downs too. From winning the T20 as well as the 50 over World Cup with India to getting banned from cricket over match-fixing scandals, Sreesanth has experienced it all. The cricketer took to his Twitter account to announce his retirement and tweeted his emotions on his long journey and career as well.

“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, BCCI, and ICC has been 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,”

Sreesanth said on his Twitter account

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

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) March 9, 2022

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,

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) March 9, 2022

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 ,

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) March 9, 2022

“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 honourable action to take at this time in my life. I’ve cherished every moment,”

After getting his ban reduced to seven years, Sreesanth got an opportunity in the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy as well. He would’ve also been eligible to play in the IPL after being registered for the auction in 2021 and 2022. However, the veteran cricketer was passed unsold on both occasions.