Former India pacer Sreesanth set to play Ranji Trophy for Kerala, again
In 2013, Sreesanth was allegedly involved in the IPL spot-fixing scandal where he was arrested by Delhi Police along with Ajit Chandila and Ankit Chavan
In 2013, Sreesanth was allegedly involved in the IPL spot-fixing scandal where he was arrested by Delhi Police along with Ajit Chandila and Ankit Chavan
It is the first time that Sreesanth, 37, is back in official cricket after serving a seven-year ban.
Rajasthan Royals brand ambassador Shane Warne had praised Samson and said it was shocking to see that a talent like Samson is not a part of Team India across all formats.
In 2018, the Kerala High Court had struck down the life ban imposed on the cricketer by the BCCI and also quashed all proceedings against Sreesanth.
Sreesanth has so far played 27 Tests and 53 ODIs for India.
As Shashi Tharoor termed Sanju Samson as a Thiruvananthapuram boy, Sreesanth reminded the politician that the cricketer should be identified as an Indian.
Sreesanth has featured in 27 Tests and 53 ODIs for India and has claimed 87 and 75 wickets, respectively.
The fire officials have confirmed the report adding that no one has been injured in the incident.
On 15 March, the Supreme Court had quashed the BCCI disciplinary committee's order that imposed a life ban on Sreesanth and directed the committee to revise its decision.
On Tuesday, DK Jain decided that Sreesanth's ban will end on September 12, 2020 -- seven years as compared to the original life ban.
