The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has suspended former India pacer S. Sreesanth for three years for allegedly making false and derogatory statements in opposition to it in reference to the controversy surrounding Sanju Samson’s omission from the Indian workforce for the Champions Trophy.
In a press release, the KCA stated the choice was taken at its particular General Body assembly held in Kochi on April 30, 2035.
Sreesanth is presently a co-owner of Kollam Aeries, a franchise workforce in the Kerala Cricket League.
Earlier, in relation to his controversial remarks, show-cause notices had been issued to Sreesanth in addition to to the franchise groups Kollam Aeries, Alappuzha Team Lead, and Alappuzha Ripples.
“Since the franchise teams gave satisfactory responses to the notices, no further action will be taken against them. However, the meeting decided to advise greater caution when appointing members to team management,” the assertion stated.
The General Body additionally resolved to file a compensation declare in opposition to Sanju Samson’s father, Samson Vishwanath, and two others for making baseless allegations utilizing Sanju Samson’s identify, it added.
The KCA had issued a show-cause discover to Sreesanth–who was a part of the India squad that received two World Cup titles–for his remarks linking the state cricket physique and Samson throughout a panel dialogue on a Malayalam tv channel.
In a press release, the KCA had clarified that the discover was not issued for supporting Samson however for making deceptive and defamatory feedback in opposition to the affiliation.
During the televised dialogue, Sreesanth allegedly pledged his help to Samson and vowed to guard him and different Kerala gamers, whereas levelling accusations in opposition to the KCA.
His remarks got here amid criticism of the KCA for dropping Samson from the Kerala squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which was believed to have affected his possibilities of being chosen for India’s Champions Trophy workforce.
Published – May 02, 2025 01:27 pm IST
