S Sreesanth: News

Shanthakumaran Nair Sreesanth, commonly known as S Sreesanth, is an Indian professional cricket player and film actor who has played all formats of the game. The right-handed batsman is primarily used as a bowler in his team. As of 2021, he plays first-class cricket for Kerala. Initially, Sreesanth started his cricket career as a leg-spinner but later changed his style to a fast bowler. In 2000, he was selected in the National Cricket Academy. Following this, he made his first-class debut against Goa in the 2002-2003 domestic season of Ranji Trophy where he claimed 22 wickets in seven matches. In 2005, he made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka, and in 2006, he made his Test debut against England. On his Test debut, he picked up four wickets in his first innings. In 2006, he bagged the Man of the Match award for the high voltage series against Pakistan. He was banned for a lifetime by BCCI for spot-fixing in IPL 2013. Sreesanth has played in the IPL for Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Rajasthan Royals, and Kings XI Punjab. He participated in Bigg Boss in 2018 and was the runner-up.

21 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 WC: Most economical four-over spells by Indians

A thunderous spell from Jasprit Bumrah helped India beat Afghanistan in their 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter in Bridgetown.

07 Dec 2023

Gautam Gambhir

Sreesanth, Gautam Gambhir engage in verbal spat: All we know

On December 7, former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth accused his ex-teammate Gautam Gambhir of calling him a "fixer" during a recent Legends League Cricket (LLC) match between Gujarat Giants and India Capitals.

23 Nov 2023

Kerala

Former cricketer S Sreesanth booked in cheating case

Former cricketer S Sreesanth has been booked in a cheating case along with two others, based on a complaint filed by Sareesh Gopalan, a resident of Kerala's Choonda.

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2020/21: A look at Sreesanth's incredible run

Indian bowler S Sreesanth has been on a roll in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2020/21.

Sreesanth set to play President's Cup T20 in Kerala

The Kerala Cricket Association has planned a T20 League, titled President's Cup, to resume cricketing activities in the state this year.

'I will never cheat', says Sreesanth as his ban ends

Indian pacer S Sreesanth's seven-year ban for alleged spot-fixing came to an end on Sunday.

Kerala ready to include pacer Sreesanth in Ranji team

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has decided to include controversial pacer S Sreesanth in the state Ranji cricket team in September after his ban period ends.

21 Aug 2019

BCCI

Will Sreesanth be able to finish with 100 Test wickets?

Discarded Indian pacer S Sreesanth breathed a sigh of relief after his life-ban was reduced to seven years by the BCCI on Tuesday.

20 Aug 2019

India

BCCI reduces Sreesanth's ban to 7 years: Details here

Former Indian pacer S Sreesanth can breathe a sigh of relief after the BCCI reduced his life ban to seven years.

03 May 2019

India

Paddy Upton accuses Sreesanth of abusing Rahul Dravid during IPL

The IPL has always been the hotbed of controversy.

15 Mar 2019

BCCI

Supreme Court calls for review of life ban on Sreesanth

The Supreme Court, on Friday, stated that a life ban on former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth needs to be reviewed.

31 Dec 2018

Bigg Boss

#BiggBoss12: Sreesanth's manager calls Dipika Kakar a non-deserving winner

The twelfth season of Bigg Boss came to an end with Dipika Kakar, and not Sreesanth, winning the show.

31 Dec 2018

Bigg Boss

#BiggBoss12: Here's how Shoaib Ibrahim celebrated wife Dipika Kakar's win

After fighting all the odds in Bigg Boss 12, television's darling bahu Dipika Kakar was announced the winner of the controversial reality show on Sunday.

30 Dec 2018

Bigg Boss

#BB12GrandFinale: These two contestants will be evicted tonight

In just a few hours, Bigg Boss 12 's grand finale will begin. The anticipation has already gotten hearts of contestants and ardent followers racing.

28 Dec 2018

Bigg Boss 12

#BiggBoss12: Before finale, evicted contestant Surbhi thinks she's the winner

The popular reality-show Bigg Boss 12 is inching towards its grand finale and each day is bringing new drama for the audience and contestants.

23 Oct 2018

Salman Khan

#BiggBoss12: Why does Sreesanth keep threatening to leave the house?

Ever since 'Bigg Boss 12' has started, apart from the high-voltage drama, one thing has been constant on the show - Sreesanth's threats to exit the house.

21 Oct 2018

Salman Khan

#BiggBoss12: Sreesanth reveals his fees for Salman Khan's show

The high voltage drama on 'Bigg Boss 12' seems to be never-ending, and Sreesanth, owing to his short temper, often heats up things in the house.

23 Sep 2018

Salman Khan

#BiggBoss12: Dipika-Srishty to fight with Saba-Somi in 'Sultani Akhada'

Salman Khan came with the first Weekend Ka Vaar episode of 'Bigg Boss 12' and it was a powerful one with lots of fun, pranks and some serious lessons as well.

19 Sep 2018

Bigg Boss

#MasterOfWalkOuts? 'Bigg Boss' isn't the first-show Sreesanth wants to quit

Fights, controversies, arguments. Yes! the high-voltage drama inside the 'Bigg Boss' house has begun.

18 Sep 2018

Bigg Boss 12

#BiggBoss12: Sreesanth breaks rule, to walk out of house tonight?

'Bigg Boss 12' started with a bang, and controversies have already found their way to the BB house.

SC seeks BCCI's response on Sreesanth's plea against life ban

In a major relief to cricketer S Sreesanth, the Supreme Court has issued a notice to BCCI, seeking response on the plea filed by Sreesanth challenging the life ban imposed on him by the apex body.

BCCI challenges Kerala HC order quashing Sreesanth's ban

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appealed against the Kerala High Court's order lifting the life ban imposed on cricketer S Sreesanth.

01 Sep 2017

BCCI

Cricketer Sreesanth's Bollywood innings; to star in Aksar 2

Cricketer S Sreesanth is gearing up for his innings in acting and is all set to make his Bollywood debut with Aksar 2!