S Sreesanth inspired by Ashish Nehra to play for India in 2023 World Cup at the age of 38

Indian pacer S Sreesanth last represented India in 2011. For his alleged involvement in spot-fixing scandal in tje Indian Premier League 2013 (IPL 2013) during his time at Rajasthan Royals, cricketer was banned for seven years by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). While his ban would end in August this year, S Sreesanth might just have to wait a little longer to make a comeback into field as ongoing coronavirus crisis continues to impact worldwide cricketing activities.

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IPL 2013 spot fixing: S Sreesanth recalls his “nightmare” phase

In a recent interview with Rediff, S Sreesanth opened up about his time away from game and talked about his prospects of donning ‘Men in Blue’ jersey again. While recalling time when he was arrested for IPL 2013 spot fixing controversy, cricketer said that people often tell him to forget moment when police came kcking at his door. He admitted that those times were very sad and hard for him, his family as well as for his fans.

S Sreesanth n revealed that he had to wait two-and-a-half years since controversy began to be given a clean chit. He described that period as a nightmare where he felt as close to “dying”. Later, S Sreesanth also expressed his gratitude towards BCCI Ombudsman Justice D K Jain for reducing his ban from a life term to seven years.

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IPL 2013 spot fixing: S Sreesanth on his comeback

Despite being d 37, S Sreesanth expressed full confidence of making a comeback into Indian team. He cited example of veteran Indian pacer Ashish Nehra, who played 2011 World Cup at 38 years of . He also finds inspiration in Indian tennis ace Leander Paes, who played till 47 and former Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq, who played till 42. S Sreesanth revealed that he is currently eying to play in 2023 World Cup, which is scheduled to be played in India.

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S Sreesanth in IPL and international cricket

S Sreesanth began his IPL journey for Kings XI Punjab in 2008 and stayed with franchise till 2010. right-arm pacer n joined Rajasthan Royals in 2011 and played until IPL 2013 spot fixing scandal, which began his downfall in cricket. He has taken 40 wickets across 44 IPL appearances.

Regarding his international career, cricketer has played 27 Tests, 53 ODIs and 10 T20Is since his debut in 2005. He has taken 169 international wickets across formats and he is well-kwn for his aggressive approach with ball. S Sreesanth holds a unique record of being only fast bowler in world to have been a part of a T20 World Cup and 50-overs World Cup-winning sides.

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