Published 12:15 IST, June 29th 2020

Sreesanth's comeback most awaited by Kerala's Ranji Trophy team: Tinu Yohannan

Sreesanth: The spot-fixing ban imposed on the Kerala pacer is set to end this September as he looks forward to represent his state Kerala in the Ranji Trophy.

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Indian cricketer S Sreesanth has had an eventful life so far. right-arm pacer was part of India's two World Cup-winning squads, lifting T20 World Cup in 2007 and 50-over World Cup in 2011. However, in 2013, Sreesanth was allegedly involved in IPL spot-fixing scandal where he was arrested by Delhi Police along with fellow Rajasthan Royals teammates, Ajit Chandila and Ankit Chavan. 

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Sreesanth keen to represent Kerala again and help m win tournaments

Sreesanth was issued a lifetime ban from cricket after his alleged involvement in 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal. ban was eventually reduced and Kerala pacer is w eyeing a return to competitive cricket.  spot-fixing ban imposed on Sreesanth is set to end this September and right-arm pacer is looking to forward to represent Kerala.

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While speaking to  New Indian Express, Sreesanth said that he is bowling with passion and slowly getting back into  rhythm. He added that he is enjoying his bowling and process that a first-class cricketer has to undergo to perform at Ranji level. Recently, Kerala coach Tinu Yohannan had confirmed that team will consider Sreesanth for this year’s Ranji Trophy and that everyone is looking forward to having him in team again.

Sreesanth, who has 211 wickets from 73 matches, furr said that having a fast bowler as a coach is a blessing in disguise. He lauded Kerala coach and said that Yohannan understands mind of a fast bowler and he will help him bowl at optimum level. Sreesanth also opined that he is keen to turn out for Kerala and help m win a few tournaments in process.

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former Rajasthan Royals pacer also made it clear that he is eyeing to play in Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) League, having polished his craft at MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai. Sreesanth said that he has fond memories of Chennai and playing at MA Chidambaram Stadium (CSK's home ground). Sreesanth reckoned that he learnt ropes of fast bowling from Dennis Lillee and TA Sekar. He also said that wickets, conditions and quality of batsmen make it challenging for bowlers and he would love to play in TNCA League.

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12:15 IST, June 29th 2020