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Sreesanth aims to return to Ranji Trophy | Sree Sreesanth committed to returning to First Class cricket in India

Tainted Indian pacer Sreesanth aims to return to his state side Kerala and play India’s premiere domestic competition, the Ranji Trophy, this season. Sreesanth’s ban ends in September, and he will be eligible for selection again later this year.

The speedster was banned from all forms of cricket following his arrest in the 2013 spot fixing scandal while playing for the Rajasthan Royals. The pacer was banned for life in 2013, but in August 2019, his ban was reduced to seven years, making him available to play again.

The 37-year old will most likely be a part of Kerala’s probables to play in the domestic season and once cricket practice is allowed post the coronavirus pandemic. But, the fast bowler has to prove his fitness before joining the training camp. Also, there is no clarity over the commencement of India’s domestic season due to COVID-19 situation in the country.

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) are eager to see the return of the 2011 World Cup winner. “The official announcement will come in September, I am just continuing with my training. Everybody is being supportive from the Secretary to Director General, everybody has been supportive, selectors and coach want me in the team,” Sreesanth was quoted to Asianet news.

“I am just training, let’s see, I am fit and raring to go. You will see me playing, I am just eagerly waiting to go forward. It’s very, very clear I will be in the squad, the official announcement will be in September so I have to follow the rules and do things accordingly,” he added.

Sreesanth’s chances of making a first class return for the South Indian state will be bolstered as Sandeep Warrier, Kerala’s premier pacer, has shifted his base to Tamil Nadu.

Written by Sarthak Karkhanis. Follow Sarthak on Twitter today.

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