Kerala Cricket Association Suspends S. Sreesanth for Three Years
Aspect | Details |
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Event | S. Sreesanth suspended by Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) |
Date of Decision | April 30, 2025 |
Duration of Suspension | Three years from all KCA-related cricketing activities |
Triggering Incident | Sreesanth's public criticism of KCA over Sanju Samson's exclusion from ICC Champions Trophy squad |
Sreesanth's Role | Co-owner of Aries Kollam Sailors in Kerala Cricket League (KCL) |
Other Actions | Show-cause notices issued to Aries Kollam Sailors and Alleppey Ripples; advisory issued to franchises |
Defamation Cases | KCA filed compensation claims against Samson Viswanath, Reji Lukose, and a Malayalam news anchor |
Significance | Highlights influence of franchise cricket, freedom of speech vs. discipline, and KCA's focus on institutional integrity |