S Sreesanth has officially retired from all versions of the game, making the announcement via Twitter on Wednesday. During his time with the Indian national team, the right-arm fast bowler appeared in 10 T20Is, 53 ODIs, and 27 Tests. Hailing from Kerala, he was a key part of the squads that secured World Cup glory in both 2007 (T20) and 2011 (ODI). His final stint saw him playing for Kerala in the current Ranji Trophy, where he took two wickets across two games.
Indian pacer S Sreesanth announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Sreesanth revealed his retirement decision through Twitter on Wednesday. Right-arm fast bowler Sreesanth has represented India in 27 Tests, 53 ODIs, and 10 T20Is. The Kerala cricketer was a member of the Indian team that won the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. The 39-year-old seamer played two matches for Kerala in the ongoing Ranji Trophy and finished with two wickets.
To explain his decision, Sreesanth shared a short video and several tweets. He admitted that while saying goodbye was difficult, it was a moment for him to look back with thankfulness. He viewed his time in international cricket as a great honor and spent 25 years dedicated to chasing victory on the field.
He highlighted that his entire career was built on a foundation of perseverance, passion, and a commitment to elite competitive standards. He expressed deep pride in having represented his nation, his family, and the sport's wider fanbase.
Sreesanth explained that he is retiring now to create opportunities for the next wave of cricketers. The spirited pacer noted how much he cherished his time in the game, during which he claimed 169 wickets with a career-best performance of 6/55. He also played 44 matches in the IPL, though his trajectory was unfortunately interrupted by spot-fixing accusations.
Known for his fiery temperament and distinctive antics at the crease, Sreesanth always stood out. His ability to dismantle Australian batting lineups with lethal, toe-crushing yorkers back in 2007 ensured that he will be remembered by fans for years to come.