The senior quick said he is open to playing franchise-based leagues across the world once the Board of Control for Cricket tin India (BCCI) gives him the go-ahead and being part of coaching set-ups in the near future. He added that he decided to retire from domestic cricket to make way for youngsters in the Kerala domestic set-up.

 

Sreesanth played 27 Tests, 53 ODIs and 10 T20Is for India between 2005 and 2011. He was part of the T20 World Cup-winning team under MS Dhoni in 2007 and the 50-over World Cup-winning side in 2011. The Kerala fast bowler last played for India in 2011. Sreesanth had served a reduced life ban, which expired in September 2020, for alleged involvement in a spot-fixing scandal in IPL 2013.

 

An intimidating fast bowler, Sreesanth picked up 169 wickets in international cricket and was part of several memorable victories, including the T20 and the 50-over World Cup.

 

"Thank you for supporting me, especially on my comeback to domestic cricket. I am retiring from first-class, all forms of cricket in domestic cricket. Looking forward to being part of maybe a coaching set-up to help the youngsters. If possible, play leagues across the globe once the BCCI gives me permission," Sreesanth said in a video message, addressing his fans on Twitter.