Kerala Ranji coach gave a statement on inclusion of Sreesanth

Chennai: Kerala Ranji team coach Tinu Yohannan said on Thursday that former Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth if he proves his fitness after the BCCI ban is over in September, then the selection in Kerala cricket team His name will be considered. In August 2013, 37-year-old Sreesanth was banned for life by IPL spot-fixing by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). However, BCCI Lokpal DK Jain had reduced this sentence to 7 years last year.

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Former Indian fast bowler Yohanan told PTI, "Sreesanth's name will be considered for this year's Ranji Trophy. We are eager to see Sreesanth playing towards Kerala again. Everyone in Kerala is curious about it. ”Yohanan said that Sreesanth has enough time to work on fitness.

He said, 'His (Sreesanth) ban will expire in September. The good thing is that he has time to get ready. He is working hard on his sports and fitness. We will assess his fitness and sportsmanship. Shri (Sreesanth) has always been a part of our strategy. 'The domestic session was to begin in August but it can be changed due to Corona virus epidemic. Yohanan said that Sreesanth is in constant touch with him.

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He said, "Sreesanth kept in constant touch with me. He is working hard on his bowling and fitness. Although he has not played competitive cricket for 7 years, we have to evaluate his fitness and skill. "Yohannan, who has played three Tests and as many ODIs for India, said," But on welcoming his return to the Kerala team We will be very happy. ”Sreesanth took 87 and 75 wickets in 27 Tests and 53 ODIs for India respectively. He also took 7 wickets in 10 T20 Internationals.