Xtra Time Web Desk: Shanthakumaran Sreesanth made a comeback to competitive cricket in style as the Kerala speedster showed the same flair in the Syed Mustaq Ali Trophy match against Puducherry in Mumbai. The charismatic fast bowler clean bowled Puducherry opening batsman Fabid Ahmed in only his second over of the match. He foxed Fabid with an outswinger which struck the top of the off stump. Sreesanth’s figures read 4-29-1. Puducherry could only manage 136/8 in 20 overs. In reply Kerala chased down the target with 10 balls to spare.
Sreesanth later took to Twitter and shared the video of his first wicket after his return.
“Thanks a lot for all the support and love ..it’s just the beginning..with all of ur wishes and prayers many many many more to go.. lots of respect to u nd family,” tweeted Sreesanth.
The Board of Contol for Cricket in India (BCCI) imposed a ban on Sreesanth in August 2013 along with his Rajasthan Royals teammates Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan for indulging in alleged spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
However, last year, his lifetime ban was reduced to seven years, which got over in September this year. Later in December, he was added to the Kerala squad after the pacer had a promising pre-season campaign.