S. Sreesanth
133 matches · 25 Oct 2005 to 19 Jan 2021
- Full name
- Shanthakumaran Nair Sreesanth
- Born
- 6 Feb 1983, Kothamangalam
- Age
- 43 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast-medium
Shanthakumaran Nair Sreesanth (, born 6 February 1983) is an Indian former cricketer and film actor who played all formats of the game for his country. He is a right-arm fast-medium-pace bowler and a right-handed tail-ender batsman. In first class cricket, he played for Kerala. In the Indian Premier League (IPL) he played for the Rajasthan Royals. He became the first Kerala Ranji player to play Twenty20 cricket for India. Sreesanth was initially banned for life after spot-fixing in the 2013 IPL, however, the ban was reduced to seven years in August 2019.
In 2018, he participated in the popular reality show, Bigg Boss and became the runner up. In 2020 he was selected for the Kerala cricket team and resumed his career in national cricket. In March 2022, Sreesanth announced his retirement from domestic cricket. Sreesanth was a member of the Indian team that won both the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 Cricket World Cup, where in the 2007 final, he took the winning catch.
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S. Sreesanth: career summary
S. Sreesanth is a bowler from India, born on 6 Feb 1983 in Kothamangalam. S. Sreesanth has played 133 matches on CricInto's records, from 25 Oct 2005 to 19 Jan 2021, for Kerala, Rajasthan Royals, India, Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Kings XI Punjab.
In ODIs (50 matches, 2005–2011): 44 runs in 21 innings at an average of 4.00 and a strike rate of 36.36 (highest score 10*); 73 wickets at an average of 32.22 and an economy rate of 5.96 (best 6/55).
In the Indian Premier League (44 matches, 2008–2013): 34 runs in 14 innings at an average of 8.50 and a strike rate of 61.82 (highest score 15*); 40 wickets at an average of 29.85 and an economy rate of 8.14 (best 3/29).
In Tests (26 matches, 2006–2011): 252 runs in 38 innings at an average of 9.33 and a strike rate of 52.07 (highest score 35); 82 wickets at an average of 38.67 and an economy rate of 3.65 (best 5/40).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 26 | 38 | 11 | 252 | 35 | 9.33 | 484 | 52.07 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 4 | 10 |
| ODI | 50 | 21 | 10 | 44 | 10* | 4.00 | 121 | 36.36 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| T20I | 9 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 19* | 20.00 | 14 | 142.86 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Indian Premier League | 44 | 14 | 10 | 34 | 15* | 8.50 | 55 | 61.82 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 26 | 48 | 868.1 | 3171 | 82 | 5/40 | 38.67 | 3.65 | 63.52 | 3 | 3 |
| ODI | 50 | 49 | 394.4 | 2352 | 73 | 6/55 | 32.22 | 5.96 | 32.44 | 2 | 1 |
| T20I | 9 | 9 | 34 | 288 | 7 | 2/12 | 41.14 | 8.47 | 29.14 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 44 | 44 | 146.4 | 1194 | 40 | 3/29 | 29.85 | 8.14 | 22.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 4 | 4 | 14 | 131 | 4 | 2/46 | 32.75 | 9.36 | 21.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2021 | KER vs HAR Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | DNB | 0/31 (3) |
| 17 Jan 2021 | KER vs AND Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | DNB | 1/25 (3) |
| 15 Jan 2021 | KER vs DEL Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | DNB | 2/46 (4) |
| 11 Jan 2021 | KER vs PUD Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | DNB | 1/29 (4) |
| 9 May 2013 | RR vs KXIP Indian Premier League | DNB | 0/18 (2) |
| 29 Apr 2013 | RR vs RCB Indian Premier League | DNB | 1/35 (4) |
| 20 Apr 2013 | RR vs RCB Indian Premier League | 0 (2) | 0/9 (1) |
| 14 Apr 2013 | RR vs KXIP Indian Premier League | DNB | 2/20 (4) |
| 11 Apr 2013 | RR vs PWI Indian Premier League | DNB | 0/38 (2.4) |
| 8 Apr 2013 | RR vs KKR Indian Premier League | 1* (2) | 1/25 (4) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has S. Sreesanth scored in ODIs?
S. Sreesanth has scored 44 runs in ODIs, at an average of 4.00.
How many wickets has S. Sreesanth taken in ODIs?
S. Sreesanth has taken 73 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 6/55.
How many runs has S. Sreesanth scored in the Indian Premier League?
S. Sreesanth has scored 34 runs in the Indian Premier League, at an average of 8.50.
How many wickets has S. Sreesanth taken in the Indian Premier League?
S. Sreesanth has taken 40 wickets in the Indian Premier League, with best figures of 3/29.
How many runs has S. Sreesanth scored in Tests?
S. Sreesanth has scored 252 runs in Tests, at an average of 9.33.
How many wickets has S. Sreesanth taken in Tests?
S. Sreesanth has taken 82 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 5/40.
What is S. Sreesanth's highest score?
S. Sreesanth's highest score is 35, in Tests.
How old is S. Sreesanth?
S. Sreesanth was born on 6 Feb 1983 in Kothamangalam, and is 43 years old.
Which teams has S. Sreesanth played for?
Kerala (2021), Rajasthan Royals (2013), India (2005–2011), Kochi Tuskers Kerala (2011) and Kings XI Punjab (2008–2010).