Former India cricketer S Sreesanth has fired back at the Kerala Cricket Association for raking up his alleged involvement in the IPL spot-fixing allegation. On Friday, the KCA had issued a statement saying that a player like the pacer need to offer protection to the state’s players. The statement was issued on the back drop of Sreesanth’s support to Samson amid his ongoing row with the board for which he was slapped a show-cause notice.
Sreesanth fires back at KCA over notice amid Samson row
As per Times of India, Sreesanth said that those who issued a defamatory press statement against him will have to answer soon. He stated that he could not stand with those who undermined the players from Kerala, adding that he was concerned about those who were running away from real issues plaguing cricket in the state.
“We need players who dream of playing for the country. I cannot stand with those who try to undermine it. I have faith in law, justice, and fate. I am concerned about those who turn away from the real issues affecting Kerala cricket. Those who released a defamatory press statement against me will have to answer soon,” Sreesanth said.
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Sreesanth slammed for getting into Samson vs KCA row
As per Malayalam Manorama, the KCA claimed that Sreesanth was unaware of Kerala cricket. In a statement, the board said that Sreesanth had not been acquitted in the IPL spot fixing allegation, adding that such a player need not offer protection to any of the state’s players. Further, the KCA stated that it had showed good-will by including Sreesanth in their Ranji Trophy side following the completion of his ban period.
“This shows he is unaware of Kerala cricket. The court dismissed criminal proceedings in the case but it remains a fact that he has not been acquitted in the spot-fixing allegation. Such a Sreesanth need not offer protection to Kerala Cricket Association’s players,” a statement from the KCA read.
