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Kerala Cricket Association Suspends Sreesanth for Three Years Over Defamation Claims

The KCA also announced legal action against Sanju Samson's father for alleged baseless accusations, while clearing Kerala Cricket League franchises of wrongdoing.

The Kerala Cricket Association has suspended S Sreesanth for three years over comments on Sanju Samson.
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Sreesanth handed 3-year suspension over derogatory remarks in Sanju Samson row
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Overview

  • The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has suspended former cricketer S Sreesanth for three years for making allegedly false and defamatory comments about the organization during a televised discussion.
  • The decision was finalized at a special General Body meeting held in Kochi on April 30, 2025, and officially announced on May 2, 2025.
  • Sreesanth criticized the KCA over Sanju Samson's omission from the Champions Trophy squad, accusing the association of undermining Kerala players' careers.
  • In addition to Sreesanth's suspension, the KCA has initiated legal action against Sanju Samson's father, Samson Vishwanath, for allegedly spreading baseless allegations using Samson's name.
  • Show-cause notices issued to three Kerala Cricket League franchises were resolved after satisfactory responses, with the KCA advising stricter oversight in management appointments.