S Sreesanth Suspended for 3 Years Over Sanju Samson Controversy

May 02, 2025 Komal Das

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has suspended former cricketer S Sreesanth for three years over controversial remarks linked to Sanju Samson

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The decision was made during the KCA's General Body meeting in Kochi on April 30

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Sreesanth, now co-owner of Kollam Aeries, was accused of making defamatory comments against the KCA

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Show-cause notices were issued to Sreesanth and several franchise teams, but only Sreesanth faced action

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Sreesanth’s remarks during a TV discussion accused the KCA of bias against Kerala players

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The KCA clarified that the notice was for defamatory comments, not for supporting Sanju Samson

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The KCA will also file a compensation claim against Sanju Samson’s father and two others for alleged false allegations

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This suspension highlights a major fallout in Kerala cricket's recent controversies

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