The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has issued a show-cause notice against former Indian cricketer S. Sreesanth. KCA stated that the notice was issued for making false statements against the association, not for supporting Sanju Samson. Sreesanth had supported Sanju Samson's decision not to play in the domestic season matches. In its press note, KCA wrote that a person like Sreesanth, who was once involved in a betting case, should not take responsibility for the safety of players. The Kerala Cricket Board also reminded him that it was Kerala Cricket that facilitated Sreesanth's return after the ban was lifted. Sreesanth was accused of betting: KCA According to Kerala's website Online Manorama, KCA said in its statement that the BCCI found him guilty of match-fixing and betting and banned him for life. However, later, the BCCI reduced the ban to seven years. The Kerala Cricket Association said, "KCA has always protected its players. Sreesanth was accused of betting, a dark chapter in Indian cricket." Association working only for its interests: Sreesanth In response to this controversy, Sreesanth told Malayalam News Online Manorama that he would stand with his fellow players, whether Sanju Samson, Sachin Baby, or Nidhish. Accusing Kerala cricket of giving preference to players from other states rather than Malayali players, makes it difficult for domestic players to secure a place in the national team. He further said, "Sachin Baby was the second-highest run-scorer in the last domestic season, yet he did not get a place in the Duleep Trophy team. Why was KCA silent on this? The association is only working for its own interests." Opportunity to return in the Ranji Trophy
Kerala Cricket gave Sreesanth, who had completed his sentence, a chance to play in the Ranji Trophy earlier. Sreesanth had recently raised questions about who came into the Indian team after Sanju. Responding to this, KCA had named women cricketers Sajana Sajeevan, Minnu Mani, and Asha Shobhana. The association also said, "Indiscipline will not be tolerated at any level and action will be taken against anyone who tries to damage the association's image by making false statements."Original Article