Sreesanth was last seen in action during Kerala’s Ranji Trophy match against Meghalaya last month.
Malayalam actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Unni Mukundan were among those who wished former India cricketer Sreesanth on Thursday after he announced his retirement from all forms of Indian domestic cricket. Reacting to Sreesanth’s announcement, actor Prithviraj Sukumaran tweeted, “One of the biggest releases and seam positions I have ever seen from an Indian fast bowler. Thanks for the winner of the memories! Best wishes for the way ahead!”
Actor Unni Mukundan took to Instagram to react to Sreesanth’s announcement. He wrote, “Dear Sreesanth! Thank you for serving the nation… you were brilliant on the field… Thank you for bringing home the World Cup. Wishing you all the very best for your future endeavours! You have certainly won many. Inspired young boys. Your determination! Thank you for making Kerala and India proud. Good luck my friend!”
Earlier in the day, Sreesanth announced his retirement in a series of tweets. “It is an honor to represent my family, my teammates and the people of India. All the people who love sports. With great sadness but without any regret, I say this with a heavy heart: I am an Indian Retiring from domestic (first class and all formats) cricket,” wrote the Kerala-born pacer.
“To the next generation of cricketers. I have chosen to end my first-class cricket career. This decision is mine alone, and although I know it will not bring me joy, it is the right and honorable action for me at this point in time.” . Life. I have cherished every moment,” he said.
The 39-year-old right-arm pacer was last seen in action during Kerala’s Ranji Trophy match against Meghalaya last month, when he returned to his innings with a two-wicket haul and a 166-run victory.
After making his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in Nagpur on October 25, 2006, Sreesanth won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 and the coveted ODI World Cup in 2011 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
-IANS with inputs