S Sreesanth fires back as KCA drags spot-fixing scandal into ongoing feud

KOCHI: The war of words between the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) and former Indian pacer S Sreesanth is showing no signs of abating.

On Friday, two days after the KCA issued a show cause notice to Sreesanth, they offered a clarification in which they dragged the infamous spot-fixing scandal allegations against the speedster into the issue, which only added fuel to the fire.

In its statement, the KCA clarified that the show cause notice was issued to seek an explanation on the false and defamatory statements Sreesanth made against the KCA and not for backing Sanju Samson.

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“The KCA has always protected its players. In fact, the officials of the association visited Sreesanth when he was in jail facing allegations in the spot-fixing scandal in 2013 and offered him support. Though the court quashed the criminal case against him, he was not acquitted in the match-fixing case. So Sreesanth doesn’t need to take up the protection of players,” read the KCA statement.

The KCA also mentioned that it wouldn’t tolerate indiscipline and would take strict action against those who spread falsehoods about the state cricket body.

Responding to this, Sreesanth said he will continue to support Kerala players. “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.