Former Indian Pacer S Sreesanth Booked in Cheating Case: Kerala Police Initiates Probe
Allegations of Fraud: Sreesanth, Two Others Named in FIR for Cheating Complaint
S Sreesanth Latest News: The Kerala police on Thursday registered a case against former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth, along with Rajiv Kumar and Venkatesh Kini, following a cheating complaint filed by resident Sareesh Balagopalan. The complainant asserts a financial loss of Rs 18.7 lakh on various dates since April 25, 2019.
Sreesanth and his co-accused, Rajiv Kumar and Venkatesh Kini, now face charges under IPC Section 420, which pertains to cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property. The complaint alleges that the funds were intended for the construction of a sports academy in Kollur, Karnataka, listing Sreesanth as the third accused in the case.
Former Cricketer's Troubles: From Lifetime Ban to Cheating Allegations
Once banned for life by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in August 2013 due to alleged spot-fixing during the IPL, Sreesanth saw his ban reduced to seven years in 2019, completed in September 2020. The latest legal entanglement comes amidst his attempts at a cricketing comeback, with unsuccessful IPL auctions in 2021 and 2022.
Cricket Journey Recap
Following his ban, Sreesanth made a comeback in the 2021 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA). Despite shortlistings in the IPL auctions of 2021 and 2022, he remained unsold. With a notable cricket career, including 27 Test matches, 53 ODIs, and 10 T20Is, Sreesanth faces a legal challenge that adds a new chapter to his cricketing journey.
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