S. Sreesanth

Cricketer and IPL champion

S. Sreesanth - Cricketer and IPL champion
Born

February 6th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

India

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A prominent Indian cricketer, achieved significant success in international cricket from 2005 to 2011. Primarily known as a fast bowler, contributed to the Indian national team's victory in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. Played for various domestic teams including Kerala and represented franchise teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), notably with the Rajasthan Royals. Known for an expressive on-field persona and later faced controversies that impacted professional career.

Won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 with India

Won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup with India

Played for Rajasthan Royals in IPL

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