<p>IPL 2021 Auctions: 292 players&nbsp;have been shortlisted to go under auction for the&nbsp;upcoming Indian Premier League. These players have been picked from the initial list of 1,114 cricketers. The auction for&nbsp;IPL 2021&nbsp;will be held on February 18 in Chennai. However, some fans were hurt when&nbsp;Indian pacer&nbsp;S Sreesanth was not added in the revised auction list.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-news-ipl-2021-auctions-292-players-including-164-indian-cricketers-shortlisted-checkout-the-complete-list-363086" hreflang="en">IPL 2021 auctions: 292 players, including 164 Indian cricketers shortlisted; checkout the complete list</a></p>

<p>The 38-year-old bowler decided to register himself in this year's Indian Premier League auction and had set a base price of Rs 75 lakhs. Netizens had mixed reaction to Sreesanth being excluded from the list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While some felt, it was the right decision to not include the controversial player, many believed that it was a wrong decision to not add the cricketer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Looks like IPL teams have stayed away from Sreesanth. Hasn't made the shortlist for the IPL auctions. He was part of the long list.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Why not <a href="https://twitter.com/sreesanth36?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sreesanth36</a> name in 292 list of auction player list !<br />
I'm totally disappointed ,why <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> ??<a href="https://twitter.com/vijLotika?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vijLotika</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Team_Sreesanth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Team_Sreesanth</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Bhuvneshwarisr1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bhuvneshwarisr1</a><a href="https://twitter.com/SreesanthFans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SreesanthFans</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wewantsreesanthplayinipl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wewantsreesanthplayinipl</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLAuction2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLAuction2021</a></p>
— सृष्टि 🌍 (@Shrishti_INDIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/Shrishti_INDIA/status/1359942427260297218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">No S Sreesanth in 292 players list for IPL 2021 Auction<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLAuction2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLAuction2021</a> <a href="https://t.co/pLLfK2fYQN">pic.twitter.com/pLLfK2fYQN</a></p>
— Praveen Singh (@Praveen93718143) <a href="https://twitter.com/Praveen93718143/status/1359926848226877440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">BCCI seems so harsh on Sreesanth.</p>
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<p>Some Twitteratis also compared Arjun Tendulkar's inclusion and Sreesanth being sidelined.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">According to BCCI and IPL committee<br />
Talent in<br />
Arjun Tendulkar&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Sreesanth</p>
— AsrkHUTOSH🇮🇳 (@DhoniMeriJaan2) <a href="https://twitter.com/DhoniMeriJaan2/status/1360115651801616388?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="in">Sreesanth OUT, Arjun Tendulkar IN!<br />
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🤔🤔</p>
— Akhil Babu (@Akhil7Cena) <a href="https://twitter.com/Akhil7Cena/status/1360115686291378176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is the reason politics destroy the game<br />
Isn't <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sreesanth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sreesanth</a> better than arjun Tendulkar,s.kaul, and a lot<br />
This is the reason we are with 2wc and Australia with 5<br />
India has got a big talent but due to politics a lot got rejected<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLAuction2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLAuction2021</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLAuctions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLAuctions</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/C8nuSPAJAG">pic.twitter.com/C8nuSPAJAG</a></p>
— Abhishek (@Dinojam_9545677) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dinojam_9545677/status/1360117604380143618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">IF ARJUN TENDULKAR CAN COME IN THE LIST OF IPL PLAYERS. THEN WHY CANT SREESHANT CAN COME...WHAT A HEART 💔 ..</p>
— Nikhil Vishwakarma (@NikhilV28494311) <a href="https://twitter.com/NikhilV28494311/status/1360137327041908739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>The Kerala-based player was a part of the Indian squad which won the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 World Cup. However, in 2013, Sreesanth faced a major downfall during IPL season as he, along with his Rajasthan Royals teammates Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan, were banned from playing competitive cricket for life for allegedly being involved in spot-fixing.</p>

<p>Sreesanth's ban was reduced to seven years and he was allowed to play competitive cricket again after September 2020.</p>


IPL 2021 Auctions: 292 players have been shortlisted to go under auction for the upcoming Indian Premier League. These players have been picked from the initial list of 1,114 cricketers.

IPL 2021 Auctions: 292 players have been shortlisted to go under auction for the upcoming Indian Premier League. These players have been picked from the initial list of 1,114 cricketers. The auction for IPL 2021 will be held on February 18 in Chennai. However, some fans were hurt when Indian pacer S Sreesanth was not added in the revised auction list. ALSO READ: IPL 2021 auctions: 292 players, including 164 Indian cricketers shortlisted; checkout the complete list The 38-year-old bowler decided to register himself in this year's Indian Premier League auction and had set a base price of Rs 75 lakhs. Netizens had mixed reaction to Sreesanth being excluded from the list. While some felt, it was the right decision to not include the controversial player, many believed that it was a wrong decision to not add the cricketer. Looks like IPL teams have stayed away from Sreesanth. Hasn't made the shortlist for the IPL auctions. He was part of the long list. — Sreshth Shah (@sreshthx) February 11, 2021 × Why not @sreesanth36 name in 292 list of auction player list ! I'm totally disappointed ,why @BCCI ??@vijLotika@Team_Sreesanth@Bhuvneshwarisr1@SreesanthFans#wewantsreesanthplayinipl#IPLAuction2021 — सृष्टि 🌍 (@Shrishti_INDIA) February 11, 2021 × No S Sreesanth in 292 players list for IPL 2021 Auction#IPLAuction2021 pic.twitter.com/pLLfK2fYQN — Praveen Singh (@Praveen93718143) February 11, 2021 × BCCI seems so harsh on Sreesanth. — Nitin Menon (@NitinMenon15) February 11, 2021 × Some Twitteratis also compared Arjun Tendulkar's inclusion and Sreesanth being sidelined. According to BCCI and IPL committee Talent in Arjun Tendulkar>>>> Sreesanth — AsrkHUTOSH🇮🇳 (@DhoniMeriJaan2) February 12, 2021 × Sreesanth OUT, Arjun Tendulkar IN! 🤔🤔 — Akhil Babu (@Akhil7Cena) February 12, 2021 × This is the reason politics destroy the game Isn't #Sreesanth better than arjun Tendulkar,s.kaul, and a lot This is the reason we are with 2wc and Australia with 5 India has got a big talent but due to politics a lot got rejected#IPLAuction2021 #IPLAuctions #INDvsENG #Cricket pic.twitter.com/C8nuSPAJAG — Abhishek (@Dinojam_9545677) February 12, 2021 × IF ARJUN TENDULKAR CAN COME IN THE LIST OF IPL PLAYERS. THEN WHY CANT SREESHANT CAN COME...WHAT A HEART 💔 .. — Nikhil Vishwakarma (@NikhilV28494311) February 12, 2021 × The Kerala-based player was a part of the Indian squad which won the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 World Cup. However, in 2013, Sreesanth faced a major downfall during IPL season as he, along with his Rajasthan Royals teammates Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan, were banned from playing competitive cricket for life for allegedly being involved in spot-fixing. Sreesanth's ban was reduced to seven years and he was allowed to play competitive cricket again after September 2020.

Netizens puzzled post Sreesanth's exclusion from IPL auction; questions Arjun Tendulkar's inclusion

<p>The Supreme Court set aside the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) disciplinary committee's order <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/supreme-court-asks-bcci-to-reconsider-life-ban-on-s-sreesanth-consider-his-plea-within-3-months-203437">imposing a life ban</a> on former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth for his alleged involvement in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In reaction to the Supreme Court's decision,&nbsp;Sreesanth said, "BCCI has made who I am today. I am not against BCCI, I am just appealing to give me an opportunity."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Thankful to judges, they were kind enough to hear through the matter for giving me fair opportunity."&nbsp;</p>

<p>A bench comprising justices Ashok Bhushan and KM Joseph said the disciplinary committee of the BCCI&nbsp;may reconsider within three months the quantum of punishment to be given to Sreesanth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bench made it clear that the former cricketer will get the opportunity of being heard by the committee on the quantum of the punishment.</p>

<p>"The life ban has been lifted and that's a big thing," Sreesanth said after the ruling.</p>

<p>"The court has given me a huge lifeline and I am happy with the opportunity given to me," said the bowler who was 13 short of 100 Test wickets when he was banned.</p>

<p>"There are so many leagues happening all around the country and cricket is my bread and butter. To take care of my family I need cricket back."</p>

<p>"The Supreme Court has given me a lifeline and it has helped me restore my dignity," said the banned cricketer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The apex court also said that its verdict shall have no effect on the criminal proceedings pending against the former cricketer in the Delhi High Court, where the Delhi Police has challenged a trial court's order discharging all accused, including Sreesanth, in the IPL spot-fixing case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bench passed this order on Sreesanth's plea challenging the decision of a division bench of the Kerala High Court which had restored the life ban imposed on him by the BCCI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have started to practice and hopefully I will be able to start playing cricket soon enough. I request the BCCI not to take all 90 days to take a decision on the punishment for me," Sreesanth said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have waited long enough, six years. I want to start by playing club cricket and I am hoping to play in the Scottish league, which starts in April," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BCCI said Friday it respected the court's order and would take up Sreesanth's case in their next meeting.</p>

<p>The 11th edition of the IPL will start on March 23 with a game between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai.&nbsp;</p>


The Supreme Court set aside the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) disciplinary committee's order imposing a life ban on former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth for his alleged involvement in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal.

The Supreme Court set aside the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) disciplinary committee's order imposing a life ban on former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth for his alleged involvement in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal. In reaction to the Supreme Court's decision, Sreesanth said, "BCCI has made who I am today. I am not against BCCI, I am just appealing to give me an opportunity." "Thankful to judges, they were kind enough to hear through the matter for giving me fair opportunity." A bench comprising justices Ashok Bhushan and KM Joseph said the disciplinary committee of the BCCI may reconsider within three months the quantum of punishment to be given to Sreesanth. The bench made it clear that the former cricketer will get the opportunity of being heard by the committee on the quantum of the punishment. "The life ban has been lifted and that's a big thing," Sreesanth said after the ruling. "The court has given me a huge lifeline and I am happy with the opportunity given to me," said the bowler who was 13 short of 100 Test wickets when he was banned. "There are so many leagues happening all around the country and cricket is my bread and butter. To take care of my family I need cricket back." "The Supreme Court has given me a lifeline and it has helped me restore my dignity," said the banned cricketer. Spot fixing case: Supreme Court asked the BCCI to reconsider its order of life ban on S Sreesanth (file pic) pic.twitter.com/fgF3iAUDx7 — ANI (@ANI) March 15, 2019 × The apex court also said that its verdict shall have no effect on the criminal proceedings pending against the former cricketer in the Delhi High Court, where the Delhi Police has challenged a trial court's order discharging all accused, including Sreesanth, in the IPL spot-fixing case. The bench passed this order on Sreesanth's plea challenging the decision of a division bench of the Kerala High Court which had restored the life ban imposed on him by the BCCI. "I have started to practice and hopefully I will be able to start playing cricket soon enough. I request the BCCI not to take all 90 days to take a decision on the punishment for me," Sreesanth said. "I have waited long enough, six years. I want to start by playing club cricket and I am hoping to play in the Scottish league, which starts in April," he added. The BCCI said Friday it respected the court's order and would take up Sreesanth's case in their next meeting. The 11th edition of the IPL will start on March 23 with a game between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai.

I am not against BCCI, just appealing to give me an opportunity: S Sreesanth

<p>Former India fast bowler S Sreesanth, who was barred for life by Indian cricket board over match-fixing charges, is set to defy the ban and represent a club team in India&#39;s southern state of Kerala.</p>

<p>The 34-year-old bowler will play for Ernakulam Cricket Club in a two-day game starting February 19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sreesanth, who hails from Kerala, has decided to thumb his nose at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) because according to him, he has not received an official letter stating his life ban.</p>

<p>Speaking to Hindustan Times, Sreesanth said: &quot;When there is no official letter stating my life ban then why will the umpires stop me from playing? There have been no emails, courier or anything which states that I am banned from playing cricket.&quot;</p>

<p>&ldquo;All that I have received is a suspension letter when I was in Tihar jail. A suspension letter is valid only for 90 days. The BCCI has announced about my life ban only in the media. There is no official correspondence till date. I was stupid to have not played cricket for this long.&rdquo;</p>

<p>A Delhi court had dropped all charges against Sreesanth in connection with the match-fixing charges during the seixth edition of the Indian Premier League in 2013. BCCI, however, has yet to relax the ban imposed on him.</p>

<p>Sreesanth had played 27 Test matches for India and took 87 wickets at 37.59 apiece and represented the country in 53 one day internationals, bagging 75 wickets.</p>

<p>He was also a part of India&#39;s T20 World Cup-winning team in 2007.</p>

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Although Indian cricket administrators had banned him for life, the Kerala speedster says he received no such official letter

Former India fast bowler S Sreesanth, who was barred for life by Indian cricket board over match-fixing charges, is set to defy the ban and represent a club team in India's southern state of Kerala. The 34-year-old bowler will play for Ernakulam Cricket Club in a two-day game starting February 19. Sreesanth, who hails from Kerala, has decided to thumb his nose at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) because according to him, he has not received an official letter stating his life ban. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Sreesanth said: "When there is no official letter stating my life ban then why will the umpires stop me from playing? There have been no emails, courier or anything which states that I am banned from playing cricket." “All that I have received is a suspension letter when I was in Tihar jail. A suspension letter is valid only for 90 days. The BCCI has announced about my life ban only in the media. There is no official correspondence till date. I was stupid to have not played cricket for this long.” A Delhi court had dropped all charges against Sreesanth in connection with the match-fixing charges during the seixth edition of the Indian Premier League in 2013. BCCI, however, has yet to relax the ban imposed on him. Sreesanth had played 27 Test matches for India and took 87 wickets at 37.59 apiece and represented the country in 53 one day internationals, bagging 75 wickets. He was also a part of India's T20 World Cup-winning team in 2007. (WION)

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