Sreesanth eyeing TNCA senior division league to return to competitive cricket

Sreesanth hasn’t played any kind of cricket since 2013. The ban on him is set to end in September this year and the pacer is keen to make a comeback on the field. He has previous expressed his desire to play for India again which looks tough as of now given the fact that he is at the wrong side of his age. However, he is certainly in line to play in Ranji Trophy later this year.

He has been picked in the list of probables by Kerala and is already training hard. However, even before the Ranji Trophy, Sreesanth is likely to return to competitive cricket with his participation in the senior division league at the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA).

Speaking about the same, the Kerala pacer recalled his memories of playing cricket in Chennai and also stated that it will be ideal for him to play in the league again. He also reckons that the conditions in Chennai and the pitch at the Chepauk is challenging for the bowlers which will test him to the hilt.

“I have fond memories of Chennai. I learnt the ropes of fast bowling from Dennis Lillee and TA Sekar. I have great memories of playing at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The wickets, conditions and quality of batsmen make it challenging for bowlers. I would love to play in the TNCA league,” he told the New Indian Express.

Sreesanth is ready to play for any team

Sreesanth has played the TNCA league before and featured for Globe Trotters. However, he doesn’t mind playing for any team now and believes that the intensity will be same for any side he plays. The 37-year-old also claimed that he is regaining his bowling rhythm slowly and is achieving the level to play in Ranji Trophy.

“I am bowling with passion and slowly getting back my rhythm. I am enjoying my bowling and the process that a first-class cricketer has to undergo to perform at the Ranji level. All I want is to play. Globe Trotters is fine, or else any team. Whichever team one play for, intensity will be the same,” he further said.