'Thank you for beautiful memories': Twitter reacts after S Sreesanth announces retirement from cricket

Shanthakumaran Nair Sreesanth made his debut for India in a One Day International match against Sri Lanka in October 2005. He made his test debut against England in March 2006.
Sreesanth was last seen playing for his national side in a Test match in August 2011 against England.

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During his career, Sreesanth played 27 Test matches for India and took 87 wickets in Test cricket at an average of 37.59. He also featured in 53 ODIs for India, in which he took 75 wickets at an average of 33.44. His T20I career lasted for 10 matches, in which took 7 wickets. Sreesanth also featured in the Indian T20 League for three different teams in 44 matches.

Sreesanth announced his retirement from all forms of cricket yesterday, 9th March 2022. Notably, Sreesanth’s career was in a revival curve after he served a ban for being involved in the 2013 Indian T20 League spot-fixing scandal. He announced his retirement through a series of Tweets yesterday evening.

S Sreesanth’s dream spell against South Africa in a Test at Johannesburg, where he picked up 5 wickets for 40 runs, will always be etched in the memories of cricket fans. Besides some of his brilliant bowling performances, he will always be remembered for his unique presence on the field. He was also the man who caught Misbah ul-Haq at the short fine leg of Joginder Sharma, which led India to the Inaugural World T20 win.

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Sreesanth was considered a talented bowler by fans and critics of the game. While he had good speed, he was a bowler who swung the ball both ways. Always an attacking bowler, Sreesanth always looked to pick up wickets. Meanwhile, Twitter reacted to the news of Sreesanth's retirement.

ICC has been a tremendous honor. During my 25 years career as a Cricket player, I've always pursued success and winning cricket games, while preparing and training with the highest standards of competition, passion and perseverance. It has been an honor to represent my family,

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) March 9, 2022

It has been an honor to represent my family, my teammates and the people of India. Nd everyone who loves the game .

With much sadness but without regret, I say this with a heavy heart: I am retiring from the Indian domestic (first class and all formats )cricket ,

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) March 9, 2022

Australia was 134 for 2 from 14.3 overs while chasing 189 runs with Hayden batting on 62*(46) and Sreesanth cleans up Hayden - ended his spell on 2 for 12 from 4 overs including one maiden in T20 World Cup Semi final - Thank you, Sreesanth. pic.twitter.com/qIotYEsROp

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 9, 2022

S Sreesanth is the T20 World Cup 2007 Winner, ODI World Cup 2011 Winner. His brilliant Debut Test Match spell, Outstanding T20 World Cup 2007 SF Spell. And 169 International Wicket. And his 5/40 against SA Spell in Tests. Thank You Sreesanth for all the beautiful memories. pic.twitter.com/eL1h1OXA3h

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 9, 2022

Sreesanth vs Australia 2007 WC semi final

What a beast he waspic.twitter.com/OqcZRs6frL

— Jay Ponkia (@PonkiaJay) March 9, 2022

90 INTL Matches
169 Wickets

Sreesanth helped India win their first test on South African soil in 2006 after he took 5 wickets to force the Proteas to bundle out at 84.

Took the catch of Misbah ul Haq in the finals, and helped India lift the title.

Thank you @sreesanth36 pic.twitter.com/o7iuWUcdlU

— Ayush Prajapati (@im_ayush___) March 9, 2022

First ever Pacer to win both ODI and T20 World Cup. Was the only one to do so until 2021 T20WC. #Sreesanth ♥️ pic.twitter.com/bDmGPUhZHj

— Adish Shetty  (@36__NotAllOut) March 9, 2022

Streets will never forget this one. Wicket will remembered for ages. Thank you for everything. pic.twitter.com/hgAnuSnQXz

— 👑 (@Viraaaaaaaaat) March 9, 2022

Probably Sreesanth is going to play foreign leagues, I guess. Anyways, thanks for some really good memories.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) March 9, 2022

Thank you for the beautiful memories S Sreesanth, wish you all the best on the new beginning.#Cricket pic.twitter.com/DomTfHDrYq

— 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 👑 (@imtheguy008) March 9, 2022