'Will play for whatever team I get picked, but...': S Sreesanth names 3 teams he would like to play on returning to IPL

S Sreesanth's ban for spot-fixing during IPL 2013 ends in September this year. The cricketer has already been included in the Kerala Ranji Trophy team probable for this season and is now looking to return to the Indian Premier League (IPL). 

The right-arm seamer told CricTracker in an Instagram live session, "Obviously I will put my name in IPL 2021 Auction".

When asked which team he would prefer to play for, Sreesanth said his first-choice would be Mumbai Indians (MI) because of Sachin Tendulkar’s presence in the support staff.

“I will play for whatever team I get picked. But, as a cricket fan, it’s Men In Blue Mumbai Indians, because of Sachin Paaji, I played cricket to meet Sachin Tendulkar. If I get an opportunity to play for Mumbai Indians, why not, it will be a great thing to learn from Sachin paji from the dressing room,” Sreesanth said.

He also added that he would love to be part of MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) or Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

“Also I would love to play under Dhoni bhai or RCB as well,” he said.

Sreesanth had last represented Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2013 and did not rule out his participation in this year’s IPL, which has been postponed indefinitely.

“Even in this season some foreign players might not play and more Indians might be picked in the squads, then I have a chance to play,” Sreesanth further added.

The controversial and expressive bowler, in his 7 years away from cricket entertained one and all sometimes through acting, sometimes even with dancing.