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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth6 February 1983

Age42 Years

BirthplaceKothamangalam, Kerala, India

ProfessionIndian Cricketer (Bowler)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseBhuvneshwari Kumari

FamilyFather - Santhakumaran Nair; Mother - Savithri Devi; Brother - Dipu Santhan; Sisters - Nivedita, Divya

S. Sreesanth (Bigg Boss 12) Biography

Shanthakumaran Sreesanth is an Indian pace bowler turned public figure from Kothamangalam, Kerala. Known for his international cricket career, appearances,

Early life and background

Shanthakumaran Sreesanth was born on 6 February 1983 in Kothamangalam, Kerala. Raised in a family that includes his parents Santhakumaran Nair and Savithri Devi and siblings Dipu Santhan, Nivedita and Divya, Sreesanth grew up in his hometown and developed an early connection to cricket. He is commonly known by the nickname Gopu and holds Indian nationality.

Physical profile

Sreesanth stands around 1.80 m (5'11") and his playing weight is listed near 80 kg (176 lbs). His recorded physical measurements include a 40-inch chest, 34-inch waist and 16-inch biceps. He has dark brown eyes and black hair.

Career

Sreesanth emerged as a fast-medium bowler who initially experimented with leg-spin before moving to seam bowling and yorkers that later defined his craft. He represented Kerala in domestic cricket and played for several franchise and county sides, including Kings XI Punjab, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Rajasthan Royals and Warwickshire. He wore the India jersey number 36.

On the international stage, Sreesanth made his One Day International debut against Sri Lanka on 25 October 2005 in Nagpur, his Test debut against England on 1 March 2006 in Nagpur, and his T20 International debut versus South Africa on 1 December 2006 in Johannesburg. Among his early highlights was a Ranji Trophy hat-trick for Kerala in 2004 and a standout performance in the 2005 Challenger Trophy where he finished as leading wicket taker and was named Man of the Series, which helped propel him into the national side.

In later years he transitioned into activities beyond playing. He announced his retirement from all forms of domestic cricket on 9 March 2022.

Public profile

Sreesanth has had a high-profile and sometimes tumultuous public life. He was among players implicated in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal while with Rajasthan Royals; the Board of Control for Cricket in India initially imposed a life ban in that matter. Subsequent legal processes included a July 2015 decision by Delhi’s Patiala House Court that cleared him of match-fixing charges. Sreesanth has also faced other legal proceedings, including an FIR in November 2023 alleging cheating in a financial matter; he publicly denied involvement in that complaint.

Away from the field, Sreesanth has explored entertainment and public roles. He appeared on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2014, launched a sports retail outlet in Kochi called S36 The Sports Store in February 2015, and moved into films with small roles in Malayalam and Hindi projects such as Team 5 and Cabaret in 2016 and was associated with Aksar 2, which was slated for release in 2017. He formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in March 2016 and contested the Thiruvananthapuram assembly constituency, though he did not win that election. In 2018 he participated as a celebrity contestant on Bigg Boss 12 and finished as the first runner-up.

Sreesanth has also been involved in on-field disputes during veterans’ competitions; in December 2023 he was involved in a public altercation with Gautam Gambhir during a Legends League Cricket match, which drew social media attention and prompted public comments from both players.

Personal life

Sreesanth is married to Bhuvneshwari Kumari. The couple have two children: a son named Suryasree and a daughter named Sree Sanvika. He lists dancing among his hobbies and has cited Anil Kumble as a bowler he admires. He follows Hinduism and his zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Latest updates

Recent years have seen Sreesanth maintain a presence in exhibition and veterans’ cricket, entertainment projects and public life while managing the legal and reputational challenges that have followed his career. He remains a recognizable figure in Indian cricket and popular culture.
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Recent Work

Bigg Boss 12

Celebrity contestant and first runner-up of the 2018 season

2018
Announced retirement from domestic cricket

Declared retirement from all forms of domestic cricket

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Made ODI debut for India on 25 October 2005 against Sri Lanka
  2. Test debut on 1 March 2006 against England
  3. T20I debut on 1 December 2006 against South Africa
  4. Took a Ranji Trophy hat-trick for Kerala in 2004
  5. Named Man of the Series in the 2005 Challenger Trophy
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was S. Sreesanth (Bigg Boss 12) born?

6 February 1983

What is S. Sreesanth (Bigg Boss 12) known for?

Indian Cricketer (Bowler)

What is S. Sreesanth (Bigg Boss 12)’s marital status?

Married

Who is S. Sreesanth (Bigg Boss 12) married to?

Bhuvneshwari Kumari