S. Sreesanth

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Sreesanth stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Indian cricket, particularly for his role in establishing the nation's dominance in the T20 format. His achievement of taking the final catch in the 2007 World Cup final remains one of the most iconic moments in the sport's history, securing India's first global title in the shortest format. Winning the 2011 Cricket World Cup further cemented his legacy as a versatile player capable of performing across all formats. His recognition with the Arjuna Award in 2009 highlighted his status as one of the country's finest athletes during that decade.

AwardsSreesanth's accolades are primarily centered on team achievements and specific honors given during his peak years. He was part of the Indian squad that won the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in 2007 and the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Individually, he received the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2009 for his outstanding contributions to Indian cricket. While he was considered for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna during his prime, he did not win the award. He has not been inducted into any Hall of Fame or received national civilian honors like the Padma Shri as of 2026.

Records & Feats

First Kerala Player in T20I

Career Milestone·2007

Became the first player from Kerala to represent India in Twenty20 International cricket.

Highest Wicket Taker in 2007 T20 World Cup (Joint)

Chart Record·2007

Finished as the joint-second-highest wicket-taker in the inaugural tournament with 10 wickets.