Read: When Sachin Tendulkar’s gesture brought tears to Sreesanth’s eyes

Banned India fast bowler ShanthaKumaran Sreesanth, whose ambitious career was derailed after he was accused in the 2013 Indian Premier League match-fixing scandal, shared a heart-warming anecdote when legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar made him cry.

Sreesanth, who was part of India’s 2007 ICC World Twenty-20 and the 2011 World Cup at home, is currently participating at the reality TV show Bigg Boss.

On Monday, while talking during the course of the show, Sreesanth shared an interesting story that involved Tendulkar and added how the master Blaster’s gesture brought tears to his eyes.

“I want to share one incident related to Sachin Tendulkar. 1-2 years after our 2011 World Cup triumph, an interview was going on. The interviewer asked about everyone. 2011 you guys played well taking all players’ names but not mine,” said the 35-year-old tainted cricketer.

“When the interview was about to end, Sachin Tendulkar prompted my name saying Sreesanth also played a major role. I cried a lot during that time,” he added.

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Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the fast bowler’s plea to be allowed to play county cricket. Sreesanth was banned for life by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) along with two other cricketers after being accused of match-fixing in the IPL scandal case.

Sreesanth during his time as an Indian cricketer took 87 wickets in 27 Test matches with three five-wicket hauls and 75 wickets in 53 ODIs.

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