I don't want to get into any trouble: Sreesanth

Shanthakumaran Sreesanth is back home in Kerala but the news that the Kerala Cricket Association has received a letter from the BCCI about his Level II offence left him shaken. Sreesanth was involved in a verbal tiff with Mumbai bowler Dhawal Kulkarni and was fined 60 per cent of his match fees during the Irani Trophy.

"I haven't seen this letter yet. I have tried my best to stay calm and cool on the field and that incident involving Kulkarni was an exception. I want to play as many games as I can and really don't want to get involved in such incidents," Sreesanth told

The fast bowler admitted that his performance in the past has been overshadowed by other things."I want people to talk about my bowling and my performance. I don't want to get into any trouble. I have been working hard and trying my best. I have paid the price for my Level-II offence and I won't do anything that earns me a Level-III offence," Sreesanth said.

Talking about what happened between him and Kulkarni, Sreesanth said that he did not "abuse" the Mumbai bowler.

BCCI issues 'final warning' to errant Sreesanth

Indian cricket's enfant terrible S Sreesanth has been given a "final warning" by the BCCI to mend his on-field behaviour, failing which he would be suspended from domestic matches. The latest Board missive, dated October 5, was sent to Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) secretary TC Mathews to be handed to the player.

BCCI has warned Sreesanth against repeating the on-field misbehaviour he showed during the recent Irani Cup championship against Mumbai in Nagpur. "You are hereby given a final warning to ensure that you do not violate the BCCI Code of Conduct. Any repetition of such behavior will be dealt with severely by the BCCI including suspension from domestic cricket matches," the letter read.

"As an international cricketer, you have to set a good example for the youngsters who watch and follow the game," it said. "We have to bring to your kind notice that repeatedly you have been violating the BCCI Code of Conduct and your behaviour on the field of play is against spirit of the game of cricket," it added.

Sreesanth, playing for Rest of India team, was fined 60% of his match fee for abusing Mumbai all-rounder Dhawal Kulkarni, who was also warned.

Thrissur Pooram 2009 Latest Photos

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The rich and restless dock at Kochi

For a nation grappling with the aftermath of the carnage in Mumbai, the second leg of the around the world Volvo Ocean Race comes as a diversion. One of the most expensive events in the world, this is the first time the race is calling on an Indian port.

In view of the recent developments in Mumbai, there was speculation that the race would skip Kochi but the organisers, Volvo, stuck to the original route.

To ensure an incident-free race, a strong security ring has been thrown around the race village. Speedboats have been deployed on the waterfronts enveloping the city and CCTVs have installed at vantage points. The Southern Naval Command, headquartered in Kochi, and the Coast Guard are also maintaining strict vigil.

The event is expected to attract well-heeled sailing connoisseurs from all over the world and will be beamed to 1.8 billion people across 180 countries.

For the record, team Telefonica and six other yachts (Puma, Ericsson 3, Green Dragon, Delta Lloyd, Team Russia and Telefonica Black) are expected to reach the port city in two days time.

The current edition started in Alicante in Spain on October 4 and will end at St Petersburg on June 27. The teams will cover 39,000 nautical miles and touch 11 ports.

Tintu Luka rewrites record

Despite being way below her best, Kozhikode’s Tintu Luka comfortably shattered the under-20 girls’ 800m meet record in the Holiday Group Kerala State athletics championship which began at the Maharaja’s Stadium here on Friday evening.

The 19-year-old, a trainee of the Usha School of Athletics, was in a league of her own in the final. Tintu’s was one of the six records to fall.

Steny Michael (under-18 girls’ high jump), J. Saranya (under-20 girls’ shot put), U.N. Arun Kumar (under-18 boys’ 800m), C.S. Sindhyamol (under-18 girls’ 300m) and V. P. Alfin (under-16 boys’ shot put) set the day’s other records.

C.C. Thambi, CMD of Holiday Group, inaugurated the three-day meet.

The results: Boys, under-20: 800m: 1. Vipin Francis (Ktm) 1:58.5s; 2. M.K. Nidhin (Ekm); 3. P.V. Bijumon (Pkd).

Discus: 1. Manu Stephen (Kzd) 37.21m; 2. Arun Varghese (Tsr); 3. Arjun Kuriakose (Ekm).

Under-18: 100m: 1. M.M. Sreeraj (Ekm) 10.91s; 2. T. Blessen (Tvm); 3. P. B. Gireesh (Ekm).

800m: 1. U.N. Arun Kumar (Ktm) 1:54.9s (NMR; OR: Robin Rose Mani, Idk, 1:56.28, 2006); 2. C.M. Neeraj (Tsr), 3. V.R. Lijin (Tvm).

Long jump: 1. P.R. Rejin (Tvm, 6.64m); 2. Vinod Antony (Klm); 3. A.P. Santhunish (Mlp).

Under-16: 100m: 1. O.S. Sujith (Ksgd) 11.53; 2. Thomas Vazhavelil (Ktm); 3. Rijo P. Sebastian (Ktm).

800m: 1. F. Jijomon (Ekm) 1:59.3s; 2. Lijo Mani (Knr); 3. S. Anvin (Tvm).

Long jump: 1. P. Murukesh (Pkd) 6.49m; 2. Amal George (Ekm); 3. Tony Babu (Idk).

Girls, under-20: 800m: 1. Tintu Luka (Kzd) 2:09s (NMR; OR: K.V. Rajimol, Ktm, 2:11.9, 2004); 2. Stephy Abraham (Kzd); 3. Jomy Jose (Pta).

Shot put: 1. J. Saranya (Klm) 12.75m (NMR; OR: Soumya Joseph, Tvm, 11.37, 2004); 2. N. Jayanthi (Pkd); 3. Neethu Joseph (Ktm).

Under-18: 300m: 1. C.S. Sindhyamol (Knr) 40.34s; 2. K.V. Albymol (Knr); 3. Nimisha Jayaprakash (Ekm).

800m: 1. C.S. Sindhyamol (Knr) 2:16s; 2. Chinchu Jose (Knr); 3. K. Sinsha (Ekm).

High jump: 1. Steny Michael (Knr) 1.62m (NMR; OR: M.V. Dhanya, Knr, 1.61, 2002); 2. Reethu Mathew (Ktm); 3. Anju Benny (Knr).

Shot put: 1. Anju Prasad (Klm) 10.56m; 2. Aswami Sham Gopan (Klm); 3. Neena Elizabeth Baby (Pta).

Under-16: 100m: 1. K. Manju (Knr) 12.64s; 2. K. Ammu (Knr); 3. O.V. Revathy (Knr).

800m: 1. R. Anu (Knr) 2:21s; 2. K.S. Ambili (Pkd); 3. T.V. Prabitha (Ktm).

High jump: 1. Sreehma Rajan (Pkd) 1.55m; 2. Jinu Mariya Manuel (Tsr); 3. Shilpa Jose (Knr).

Shot put: 1. Soniya John (Ktm) 8.81m; 2. Kavya B. Dileep (Klm); 3. B. Susmitha (Pkd).

Vallamkali a traditional boat race-Nehru Trophy boat race punnamada lake

Onam Pookkalam Competition

Onam Pookkalam Competition (Athapookalam)