Ex-India Cricketer S Sreesanth's Father Passes Away Aged 89
Cricketer S. Sreesanth's father, V. Santhakumaran Nair, passed away at the age of 89 on Friday, September 11, 2026, in Kochi due to cardiac complications. The retired LIC zonal manager, known for his unwavering support for his son's career, is survived by his wife and four children.
V. Santhakumaran Nair, the father of former Indian fast bowler S. Sreesanth, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at a private hospital in Kochi. He was 89 years old. Nair, a retired LIC zonal manager, had been undergoing treatment for cardiac complications at Lisie Hospital where he breathed his last around 9:44 PM IST. Viral Video Claims S Sreesanth Avoided Handshake With Sanju Samson During KCL 2026 Final Ceremony.
Sreesanth's Father Passes Away
The news of his demise has saddened many, including the close-knit Kerala cricketing community and fans of Sreesanth. V. Santhakumaran Nair was known for his unwavering support for his son's cricketing career, through its many highs and lows.
Family and Background
V. Santhakumaran Nair hailed from the Ambattu Kunnel family at Mathirappilly in Kothamangalam. He is survived by his wife, T.N. Savithri Devi, and their four children: Deepu Santh, Niveditha, Divya, and S. Sreesanth. His daughter Divya is married to popular South Indian singer Madhu Balakrishnan.
Nair had a distinguished career as a zonal manager with the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) before his retirement. Throughout Sreesanth's journey, from his early days in Kerala cricket to his time representing India on the international stage, his father remained a steadfast source of encouragement.
Funeral Arrangements
The mortal remains of V. Santhakumaran Nair are currently being held at the hospital morgue. Following the arrival of relatives from abroad, the body will be transported to the family's ancestral home in Kothamangalam on Sunday, September 13, 2026. KCA Lifts 3-Year Ban on Former India Pacer Sreesanth Following Unconditional Apology.
Details of the funeral arrangements are as follows:
- Public Homage: Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM IST at the ancestral home in Kothamangalam.
- Funeral Ceremony: Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST in Kothamangalam.
The family has requested privacy during this difficult time as they prepare to bid farewell to the patriarch of their family. Condolences have been pouring in for Sreesanth and his family from former teammates, cricketing authorities, and public figures.
V. Santhakumaran Nair's passing marks the end of an era for the Sreesanth family, leaving behind a legacy of strength and support that profoundly impacted one of India's most talked-about cricketers.
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