Team India’s wicketkeeper-son Sanju Samson is all set to play under the captaincy of his elder brother, Sally Samson in the upcoming season of Kerala Cricket League (KCL). Kochi Blue Tigers announced a Cell as their captain for the second edition of the T20 tournament, which begins on 22 August.
Sanju Samson recently became the most expensive player in the history of the Kerala Cricket League after Kochi Blue Tigers was raised by Kochi Blue Tigers for an amount of ₹ 26.80 lakh. Star wicketkeeper-better did not make in the first edition of the tournament due to his commitments with the Indian cricket team.
Sally Samson named the captain of Kochi Blue Tigers for the KCL 2025 season
Sally Samson has been named the captain of the Kochi Blue Tigers for the upcoming KCL 2025 season, despite anticipating that his younger brother, Sanju Samson, will lead the side. The franchise confirmed that Sanju would serve as the vice-captain.
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The cell was signed for a base value of ₹ 75,000 in the auction. The team expressed confidence that Blue Tigers would affect the T20 tournament.
A social media post by Kochi Blue Tigers wrote, “Now this is official! I am proud to announce on behalf of the management, Sabash ji manual, the owner of Kochi Blue Tigers, officially, leading to KCL Season 2. In KCL Season 2, in KCL Season 2, Blue Tigers will loud more than before.”
Sanju Samson for the first time to play under the captaincy of brother Sally
Sanju Samson will play at a senior level for the first time under his brother’s captaincy. The wicketkeeper-better has previously led Rajasthan Royals (RR) in domestic cricket in IPL and Kerala. This time, he will serve as the vice-captain.
Sally started her list for Baduralia Sports Club in Limited in the tournament at Major Clubs, Sri Lanka in 2021. He depicted in six matches, scoring 38 runs, with a average of 7.60, with a top score of 15. His play career is interrupted by injuries and surgery.
Sally played two matches in the last KCL season, but did not get a chance for batting or bowl. Kochi Blue Tigers carried out a disappointing campaign last year, in the fifth place of six teams and missing from the playoffs.
Sanju Samson’s future with Rajasthan Royals looks uncertain
Sanju Samson’s future with Rajasthan Royals looks uncertain. He, who was retained for ₹ 18 crore, missed five matches due to a stomach injury against Delhi’s capitals (DC). He started the season as an impact player in the first three matches.
Samson, who re -incorporating RR in 2018 after a term with Delhi, scored 285 runs in nine matches of 35.62 and a strike rate of 140.39, including a half -century.
Rajasthan Royals launched a poor campaign overall, finishing ninth on the table with only four wins out of 14 matches. Ryan Parag stepped as captain during Samson’s absence.
Meanwhile, it was reported that franchises like Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders are among those interested in getting them.
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