Sanju Samson has been appointed as the captain of the Kerala team for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament. The announcement was made on November 19, just days before the tournament kicks off on November 23. Kerala’s squad also includes experienced players like Sachin Baby, Vishnu Vinod, and Basil Thampi. However, veteran all-rounder Jalaj Saxena is the only guest player.
Sanju Samson’s Stellar International Form
Sanju Samson’s appointment as captain comes on the back of stellar performances in international cricket. The 30-year-old played a crucial role in India’s 3-1 T20I series win against South Africa, scoring two centuries in four matches. His explosive 103 in the series opener earned him the Player of the Match award, underlining his match-winning capabilities.
After successful stints against South Africa and Bangladesh, Samson returns to the domestic circuit. This marks his first appearance since representing India D in the Duleep Trophy earlier this year.
Tournament Overview
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will take place from November 23 to December 3. Kerala is placed in Group E alongside strong teams such as Mumbai, Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Services, and Nagaland.
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The team’s first match is against Services in Hyderabad. Their group-stage campaign concludes on December 3 against hosts Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad’s Gymkhana Ground.
Following the group stages, ten teams will qualify for pre-quarterfinals scheduled for December 9. The knockout rounds will include quarterfinals on December 11 and semifinals on December 13, leading up to the finals on December 15 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Kerala squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024/25: Sanju Samson (c), Sachin Baby, Rohan Kunnummal, Jalaj Saxena, Vishnu Vinod, Mohd. Azharudeen, Basil Thampi, S Nizar, Abdul Basith, A Scaria, Ajnas EM, Sijomon Joseph, Midhun S, Vaisakh Chandran, Vinod Kumar CV, Basil NP, Sharafudeen NM, and Nidheesh MD.
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