Sanju Samson has been appointed because the captain of the Kerala staff for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 match. The announcement was made on November 19, simply days earlier than the match kicks off on November 23. Kerala’s squad additionally consists of skilled gamers like Sachin Child, Vishnu Vinod, and Basil Thampi. Nonetheless, veteran all-rounder Jalaj Saxena is the one visitor participant.
Sanju Samson’s Stellar Worldwide Kind
Sanju Samson’s appointment as captain comes on the again of stellar performances in worldwide cricket. The 30-year-old performed an important position in India’s 3-1 T20I sequence win in opposition to South Africa, scoring two centuries in 4 matches. His explosive 103 within the sequence opener earned him the Participant of the Match award, underlining his match-winning capabilities.
After profitable stints in opposition to South Africa and Bangladesh, Samson returns to the home circuit. This marks his first look since representing India D within the Duleep Trophy earlier this yr.
Match Overview
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will happen from November 23 to December 3. Kerala is positioned in Group E alongside robust groups resembling Mumbai, Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Companies, and Nagaland.
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The staff’s first match is in opposition to Companies in Hyderabad. Their group-stage marketing campaign concludes on December 3 in opposition to hosts Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad’s Gymkhana Floor.
Following the group phases, ten groups will qualify for pre-quarterfinals scheduled for December 9. The knockout rounds will embrace quarterfinals on December 11 and semifinals on December 13, main as much as 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 Child, 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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