Sanju Samson to Captain Kerala in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Sanju Samson has been appointed as the captain of Kerala for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, starting on November 24. Kerala's first match will be against Madhya Pradesh, and the team is placed in Group C. Samson was the second-highest run-scorer last season with 233 runs. The Kerala Cricket Association announced an 18-member squad featuring experienced players like Vishnu Vinod, Jalaj Saxena, and KM Asif, blending experience with youthful energy. This marks Samson's return to domestic cricket after playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in January. Samson has been instrumental in India's recent successes, including the T20 World Cup and Asian Games. He is now set to lead his home team in the domestic arena, aiming for a strong performance in the tournament.