Sanju Samson to be back in action in Kerala on August 15
Published: August 13, 2025 12:46 PM IST
Updated: August 13, 2025 12:53 PM IST
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Sanju Samson. File photo: Manorama
Sanju Samson will be in action at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Independence Day (August 15), when he will lead a KCA Secretary XI against Sachin Baby-led KCA President’s XI in an exhibition match.
Entry to the one-off T20 match scheduled to begin at 7.30 pm will be free, informed the Kerala Cricket Association.
Sanju’s team comprises Vishnu Vinod, Salman Nizar, Sijomon Joseph, Basil Thampi, Akhil Scaria, Shoun Roger and India’s U19 World Cup player Mohammed Enaan among others.
Sachin Baby will lead a star-studded XI comprising Rohan S Kunnummal, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Nidheesh M D and Eden Apple Tom among others.
It is the first time Sanju will be involved in a state-level game since missing the majority of the previous domestic campaign, partly due to injury and partly because of disciplinary reasons.
In Sanju’s absence, Sachin Baby led Kerala to a historic maiden Ranji Trophy final, where they finished as runners-up to Vidarbha.
Sanju was accused of indiscipline for allegedly walking out on a preparatory camp. KCA President Jayesh George went public with comments against Sanju, which resulted in a public spat that dragged in former India cricketer S Sreesanth.
The controversies appear to have died out now as Sanju prepares for a grand return to state cricket with the KCL. The exhibition match at the Greenfield Stadium is seen as a warm-up ahead of the second season of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) set to begin on August 21.
Sanju did not participate in the inaugural KCL season, but was picked by Kochi Blue Tigers for a whopping ₹26.8 lakh at the auction.
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