Imagine if your state is all set to host its first big league, and your superstar player is not participating. That’s what has happened: Sanju Samson, undoubtedly one of the most loved cricketers of Kerala, is not playing in the inaugural Kerala Cricket League. Not long ago, on August 10, the auction took place, where a total of 168 players went under the hammer and 114 were bought by six franchises. However, the surprising name that was missing from the list was Sanju Samson. But what could be the possible reason behind this?
Why Is Sanju Samson Not Playing in the Kerala Cricket League?
Although no specific reason has been provided for why Sanju Samson is not playing in the Kerala Cricket League, several factors might explain his absence. Samson usually travels with the Indian team, and a significant domestic season is approaching for 2024-25. The Kerala Cricket League (KCL) is set to start from September 2, and the Duleep Trophy is also on the horizon. Also, India will travel to South Africa for a T20I series, and there is strong hope that Samson will feature in that series. His omission from the Duleep Trophy could indicate that he may not be part of India’s Test lineup for the upcoming matches. As a contracted player and with a busy schedule ahead, these factors could be reasons for his absence from the KCL.
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