Kerala keeper-batter Sanju Samson will lead the side in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy which will begin from November 22. Samson has had a mixed run in T20s this year, but has been in red-hot form recently, having scored two back-to-back tons followed by consecutive ducks. Earlier, Sanju was a part of certain Ranji Trophy matches during the break between the Bangladesh and New Zealand series.
Sanju Samson to captain Kerala in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Apart from Sanju Samson, the Kerala squad includes veterans like Sachin Baby and Basil Thampi. The squad also includes a guest player – Jalaj Saxena – who recently achieved a rare feat as he became the first player to amass 6000 runs and pick up 400 wickets in the Ranji Trophy. Kerala will take on Services in their first match in SMAT on November 23.
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Kerala squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Sanju Samson, Sachin Baby, Rohan Kunnummal, Jalaj Saxena, Vishnu Vinod, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Basil Thampi, Salman Nizar, Abdul Bazith, Akhil Scaria, Ajnas M, Sijomon Joseph, Midhun S, Vaisakh C, Vinod Kumar C V, Basil N P, Sharafuddeen N M, Nidheesh M D
Venues and knockout phase
Matches will be conducted at multiple venues across the country. Following the completion of the group stages, the tournament will advance into the knockout phase. The excitement will reach its peak with the final scheduled at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Tournament structure and groups
The 2024 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will see 38 teams competing for the coveted title, divided into five competitive groups
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