NEW DELHI: Days after enjoying the three-T20Is vs Bangladesh, Sanju Samson has made himself for Kerala‘s 2nd spherical of the Ranji Trophy beginning October 18.
Kerala tackle Karnataka in an away fixture in Alur from Friday and the wicketkeeper-batter reached out to P Prasanth, chairman of senior choice committee, and confirmed his availability.
“Sure, Sanju Samson reached out to me and confirmed his availability for the following recreation.He will likely be enjoying the match vs Karnataka in Alur,” says Prasanth.
Kerala received their opening recreation in opposition to Punjab by eight wickets and Samson’s addition will likely be a giant increase for the Sachin Child-led unit. Child was introduced as captain earlier than the beginning of the season and can proceed to steer the facet because the selectors really feel it’s going to give the squad a lot wanted continuity.
“For now, Sanju’s availability for this recreation is confirmed. His future availability will depend on his India commitments. In order that’s why Child will proceed to steer the facet,” provides Prasanth.
Samson not too long ago featured within the Duleep Trophy the place he scored a century and a few spectacular 40s for India D. He was behind the stumps with the large gloves in each the video games however Prasanth is not certain whether or not he would preserve wickets for Kerala within the October 18 fixture.
“That the coach and all will take the decision together with Sanju. Whether or not he retains or not is completely as much as them,” says Prasanth.
Kerala are positioned alongside Bengal, Bihar, Haryana, Karnataka Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh in Group C of the continuing Ranji Trophy, and a convincing win within the opening fixture would have completed their confidence a world of fine.
Earlier than the season, they roped in Baba Aparajith, who performed for India U-19 previously and has been a constant performer for Tamil Nadu, as an expert and the all-rounder made very important contributions with each bat and ball.
Kerala squad:
Sanju Samson , Sachin Child, Mohammed Azharuddeen , Vishnu Vinod, KM Asif, Basil Thampi, Baba Aparajith, Jalaj Saxena, Aditya Sarwate, MD Nidheesh, Akshay Chandran, Fazil Fanoos, Vathsal Govind, Krishna Prasad, Rohan Kunnummal, Salman Nizar, Basil NP.
