Sanju Samson is set to lead Kerala in the upcoming Ranji Trophy, with the tournament commencing on January 5. Rohan Kunummal has been appointed as the vice-captain, and Kerala is gearing up for their opening match against Uttar Pradesh on January 5.
In the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 edition, Samson will captain Kerala in the initial two fixtures, with Rohan Kunummal serving as his deputy. The team’s opening encounter is against Uttar Pradesh, followed by a match against Assam starting from January 12.
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Fresh from his maiden international century, Samson aims to make a significant impact with the bat in the upcoming Ranji Trophy matches. The right-handed batter also has his sights set on securing a spot in the upcoming IND vs AFG T20I series next year.
Samson showcased his batting prowess in a remarkable century against South Africa in the series decider of the three-match ODI series at Boland Park in Paarl. His brilliant knock of 108 runs off 114 balls, including six fours and three sixes, played a pivotal role in guiding India close to 300 on a challenging batting pitch. Samson’s exceptional performance earned him the well-deserved title of the man of the match.
Kerala squad:
Sanju Samson (c), Rohan Kunnummal (vc), Krishna Prasad, Anand Krishnan, Rohan Prem, Sachin Baby, Vishnu Vinod, Akshay Chandran. Shreyas Gopal, Jalaj Saxena. Vaishak Chandran, Basil Thampi. Vishweshwar A Suresh, M D Nidheesh, Basil N P, Vishnu Raj (wk)
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