Sanju Samson, a prominent India white-ball player, is set to lead the Kerala senior men’s cricket team in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26 season. The tournament’s League Stage, part of the Elite Group-A, is scheduled to take place in Lucknow from November 26 to December 8, 2025. The Kerala Cricket Association has confirmed Samson as the captain. The squad is slated to depart for Lucknow on November 22, 2025, from Indore. Fresh from his high-profile trade to Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, Samson will be looking to carry his impressive form into this domestic competition. This event serves as a crucial platform for players to showcase their skills ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The team’s coaching staff includes former India batter Amay Khurasiya. Prominent players in the squad alongside Samson include Vignesh Puthur, recently released by Mumbai Indians, Mohammed Azharuddeen M, and Rohan S Kunnummal. The full Kerala squad for the tournament has been announced, with Samson taking the helm as captain and wicket-keeper.
