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Sanju Samson played an important role in the Indian team winning the T20 World Cup, he was adjudged the Player of the Tournament. However, after failing in two matches against Ireland and one against England, he was dropped from the playing 11, and was not even selected in the team for the Zimbabwe tour. The last few days were full of ups and downs for the Indian wicketkeeper batsman. Now news came that he will not play even in Kerala Cricket League.
Sanju Samson will not play in the third edition of Kerala Cricket League (KCL 2026). According to the news, Sanju has not given his name in the auction to be held in Thiruvananthapuram. Let us tell you that a total of 156 players will be bid in the auction, but Sanju’s name will not be there. Earlier, Kochi Blue Tigers had released him. It was believed that he might come in the auction, in the last edition a huge bid was placed on him.
Sanju Samson played for Kochi Blue Tigers in the last edition of the Kerala Cricket League, but was released by the team before the upcoming season. Sanju’s name will not be in the auction to be held on July 11. Sanju has informed the Kerala Cricket Association about his decision that he will not participate in the league this time. This is a big blow for the league, because Sanju has the highest popularity in the state. He plays in the national team and has a huge fan following even in foreign countries.
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Last season, Sanju Samson was bought by Kochi Blue Tigers for Rs 26.80 lakh, he became the most expensive player of that season. The third edition of the tournament will start from August 20 and will be played till September 5. During this time, the Indian team will be playing a test series in Sri Lanka, Sanju is not a part of the test team. The question remains why Sanju took this decision.
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