Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Sanju Samson Appointed Captain of Kerala for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Sanju Samson, who was not chosen as captain for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, will lead the Kerala cricket team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy starting November 26.
He might miss some matches if selected for India's T20I series against South Africa.
Samson has captained teams before, including Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
His new IPL team, CSK, retained Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain.
Sanju Samson appointed captain of Kerala cricket team for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Tournament starts on November 26, may clash with potential India T20I call-up
Samson previously led Kerala and Rajasthan Royals in IPL
Vignesh Puthura, IPL 2025 find, included in Kerala squad
Samson's IPL 2026 team, Chennai Super Kings, retained captain Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Who
- Sanju Samson, Kerala cricket team
- What
- Appointed captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- When
- Tournament starts on November 26, may clash with India T20I series
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Samson's leadership experience and potential India call-up
Samson's Fans
CSK Management
Captaincy Opportunity
Samson's Fans
Samson's fans are happy he gets another chance to captain a team after being overlooked by CSK.
CSK Management
CSK management believes in retaining Ruturaj Gaikwad for IPL 2026.
- Tournament
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Dates
- November 26 to December 18
- Opening Match
- Kerala vs Odisha on November 26
- Samson's Previous Captaincy
- Rajasthan Royals (IPL 2021-2025)
- CSK Captain
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
