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4 days ago
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Rajasthan Royals In Awe Of Sanju Samson's Stunning Catch, Social Media Post Goes Viral
Last Updated: Sanju Samson impressed in a Kerala Cricket Association T20 match with a one-handed catch. Despite trade rumors, Rajasthan Royals shared the clip on social media. Sanju Samson had a great outing in the exhibition T20 match, organised by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) on Friday. The game was played at the Greenfield Stadium, which was a curtain-raiser for the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) Season 2, played between the KCA President's XI, led by Sachin Baby, and the KCA Secretary's XI, which featured Samson. A fan from the stands captured a stunning moment and shared it online, later reposted by the Rajasthan Royals. Facing a left-arm off-spinner, the opposition batter attempted a forward drive but got an edge that flew to first slip, where Samson pulled off a spectacular one-handed catch with his left arm, tumbling to the ground after completing it. The Royals captioned the clip 'Air Samson," while fans in the stadium were left in awe of the breathtaking effort. According to the Times of India, President's XI posted 184 for 8, following Rohan Kunnummal's blazing 29-ball 60 and Abhijith Praveen's brisk 47. Among the bowlers, Sharafudden stood out with figures of 3 for 25. In reply, Secretary's XI began strongly as Vishnu Vinod smashed 69 off just 29 balls. After the fiery start, Sanju Samson held the innings together with a steady 54 from 36 deliveries. His dismissal, when only 13 runs were needed, brought some tense moments, but Basil Thampi sealed the chase in style by clearing the boundary to secure a thrilling one-wicket win with two balls left. Samson-RR Saga Several media reports have claimed that Samson has expressed his willingness to leave Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Several franchises are believed to be in talks, with RR co-owner Manoj Badale personally handling discussions. However, amid the rumours, RR sharing Samson's video seems to be crashing the trade rumours. It has also been learned that the Chennai Super Kings were linked to him, but their unwillingness to part ways with key players like Ravindra Jadeja or Ruturaj Gaikwad makes that move unlikely. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
4 days ago
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Sanju Samson Sends Strong Message To Ajit Agarkar & Co Ahead Of Asia Cup Squad Selection
Last Updated: Sanju Samson smashed a scintillating half-century in an exhibition match in Thiruvananthapuram, organised by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) on Independence Day. Amid the rumours of his exit from Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson has grabbed the limelight for his batting prowess. The wicketkeeper-batter smashed a scintillating half-century in an exhibition match in Thiruvananthapuram, organised by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) on Independence Day. The knock comes right before the selection committee is set to pick the Indian squad for the Asia Cup, which is set to be played in the UAE in T20 format. According to The Times of India, the game was played at the Greenfield Stadium, the venue was lit up with its brand-new LED floodlights, which were inaugurated through a mesmerizing laser and music show. The exhibition game was a curtain-raiser for the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) Season 2, played between the KCA President's XI, led by Sachin Baby, and the KCA Secretary's XI, which featured Samson. President's XI posted 184 for 8, following Rohan Kunnummal's blazing 29-ball 60 and Abhijith Praveen's brisk 47. Among the bowlers, Sharafudden stood out with figures of 3 for 25. In reply, Secretary's XI began strongly as Vishnu Vinod smashed 69 off just 29 balls. After the fiery start, Sanju Samson held the innings together with a steady 54 from 36 deliveries. His dismissal, when only 13 runs were needed, brought some tense moments, but Basil Thampi sealed the chase in style by clearing the boundary to secure a thrilling one-wicket win with two balls left. Away from the field, developments around Samson continue to make news. A Cricbuzz report suggests that the Rajasthan Royals skipper has asked for either a trade or release ahead of IPL 2026. Several franchises are believed to be in talks, with RR co-owner Manoj Badale personally handling discussions. Chennai Super Kings were linked to him, but their unwillingness to part ways with key players like Ravindra Jadeja or Ruturaj Gaikwad makes that move unlikely. Shivam Dube's name has also come up, though CSK are not considering letting him go. This opens the door for other franchises showing strong interest. There is still the possibility that Samson stays with the Royals if no trade goes through, despite reports of differences with the team management. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Sanju Samson sends huge statement of intent to BCCI, Ajit Agarkar days before India's Asia Cup squad announcement
Sanju Samson has had a year in which he has struggled with consistent injuries not allowing him to string together a run of games. With concerns about his game time and his potential form ahead of the Asia Cup beginning at the end of this month, Samson settled some nerves as he scored a fluent half-century in an exhibition match for the Kerala Cricket Association. Sanju Samson in action during the KCA warm-up match.(X) Playing for the KCA Secretary's XI against the KCA President's XI in a match on Independence Day to inaugurate the new floodlights system at Greenfield Stadium in Trivandrum, Samson led his team against Ranji Trophy state captain Sachin Baby's unit. The Secretary's XI was set a total of 185 to chase down after the first innings, and Samson surprisingly came in at number 4, down the order from the role he has made his own in the top three at the IPL and international level. Coming in at the end of the powerplay, Samson played an anchoring role in the chase, not trying to force the issue, with teammate Vishnu Vinod doing the bulk of the scoring with a terrific 69(29) from the other end. Nevertheless, Samson never got stuck, looking fluent enough as he worked his way to 54(36). It isn't an innings that will tear up roots, but one that will give the selection committee and coaching staff of the national team some confidence in terms of his return to form. Samson would fall after scoring 54, however, and the match would go down to the last over, and to the last wicket. On the second-last ball of the innings, with one wicket in hand, Basil Thampi hit a match-winning six to seal the game in the Secretary XI's favour by the narrowest of margins. Samson also took a blinder of a catch fielding at slip to dismiss his opposite captain. Other players who impressed in this match at the Greenfield Stadium outside of the belligerent Vishnu Vinod were two batters from the President's XI, Rohan Kunnummal with 60(29) and Abhijith Praveen's 47(18), making for an electric encounter. Elsewhere off the field, part of Samson's focus might well be on his future in the IPL, where he has made clear his desire to part ways with Rajasthan Royals despite having their captaincy ahead of IPL 2026. Trades are being considered, with teams such as CSK and KKR weighing up their options.
Indian Express
4 days ago
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- Indian Express
Sanju Samson sparkles in KCA exhibition match amid IPL trade talks, smashes fifty in Secretary XI's win
Amid growing reports and chatter around his IPL trade/transfer from the Rajasthan Royals, India wicket-keeper Sanju Samson returned to competitive action through an exhibition match held at the Greenfield Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. The Kerala Cricket Association hosted the friendly T20 match comprising the top stars from the state on Independence Day after the inauguration of the revamped floodlight system at the venue. Samson was named captain of the KCA Secretary XI, while veteran Sachin Baby led the KCA President's side. Samson eventually fell on 54 off 36 balls with three runs required in as many deliveries. However, the Secretary's XI squeezed past Baby's men by one wicket, thanks to pacer Basil Thampi's winning first-ball six. Samson had not featured in a match under the aegis of the Kerala Cricket Association following the controversies that had emerged last December when the 30-year-old was dropped from the Vijay Hazare Trophy after failing to turn up for a preparatory camp. While Samson was in contention to return for the Ranji Trophy knockout fixtures in February, the explosive right-hander was ruled out after a fracture he sustained in a T20I against England. The Indian Express had previously reported that Samson had expressed his desire to part ways with the Rajasthan Royals franchise. Reports have since emerged with Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders marked as firm favourites to sign him up. With reports suggesting that the Thiruvananthapuram venue could replace Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium as one of the hosting venues for the forthcoming Women's ODI World Cup, the Greenfield Stadium received a massive upgrade comprising four towers and 392 LED lights on Friday. KCA secretary Vinod S Kumar said that the project was completed at Rs 18 crore rupees. KCA Exhibition Match Brief Scorecard President's XI 184/8 in 20 overs (Rohan Kunnumal 60, Abhijith Praveen 47; Sharafudden 3/25) lost to Secretary's XI 188/9 in 19.4 overs (Vishnu Vinod 69, Sanju Samson 54) by one wicket.
India Today
5 days ago
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- India Today
If Virat Kohli reduces his aggression, won't be the same player: Sreesanth
Former India pacer S. Sreesanth praised Virat Kohli's aggressive style of play, calling it one of the key reasons behind his success. Kohli, arguably one of the biggest match-winners for the country, has used this aggression to go on and become the face of Indian also the kind of cricketer who never backs down in the heat against top competitors, has now come forward to defend Kohli's brand of cricket, calling it an important part of what makes him a true champion of the (on whether he would change anything). What other calls aggression, I call it passion. Is Virat Kohli aggressive? No. I think he is obsessed. Virat's aggression, people say, is a lot. I would say if he reduces that aggression, he won't be the same player,' said Sreesanth on sports commentator Padamjit Sehrawat's YouTube channel, mentioning that the former India captain's attitude was not arrogance but deep love for the game. Over the years, Virat Kohli's refusal to back down has made him one of cricket's most intense competitors. Sreesanth believes this edge is what keeps him at the top and fuels his remarkable performances for will Virat Kohli return?Virat Kohli, since his retirement from Tests and T20 internationals, has been away from international cricket for a considerable period. His last appearance for the country was their win over New Zealand to take home the Champions have suggested that his future in the ODI setup may not be certain, which brings into question whether Kohli will return to international cricket. It is suggested that Kohli is looking to play the 2027 ODI World Cup, where he hopes to take the team to their third Sreesanth, on the other hand, has been away from the sport for quite some time. In May 2025, the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) suspended him from all cricket-related activities for three years. The decision came after he was accused of making insulting remarks against the association during a controversy over Kerala's Sanju Samson's exclusion from India's Champions Trophy squad.- EndsTune InMust Watch
