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Sanju Samson’s father Samson Viswanath said his son is ‘not safe’ being with the Kerala Cricket Association.
BCCI ignored Sanju Samson for Champions Trophy 2025. (Picture Credit: PTI)
Samson Viswanath, father of Sanju Samson, said the Indian star batter-wicketkeeper is ‘not safe’ being with the Kerala Cricket Association.
In an interaction with Sports Tak, Samson’s father broke down in tears when speaking about KCA ties with the Indiana cricketer.
Sanju Samson is part of the Indian squad for the five-match T20I series against England and hence will miss Kerala’s sixth-round Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh.
India will face England from January 22 at Kolkata and the rubber will culminate on February 2 at Mumbai. Unless Samson is released from the India squad, the wicketkeeper batter will also miss the final Group C match against Bihar, which will start on January 30.
However, the 30-year-old has a chance to play for Kerala in the knockout phase as the state team is currently placed second in the group with 18 points behind leaders Haryana (20 points).
Samson was also not selected to play for Kerala in the recent Vijay Hazare Trophy after he skipped a three-day camp preceding the tournament.
It also played a part in Samson not getting considered for India’s ODI squad against England and for the Champions Trophy, despite making a hundred against South Africa at Paarl late last year.
“My kids are not safe here. These people in Kerala Cricket Association will ruin my son I want to take him out from the cricket board” Sanju Samson’s father was quoted as saying by Sports Tak.
Viswanath was full of praise for India head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav for including Sanju in the team.
“Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir gave a chance to my son and I am very grateful to them. They gave a chance to my son by witnessing his potential” Viswanath said.
When asked about Sanju Samson’s name missing from Team India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad, Viswanath said: “There is no need to be disappointed. I’m telling you right now, the team that has been chosen in the Champions Trophy is no less.”
KCA president Jayesh George had earlier explained the reason why Samson was not picked for Kerala.
“I am not sure if Samson missing the tournament was the reason he was excluded. The reason he was not added to the Vijay Hazare squad was because he sent a one-line text saying he would not be available for the 30-member preparatory camp. We were all of the impression that he would be leading the team since he is our white-ball captain and had led in the SMAT season as well,” George was quoted as saying by MediaOne.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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