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Over the years, many players have waited for an opportunity to prove their mettle in Indian cricket. However, none of them waited until then Sanju Samson– A sensational wicket keeper who has proved his mettle time and again and is waiting for a series of opportunities in Indian cricket.
Recently, Sanju was kept out of the Indian team. 2025 winner cup And the ODI series is against it England. Many, including Sanju’s father Samson Viswanath, pointed out that the reason for Sanju’s exclusion from the team was the bias against the player. Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) The officials who prevented him from appearing for the state team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Sanju’s father KCA has pointed out the bias against his son
Sanju’s father expressed his dismay at his son’s exclusion from the Kerala team, a decision that eventually led to Sanju’s withdrawal from the Indian team for the Champions Trophy. While Viswanath refrained from directly criticizing the KCA, his frustration with the election process was palpable. In an interview with Mathrubhumi.comHe explained that the decision to exclude Sanju from the Vijay Hazare Cup team was made before the training camp even started.
“We never raised our voices before, but this time it’s different.” Vishwanath said referring to the injustice his son had received. However, despite his disappointment, Viswanath emphasized the importance of resolving the issue amicably and expressed his openness to discussing possible solutions.
“We just want fairness, and to give my son a fair chance to play.” Vishwanath ended his speech by stressing the importance of equal opportunities for his son in the Kerala team and hoped that the matter would be resolved calmly and transparently.
Sanju’s exclusion from the Kerala and India team has sparked widespread controversy, which has garnered support from public figures such as politicians. Shashi TharoorThey called on the KCA to ensure a more transparent and fair election process. While Viswanath stopped short of accusing the KCA of any wrongdoing, his comments highlight the emotional strain of the situation as he and Sanju get a chance to compete at the highest level free from the influence of internal politics.
Also read: Champions Trophy 2025: Shashi Tharoor slams KCA after Sanju Samson was left out of India’s squad.
KCA reveals the reasons behind Sanju’s exclusion from the Kerala team.
Amid widespread criticism from the cricket community over the exclusion row, the KCA president Jayesh George The 30-year-old explained why he was left out of the state team for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. MediaOne
“I’m not sure if Samson will be disqualified because of his exclusion. The reason he was not included in Vijay Hazare’s squad was because he sent a one-line text to the 30-member team stating that he would not be available for the preparation camp. We all felt that he would lead the team as he was our white ball captain and also led in the SMAT season. George said.
However, George said that he did not accept any disciplinary action against Sanju and further said that the reason for Sanju’s exclusion from the team was only to follow the rules and guidelines of the state team.
“We went ahead and informed the team and later sent a message that he was ready for selection. Whether it’s Sanju Samson or any other player, KCA has a policy that needs to be followed. We all know that Sanju doesn’t need a camp to make the team, but he only comes and represents the Kerala team when he feels like it? Samson?” How did he get to the Indian team, it was only through KCA that doesn’t mean they only come to the Kerala team when they want. George concluded his speech.
