Sanju Samson Ranji Trophy: Sanju Samson has hit back at the selectors with an unbeaten half-century. He has smashed his first fifty in Ranji Trophy after returning to the domestic red-ball format after three years. The Kerala captain frustrated with repeated snubs from Team India decided to play Ranji Trophy. He would hope that the half-century against Jharkhand will help him impress the incoming selection committee when they pick the team for SriLanka and NewZealand series. Follow Ranji Trophy & Indian cricket live updates on Insidesport.IN
Sanju Samson Ranji Trophy: Samson gives fitting reply to selectors with half-century on Ranji Trophy return, eyes spot in SL & NZ series at home – Check out
The 28-year-old Samson gave a good account of himself with a fine fifty. Leading the side, he scored 72 on a difficult wicket.
Batting at No.5, Samson smashed 7 sixes in 108-ball stay at the crease. He will be disappointed to have missed out on a ton. Nonetheless it is a good start on his return to Ranji Trophy.
Sanju Samson is toling hard on the ground ahead of his return to Ranji Trophy after three years. Samson joined up with the Kerala squad after his trip to New Zealand. In the six games, the 28-year-old featured only once before heading to Kochi. With Kerala beginning their Ranji Trophy campaign on Tuesday, all eyes will be on Samson to deliver the goods.
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The keeper-batsman will captain the team with his focus on impressing the selectors. India are set to play Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia before the IPL. Samson will hope to make the squads post-New Year in India’s reboot. With no action for over a month after the Bangladesh snub, the 28-year-old opted to play domestic cricket. Kerala will take on Jharkhand in their opening game of the Ranji Trophy on Tuesday.
Sanju Samson Ranji Trophy: Samson gives fitting reply to selectors with half-century on Ranji Trophy return, eyes spot in SL & NZ series at home – Check out
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