Over the years, several players have waited for an opportunity to showcase their talent in Indian Cricket. However, no one waited until it arrived Sanju Samson– a brilliant wicket-keeper who has time and again proved his mettle and is waiting for an opportunity to settle down in Indian Cricket.
Recently, Sanju did not join the Indian team Champions Trophy 2025 and ODI series against England. Many, including Sanju's father, Samson Viswanath, have said that the reason why Sanju was removed from the team was due to the bias of the players. Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) The officials who represented him at the state team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Sanju's father showed KCA's favoritism to his son
Sanju's father expressed his dismay at his son's exclusion from the Kerala squad, a decision that eventually led to Sanju being left out of the Indian team for the Champions Trophy. Although Viswanath did not directly challenge the KCA, his frustration with the selection process is clear. In an interview with Mathrubhumi.comexplained that the decision to drop Sanju from the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad was made before the training camp started.
“We never raised our voices, but now things have changed,” Vishwanath said, referring to the injustice he feels his son has endured. However, despite his frustration, Viswanath emphasized the need to resolve the issue amicably and expressed his willingness to discuss any issues that may arise.
“We just want justice, and for my son to be given a chance to play,” Vishwanath concluded, stressing the need for equal opportunities in the Kerala society for his son and hoping that the matter would be dealt with calmly and clearly.
Sanju's exclusion from the Kerala and India team has caused a lot of controversy, attracting many people as politicians. Shashi Tharoorwho has asked the KCA to ensure a fair and just election. Although Viswanath stopped short of accusing the KCA of any wrongdoing, his comments underscore the emotional challenges, as he and Sanju hope for an opportunity to compete at a higher level, free from the influence of internal politics.
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KCA revealed the reasons why Sanju was dropped from the Kerala team
Amid widespread criticism from cricketers on the exclusion issue, the KCA president. Jayesh George explained why the 30-year-old was left out of the state team for the Vijay Hazare Trophy in an interview with MediaOne.
“I don't know if Samson missed the tournament and why he was dropped. The reason he wasn't added to Vijay Hazare's squad was because he sent a one-line message saying he wasn't available for the 30-man preparation camp. We all thought he was leading the team because he is our white-ball captain and he also led in the season. of the SMAT,” George said.
However, George denied any disciplinary action against Sanju and added that the decision to drop Sanju from the team was only made to follow the rules and regulations of the state team.
“We went ahead and announced the team and later they sent a message that they can pick. Whether it's Sanju Samson or any other player, KCA has a policy that needs to be respected. We all know that Sanju doesn't need a camp to join the team, but it's the Kerala team that he can come and stand for.” heard? How did Samson get to the Indian team, that doesn't mean you only come when you want the Kerala team, ” George finished.