Sanju Samson: Indian team's star wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson has been appointed the captain of the Kerala cricket team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026. Kerala Cricket Association announced its official 17-member team for this domestic T20 tournament, whose captaincy has been given to King Samson. The Kerala team has announced a very strong and balanced team, in which many young faces along with experienced players have got a chance. Sanju, who recently created a stir with his bat in International Cricket and T20 World Cup, will now take the field with the intention of making his home team Kerala the champion.
Sanju Samson's captaincy and excellent form
The decision to hand over captaincy to Sanju Samson is being considered very important for Kerala cricket. Sanju has a long and illustrious experience of captaining Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. Along with this, his stature has increased a lot in international cricket recently. Now as captain in domestic cricket, his aggressive and calm style will play the biggest role in motivating the young players of Kerala.
🚨 CAPTAIN SANJU SAMSON IS BACK 🚨
– Sanju Samson will lead Kerala in Syed Mushtaq Ali 2026. pic.twitter.com/HmexQ0xb7O
—Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 10, 2026
Kerala chose a very balanced team
Kerala Cricket Association has selected a very balanced team under the captaincy of Sanju Samson. Experienced and prominent faces like Jalaj Saxena, Vishnu Vinod and Mohammad Azharuddin have been included in this team, who along with captain Sanju Samson will strengthen the team.
Kerala announces its squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27, with Sanju Samson leading the side.
A new campaign, a new challenge, and one goal make Kerala proud! #KeralaCricket#SyedMushtaqAliTrophy#SMAT2026#TeamKeralapic.twitter.com/OMVhCLHNMX
— KCA (@KCAcricket) November 10, 2026
Kerala mission will start soon
The matches of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026 are going to start soon. Under the leadership of captain Sanju Samson, this strong team of Kerala will take the field with the intention of making it to the knockout stage. The cricket fans of Kerala have full hope that on the basis of the brilliant captaincy and excellent form of Sanju Samson, the team will create a new history this year and will be successful in winning the title.
Kerala team for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026
Sanju V Samson (captain, wk), Rohan S Kunnumal, Mohammed Azharuddin (wk), Ahmed Imran, Govind Dev D Pai, Krishna Devan RJ, Vishnu Vinod, Salman Nizar, Akhil Scaria, Nikhil M, Vignesh Puthur, Biju Narayanan N, Karthik B Nair, Vaishakh Chandran, Asif KM, Nidhish MD, Sharafuddin NM and Jalaj Saxena.