Kerala Squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Samson to Lead

The Kerala senior men’s cricket team will be under the leadership of Indian white-ball star Sanju Samson for the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The elite T20 tournament’s league stage will be held in Lucknow between November 26 and December 8, 2025. Samson, recently traded to the Chennai Super Kings, aims to leverage this platform to prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Kerala Cricket Association officially announced Samson as the captain. The team is scheduled to travel to Lucknow on November 22nd, departing from Indore. Under the guidance of Head Coach Amay Khurasiya, the squad features notable players like Vignesh Puthur, who was with Mumbai Indians, Mohammed Azharuddeen M, and Rohan S Kunnummal. This tournament is a significant opportunity for players to impress selectors and secure spots for future international engagements. The comprehensive Kerala squad details have been released, highlighting Samson’s central role as captain and wicket-keeper.