Sanju Samson Skips Vijay Hazare Quarterfinal To Join Team India Ahead Of IND vs SA ODIs

Sanju Samson, the Kerala captain, had to step away from participating in the Vijay Hazare quarterfinal due to national duty.

Sanju Samson, the Kerala captain, had to step away from participating in the Vijay Hazare quarterfinal due to national duty.

Sanju Samson's recall to the India Cricket Team, after slection snub for ODI World Cup, provides a new opportunity for the star wicket-keeper batter.

Sanju Samson aims to once more catch the selectors' attention during the IND vs SA ODI series, striving for consistency while representing India.

Sanju Samson is set to travel to South Africa for the ODI series commencing on December 17. Alongside players like KL Rahul, Samson will join the ODI squad in Johannesburg, with the assembly scheduled for Wednesday.

In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20, Sanju Samson delivered a moderate performance, accumulating 138 runs across six innings. Yet, he notably elevated his strike rate to an impressive 145.26 during this period.

During the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy, Sanju Samson secured 293 runs, showcasing his prowess with a remarkable century against Railways. Unfortunately, he had to depart from the team to join the India squad, ahead of the quarterfinals.

Sanju Samson, absent from the IND vs SA T20I series within the T20 World Cup cycle, now has just three ODIs and the upcoming IPL 2024 to make an impression on the selectors.