Sanju Samson has taken huge step towards earning a Test call-up. Photo: AP
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Sanju Samson has taken a huge step towards earning a Test call-up
- Samson will play for Kerala in Ranji Trophy
- Samson made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2011
With an aim to earn his maiden Test call-up, Sanju Samson will make his return to the Ranji Trophy and will be in action for Kerala in the premier domestic tournament. Samson made his first-class debut for Kerala in 2011 but has only played 61 Ranji Trophy matches since then. He plied his trade for Kerala in the previous season.
The wicketkeeper-batsman missed the first round of the ongoing Ranji season due to his international commitments. Samson could play a couple of matches for Kerala before flying to South Africa for the four-match T20I series.
Kerala will face Karnataka in the second round of the tournament from October 18 to 21. Samson could be in contention to earn his maiden Test call-up if the team needs a replacement player.
Rishabh Pant is India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batsman. Dhruv Jurel, who has been on the bench since Rishabh's comeback, is the backup wicketkeeper. Ishan Kishan and Samson are other contenders in the fray.
Ishan is capped in Test cricket but he doesn't seem to be ahead of any wicketkeeper in the pecking order. Samson will hope to score big in the Ranji Trophy and present his case for selection.
The 29-year-old has scored 3819 runs in 64 first-class matches. His tally includes 11 centuries and 16 half-centuries. Samson has played 16 ODIs and 33 T20Is.
Will Kerala vs Karnataka match have a live telecast or live streaming?
The Ranji Trophy match between Kerala and Karnataka will not have a live telecast or streaming. The fans can follow the live score on the BCCI's official website.
The matches between Delhi-Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh-Rajasthan and Gujarat-Andhra Pradesh will be streamed on the JioCinema app. Samson will leave for South Africa in November. The four T20Is of the series are scheduled to be played on November 8, 10, 13 and 15.
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