Star wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson is expected to make a return to Kerala's squad for their second match of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, where they will face Karnataka. Loyal fans will be eagerly waiting to see Samson back in action, especially after his explosive performance in the recent T20I series against Bangladesh, where he smashed a remarkable 40-ball century. However, his home team's leadership duties will continue to remain with Sachin Baby, who impressively guided Kerala to a victory in the opening round against Punjab. With Samson expressing his desire to play Test Cricket for India, all eyes will be on his performance in the upcoming match as he tries to make a strong case for his selection in the Indian team.
India's explosive left-handed batter Ishan Kishan has been appointed as the captain of Jharkhand's Ranji team for the upcoming season. This comes after his controversial pullout last season led to his exclusion from the BCCI central contract. Kishan, who had taken a break during India's tour of South Africa, sparked a debate over franchise cricket and state commitments when he played in the DY Patil T20 Cup ahead of the IPL. His return to domestic cricket marks a strong statement on the importance of prioritizing it when not on national duty.