Kerala captain Sachin Baby recently broke the record for most runs for his state in the Ranji Trophy, thanks to his well-made 83 against Uttar Pradesh in the fourth round match. The previous record holder, Iqbal Abdullah, held the title for 10 years before Baby surpassed him. Despite missing out on a century, Baby continues to be in top form and is leading his team in the fifth round match against Haryana.
As excitement builds for the upcoming IPL auction in Saudi Arabia, a dozen lesser-known cricketers from Kerala have caught the attention of fans and franchises alike. With former India A star Sachin Baby leading the pack, players like Vishnu Vinod and Mohammed Azharuddeen also have IPL experience under their belts. But it's not just the established players - 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is also making waves as the youngest player in the top base price category. The auction promises to be an unpredictable affair with big names like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul also in the mix.
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.
Sachin Baby has been named as the captain of the Kerala cricket team for their first Ranji Trophy match against Punjab at St. Xavier's College KCA Ground on October 11. The regular captain, Sanju Samson, will not be playing due to his selection for the Bangladesh T20 series. This is a must-watch match as Kerala looks to dominate in their home ground.