Indian cricketer Sanju Samson, who is currently not in Team India, is now ready for a new beginning in a new league. For the first time, he will be part of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) auction, which will be held on 5th July 2025. On that day, it will be decided which franchise he will play for.
🏏 Sanju Enters KCL Auction for the First Time
The right-handed batsman has submitted his name for the KCL players’ auction. The auction will take place in Thiruvananthapuram, and Sanju Samson is the biggest name in this year’s auction.
👕 From Brand Ambassador to Player
In the first season of KCL (2024), Sanju could not play due to international commitments. He was the brand ambassador of the league. But this time, things are different—he will now be in the auction pool and is expected to be the top pick among all players.
📅 KCL Season 2 Dates
The second season of KCL will be played from 22nd August to 7th September 2025. During this time, a T20 series between India and Bangladesh is also expected from 17th to 31st August. So, if Sanju is not selected for Team India, he will be fully available to play in KCL till the playoffs.
🏏 Sanju Prepares for Team India Comeback
Sanju is currently out of India’s T20 team. He played in the T20 series against England earlier this year but could not secure his place. Now, by performing well in a domestic league like KCL, he hopes to catch the attention of selectors again.
📋 Teams Playing in KCL 2025
There will be 6 teams in the second season of Kerala Cricket League:
- Kollam Sailors
- Calicut Globestars
- Alleppey Ripples
- Kochi Blue Tigers
- Thrissur Titans
- Trivandrum Royals
🏆 KCL 2024 Highlights
- In the 2024 season, 168 players registered for the auction.
- 114 players were picked by teams.
- Around ₹50 lakh was spent in total by franchises.
- Kollam Sailors, led by Sachin Baby, won the first season by defeating Calicut Globestars in the final.
✅ Summary in Simple Words
Sanju Samson will take part in the KCL 2025 auction for the first time. If he does well in the league, he may get another chance to return to Team India. The auction is on 5th July, and the tournament will begin on 22nd August. Let’s see which team picks Sanju and how he performs this season.
