North India Statesman
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Team India’s star cricketer Sanju Samson is often in the headlines. Be it his excellent batting or the controversy over his being left out of Team India’s squad, his name is always in the news. Recently his father, Samson Vishwanath, created a stir in the cricket world by making a big statement. This statement was on Sanju’s relationship with the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA), in which he made serious allegations and cried while expressing his emotions.
Sanju Samson and the struggle for place in Team India
Sanju Samson is currently a part of Team India’s T20I squad and is in Kolkata for the five-match T20 series starting from January 22. However, he was not included in Team India’s squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Along with this, he was also dropped from the camp of home team Kerala.
Sanju’s father broke his silence on the matter and said that his son does not feel safe with KCA.
Father’s pain: “KCA will ruin my son”
In an interview given to Sports Tak, Samson Vishwanath openly expressed his views against KCA. He told,
“My children are not safe here. The people of Kerala Cricket Association will ruin my son. I want to remove him from the cricket board.”
Sanju’s father also said that he and his family have been facing these problems for the last 10-12 years. He clarified that he never took any wrong step against KCA nor created any controversy.
The pain of the last 12 years spilled over
Sanju’s father said emotionally,
“We never did anything against KCA. There was no mistake from our side. Don’t know why, these people are continuously harassing us. This is not just today, but this has been happening for the last 10-12 years.”
This statement highlights some deep-rooted issues in Indian cricket, where differences between players and the local cricket association have become serious.
Praise of Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav
Sanju Samson’s father praised Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav in this difficult time. He said that both of them are giving opportunities to Sanju and encouraging him to perform better.
Why was Sanju out of Champions Trophy 2025?
Sanju Samson was not included in the recently announced Champions Trophy 2025 squad. This decision of the selectors remains a topic of discussion among fans and experts. Additionally, he was also thrown out of home team Kerala’s camp, raising questions about whether his relationship with KCA had deteriorated further.
What is the way forward?
Sanju Samson is an important part of Indian cricket and his talent is difficult to ignore. However, it is clear from his father’s statement that Sanju is facing many obstacles not only to retain his place in the national team but also in domestic cricket.
