Contemporary from smashing his maiden T20I hundred in opposition to Bangladesh in Hyderabad, Sanju Samson has pinned hopes on representing India within the longest format.
Samson, who just lately struck the second-fastest hundred by an Indian in 40 balls in opposition to Bangladesh, mentioned that he aspires to play Check cricket for India. The 29-year-old has additionally joined the Kerala squad for his or her second-round Ranji Trophy fixture in opposition to Karnataka in Bengaluru, beginning Friday.
“I consider I’ve the ability set to achieve red-ball cricket and I simply don’t wish to prohibit myself to white-ball cricket. My want is to play Check cricket for India. Earlier than the Duleep Trophy, the management group had informed me they had been contemplating me for red-ball cricket and requested to take it severely and play extra Ranji Trophy matches,” Samson informed reporters in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.
Samson just lately represented India D within the Duleep Trophy second and third rounds in Anantapur. Samson scored his eleventh First Class ton in his second outing for India D. The Kerala batter featured in 4 Ranji Trophy video games final season, scoring 176 runs, earlier than his crew failed to achieve the knockouts.
“My preparation was good this time round. After the collection in opposition to Sri Lanka, I skilled on the RR (Rajasthan Royals) Academy with Rahul Dravid sir and Zubin Bharucha and labored on my sport. The century within the Duleep Trophy has given me numerous confidence because it got here in opposition to a few of the greatest bowlers within the nation,” Samson added.
Kerala, led by Sachin Child, earned an eight-wicket win over Punjab of their Elite C group opener in Thumba on Monday. Kerala have additionally included pacer Basil NP into the squad which incorporates skilled spinners Jalaj Saxena, Aditya Sarvate and all-rounder Baba Aparajith.
Taking part in their maiden FC match for Kerala, Sarvate and Aparajith had been instrumental in Kerala’s comeback win over Punjab, recording 13 wickets between them.
