Kerala had reached Ranji Trophy last for the primary time of their historical past towards Vidarbha within the 2024-25 season
Forward of the brand new home season, Ranji Trophy finalists Kerala are set to play 5 50-over matches in an abroad tour of Oman.
Kerala will probably be captained by former Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Mohammed Azharuddeen as Ranji captain Sachin Child and Sanju Samson are busy because of their Indian Premier League (IPL) commitments.
Child is presently with Sunrisers Hyderabad whereas Samson is the captain of Rajasthan Royals.
Mohammed Azharuddeen To Lead in Sanju Samson’s Absence
Kerala Cricket Affiliation on Wednesday introduced a 16-player squad for the sequence which can start on April 20 and can conclude on April 26.
KCA additionally stated that the preparatory camp for the sequence will probably be held at Thiruvananthapuram from April 15 to 18th.
Azharuddeen has been one in every of Kerala’s key gamers as they reached their maiden Ranji Trophy last in 2024-25 towards Vidarbha.
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The wicketkeeper-batter top-scored for his staff within the competitors with 635 runs from 12 innings at a median of 70.55.
The squad additionally has Salman Nizar who had been not too long ago referred to as up for trials by Chennai Tremendous Kings and ending as Kerala’s second highest run-scorer within the Ranji Trophy with 628 runs from 12 innings at a median of 78.5. There was no place for knowledgeable all-rounder Jalaj Saxena who loved a surprising Ranji season with 40 wickets in Kerala’s glorious run.
Kerala’s Performances In SMAT And VHT
Within the limited-overs, Kerala haven’t had an incredible 2024-25 season as they exited the Vijay Hazare Trophy within the group stage after successful two matches and shedding three. Within the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, they missed out on a spot within the knock-outs after ending third of their group with 4 wins and two losses. Nonetheless, Kerala have been the one staff to have inflicted a defeat on eventual champions Mumbai that yr.
Nizar performed a starring function in that 43-run victory with an unbeaten 99 off 49 balls.
Kerala squad for Oman tour: Rohan S Kunnummal, Ahmed Imran, Salman Nizar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Shoun Roger, Govind Dev D Pai, Abhishek P Nair, Abdul Basith P A, Akshay Manohar, Sharafudheen N.M, Nidheesh M.D, Basil N.P, Eden Apple Tom, Sreehari S Nair, Biju Narayanan N, Manav Krishna.
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