Sanju Samson Sold to Kochi Blue Tigers for Record Bid of Rs 26.8 Lakh During KCL Auction 2025
- Sanju Samson was bought by the Kochi Blue Tigers for a record Rs 26.8 lakh at the Kerala Cricket League auction on Saturday in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Samson's high bid followed his injury-hit IPL 2025 season with Rajasthan Royals, where he played nine matches and scored 285 runs at a strike rate of 140.
- The Kochi franchise committed over half of their Rs 50 lakh purse to secure Samson, outbidding Thrissur Titans who pushed the bid to Rs 20 lakh.
- Samson has participated in 304 T20 games, amassing 7,629 runs at an average of 29.68, including six centuries and 48 fifties, underscoring his strong reputation.
- Samson's signing makes him the most expensive player in KCL history and suggests he aims to regain form while lighting up the league with his attacking style.
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Sanju Samson becomes most expensive player in Kerala Cricket League auction, signed by Kochi Blue Tigers for Rs 26.8 lakh
Sanju Samson, who had been listed at a base price of Rs 3 lakh, saw exponential jumps to Rs 5 lakh and 10 lakh in a matter of moments before the intense bidding war ended with a record signing by Kochi Blue Tigers, who spent more than half of their INR 50 lakh purse on the India wicket-keeper's signing.
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Read Full ArticleSanju Samson sold to Kochi Blue Tigers for record bid of Rs 26.8 lakh during KCL Auction 2025
Kerala batter and Rajasthan Royals’ captain Sanju Samson became the most expensive player in the Kerala Cricket League as Kochi Blue Tigers bought him for Rs. 26.8 lakh at the KCL Auction on Saturday.
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