Sanju Samson Sold to Kochi Blue Tigers for Record Bid of Rs 26.8 Lakh During KCL Auction 2025

Sanju Samson most expensive player of KPL; signed up by Kochi

Sanju Samson most expensive player of KPL; signed up by Kochi

Sanju Samson goes for Rs 26.8 lakh in KCL auction, becomes league’s most expensive player

Sanju Samson, who did not feature in the league’s inaugural edition last year, was listed in the 39-player Category A pool for this year’s auction.

Sanju Samson Bags Record Deal, Most Expensive Player Before IPL 2026

The Kochi franchise broke the bank, spending more than half of their total purse of ₹50 lakh to secure Sanju Samson.

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.

Sanju 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.