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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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The Hindu broke the news in India on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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