Why Sanju Samson leaves KCL (Kochi Blue Tigers)?

Sanju Samson Leaves KCL 2025

Sanju Samson, the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, has left his captain position with the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) 2025. He’s joining Team India for the Asia Cup 2025 in the United Arab Emirates. This is a key moment for the Kochi Blue Tigers, and Mohammed Shanu is now the vice-captain.

Samson’s Blazing Form in KCL 2025

Sanju Samson’s first KCL season has been phenomenal. Samson has scored 368 runs in 5 innings, and boasts:

1 Century: 121 runs off 51 balls (vs Kollam Sailors)
3 half-centuries
30 sixes – the most in the season.

Samson’s 121 runs against the Kollam Sailors, found him scoring 14 fours and 7 sixes, chasing a daunting 236/5 in the innings (to win by 4 wickets), guiding Kochi Blue Tigers to a famous victory.

Just a few days later, Samson smashed 83 runs off 41 balls to secure a thrilling three-wicket victory over Alleppey Ripples on his KCL debut, guiding Kochi to the semi-finals position. Samson has continued to be one of the standout players of KCL 2025 as he has been consistently hitting sixes.

Leadership Transition at Kochi Blue Tigers

Samson is going to be abroad thus the Blue Tigers have appointed Mohammed Shanu as the vice-captain. The team will now count on their senior players to drive forward the work of the last season, among which are:

Saly Samson (Sanju’s elder brother) – A remarkable all-rounder who hit most of the sixes and had a brilliant batting average of 74.

The resilient middle-order core that has remained strong even in nail-biting matches.

Even though the Tigers lost their star batter, their group stage dominance in the competition indicates the depth and balance that Samson has contributed to.

Samson’s Set to Play in Asia Cup 2025

Sanju Samson is heading to Dubai from Trivandrum on September 3 to join the Indian team on September 4. With the Asia Cup 2025 kicking off on September 9, Samson’s strong batting could really boost India’s top order.

Suryakumar Yadav will lead India, and they’re starting against the UAE. Everyone’s really waiting for the big game against Pakistan on September 14. If Samson plays well, he could be a key player for India in this tournament.

All-Around Price & Fan Hype

Sanju Samson was the most expensive player in KCL 2025 when he was purchased for ₹26.80 lakh by Kochi Blue Tigers. His presence had a significant impact on the league, with high attendance, engagement, and a lot of positive vibes all around.

While he leaves during the season, his explosive batting, and captaincy performance have made him one of the most impactful players in KCL history. Now fans wait impatiently to cheer on their hero in blue at the Asia Cup 2025.

🚨 A look at #TeamIndia's squad for #AsiaCup 2025 🔽 pic.twitter.com/3VppXYQ5SO

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 19, 2025

Sanju Samson leaves KCL 2025 is very unfortunate for Kochi Blue Tigers; however, the news of him being selected for Team India in the Asia Cup 2025 is very encouraging for the Indian team. The Indian team is likely to benefit greatly from Samson’s steady form, big hitting, and composed nature of mind as he takes on the challenge of winning the trophy.