Kochi: Malayali Indian cricketer Sanju Samson is the brand ambassador of Kerala Blasters. This was announced by Blasters through their official accounts on social media. The club also posted a photo of Sanju wearing a yellow jersey on Twitter with the caption ‘Welcome to the Blasters family Sanju’.
‘Manjapada, we warmly welcome Sanju Samson as our brand ambassador’ said the note in English.
Sanju Samson is a wicket-keeper batsman who has many fans in Indian cricket. He is currently out of the team due to injury. Sanju-led Rajasthan Royals also have many fans in the IPL. Sanju injured his knee during the series once morest Sri Lanka. With this, the actor who was undergoing treatment has now passed the fitness test. With this, there are reports that Sanju may be considered for the Indian team for the ODI series once morest Australia in March.
Sanju injured his knee while taking a catch in the first Twenty20 match once morest Sri Lanka on January 3. The star might not play in the remaining two Twenty20 matches and ODI series of the series. The player was also not included in the series once morest New Zealand due to injury.
After a three-week break with physiotherapy and exercises at the NCA, he has now passed the fitness test. The Aussies will play four Tests and three ODIs in India. Test matches will start on February 9. ODI matches on March 17.
Mumbai are at the top position in the ISL with 43 points
Meanwhile, Mumbai remain at the top of the ISL with 43 points. Hyderabad is second with 36 points. Kerala Blasters are at the third position in the table despite losing their last match once morest East Bengal. The Yellow Army has 28 points from 16 matches with nine wins, one draw and six losses. ATK Mohun Bagan with 27 points from 15 matches and Goa with 26 points from 16 matches are right behind. The ISL final is on March 18. The venue has not been released.
The first quarter semi-final will be held on March 7. The second quarter semi is on the 12th. The playoffs will begin on March 3. The top two teams in the league stage will directly qualify for the semi-finals. The third to sixth placed teams will meet in the playoffs. The top two teams will be the other teams in the semi-finals.
Kerala Blasters (28 points), ATK Mohun Bagan (27), FC Goa (26), Odisha FC (23), Bengaluru FC (22), Chennaiyin FC (18) Teams compete to reach the next round.
Sanju Samson Selected As brand ambassador of Kerala Blasters
