Sanju Samson’s omission from the India Champions Trophy squad announced on Saturday has drawn a lot of ire. His absence from Kerala’s VHT squad is believed to be one of the reasons why he was overlooked by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel.

KCA President Jayesh George opens up on Sanju Samson's exclusion from the Kerala squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Check out what he said only on.

George, a former BCCI joint-secretary, also said that he was contacted by BCCI COO Hemang Amin before the Champions Trophy selection on Saturday morning about Sanju Samson's absence from the Vijay Hazare Trophy tournament.

Despite his impressive T20I form, Samson was overlooked in favor of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant as wicketkeeping options

The BCCI held a press conference in Mumbai on Saturday, where chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma announced the 15-member squad for the eight-team tournament.

Sanju Samson hasn't played a single 50-over game in 2024. His last ODI for India came in 2023 against South Africa.

India's squad for Champions Trophy announced. Shubman Gill named vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah included, but his participation is 'subject to fitness.'

Shubman Gill has been named vice-captain for the ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Jasprit Bumrah's participation is subject to fitness.