Overview

• Kochi Blue Tigers spent Rs 26.8 lakh—over half their Rs 50 lakh purse—to secure Samson, making him the most expensive player in Kerala Cricket League history
• Samson began the auction at Rs 3 lakh, with bids jumping rapidly to Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh before ending in a record deal
• The second Kerala Cricket League runs August 21–September 6, 2025, but Samson could miss matches if selected for the Duleep Trophy starting August 28
• Samson, recovering from injuries sustained during IPL 2025, is using the regional T20 platform to rebuild form after scoring three T20I centuries in 2024
• Chennai Super Kings have expressed interest in trading for Samson in the IPL 2026 window if he becomes available