Reports have stated that Samson did not attend the Kerala camp set up by the KCA. Instead, he chose to stay back, and hence the board did not select him for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. This did not sit well with the BCCI selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar.

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.

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.

They have something against my child' - Sanju Samson's father blames KCA following Champions Trophy squad snub (Twitter) Cricketer had marked his unavailability for Kerala's preparatory camp ahead of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25,

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.