THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala has announced its squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. Indian star Sanju Samson will lead the Kerala team. Ahammed Suharaji Imran has been named as the vice-captain. Sanju's brother Sali Samson, and IPL players Vignesh Puthur and Vishnu Vinod are also part of the team.

The Kerala Cricket Association clarified that Vignesh was included in the squad because he played in the practice match against Madhya Pradesh. Vignesh was dropped from the Mumbai Indians team before the IPL auction. Salman Nisar, who was injured during the Ranji Trophy match, has also been included in the team.

Kerala Team: Sanju Samson (Captain and Wicketkeeper), Ahammed Suharaji Imran (Vice-Captain), Rohan Kunnummal, Mohammed Azharuddin, Vishnu Vinod (Wicketkeeper), Krishna Devan, Abdul

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