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Saly Samson

Saly Samson is a professional Indian all-rounder cricketer who is the elder brother of Indian international Sanju Samson. He is primarily a right-arm medium bowler but has also shown batting potential, recently captaining the Kochi Blue Tigers to victory in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL). 

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Full Name
Saly Viswanadh Samson
Born
3 January 1993
Birthplace
Kerala, India
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium
Teams
Kochi Blue Tigers
Role
Bowler
Country
India
Brother
Sanju Samson
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Records And Notable Performances

  • Saly made his List A debut on October 27, 2021, and has played 6 List A matches in total.

  • He recently played in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Kerala.

  • During the KCL, he was a key all-round performer, scoring runs and taking wickets, which earned him a place back in the state team. He scored a crucial half-century in one match during the KCL.

  • He led a Kerala side in a T20 practice series against Oman in September 2025, winning the series 2-1.

Teams

  • Domestic (Kerala): He has represented Kerala at various age-group levels (U19 and U23) and was recently named in the Kerala senior squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025.

  • Club:

    • Badureliya Sports Club (Sri Lanka - List A matches)

    • Kochi Blue Tigers (Kerala Cricket League - KCL), where he served as captain and won the Season 2 title in 2025.

  • Other: He has also played for the AG Office Kerala team.