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Sanju Samson is currently taking part in the Duleep Trophy. (PTI Photo)
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has become the co-owner of Kerala football club Malappuram FC.
India cricketer Sanju Samson is spreading his wings beyond the cricket field. The wicketkeeper-batter is now a co-owner of a Kerala football club Malappuram FC which plays in the Super League Kerala. There were reports of Samson’s linkup with the club which has now been made official via social media.
The Super League Kerala, organised by Kerala Football Association, got its inaugural season underway from September 7 with Malappuram FC beating Fora Kochi 2-0 in the opening fixture. A total of six teams are part of the competition including Malappuram FC, Forca Kochi, Kannur Warriors, Calicut FC, Thiruvananthapuram Kombans and Thrissur Magic.
The league will run from September 7 to November 10 with the matches to be held across four venues in Kerala.
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