Sanju Samson
Given that Axar Patel’s injury may prevent him from playing in the World Cup, experts and seasoned cricketers may have been concerned about the selection of Ravichandran Ashwin for India’s three-match series against Australia. However, those on social media questioned the BCCI’s decision not to use Sanju Samson when four regular players rested for the first two games of the series. And possibly for the best, considering that the wicketkeeper-batter was a traveling reserve for the Asia Cup team. But he was kicked out at the start of the continental competition’s Super Four round, and he was later passed over for the Australia series.
Sreeshant on Sanju Samson
Samson made his ODI debut in 2021 and has since played in 13 games for India, scoring 390 runs at an average of 55.71 with three fifty-plus scores. He made just two appearances this year, hitting 51 runs against the West Indies in August, compared to 10 matches in 2022, when he scored 284 runs with a best knock of an unbeaten 86 against South Africa in Lucknow.
Social media users have questioned India’s decision to support Suryakumar Yadav for a position on the World Cup roster, despite the player’s managing just a 25.52 average in 28 matches since 2021. Although he hasn’t yet put up a standout performance in ODIs, young Tilak Varma also earned backing for a berth in the squad after impressing selectors and veterans with his performance in the T20I series against the West Indies.
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But in a conversation with Sportskeeda, Sreesanth expressed his opinion that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee made the right choice by leaving Samson out of the World Cup roster. He also urged his former Kerela teammate to heed the counsel of legendary cricketers Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar, who want him to display some patience in his batting.
Sreesanth told Sportskeeda, “I think it’s the right decision because it’s crucial for a player to understand himself. Everyone, from Gavaskar to Ravi Shastri, thinks highly of him. There is no question about his competence. But when someone tells him to play in tune, he doesn’t pay attention. He must alter his perspective and method. Take your time when the game’s legends advise you to read the wicket. Because of this, every time we meet, I tell him the same thing: “Read the wicket first and bat accordingly,” he added.
