Sanju Samson’s inconsistent performances have sparked a debate about his treatment in the Indian national team. Despite his undeniable talent, Samson has struggled to cement his place in the side, leading to questions about whether he has been unfairly overlooked.
In the recent T20I series against Bangladesh, Samson’s struggles continued. He managed just 29 runs in the first match and failed to make an impact in the second. This lack of form has frustrated fans, who have taken to social media to express their disappointment.
Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has emphasized the need for consistency from Samson. He warned that the Kerala batter could be dropped if he does not improve his performances. “He is good. He scored 29 runs. My only thing was that since he had reached here, he should go slightly further ahead. He should score a few more runs because, otherwise, they would drop him,” Chopra said.
Despite his recent struggles, Samson has shown glimpses of his brilliance. Chopra praised his elegant shot-making during the match in Gwalior. “You need to talk about Sanju Samson. Abhishek Sharma was playing amazingly well until he got run out, but how well did Sanju play? Gautam Gambhir said long back that if Sanju Samson doesn’t play for India, it’s India’s loss. He was made to open. The silken touch was seen. He wasn’t hitting the ball hard; it seemed like he didn’t want to hurt the ball, and he was hitting one four after another.”
Samson made his international debut in 2015, but has yet to become a regular in the Indian team. He will need to step up his performance in the upcoming matches to prove that he deserves a permanent place in the side.
