Sanju Samson’s career witnessed a memorable high in November 2024 when he stunned everyone by scoring a T20 century off just 40 balls. He became the first Indian to hit three T20 centuries in a single calendar year. His consecutive centuries as an opener cemented his place in the T20 squad. Later, when an experimental move with Shubman Gill saw him dropped, his performance as an opener helped him regain his spot ahead of Gill for the New Zealand T20 series and the T20 World Cup.
However, Samson has struggled in the ongoing T20 series against New Zealand, failing in the first three matches. Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan’s explosive 76 runs in the second match have strengthened his position as the wicketkeeper-batsman. This has made Samson’s place in the playing eleven uncertain. His consecutive failures have raised questions about his consistency.
Former cricketer and coach WV Raman has openly discussed Samson’s weaknesses. According to him, until Samson adjusts the speed of his shots according to the pace of the ball, his performances will remain inconsistent. This is not a new issue; last year, during the England series, he also struggled against fast bowlers.
Raman added that the pressure now is not just about form but also about competition. Ishan Kishan has translated his excellent domestic performances to the international stage, and with Tilak Varma’s return, selection has become even more challenging. If Samson’s struggles continue in the upcoming matches, the team management may be forced to make tough decisions before the World Cup.
On the other hand, Samson’s failures have come amid role uncertainties and constant changes. Just as Suryakumar Yadav made a successful comeback, India hopes Samson will respond similarly. It remains to be seen how Samson performs in the next two matches.
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