Let’s find out why BCCI doesn’t offer Sanju Samson as many opportunities as Rishabh Pant and others.
Without a doubt, Sanju Samson is the unluckiest Indian player of his generation. Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan have already kept Sanju Samson out of the Indian eleven in several games that Samson would have played otherwise, and this might be a recurring theme if Pant finally finds his form in limited-overs cricket for an extended period of time.
Sanju Samson has an impressive record, with an average of 21 and a strike rate of 135 in 16 T20I innings and an average of 66 and a strike rate of 104 in 10 ODI innings. His IPL numbers speak for themselves: 3526 runs, a strike rate of 135, 17 fifties, and three centuries.
Rishabh Pant, who debuted for India in 2017, has firmly established himself in the Test squad. However, the long rope Pant has gotten in white-ball cricket hasn’t gone down well with those advocating for Sanju Samson’s inclusion in India’s limited-overs sides.
Let’s Check Five Major Reasons Why BCCI Ignore Sanju Samson
1. Inconsistent Performance
Sanju Samson is well-known for his explosive batting and outstanding wicket-keeping abilities. However, his performances have been inconsistent, which may be a concern for the selectors.
Former India captain Kapil Dev was once ‘extremely upset’ with Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson, believing that given the talent the RR skipper possesses, his batting returns do not justify his salary.
“I am disappointed with Sanju Samson. He is so talented. He does well in one or two bouts and then disappears. When it comes to wicketkeepers, they all look the same. But if you talk about being the better hitter, on a given day, all four can win you matches,” Kapil Dev
The captain of the Rajasthan Royals has a lot of promise, but he has never been able to capitalise on any opportunities he has had with the Indian side, and he needs to break this pattern immediately.