Indian batter Sanju Samson has addressed concerns about his limited opportunities with the national team, stating that he “believes in a higher purpose.” Despite being part of India’s ICC T20 World Cup-winning squad in the West Indies and the USA, Samson has primarily served as a backup wicketkeeper-batter in both white-ball formats and did not feature in a single match during the tournament.
Sanju Samson’s displeasure over lack of opportunities
Speaking at a press event for the Kerala Cricket League on Friday, Samson addressed this issue, saying he remains focused on playing whenever selected. He expressed contentment with the team’s success, regardless of his own playing time, and emphasized his belief in a higher purpose. Samson said “I will just go and play whenever selected. At the end of the day, our team is doing well. I believe in a higher purpose and try to stay positive under controllable circumstances, putting in my best effort,” he stated.
But not only sanju has shown his displeasure over the lack of opportunities he received but even his fanbase has shown their frustration on the biases in Indian cricket. Over the years, Sanju Samson has built a dedicated and vocal fanbase through his performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His fans have frequently expressed discontent over what they see as limited opportunities for him on the national team, especially in comparison to established players like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul.
Sanju Samson the tournament icon of kerala cricket league
Samson has showcased an exceptional performance in every match since his debut in 2014, Samson has participated in only 16 ODIs for India, accumulating 510 runs at an average of 56.66, including one century and three fifties. In T20 internationals, he has played 30 matches, scoring 444 runs at an average of 19.30, with two half-centuries.
The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has announced that Sanju Samson will serve as the tournament icon for the Kerala Cricket League 2024 T20 tournament. This inaugural edition of the league will feature six teams: Kochi Blue Tigers, Trivandrum Royals, Thrissur Titans, Kollam Sailors, Calicut Globstars, and Alleppey Ripples. All the fans will get to witness the batting of Sanju Samson as the tournament is set to run from September 2 to September 18, with all matches being held at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
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