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"When Are You Going To Score Runs?": Sanju Samson's 'Supporter' Turns Fierce Critic

'Talent not doing justice', is the classical example of Indian wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson who remains quite shy of fulfilling his immense potential. The T20I series against West Indies has seen Samson struggle to score runs, much like most of the Indian batting unit. But, while others might get more chances, former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria feels time might be up soon for the Kerala cricketer who hasn't grabbed the chances given to him in recent matches.

"No Space For Sanju Samson In...": R Ashwin Ends Debate Over Star Batter's ODI World Cup Chances

With only two months remaining for the ODI World Cup 2023, India are in their final stages of deciding the team combination. Their desperate call on experimentations was evident in the way Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were rested from the final two ODIs against West Indies. With a bunch of fringe players, India lost the second ODI but made a brilliant comeback to win the third ODI. Sanju Samson played a great role in the third ODI and even scored a half-century while batting at No. 4. However, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels that Samson has got "no space" in the top-4 in ODIs.

"Time Running Out": Sanju Samson Falters Again, Gets Stern Warning From Ex-India Star

It's been a curious case for Indian wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson, especially in T20Is. Whenever he is not in the team, chatter over his absence rattles the Indian cricketing spectrum. On occasions where he is selected, inconsistent performances leave his fate hanging in the balance again. After Samson failed to leave his mark in the 2nd T20I against West Indies too, former India cricketer Parthiv Patel feels time might be running out for the talented cricketer from Kerala.

Ex-Pakistan Star's "Overconfident" Dig At Indian Team After 1st T20I Loss Against West Indies

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has criticised the Indian team after the side lost the first T20I match against West Indies at Tarouba, Trinidad on Thursday. The hosts stunned India by four runs as the tourists flopped in pursuit of a modest 150-run target. Well-placed at 77 for 3 in the 11th over thanks to debutant Tilak Varma's top score of 39 and 21 from Suryakumar Yadav, India then lost six wickets for just 68 runs. Akmal said that India were "overconfident" during the chase.

"Always There As Perfect Team Man": Ex-India Star's Big Praise For Sanju Samson

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim is might impressed with Sanju Samson. The 28-year-old got chances to feature in two of the three-match ODI series against West Indies and fared pretty decently. While Samson was dismissed for nine runs in the second ODI, he scored 51 runs off 41 balls in the third and final ODI that India went on to win by 200 runs. While praising his most recent ODI knock, Karim termed Samson a "gifted player". Samson's fifty was laced with two fours and four sixes.

"He Needs To Learn": Ex-India Star Questions Sanju Samson's Batting Approach In ODIs

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has questioned Sanju Samson's batting approach in the ODI format. Samson, who was dismissed for nine runs in the second ODI against West Indies, came all guns blazing in the third and final game. Coming in at number four, he hit two sixes in the first four balls he faced and eventually scored 51 runs off 41 balls. His knock was laced with two fours and four sixes. Samson eventually perished while trying to play a lofted shot over the mid-off fielder.

Hardik Pandya Eyes Rare Achievement, Yuzvendra Chahal On Cusp Of Historic Feat

Team India successfully clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1 against West Indies. Despite losing by six wickets in the second match, the Hardik Pandya-led side roared back in style in the third ODI and registered a historic 200-run victory. The win was memorable as it was India's highest-ever win by runs on away soil. On Thursday, both the teams will be facing each other again in the first T20I of the five-match series. This series will be a memorable one for Team India as their several players will look forward to achieve rare feats.

Rohit Sharma's Indian Cricket Team To Join Pakistan In Elite Club With Milestone T20I vs West Indies

India are eyeing a historic mark in the first T20I against West Indies. Less than 48 hours after their ODI series triumph, India will switch to T20 mode, again as overwhelming favourites against the West Indies in a five-match rubber starting in Tarouba from Thursday, which will provide an ideal platform to the youngsters to express themselves. In the preceding three-match 50-over rubber that had some context in the year of the ODI World Cup, India emerged victorious 2-1 after a shock defeat in the second match and the fancied visitors will have their tails up in the T20 series, too.

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"When Are You Going To Score Runs?": Sanju Samson's 'Supporter' Turns Fierce Critic

"No Space For Sanju Samson In...": R Ashwin Ends Debate Over Star Batter's ODI World Cup Chances

"Time Running Out": Sanju Samson Falters Again, Gets Stern Warning From Ex-India Star

Ex-Pakistan Star's "Overconfident" Dig At Indian Team After 1st T20I Loss Against West Indies

"Always There As Perfect Team Man": Ex-India Star's Big Praise For Sanju Samson

"He Needs To Learn": Ex-India Star Questions Sanju Samson's Batting Approach In ODIs

Hardik Pandya Eyes Rare Achievement, Yuzvendra Chahal On Cusp Of Historic Feat

Rohit Sharma's Indian Cricket Team To Join Pakistan In Elite Club With Milestone T20I vs West Indies