Sanju Samson’s Disappointing Return to the Indian Team
Sanju Samson’s first appearance in Indian colours in 2023 did not go as expected. He was chosen to be part of the XI team for the IND vs WI 2nd ODI in Barbados, but his time at the crease was short lived as India succumbed to the West Indian attack. With the World Cup 2023 places still up for grabs, his failure to make an impression is likely to hurt his chances.
India’s Search for a Reliable Batting Lineup
With 11 ODIs left to go, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were given a rest, leaving the team management with the task of finding a reliable batting lineup. In this regard, Sanju Samson was promoted to No. 3, in the hope that he would be able to make a strong case for himself. Unfortunately, the move backfired as the Rajasthan Royals skipper managed only 9 runs on his return to the side.
Conclusion
Sanju Samson’s return to the Indian side was a big opportunity to make his case for World Cup 2023, but his failure to make an impression is likely to hurt his chances. With 11 ODIs left to go, India is still struggling to find a reliable batting lineup, and the team management’s decision to promote Sanju to No. 3 failed to pay off. For more updates on the IND vs WI series, follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS/Follow IND vs WI Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.