Sanju Samson Left Out of India’s 1st ODI Again
Prior to the India vs West Indies 1st One-Day International, Sanju Samson was seen conversing with bowling coach Paras Mhambrey as they examined the pitch. Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan was warming up, and Rohit Sharma’s lineup made it unmistakable: SKY, Kishan IN, Sanju Samson on the bench. ONCE MORE.
BCCI Secretary Promises Consistency in Selection
At the time of the toss, Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, vouched for consistency in selection. After Ambati Rayudu was cut from the 2019 World Cup, the Indian Cricket Team and their supporters were distressed. In that sense, Samson is not comparable to Rayudu. Nevertheless, Suryakumar Yadav could very well be the Vijay Shankar of the 2023 World Cup.
Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid Support Selection
Captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid endorsed their superior’s call for consistency to pick Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday. India’s Mr.360 was granted yet another opportunity to make an impression. For the 16th consecutive time, he failed. And for the 13th occasion, Sanju watched on wishing for luck to be on his side.
Conclusion
Sanju Samson’s consistent exclusion from the Indian team’s lineup has been a source of disappointment for many fans. Despite the BCCI Secretary’s promises of selection consistency, Suryakumar Yadav has been given the nod over Samson for the 16th consecutive time. While Yadav is yet to make a mark, it remains to be seen whether Samson will be given a chance to prove his worth.