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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have revealed their 15-member Indian squad, set to participate in the imminent five-match T20I series against Australia, slated to commence on Thursday, October 23. In a strategic move, the leadership mantle for the Men in Blue has been entrusted to Suryakumar Yadav.
The squad’s composition reflects a blend of experience and youthful exuberance, with dynamic youngsters like Rinku Singh and Yashaswi Jaiswal successfully securing their positions in the team. However, the omission of seasoned wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson has become a focal point of discussion among cricket enthusiasts, raising eyebrows and generating significant attention.
Sanju Samson’s T20I career
In his T20 International career, Samson has showcased his batting prowess across 21 innings, amassing 374 runs. The accomplished right-handed batter has one half-century to his credit. Notably, Samson’s aggressive style of play is evident in his impressive strike rate of 133.57, underlining his capability to accelerate the run rate when required.
Despite registering average statistics in the T20Is, Samson could have been a crucial asset for the team in the upcoming series owing to his unwavering consistency and stellar performances in domestic cricket. The 29-year-old’s ability to excel in the familiar conditions of Indian soil underscores his adaptability and potential match-winning contributions.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Samson’s notable absence from the Indian cricket team for the forthcoming series has become the focal point of widespread discussions and passionate reactions across diverse social media platforms. Fans, cricket pundits, and enthusiasts have expressed their opinions, fuelling a virtual storm of conversations.
Life is very hard when your name is Sanju Samson. pic.twitter.com/3PqhUEw6B4
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 20, 2023
An average life is called “Sanju Samson”.
Full of intent, Effort, struggle and skills. But lack opportunity, luck and validated success. pic.twitter.com/8hIYHd8nZu
— Prabhat Kumar (@KrPrabh) November 21, 2023
If you ever Feel dmb, just Remember BCCI selectors-:
They had the options of
Rajat patidar
Sanju SamsonStill they choose Surya kumar yadav from Mumbai lobby over these talanted cricketers pic.twitter.com/57zjd0XcT5
— Kevin (@imkevin149) November 20, 2023
When BCCI was preparing T20 team for WC 22, they kept sanju samson for ODIs,
then they were preparing ODI team for WC 2023,they moved sanju to T-20 team.
Now they are preparing for T20 WC, so they have moved him out of t20is .
Politics of the highest order!#SanjuSamson #BCCI pic.twitter.com/kgg3559Oka
— Anurag™ (@SamsonCentral) November 20, 2023
Feel for Sanju Samson 😢
– Sent back home from Asia Cup squad.
– Not selected for the Asian Games.
– Not selected for the World Cup 2023.
– Not selected for the 5 match. T20 series against Australia.These are the tough times for him 💔 @IamSanjuSamson #SanjuSamson #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/DGSWigmOH1
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) November 20, 2023
He is Sanju Samson, ICT WK batsman
He was born in a Christian family in Kerala.
He is the most dangerous and reliable WK batsman in Indian domestic circuit.
He is Rajasthan Royals captain and have all the abilities to become ICT captain.
But he has no godfather in ICT that’s… pic.twitter.com/wTqdqeotmW
— Dr Nimo Yadav (@niiravmodi) November 20, 2023
– No Sanju Samson in ODIs.
– No Sanju Samson in Asian Games.
– No Sanju Samson in T20 series vs Australia.It's getting very tough for Sanju Samson to get a permanent spot in 15. pic.twitter.com/GtDZK1HZoH
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 20, 2023
This didn't age well! ‘oh-so-talented’ captain Rohit sharama played SKY over Sanju Samson in the world cup despite knowing that he cant play this format. And now dropped him from IND C team!#SanjuSamson#INDvsAUS#CricketTwitter https://t.co/KO2XJhDalP pic.twitter.com/mbSHpuzZTP
— Prathisha.P (@prathi_17_18) November 20, 2023
IT DOESN'T EVEN HURTS ANYMORE
BUT SANJU SAMSON DESERVES BETTER pic.twitter.com/gUIUSklunp
— NAVIYO (@whocaresnavi) November 20, 2023
JUSTICE FOR SANJU SAMSON !!!!!
He's very experienced as a captain and should be called back into the side as Surya Kumar yadav failed to perform in the world cup . He deserves to be t20is captain pic.twitter.com/nepJgTZtKb
— Kanhaiya Lal Saran (@SaranKL_) November 20, 2023
