“Sanju Samson is back to his usual self as an inconsistent batter.”
IMAGE: Sanju Samson registers two golden ducks in a row. Photo: BCCI
Key Points
- Sanju Samson’s inconsistent form was evident after two consecutive golden ducks against Ireland.
- Samson is facing stiff competition for his position with young talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi emerging.
India’s shock 2-0 T20I series loss to Ireland in Belfast has put Sanju Samson back in the spotlight after yet another memorable match.
The wicketkeeper batsman was dismissed for a golden duck for the second game in a row, with Ireland international Jai Mundra removing him off the first ball of the chase.
During the live broadcast, Sanjay Manjrekar did not hold back in questioning Samson’s long-standing inconsistency despite his success in the T20 World Cup.
“His heroics in the T20 World Cup certainly surprised many of us. That’s why he took so long to be in and out of the white-ball team,” Manjrekar said on air.
“He needs to be consistent because Vaibhav Suryavanshi is waiting in the wings. He makes a big impact in one game and then fails in the next three or four games. This is not the sign of a batter who can hold his place in the team for a long time.”