Sanju Samson breaks silence on competition with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for opening slot: ‘Can’t get negative and sulk'
Samson said he will stay positive as selection pressure grows, after his 22-ball 57 helped India win by seven wickets.
- On Tuesday, Sanju Samson smashed 57 runs off 22 balls at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, powering India to a seven-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the 2nd T20I.
- Samson faced intense pressure after being dropped for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who debuted following over 700 IPL runs, while the keeper-batter had recorded scores of 5, 0, and 1 against Ireland and England.
- Head coach Gautam Gambhir maintained vital communication throughout the series, Samson said, crediting the leadership group for prioritizing team needs when making tough selection calls.
- Samson emphasized that outside the dressing room, the competition appears as rivalry, but inside, teammates prioritize collective success and maintain a positive mindset regardless of who plays.
- India will face Afghanistan in the third and final T20I on Thursday, aiming for a 3-0 series whitewash as selection pressure continues to shape the opening slot debate.
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Sanju Samson Completes 2,000 International Runs
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Samson achieved this milestone during his side's clash against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he scored an explosive 57 off 22 balls, with seven fours and four sixes and a strike rate of 259.09. This marked a return to form after a string of low scores. Sports News | Sanju Samson Completes 2,000 International Runs.
Sanju Samson completes 2,000 international runs - The Tribune
Samson achieved this milestone during his side's clash against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he scored an explosive 57 off 22 balls, with seven fours and four sixes and a strike rate of 259.09. This marked a return to form after a string of low scores.
Sanju Samson unfiltered: India star opens up like never before in candid presser
After smashing 57 off 22 balls against Afghanistan in Delhi on Tuesday, Sanju Samson spoke candidly about selection pressure, competition, outside noise and the lessons of 11 years in Indian cricket, offering an unfiltered glimpse into his mindset.
'We Want To Win The Game First': Samson Reflects On Competition With Sooryavanshi After Playing Match-Winning Knock
Sanju Samson silenced critics with a blazing 22-ball 57 against Afghanistan, intensifying the three-way selection battle for India's opening spots alongside Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Sanju Samson, who smashed 57 runs off 22 balls in the second T20I against Afghanistan, spoke openly about the criticism and outside noise after the match. He admitted that things affect him because he's not a machine. Sanju praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi and defended the team management's tough decisions.
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