New Delhi. Right-handed wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson has been accused many times of not utilizing his talents to the full and losing wickets by playing irresponsible shots. However, in the third and final ODI of the South Africa series (India Vs South Africa) on Thursday, Sanju played an aggressive innings not only to score a century but also added to the selectors’ confusion for the T20 World Cup with this innings. His century came off 110 balls with six fours and two sixes.
The 29-year-old Samson scored 108 runs off 114 balls with the help of six fours and three sixes. With his innings, he also staked his claim before the selectors as a wicketkeeper batsman in the T20 World Cup. Sanju is counted among the batsmen who time the ball well but he has not been able to do full justice to his talent. However, Thursday’s century came as a relief for him. This innings will surely prove to be a morale booster for him. This innings may also strengthen his claim to be a regular member of the ODI team.
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Wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant, who was badly injured in a car accident last year, is also now on his way to full fitness. In this regard, the selector will also keep an eye on his performance (in playing conditions) in the IPL. The great Sunil Gavaskar has said that if Pant achieves full fitness, no matter how he performs in the IPL, he will be a strong contender for selection in the T20 World Cup as he is capable of making a big difference with his explosive batting. Jitesh Sharma is considered to be the best batsman in the T20 format as well and has shown his range of shots in this format against Australia and South Africa. Sanju also registered his name in this race with his century in the Pearl ODI.
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Sanju has played 24 T20Is so far and has scored 374 runs at an average of 19.68 and a strike rate of 133.57, including a half-century. If Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson manages to bat explosively in the IPL, he will score 374 runs at an average of 19.68. will make Able to improve his chances for the T20 World Cup. can further strengthen the claim.
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First published: December 21, 2023, 21:09 IST