Sanju Samson opened up over his national team career and the changes he had to make in his game to stay in contention for a spot in the side.
For India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, the journey in the national team has been a mix of ups and downs. Inconsistency has plagued Samson’s run in Team India, but he has certainly shown glimpses of his talents with some memorable knocks for the side over the years. Samson is currently part of the Indian white-ball setup and was in the T20I squad in the side’s last series against Afghanistan.
Sanju Samson (c) with India’s captain Rohit Sharma (R) during a practice session (PTI)
Sanju Samson (c) with India’s captain Rohit Sharma (R) during a practice session (PTI)
In recent years, Samson has dedicated himself to honing his aggressive style of play, which has reaped rewards in shorter formats. As the captain of the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, the Kerala wicketkeeper-batsman has consistently impressed with stellar performances. In the 2023 season, Samson boasted a strike rate of 153.39, amassing 362 runs in 14 innings. The previous year, he notched up 458 runs, leading his team to the tournament final.
