Sanju Samson and his supporters, particularly the vocal “Justice for Sanju Samson” group, have had a tough time recently. The talented wicketkeeper-batsman’s performance in the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka has sparked a flurry of memes and social media reactions following his latest struggles on the field.
In the second T20I, Samson was included in the playing XI due to vice-captain Shubman Gill being sidelined with a neck spasm. However, his chance to shine was abruptly cut short as he was dismissed for a golden duck. Although India emerged victorious in that match, the focus quickly shifted to Samson’s disappointing performance.
— Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (@Hanji_CricDekho) July 30, 2024
A Night To Forget For Sanju Samson.
Comeback Stronger Champion ❣️.#Samson #INDvsSL #SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/jdKH0WFTkC— 𝔸𝕁𝔸𝕐 𝕁𝔸ℕ𝔾𝕀𝔻 (@iamajayjangirr) July 30, 2024
It’s Okay, just a bad day and it’s normal in sports !
No matter what banters and troll I exchange with Sanju Fans but I am feeling very bad for him at this moment 😭💔 Must be going through so much #sanjusamson #rishabhapant pic.twitter.com/9YAVCIpVxb
— Riseup Pant (@riseup_pant17) July 30, 2024
The series only got worse for Samson. In the third T20I, he recorded his second consecutive duck, compounding his difficulties. The most critical moment came when he dropped a crucial catch off Mohammed Siraj’s bowling, a mistake that could have provided India with a much-needed breakthrough.
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After winning the toss and electing to bat, India posted a modest total of 137/9 in 20 overs at Pallekele. With the match delicately balanced, India’s bowlers needed to make early inroads in the second innings. However, Samson’s dropped catch off Siraj’s delivery allowed Sri Lanka to maintain their momentum during the chase.
This dropped catch and his consecutive ducks have led to a flood of reactions on social media, with memes and jokes proliferating across various platforms. Some fans expressed their disappointment, while others turned to humour to cope with the situation, resulting in a wave of viral content.
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For Sanju Samson, this series has been particularly challenging as he struggled to make the most of his opportunities. Despite these setbacks, Samson remains a class player, as he has demonstrated in the past. His talent and potential will continue to make him a key figure in the future plans of the Indian cricket team.
