One of the most talented batters in India, Sanju Samson’s international career has not been a great one, with repeated snubs from the white-ball teams as well. Despite scoring a century in his last ODI match, Samson wasn’t selected in India’s ODI series against Sri Lanka. Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa, when asked about Samson’s case, shared his views.

“From Sanju’s perspective, this is not the first time he has gone through it? I don’t think it will be the last time he will go through it as a player, but Sanju’s one-day numbers have been quite incredible. I think, again, with changes in leadership group or changes within the leadership group. Things have to kind of settle down a little bit and we as fans and supporters of the Indian cricket team have to give that space to kind of settle down as well,” Robin Uthappa said in a virtual interaction with select journalists, arranged by Sony Sports Network.

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As far as Sanju Samson’s future is concerned in the ODI team, Robin Uthappa doesn’t think that the Rajasthan Royals star is someone who is out of contention as well but he would need to put in solid performances whenever given an opportunity next as well. However, Samson is a part of India’s T20I team for the Sri Lanka tour.

“So, I think Sanju is not out of contention as with any other player. I think. It’s a matter of time, and he will get his opportunity, but when the opportunities do come, he will have to grab those opportunities to make sure he steps up with solid performances that keep him in the running,” Robin Uthappa concluded.