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Sanju Samson Disappoints Netizens With Consecutive Ducks Against Sri Lanka
By CricShots - Jul 30, 2024 8:46 pm
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India batter Sanju Samson endured another disappointing outing, recording his second consecutive duck in the third T20I against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, July 30. Facing Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Samson misjudged a fuller-length delivery and ended up caught at deep point in the third over. In the previous match, he was clean-bowled by Maheesh Theekshana, highlighting a rough patch in his recent performances.

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Sanju Samson again dismissed on a duck

Samson, who earned his spot in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad, did not get an opportunity to showcase his skills during the ICC tournament. In a warm-up match against Bangladesh, he struggled as an opener, managing just 1 run off 6 balls on a challenging New York pitch.

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Despite being benched throughout the T20 World Cup, Samson got his chance in the subsequent series against Zimbabwe. He seized the opportunity by scoring a half-century, earning a place in the T20I squad under the guidance of new head coach Gautam Gambhir.

However, Sanju Samson’s form faltered in the three-match series against Sri Lanka, as he failed to score in his last two outings. Samson’s omission from the ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka further underscores his current struggle to find consistency.

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As the team continues to evolve under new leadership, Samson will need to work on his game to reclaim his spot and prove his worth in future selections.