Fans on Twitter reacted strongly after India National Cricket Team batter Sanju Samson was dismissed for a golden duck in the second T20I against Sri Lanka. The match is currently taking place at the Pallekele International Stadium in Pallekele. India was set a revised target of 78 runs due to rain. Sanju Samson, who was given an opportunity to play in this game, came out to open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Fans and experts had high expectations, hoping Samson would capitalize on the platform and guide his team to victory. However, things did not go as planned. Samson was dismissed for a golden duck on the first ball of the second over, bowled by Maheesh Theekshana. The spinner delivered a fiery carrom ball that drifted in rather than going straight.
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Sanju Samson, looking to defend, did not move his feet, leaving a significant gap between bat and pad. The ball sneaked through and hit the middle stump, sending Samson back to the pavilion. This dismissal highlighted Samson’s continued struggles against spin bowling in T20Is. He has scored 156 runs off 132 balls against slow bowlers, being dismissed by them 10 times. His average of 15.6 and a strike rate of 118.2 underscore his difficulties in handling spin.
There was considerable discussion when Sanju Samson was not included in the Indian XI for the previous match. Given the chance in this game, it was a golden opportunity for him to strengthen his position.
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Unfortunately, his failure has now put him in a precarious situation, likely resulting in his omission when Shubman Gill returns. As soon as Samson was dismissed, Twitter erupted with reactions. Fans expressed their disappointment and frustration, criticizing him for not making the most of his opportunity. Here are some of the reactions:
Sanju Samson whenever he gets a chance pic.twitter.com/ga3ABS6ngv
— Ex Bhakt (@exbhakt_) July 28, 2024
Sanju Samson 😭 pic.twitter.com/ir6m0KrQBl
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) July 28, 2024
– Bro comes.
– Plays 1 ball.
– Scores a golden duck.
– Will get dropped in the next match.
– His PR team will cry for justice.That’s Sanju Samson for you all.😭 pic.twitter.com/8nvqN0Ee7P
— Jod Insane (@jod_insane) July 28, 2024
Sanju Samson got the chance in playing XI and he made sure no one questions management over not selecting him in future.
It’s Golden Duck tonight 🦆😍 pic.twitter.com/MNmmuAjuZv
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) July 28, 2024
End of Sanju Samson Era 💔.
Here are some beautiful moments in his career ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ni5aQ6NpOV
— MAHIYANK™ (@Mahiyank_78) July 28, 2024
GIVE SANJU A CHANCE gang is in depression RN 😭😭😭😭
— INv (@invincib_le4) July 28, 2024
Golden duck for sanju😓#Paris2024 #BiggBossOTT3 #BBOTT3 #SaiKetanRao #SanaSultan #LuvKataria #VishalPandey #SanaMakbul#Rajinikanth
#ShahRukhKhan#Prabhas #PSPK
#Mohanlal pic.twitter.com/kbCgqNwHJu— shubham choudhary (@shubhammm2604) July 28, 2024
