Ajinkya Rahane Backs Sanju Samson: 'He's a Quality Player, I'll Back Him Even If He Fails'
Chennai Super Kings batter Sanju Samson is facing scrutiny after a run of low scores, including a golden duck in the recent T20I against New Zealand. However, he has found a strong advocate in former India captain and KKR player Ajinkya Rahane, who urged the team management to maintain faith in the wicketkeeper-batter.
Rahane stressed that Samson possesses the talent and ability to succeed and should be allowed to play with freedom, regardless of the immediate results. Rahane even suggested that Ishan Kishan should make way for the returning Tilak Varma, ensuring Samson retains his spot. He advised Samson to draw confidence from his successful innings, particularly those played for Chennai Super Kings, emphasizing that sometimes a quick 20-ball 35 is enough to regain momentum in the T20 format.
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“Sanju Samson, I'll back him even if he doesn't get any runs in the next two T20Is. I am sure the management and the captain are going to back Sanju Samson. He's a quality player.”
Ajinkya Rahane, Former India Captain
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| #3 | Chennai Super Kings | 30.95 | ||
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“Sanju Samson, I'll back him even if he doesn't get any runs in the next two T20Is. I am sure the management and the captain are going to back Sanju Samson. He's a quality player.”
Ajinkya Rahane, Former India Captain
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