Morne Morkel Backs CSK’s Sanju Samson: 'Just One Knock Away' From Regaining Form
Chennai Super Kings’ newest recruit, Sanju Samson, has received strong backing from former international bowling coach Morne Morkel, who believes the wicketkeeper-batter is on the verge of a major return to form. Despite a recent lean patch, Morkel emphasized that Samson is merely "one knock away" from finding his rhythm, highlighting the diligent practice the player has been putting in.
Samson, who was recently acquired by CSK in a high-profile trade, is expected to play a crucial role in the franchise's batting lineup. Morkel’s confidence in the opener suggests that the team management remains focused on the batter's proven match-winning ability, anticipating that he will hit his stride ahead of the upcoming IPL season and the subsequent T20 World Cup.
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“Despite a lean patch, opener Sanju Samson has received strong backing from bowling coach Morne Morkel, who believes the batter is just one innings away from regaining form.”
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| #1 | Chennai Super Kings | 26 fifties | ||
#2 | Chennai Super Kings | 24 fifties | ||
#3 | Chennai Super Kings | 20 fifties | ||
| #4 | Chennai Super Kings | 10 fifties |
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If Sanju Samson is going to open in the World Cup, which I think he will, he should play in both the remaining games (against NZ). They won't make a change just for these two matches. Even if Tilak Varma comes, his position is No.3. So, he should come in place of Ishan Kishan.
Mohammad Kaif Demands Consistent Run for CSK Star Sanju Samson: 'He Needs Support Right Now'
Sanju is a very classy player, and he needs support right now. Every player cannot score all the time, so he should get support at this stage. I feel he deserves the opportunity. He hasn’t gotten a consistent chance, sometimes he played, sometimes he was dropped. When a batter doesn’t get regular batting opportunities, he can get a little nervous. Give him these two games and if he remains out of form, he himself would probably say, don’t play me. I think at least give him five consecutive innings.
Ajinkya Rahane Backs Sanju Samson: 'He's a Quality Player, I'll Back Him Even If He Fails'
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.
“Despite a lean patch, opener Sanju Samson has received strong backing from bowling coach Morne Morkel, who believes the batter is just one innings away from regaining form.”
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