1983 World Cup winner isn’t impressed with Sanju Samson’s shot selection in 1st T20I against Sri Lanka

In India’s first game of 2023, Sanju Samson got the opportunity to play in the first T20I of the three-match against Sri Lanka. Having been deprived of proper opportunities last year, fans were looking forward to seeing his wonderful strokeplay and a big score. However, after playing six balls, he threw his wicket after scoring only five runs. The right-hander batted at number four.

Samson came out to bat in the last over of the powerplay after the fall of Suryakumar Yadav. The former had ample of opportunities to do well and repay the faith of his fans. However, in the next over, the Keralite tried to hit a no-look six, only to be caught at short third man. After this, former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar wasn’t impressed with Sanju’s shot selection.

The 1983 World Cup winner added that Samson is such a fine but his shot selection lets him down. Gavaskar further added that this was one of those occasions in which the wicketkeeper batter has disappointed.

“And this time, it’s the leading edge going to short third man. He is such a fine player. Sanju Samson has so much of talent but his shot selection sometimes lets him down. And this is one more occasion where it has disappointed,” Gavaskar said on air.

Sanju Samson needs to capitalize on his chances: Gautam Gambhir

On the other hand, the two-time World Cup for India, Gambhir has a piece of advice for Samson. The former said that Samson has a lot of talent but he needs to convert them into big scores.

“We all talk about how much talent he has but he needs to capitalise on these chances,” he said during the Byju’s Cricket Live Show.

Talking about the game, the Men In Blue has started their new year with a thrilling win against the Lankan Lions. Batting first, India amassed 162/5 at the end of the innings. In reply, the visitors kept themselves in the game despite losing wickets. In the end, they lost the game by two runs as they were bowled out.