Sanju Samson Returns to the ODI: Can He Seize the Moment?

Sanju Samson returns to the ODI Format as India Announces Squad for South Africa Tour

Thursday, the Indian team announced its lineup for the upcoming tour of South Africa, comprising three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests. BCCI decided that Sanju Samson returns to the ODI for South Africa Series.

Sanju Samson, who missed out on opportunities in the World Cup and Australia series, secured a spot in the one-day team. However, he did not cut the Test and T20 squads.

In this scenario, Sanju Samson, eagerly anticipating an opportunity in ODI cricket, is about to undergo a positive turn of events. Notably, Rohit Sharma and Gill find themselves excluded from the ODI series.

Consequently, Sanju Samson has seized the chance, and reports suggest that Rahul Dravid is assigning him a new role as the opener.

Sanju Samson Grasps ODI Opportunity; Dravid’s Backing Could Be Key to Permanent Spot

In the current team, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sai Sudarsan are the designated openers, with no other players available for the opening position.

KL Rahul, who usually opens, is currently playing in the middle order. To address this, the team has decided to include Sanju Samson as an additional wicketkeeper. Given that Sai Sudarshan is a young player in this scenario. It appears that the opportunity for Sanju Samson to open. 

If Sanju Samson displays his aggressive playing style and scores runs, he may earn the opportunity to replace Rohit Sharma after his retirement. Otherwise, he will be considered for the position of number three or number four in the team.

Sanju Samson must seize this series opportunity to secure his place in the Indian team permanently. He needs to capitalize on this last chance and prove his worth. BCCI sources reveal that Dravid played a crucial role in providing Samson with this opportunity due to his outstanding spirit.

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