Sanju Samson‘s struggles continued in the third T20I against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, when he recorded his second consecutive duck. The right-hander was dismissed cheaply, holing out to deep point off Chamindu Wickramasinghe’s third over.
Samson’s presence in the T20 World Cup squad sparked hopes, but he was not selected for the playing XI. Despite a half-century in the Zimbabwe series, his recent form has raised concerns.
The Kerala player has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket and the IPL, although his international performances have often been criticized. His fans have been passionate in their support, accusing the selectors of not giving him enough opportunities. However, recent failures have dampened their optimism.
With these two ducks, Samson has joined an unwelcome company, matching Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s record for most T20I ducks in a calendar year. Kohli recorded three ducks in 2009, as did Rohit in 2018.
Samson’s omission from the forthcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka underscores his uneven performance.
The pressure on the talented batter is mounting, and he will be eager to turn things around in the future.
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