Robin Uthappa literally pleads: ‘Give a long rope to Sanju Samson, he’s too good’, follow India vs Australia live updates

IND vs AUS: Robin Uthappa has asked coaches to give Sanju Samson a long rope. Many people rightly think that Sanju Samson…

IND versus AUS: Robin Uthappa asked the selectors to give a long rope to Sanju Samson. Many people rightly believe that Sanju Samson has always been ignored by both the team administration and the selection committee. The captain of Kerala is chosen, plays one or two games, then is released. He frequently assists his teammates by providing refreshments and extra sticks or warming up the benches. Follow India vs Australia LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN

Sanju is highly unlikely to have a chance in the Test series but his inclusion in the ODIs against the Australians cannot be ruled out.

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IND vs AUS: Robin Uthappa literally pleads, ‘Give a long rope to Sanju Samson, he’s too good’, follow India vs Australia live updates

Sanju Samson was released from the squad after playing in the 1st T20 against Sri Lanka. He injured his knee trying to take a hold. After missing the T20 and ODI series, he was then back at the NCA after working with a personal physio in Kochi. InsideSport understands that Samson passed his fitness test. And is now ready for his return to the cricket pitch.

Speaking about giving Sanju a chance in the Indian team, Uthappa said:

“100 percent. There’s no doubt about it. You have to give him a long rope. Sanju is a high quality player with a lot of potential. He didn’t have a long opportunity. If you want to use him at No.3 , give him at least 5 opportunities. If you want to use him at No. 5, at least give him the opportunities. But give him a chance. Give him a few full sets and see how he performs”

“If he doesn’t, say he’s not good enough for this level. If you pick him and give him a match, then drop him and then say he didn’t perform well, that sends the wrong message. It’s so hard to get into the Indian side. You feel for someone like Sanju. But you just hope for the kind of opportunities he deserves.

Sanju Samson India Career

Sanju made his debut for India in a T20I match against Zimbabwe in Harare in 2015 aged just 21. Almost 6 years after making his debut in the game’s shortest format, he then received an ODI cap in 2021. Between 2015 and 2023, Sanju, who is currently 28, has featured in 11 ODIs and 17 T20Is.

In a T20I encounter against Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium in January this year, he last played for an Indian XI. He had a chance in the first game of the three-game series, which India won by two points, but was benched for the next two games.

The Kerala striker last appeared in an ODI game in November last year against New Zealand in Auckland, where he netted 36 runs. Sanju has played 11 ODIs so far in his career between 2021 and 2022.

The Kerala star was benched for the last two ODIs against the Kiwis after scoring a crucial 36. Sanju’s name has not appeared in Indian squads for any of the nine ODIs that have been played since the New Zealand tour.

IND vs AUS: Robin Uthappa literally pleads, ‘Give a long rope to Sanju Samson, he’s too good’, follow India vs Australia live updates

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