Makarand Waingankar, an ex-cricket administrator and respected cricket columnist based in Mumbai, has voiced his support for Sanju Samson after the player was dropped from India's first T20I against Sri Lanka.
Waingankar, who has held key positions in Indian cricket, including CEO of the Baroda Cricket Association, took to social media platform X to express his frustration.
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What did Makarand Waingankar say on dropping Sanju Samson?
Waingankar feels there has been gross injustice against Samson. He acknowledges that while Samson has missed some opportunities, his current form and age make him a valuable asset to the team.
The day Sanju Samson is picked to keep wickets for India & bats at 3 I will open a bottle of Champagne. I haven't seen such injustice meted out to an impact player in India. Yes he is partly to be blamed for squandering chances but he is now a 29 yr old performer. He must play.
— Makarand Waingankar (@wmakarand) July 28, 2024
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Samson, a wicketkeeper-batsman, has often been on the fringes of the Indian cricket team. Despite his impactful performances in domestic cricket and the IPL, he has struggled to secure a permanent spot in the national team.
As India continues its T20I series against Sri Lanka, the spotlight remains on team selection decisions. Whether Samson will get the opportunity to play in the remaining matches is yet to be seen, but the conversation about his place in the team is far from over.
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