Sanju Samson Opens Up on Negative Comments After Match-Winning Fifty
· Sports · Indian Express, Sportstar
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson recently addressed how he handles online criticism by joking that he simply turns off his WiFi. The 31-year-old batter scored a match-winning 22-ball 57 against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday, following a lean patch in T20 Internationals. Samson acknowledged the immense pressure of playing for India, noting that failures immediately invite heavy scrutiny from fans and critics. He also addressed the team management's decision to prefer 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the opener slot, drawing on his own experience as captain of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL to explain the move. The veteran batter emphasized that he focuses on maintaining his confidence and scoring at a high strike rate despite the risk of further criticism.
Why it matters
The discussion sheds light on the intense mental pressure faced by elite Indian cricketers and the shifting dynamics as younger prodigies enter the national squad.
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