Sanju Samson on ODI

Sanju Samson's exclusion from India's ODI squad for the Sri Lanka series has sparked discussions, particularly given his impressive performance in his last ODI, where he scored a century against South Africa. Despite being part of the T20I squad, he was omitted from the 50-over format, which has led to disappointment among fans and cricket experts alike. Former cricketer Robin Uthappa noted that this situation is not new for Samson and may happen again, emphasizing the need for patience as the new leadership under head coach Gautam Gambhir settles in. Uthappa believes that Samson is not out of contention and will need to seize any future opportunities with strong performances. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar acknowledged the difficulty of fitting all deserving players into a 15-member squad. Meanwhile, support for Samson has emerged from various quarters, including Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.