IND vs WI: "Being An Indian Cricketer Is Challenging" - Sanju Samson After Stunning Knock In 3rd ODI
Published - 02 Aug 2023, 01:49 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:16 AM
India National Cricket Team star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has said that being an Indian cricketer is challenging as one has to adjust himself to bat at different positions in the batting order.
Sanju Samson played a stunning knock in the series-deciding clash against West Indies National Cricket Team at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad on Tuesday, August 1.
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Sanju was given the No.4 spot in the batting order and he came out all guns blazing. The wicketkeeper-batter smashed 3 beautiful sixes in the first 13 deliveries he faced. He showcased a batting masterclass and hit a terrific half-century.
However, just after completing his fifty, the batter was dismissed by Romario Shepherd. Sanju scored 51 runs at a strike rate of 124.39, with 2 fours and 4 sixes.
Speaking after his batting masterclass to host broadcasters, Sanju Samson said that he felt good to have gotten the opportunity to spend some time in the middle. He said:
“It feels really great to spend some time in the middle, score some runs and contribute for your country. I had different plans for different players, I wanted to use my feet and dominate the lengths of the bowlers.”
It is the number of overs you get and it is not about batting position – Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson further spoke about playing at different positions in the batting order. He elaborated:
“Being an Indian cricketer is a challenging thing (speaking about adjusting to playing in different batting positions), I have played domestic cricket for the last 8-9 years and for India here and there, so it gives you a bit of understanding of playing in different positions. It is the number of overs you get and it is not about batting position so you gotta prepare accordingly.”
Sanju Samson was also asked about the pitch used for the ongoing third ODI between India and the West Indies. He replied:
“That (Kensington Oval) was a bit damp this (surface) looks a bit dry. With the new ball it was coming on nicely, but as the ball got old it was holding up and became slightly tough against the spinners.”
The wicketkeeper-batter lauded the Indian batters for performing brilliantly while admitting that batting was not easy in the middle. He said:
“It was not easy to get that score, credit goes to the middle-order batters for hanging in and getting that score. With our bowling order I’m confident. (of defending the target.)”
India posted a great total of 351/5 in 50 overs with the help of amazing innings from Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson.
