Fans Call For Boycott Of Thiruvananthapuram T20I After Sanju Samson's Axing From T20I Squad

Published - 22 Nov 2019, 12:54 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 06:30 AM

Sanju Samson (Credits: Twitter)

MSK Prasad-led selection panel sprung a big surprise on Thursday by dropping Sanju Samson from India’s T20I squad for next month’s series against West Indies. The decision was baffling since the batsman did not even get a chance to prove himself after being recalled for the T20I series against Bangladesh earlier this month.

Sanju Samson had earned that call after his consistent performances in domestic circuit including a double-century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, he did not get any chance to play against Bangladesh before being dropped for the forthcoming series. Thus, the right-handed batsman will have to wait for some more time to prove himself.

As far as playing for India is concerned, Samson is no stranger to it. He had earned his maiden India call-up way back in 2014 when he was just 18. The stylish batsman was included in the squad for the England tour but he could not make his debut. In the following year, he made his debut against Zimbabwe but was dropped after that tour and only earned another recall last month for the Bangladesh series.

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Fans call for boycott:

The latest snub for Sanju Samson, meanwhile, seems to have infuriated his fans. As soon as the squad was announced, the fans came out in numbers to slam the selectors and the team-management. And some fans went as far as saying that everyone should boycott the second T20I between India and West Indies which will take place at Samson’s hometown Thiruvananthapuram.

Here are some of the reactions:

Where is Sanju… you stupid beer belly ?
Dont come to trivandrum without him..

— FlyMann (@Nirappuvila) November 21, 2019

We should ban match against wi in Trivandrum
At least beloved ganguly,u also supporting these unfair things,please consider sonju samsun

— Alvin Wilson (@AlvinWi55928716) November 21, 2019

@BCCI regional descrimination at its best, why pant again, why not @IamSanjuSamson ,plz give reason @BCCI @imVkohli @ImRo45 @SGanguly99 ? ,Boycott the trivandrum match #justiceforsanjusamson #Kerala #trivandrum #getlost

— Rajeev Bhaskaran (@rajeevkbc) November 22, 2019

@imVkohli @BCCI
Malayalees should show their protest against bcci in the upcoming t20i at trivandrum for excluding sanju like indian fans protested for excluding ganguly in a test match against south africa inKolkata. https://t.co/2yf2pFulIs

— Gee Joseph (@GeeJoseph4) November 22, 2019

@SGanguly99 Malayalees should show their protest against bcci in the upcoming t20i at trivandrum for excluding sanju like indian fans protested for excluding ganguly in a test match against south africa in Kolkata.https://t.co/p6RmWVHk8O

Justice for #SanjuSamson

— Gee Joseph (@GeeJoseph4) November 22, 2019

Will any one go to watch the match in Trivandrum ?#INDvWI

— rintu.cherian@gmail.com (@CherianRintu) November 22, 2019

Having been selected for the Bangladesh T20 series & not getting a single opportunity one would expect Sanju to at least retain his place in the national squad.
Bearing in mind that the 2nd T20 against West Indies is scheduled to be played at Trivandrum.?

— Maryson F (@marysonf18) November 21, 2019

@BCCI How many chances are you guys gonna give for Pant? Please don't forgot Trivandrum is the home of @IamSanjuSamson

— Umesh Unnikrishnan (@ummachann) November 21, 2019

Where is Sanju Samson? India will be playing in Trivandrum. They should include Sanju in the team he deserves that ?

— Ronit (@iamronit1998) November 21, 2019

@bhogleharsha in ranchi test india give chance to #shabaaz nadeem for home play If @IamSanjuSamson give chance he can play in Trivandrum T20 in front of home crowd.@ShashiTharoor @VVSLaxman281

— tony joseph (@tonyjoseph3) November 21, 2019

People from Kerala should boycott T20 that's going to happen on trivandrum in December. Bcci is clearly avoiding Kerala talents .Favoratism at its peak. Clear negligence of pure talent @BCCI #StandForSanjuSamson

— Jai (@jagguus) November 21, 2019

Really shame on Indian cricket board. No #sanjusamson in squad..#boycott trivandrum t20i.

— Akshay n (@Akshayn21406758) November 21, 2019

Let's all boycott trivandrum t20 when a keralite is not considered why should we watch the match

— athul kj (@athulkt) November 21, 2019

The three-match series, meanwhile, will get underway on December 6 in Mumbai. Thiruvananthapuram will host the second one on December 8 before Hyderabad hosts the final game on December 11. Following the conclusion of the T20Is, both the teams will play three ODIs.