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IND vs NZ 5th T20: Sanju Samson is a reliable place for the Indian team despite not giving the expected performance with the bat in recent times. Despite not getting runs, captain Suryakumar Yadav, coaching staff and team management have faith in him.
Sanju Samson is the trusted place of the Indian team despite not giving the expected performance with the bat in recent times. Despite not getting runs, captain Suryakumar Yadav, coaching staff and team management have faith in him. The picture of the positive mindset of the team was clearly captured when the Indian team reached Thiruananthapuram before the final match against New Zealand. Suryakumar’s laugh-out-loud moments with Sanju at the airport show that there is no pressure in the team, but a friendly atmosphere.
Thiruananthapuram is the capital of Sanju Samson’s home state of Kerala. “Don’t bother Chetta,” captain Suryakumar Yadav jokingly told the crowd before going out to play at home. ‘Chetta’ means elder brother in Malayalam. As Surya smiled at these words, Sanju also had a wide smile on his face. This small incident shows that the team is trying to keep Sanju mentally relaxed even in difficult times.
While the Indian batting lineup is in great form ahead of the T20 World Cup, Sanju is yet to find his rhythm. His runs were 10, 6, 0 and 24 in the four matches of the series. Despite getting a chance in the World Cup team in place of Shubman Gill, he has yet to score a half-century. Sanju has failed to pass the power play in most of the matches.
This match is India’s last warm-up match before the T20 World Cup. India already leads the series by 3-1 and will aim to win the series by 4-1. Greenfield Stadium is a familiar ground for batsmen, having seen big runs in the past. In such a situation, there is a big opportunity for Sanju Samson to prove himself at home.
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