Team India batsman and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson has grabbed attention during his time off from cricket after the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka last month. Sanju Samson recently played football on a basketball court and the video has gone viral on social media platforms on the internet.
The Kerala-born cricketer is currently enjoying his break from cricket. Samson was last seen in action during the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. The right-handed batsman was dismissed for a duck in both the matches he played in the series. He was not selected for India in the subsequent ODI series.
Samson was spotted playing football on a basketball court during his break from cricket. The court looked wet, indicating that it had rained earlier, adding to the fun of playing football with friends on a rainy day. One of his fans shared the video on social media site X (formerly Twitter).
You can watch the clip below:
Sanju Samson playing football on a basketball court
Man does things that no one does
Come back♥️ image.twitter.com/UYd8QJMWRO— SanjuEspíritu (@NivedhM38443) August 17, 2024
Samson was part of the Indian squad that won the 2024 T20 World Cup but did not play during the tournament. Rishabh Pant was chosen as the wicket-keeper batsman, and Samson remained on the bench throughout the event. India defeated South Africa in the final match of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Sanju Samson was not named in the Duleep Trophy squads
Samson was left out of the four teams that will contest the 17th edition of the Duleep Trophy. The BCCI announced the squads for the first round earlier this week, which will include Indian players Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. The tournament will be played from September 5 to 22 in Anantapur and Bengaluru.
Ishan Kishan, who has been out of the Indian team, will be taking part in the Duleep Trophy. Kishan has made a good start in domestic cricket with a century in the Buchi Babu tournament. The Men in Blue are scheduled to play a three-match T20I series against Bangladesh after the home Test series.
Playing when I’m chosen – Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson’s absence from India’s ODI squad came as a surprise to many, especially since he scored 108 against South Africa in his last match. Speaking at a press conference for the Kerala Cricket League, Samson highlighted the team’s success in individual selection and stated that he wants to focus on contributing positively.
“I’ll just go and play when I get drafted,” Samson said.
The 29-year-old batsman has represented India in 16 ODI matches and 30 T20 internationals in his career. The right-handed batsman has scored 510 runs in ODIs at an average of 56.67 and a strike rate of 56.67, including one century and three fifties. He has amassed 444 T20I runs at a disappointing average of 19.3.
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