‘He can still make a comeback’: Gautam Gambhir breaks silence on Sanju Samson snub Cricket News
head coach of india team Gautam Gambhir Resolved the increasingly heated debate Sanzhou SamsonDespite being left out of the series against England, he insisted on keeping the wicketkeeper-batsman in the team’s plans. Samson’s absence has become one of the biggest talking points as India suffered a record 125-run loss to England in the third T20I at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. The wicketkeeper-batsman, who was Man of the Tournament during India’s successful defense of the T20 World Cup title, was dropped in the second T20I, did not feature in the third match and was also left out of the squad for the tour of Zimbabwe. After India’s defeat, Gambhir revealed that he had discussed his role in the team with Samson while making it clear that the discussions would remain confidential. “First of all, regarding the clarity that Sanju Samson needs, I have provided that to him. This is entirely a conversation between the players and the head coach. That conversation does not get out there,” Gambhir said. The India coach stressed that Samson’s contribution has not gone unnoticed but said the current form will continue to influence selection decisions. “Regarding Sanju, we are very aware that what he has done for India is extraordinary and sometimes you just have to look at the form of a player. There is no hard and fast rule that he cannot make a comeback in this series.” Gambhir also defended India’s selection policy, saying every player must continue to earn a place in the national team. “International cricket is about results, so whatever we think is the best combination to give us results, we will use that combination and the XI. I have always believed that everyone needs to earn their place and the right to play for India. “ India’s defeat at Trent Bridge was their biggest defeat in T20 Internationals. Chasing 202 runs, the visitors were bowled out for just 76 in 11.4 overs, with junior opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi falling for 13 runs. The collapse allowed England to register a 125-run win and a 2-0 lead in the five-match series after being bowled out in the first match. The result also extended India’s struggles in the tournament, with the reigning T20 world champions having now lost their last four complete T20Is after a 2-0 series defeat in Ireland. team leader Shreyas Iyer Describing the batting performance as “terrible”, he admitted the team needed to “completely go back to the drawing board” after the heavy defeat.
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