Sanju Samson and his followers can say he’s attending to bat at incorrect quantity: Aakash Chopra

By India Today Sports Desk: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has criticised Sanju Samson and his followers for complaining about his batting place within the Indian cricket crew. Following India’s loss to West Indies within the second T20I in Guyana on Sunday, August 6, Chopra identified that Samson can’t use his place within the batting order as an excuse for poor efficiency and emphasised the necessity to seize alternatives regardless of the batting slot.

In the 2nd match, Samson scored a run-a-ball seven, and India set a goal of 153 runs for West Indies. In reply, the hosts chased down the goal with two wickets and 7 deliveries to spare, securing a 2-0 lead within the five-match T20I sequence.

WI vs IND 2nd T20I Highlights

While analysing the sport on his YouTube channel, Chopra criticised Samson’s shot choice, significantly a poor hoick that led to his dismissal. The former opener acknowledged that Samson and his followers would possibly argue about him being positioned on the incorrect batting place, however Chopra questioned the supply of a spot on the prime of the order.

Chopra emphasised that the participant has two choices – both to carry out when given the chance or not play in any respect. He urged Samson to take advantage of his probabilities, as not making the most of them would possibly result in regrets later. Despite the restricted overs left within the sport, Chopra believed that Samson had the prospect to make a major impression.

“Sanju Samson played a bad shot. Shubman Gill at the start and Sanju Samson in the middle played bad shots. Sanju Samson and his fans can say that he is getting to bat at the wrong number. But is there a place available at the top? If it’s not there, what can be done?” Chopra stated.

“So you have two options – either you play or you don’t. Try to score runs if you play at those positions or else they won’t play you. 10 overs were left, so you had a chance. If you don’t make the most of your chances, you will regret it later. It may sound unfair, but if a place is not there, how can a place be created?”

In the match, Samson was despatched to bat at No. 5, forward of Hardik Pandya. However, his innings was minimize quick when he tried a dangerous shot towards Akeal Hosein, solely to be stumped by Nicholas Pooran. As the sequence continues, Samson might want to seize the chance he will get and carry out to safe his spot within the Indian cricket crew.