The last 3-4 months have been the best of my career: Sanju Samson

Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter, Sanju Samson, has long been a subject of intense debate among cricket fans. Samson’s international career has been a rollercoaster ride, consisting of irregular appearances and inconsistent performances.

Since his T20I debut nine years ago, the Kerela-born has played 278 T20 games but has struggled to replicate his IPL form at the international level. With only 30 T20I appearances in nine years, questions arise about his ability to capitalize on opportunities at the highest level. Despite these challenges, Samson remains optimistic about his career.

“The last 3-4 months have been the best of my career. Being part of the World Cup team is like a dream come true something I desired 3-4 years ago. My wish was to play in my last ODI World Cup. However, it was only after joining the team and winning the Twenty20 World Cup that I realized it wasn’t an easy task. But in the last series against Sri Lanka, I didn’t perform as expected,” Samson told Zee.

Others often say that wherever I go, I have incredible support: Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson’s recent performances in the T20I series against Sri Lanka have once again brought his international career under scrutiny. The 29-year-old had a golden opportunity to solidify his place in the T20I setup. Batting at No. 3, he failed to make an impact, scoring ducks in both games. He has now been dismissed without scoring in three out of his last five T20I innings, a contrast to his IPL form where he often appears as a completely different player.

In the IPL, he often makes batting look effortless, showing different strokes and impeccable timing. However, on the international stage, Samson seems to struggle with pressure and shot selection. Though the cricketer hasn’t been able to justify his talent on the international stage the constant support from his fans makes him strive towards hard work.

“The support I’ve received from people across the country, as well as from Malayalis all the way from New Zealand to the West Indies, is amazing. Other team members often say that wherever I go, I have incredible support. That’s why they feel disappointed when I don’t make it into the team or when I get out for a duck. I have the maturity to understand that,” Samson concluded.