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Samson: I knew Ishan deserved my World Cup spot
12 May
Summary
- Samson accepted losing his T20 World Cup XI spot to Ishan Kishan.
- He felt Ishan Kishan was in tremendous form and deserved the opportunity.
- Samson acknowledged Ishan's century in Trivandrum as a turning point.
Sanju Samson, speaking on the CSK podcast, detailed his feelings about being replaced by Ishan Kishan in the Indian playing XI for the T20 World Cup. Samson admitted that Kishan's exceptional form, especially after scoring a century in Trivandrum, made him realize that Kishan was the more deserving player for the opening position.
Samson stated he understood that his own performances hadn't been strong enough to retain his place. He acknowledged Kishan's hard work and successful return to form after a period out of the system, recognizing him as a deserving candidate for the World Cup.
His comments shed light on the internal competition and the emotional aspect of selection decisions. Samson's perspective highlights a mature acceptance of team dynamics and player performance shaping selection choices for major tournaments.
