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Wasim Jaffer: Samson Not India's ODI Backup Opener
6 Sep
Summary
- Samson's consistency questioned for ODI format.
- Jaffer suggests Samson focus solely on T20 cricket.
- Jaiswal and Sudharsan are preferred ODI opener options.
Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has expressed doubts about Sanju Samson's suitability as a backup opener for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. Jaffer cited concerns over Samson's consistency in One Day Internationals, suggesting that the demands of the 50-over format require sustained consistency and traditional game management.
Jaffer stated that while Samson possesses match-winning potential, other top-order candidates align better with the technical requirements of ODI cricket. He specifically mentioned Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan as players who could excel in the format, emphasizing their ability to rotate the strike and play orthodox cricket, a crucial aspect for ODIs.
Samson has played 16 ODIs, scoring 510 runs at an average of 56.66, including three centuries. In T20Is, he has amassed 1,432 runs in 66 matches. The article also notes Samson's Player of the Tournament award in India's T20 World Cup win this year.
