Sanju Samson, one of India’s most talked-about cricketers, has once again proven his mettle with a commanding century during the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024. Samson, who has faced scrutiny for his inconsistency despite immense talent, reminded everyone of his class with a brilliant counter-attacking century for India D against India B.
In the third round of the Duleep Trophy, Samson came in to bat at number six when his team was in a precarious position at 175-4, following the dismissal of Shreyas Iyer. Wasting no time, the Kerala batter took charge of the innings, reaching his century in just 95 balls, filled with 12 boundaries and three towering sixes. He eventually fell for 106 off 101 balls, marking his 11th first-class hundred.
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What makes Samson’s knock even more remarkable is that he wasn’t originally part of the Duleep Trophy squads but was added as a replacement. Seizing the opportunity, he delivered a timely reminder to the selectors about his red-ball capabilities—a format where he’s often overlooked.
Samson’s century came after a challenging situation, as he had lost his partner Ricky Bhui early, but found support in Saransh Jain. He ended Day 1 of the match unbeaten on 89 and quickly completed his century on Day 2, putting India D in a commanding position.
This performance is likely to reignite debates about Samson’s lack of consistent opportunities in India’s Test squad, despite his repeated success in domestic cricket and limited-overs formats. His exclusion from India’s ODI side, even after scoring a century in a series-decider against South Africa, has already raised questions.
With his latest century, Sanju Samson has not only reminded selectors of his potential but has also showcased that his skill set is well-suited for the longer version of the game—one that has eluded him at the international level for years.
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