Published 13:39 IST, November 10th 2024

'Not A Lot Of Creativity': De Villiers Demands More From Sanju Samson Despite Consecutive T20I Tons

South Africa cricket legend Ab de Villiers has demanded more consistency from Sanju Samson despite becoming the first Indian to score consecutive T20I centuries

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Sanju Samson became first Indian in history to smash consecutive centuries in T20 Internationals when he scored a blistering ton of 107 in 50 balls in India's victory over South Africa in first T20I of four match series. Samson was named man of match as men in blue dominated Proteas at ir home turf. 

Sanju Samson received a lot of plaudits for his performance but legendary South African cricketer Ab de Villiers believes Samson can still elevate his game to ar level and has demanded more from Rajasthan Royals skipper. 

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Ab de Villiers demands more from Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson showcased his class in front of world when he took South Africa bowlers to cleaners in his splendid kck of 107 in first T20I. South Africa great Ab de Villiers was impressed with Sanju Samson as he raved about how special Indian batter is. 

“He scored a 100 once at Chinnaswamy Stium against RCB, I was on park and I realised that day, that this guy is something special and he is proving me right,” said Ab de Villiers. 

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Ab de Villiers furr mentioned that Samson used to be a conservative player but something has changed recently which has unlocked an ultra-aggressive approach. 

“Something has triggered re, something has ed in his game which is absolutely great to watch…t a lot of creativity in terms of funny shots, doesn't seem that he wants to entertain crowd and please someone, he just sticks in his little bubble and he just is easy on eye,” ded de Villiers. 

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ABD furr believes that Samson can be a great batter across three formats for India and has demanded RR skipper to unlock next level and establish himself as a regular in Indian Cricket Team. 

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"I think he is someone who is really really special, someone who can play all formats, in all conditions around world. I think re is ar gear, a sixth gear, I want to see it unfold," de Villiers said.

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Sanju Samson will be back in action when India take on South Africa in second T20I of four match series. '

13:39 IST, November 10th 2024