'Great to see him in the team': Ab de Villiers expresses joy upon noting the return of Sanju Samson

After missing out on the World Cup spot, Sanju Samson has returned to the Team India squad. The right-handed batter has been included in the ODI squad that will tour South Africa shortly. Samson has been in the reckoning for a sizeable period however he could not put an end to the frustrating spree of being in and out of the team.

3 things you need to know

• India vs South Africa tour will feature 3 T20s, 3 ODIs, and 2 Tests
• Sanju Samson has received a call-up for the ODI portion of the tour
• The ODI series will begin on December 17, 2023

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Make or Break opportunity for Sanju Samson

The upcoming ODI series against South Africa could prove to be a make-or-break for Sanju Samson. The Rajasthan Royals captain has received a call-up for the ODI segment of the tour and will be vying to prove his mettle on the international stage. In the past, he has played some scintillating knocks for India but his inconsistency has seemingly kept him away from being in the good books of selectors. However, he has received another chance to redeem himself and thus it would be intriguing to see how the 29-year-old tackles the situation. The India vs South Africa 3-match ODI series will begin on December 17.

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Ab de Villiers sheds light on return of Sanju Samson

Ahead of the start of the series, former South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has weighed in on the comeback of Sanju Samson and stated that the pitches in SA will suit the batsman of Samson's caliber.

"It’s great to see him in the team. He will enjoy the South African wickets. He stands tall when he bats. There’s a bit of bounce and movement and all the batters will be tested." De Villiers disseminated via his YouTube channel.

"But someone like Sanju, I think, will do well. And he also gives you an option with the gloves," he further added.