Published 11:29 IST, November 9th 2024

'People definitely say...': Sanju Samson Opens Up On The Infamous 'Justice For Sanju Samson' Trend

Sanju Samson opened up on the infamous 'Justice For Sanju Samson' social media trend following his batting masterclass last night.

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Sanju Samson celebrates a century for India. | Image: AP
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Sanju Samson has been making heline for being in exceptional form. batter scored a quick-fire century last night against South Africa in which he me 107 runs in 50 balls. Samson has been through his own share of struggles when trying to get into India's International cricket side. Even after giving some excellent performances, Sanju Samson was snubbed from India's team several time. Fans h started a social media trend which was titled- ‘Justice For Sanu Samson’. 

Sanju Samson has w opened up on trend following his century last night.  

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Sanju Samson Opens Up On ‘Justice For Sanju Samson’ Trend 

India batter Sanju Samson reflected on his early struggles in international cricket, saying that a string of failures me him doubt his ability, but self-belief and support of captain and coach helped him st a strong comeback.

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Samson hit back-to-back centuries in T20 Internationals with a breathtaking 50-ball-107 to heline India's comfortable 61-run win over South Africa in opening game here on Friday.

"I have faced a lot of failures in my career. I think when you go through that failure, you have lot of doubts in your mind. People definitely say that social media definitely plays a role," Samson told reporters in post-match press conference.

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‘I Have A Shot-Making Ability’- Sanju Samson

"But you also think a lot about yourself. Sanju, are you t me for international level? I think you are doing well in IPL . Why are you t doing well internationally? So I have a lot of such thoughts. But after so many years of experience, I kw what my ability is. 

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"If I spend some time in wicket, n I have a shot-making ability in spin and pace and I kw that I can definitely contribute well to team. I can win match. This is also a reality. re are definitely a lot of downs happening but upside is also really good. So I kept telling myself that." Samson, who turns 30 on Monday, has often been criticised for t fulfilling his potential despite abundant talent. He h scored successive ducks in Sri Lanka but responded with a 111 against Banglesh in third T20I and followed it up with ar ton on Friday. 

(With PTI Inputs)

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11:29 IST, November 9th 2024