'Sanju Samson - don't waste your chance': Samson receives warning from ex-India cricketer

Ahead of the start of the West Indies, it was touted that the tour is a perfect opportunity for youngsters and those who have been in and out of the squad for quite a while to showcase their mettle. While so far players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma have made the most of the chances given, the same might not hold in the case of Sanju Samson. Samson has been in the scheme of things for an incessant stretch and thus far hasn't been able to cement his spot. Observing his inconsistent run, a former India cricketer has blatantly stated that, "Time is running out for him."

3 things you need to know

• India won the 3rd T20 against West Indies by 7 wickets
• India trails the T20 series 1-2
• Tilak Varma has been the find of the series

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Sanju Samson's plight continues

The India vs. West Indies series is turning out to be yet another tour where Sanju Samson could not transfer his talent to fruition. In Team India's two successive losses against Windies, Sanju Samson had the opportunity to turn the tide and come in the light of a finisher that the country has been yearning for eternity. But Samson failed on both occasions and India lost. The lost chances are not making the resume look any good and according to India's former batsman Aakash Chopra, these chances may have an expiration date.

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Aakash Chopra pays heed to Sanju Samson's subdued performance

According to Aakash Chopra, whenever India lose, the negatives tend to get highlighted, and Sanju Samson's performances have pushed him in that dark light. 

"Sanju Samson - don't waste your chance. If you waste your chance, you will remember it later,” Chopra was quoted as saying on his YouTube channel.

“It is not that if Ishan Kishan goes from the top, Sanju cannot go from below. Both can go and Jitesh Sharma can come," he added.

Samson did not get a chance to bat in the IND vs WI 3rd T20I as India finished the game with 7 wickets in hand to get back in the series.