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

Sanju Samson became the 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 the first T20I of the four match series. Samson was named man of the match as the men in blue dominated the Proteas at their 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 another level and has demanded more from the Rajasthan Royals skipper. 

Ab de Villiers demands more from Sanju Samson

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

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

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

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

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

"I think he is someone who is really really special, someone who can play all the formats, in all conditions around the world. I think there is another 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 the second T20I of the four match series. '