Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth slammed the BCCI for excluding Sanju Samson from India’s ODI squad against Australia, calling it “very unfair.” Srikkanth questioned the inclusion of Dhruv Jurel and highlighted Samson’s century in his last ODI. He also criticized the selectors for constant “chopping and changing” that could hurt players’ confidence and consistency.
BCCI Sent Massive ‘Sanju Samson’ Message Over Australia ODIs Snub
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has come under fire after announcing the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, leaving out talented wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson. The decision has not gone down well with many cricket experts and fans, especially after former India opener Kris Srikkanth publicly criticized the selectors for what he termed as an “unfair omission.”
Srikkanth voiced his frustration on his YouTube channel, saying, “Again, very unfair. Sanju should have been there, considering he scored a century in his last ODI. So, every day, the reason for change keeps shifting for each individual. One day you make him bat at 5, then another day you make him open. Sometimes you send him at 7 or 8. How did Dhruv Jurel suddenly come in?”
The Sanju Samson ODI snub has sparked a wider debate on selection transparency and consistency. Srikkanth emphasized that a player who recently scored a century in South Africa deserves a fair run rather than being dropped abruptly. “Sanju may or may not feature in the XI, but he has to be given the first right of refusal,” he added.
The former Indian cricketer also criticized the selectors for their “chopping and changing” approach, which he believes is harming player confidence. “By making such selections constantly, they are confusing the players themselves. Even we aren’t sure every day what the selection will be. Suddenly, Yashasvi Jaiswal is there, and then the next minute, he won’t be there. By chopping and changing all the time, they’ll dent the confidence of the players,” Srikkanth said.
The newly announced Indian ODI squad features KL Rahul as the main wicketkeeper, with Dhruv Jurel also included, while Sanju Samson remains sidelined. This decision has reignited discussions about fairness in selection, especially since Samson’s ODI form in 2023 was impressive, including a match-winning century against South Africa.
India’s ODI Squad vs Australia:
Shubman Gill (capt), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-capt), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal.
With BCCI’s Sanju Samson snub dominating headlines, fans are once again calling for consistency and transparency in team selections, urging the board to give every deserving player a fair opportunity.
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FAQ
Why was Sanju Samson dropped from the ODI squad against Australia?
The BCCI selectors preferred KL Rahul as the main wicketkeeper, while Dhruv Jurel was chosen as the backup option. Samson’s exclusion remains unexplained, sparking debate among fans and experts.
What did Kris Srikkanth say about Sanju Samson’s exclusion?
Srikkanth called the decision “very unfair” and questioned how Dhruv Jurel got into the squad ahead of Samson, who had scored a century in his last ODI.
When did Sanju Samson last play an ODI for India?
Samson last played an ODI against South Africa in 2023, where he scored a brilliant century.
Who are the wicketkeepers in India’s ODI squad for the Australia series?
The squad includes KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel as the two wicketkeeping options.
Has BCCI given any official reason for dropping Sanju Samson?
No official explanation has been provided by the BCCI regarding Sanju Samson’s omission from the ODI squad.
