Mumbai – Former BCCI selector MSK said that if BCCI wanted Malayali cricketer Sanju Samson, he would have played in the Asia Cup. Prasad. Prasad told a national media that if Sanju is to come into the team, the question is who will be dropped. Sanju Samson was not able to get a place in the Twenty20 World Cup team to be held in Australia.
The question is, who should replace Sanju? Deepak Hooda can also be used for bowling. Like Sanju, Hooda can bat at any position. Shreyas Iyer shone in the series against Sri Lanka in India and the matches against West Indies. If BCCI wanted Sanju, they would have played him in the Asia Cup. Otherwise, it would have been dropped against South Africa or against Australia” – MSK. Prasad said.
Meanwhile, after the World Cup, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan may get more opportunities, he said. “After this World Cup, I feel that players like Sanju Samson, Ravi Bishnoi and Ishan Kishan will get more opportunities at least in Twenty20 cricket. It is also possible to get a permanent place in the team” – Prasad clarified.
Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant have been announced as wicketkeepers in the T20 World Cup squad. Shreyas Iyer was also included in the team as stand by. Fans have come against BCCI for not including Sanju who is in good form in the team.
English Summary: ‘If India wanted Sanju, he would’ve played the Asia Cup’: Former BCCI selector says Samson ‘not in scheme of things’