Sanju Samson Breaks Silence on Losing Opening Spot to Shubman Gill: ‘Aise Sawaal Nahi Puchne Chahiye Yaar

‘Aise Sawaal Nahi Puchne Chahiye Yaar': Only Shubman Gill's toe injury on the eve of the fourth game of the five-match series in Lucknow allowed right-handed batsman Sanju Samson to return to the Indian T20I playing XI.

With a 37-run knock off 22 balls, the Kerala batsman once again demonstrated to the world what he is capable of if given the opportunity. Samson eventually spoke up about losing the starting place to Gill following India's 30-run victory in the last match in Ahmedabad. He claimed to have a strong rapport with the captain and coach and to understand their goals.

Samson moved down the order when Shubman Gill returned to India's T20I lineup earlier this year as the vice-captain. After the middle order failed to produce runs, the 31-year-old was eventually removed from the starting lineup.

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Gill hasn't scored a fifty since his return in the Asia Cup, thus he hasn't ignited the stage while starting. The 26-year-old participated in three games in the series against South Africa and scored 4, 0, and 28. The calls about Samson being shelved because of Gill are still growing, and the last knock came at a run-per-ball speed.

During a conversation with Irfan Pathan and Varun Aaron on JioHotstar after the game, Samson stated that the communication had been clear with Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav.

“The team environment is really important because a big tournament is coming up. I have been in the system long enough to know what they were trying to do. I know what the leadership group were trying to do as I am quite experienced," said Samson.

“I have a good relationship with both Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav, so communication is quite open with them,” he added.

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Pathan catches Samson off guard

However, Samson was caught off guard by Pathan, as the latter ended up asking him whether he would open for India in the upcoming series against New Zealand.

The batter ended up breaking into laughter as he didn't give a clear answer to the same question. His response even left Pathan and Aaron cracking up.

"Bhaiya, aap karado open, main kya bolu yaar. Aise sawaal nahi puchne chahiye, Irfan bhai. (Please you make me open, what should I say? You shouldn't ask these questions. (laughs)," said Samson.

It is worth mentioning that Samson smashed three centuries last year, and he didn't do much wrong. However, a poor series against England in January resulted in him losing the opening spot, and Gill took his place.

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