After smashing a brilliant T20I century against Bangladesh in Hyderabad, Sanju Samson has set his sights on playing Test cricket for India. The 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, who took just 40 balls to reach his maiden T20I century, expressed his strong desire to be part of the Indian Test team.
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Samson’s century was the second-fastest by an Indian batter, following Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball century. His explosive innings helped India post a record-breaking total of 297/6, leading to a massive 133-run victory and a 3-0 series sweep against Bangladesh. Samson’s performance was lauded by fans and experts alike, with many hailing it as a game-changing moment in his career.
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In an interaction with the media, Samson shared his ambition to play Test cricket for India. “I believe I have the skill set to succeed in red-ball cricket and I just don’t want to restrict myself to white-ball cricket. My desire is to play Test cricket for India. Before the Duleep Trophy, the leadership group had told me they were considering me for red-ball cricket and asked me to take it seriously and play more Ranji Trophy matches.”
Samson’s journey to this point has been marked by consistent performances in domestic cricket. He has scored 3,819 runs in 64 first-class matches at an average of 38.96, including 11 centuries. His recent century in the Duleep Trophy against some of the best bowlers in the country has given him a lot of confidence
The Kerala-born player has also credited his improved preparation to training sessions with Rahul Dravid and Zubin Bharucha at the Rajasthan Royals Academy. “My preparation was good this time around. After the series against Sri Lanka, I trained at the RR Academy with Rahul Dravid sir and Zubin Bharucha and worked on my game. The century in the Duleep Trophy has given me a lot of confidence as it came against some of the best bowlers in the country.”
Samson’s ambition to play Test cricket for India has been met with support from fans and cricket enthusiasts. Many believe that his aggressive style of play and ability to adapt to different formats make him a valuable asset for the Indian Test team. As he joins the Kerala squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka in Bengaluru, all eyes will be on Samson to see if he can continue his impressive form and make a strong case for his inclusion in the Test team.
The Indian cricket team management has also shown interest in Samson’s potential as a Test player. With the upcoming ICC World Test Championship and the need for a strong batting lineup, Samson’s desire to play Test cricket could be a significant step towards his goal of becoming an all-format player for India.
As Samson continues to work on his game and strive for excellence, his journey from T20I sensation to Test cricket aspirant is one that many will be watching closely. His determination and passion for the game are evident, and his dream of playing Test cricket for India is a testament to his dedication and hard work
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