Exclusive: ‘Best is yet to come’, says Sanju Samson’s childhood coach Biju George ahead of India’s tour of West Indies

Team India is scheduled to lock horns with the West Indies next month in a multi-format series that also includes two Tests, three ODIs and a T20I series. The upcoming games could offer players a chance to impress in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season if some of India’s senior players are rested for India’s tour of the West Indies.

One of the names in the reports to make a comeback in the Indian side is sanju samson, The Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper has always been in and out of the team without scoring any consistent runs.

He last played for India in a T20I against Sri Lanka but an injury ruled him out later. In his 13 innings in IPL 2023, Sanju has scored 360 runs, which is a good amount considering his aggressive approach to his team’s attacking plan batting at No.3.

Reports suggest that Sanju Samson might make his comeback in the ODI as well as T20I squad for India and his childhood coach Biju George shared his views on the talented right-handed batsman to a ZeeNews English journalist.

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“Sanju should believe in himself and play his natural game,” said Biju, who coached the talented batsman from the age of 11 to 26.

In IPL 2023, Sanju played as an aggressive batsman at number 3, which sometimes resulted in going behind the bowlers from the first ball, breaking his personal records. Biju suggested that Sanju should not give up his attacking style because of this but instead make a plan as to which bowler he is going to charge after the set.

“No (on whether Sanju should change his style of play), he should stick to the style that made him a favorite. However, at the same time he should also know which bowler to dominate and Also when to take calculated risks.”

We all know that when Samson walks, he cannot be stopped and the three sixes he hit against Rashid in the recent IPL were proof of that. However, the aggressive nature and sheer power sometimes doesn’t get the flying start it deserves and Sanju’s batting is off balance which is quite visible even when he gets out early trying to grab the required momentum while chasing the target. gives.

However, Biju feels that the best is yet to come in the coming years as he believes that Sanju will get to know his best potential very soon.

Asked if he thinks Sanju can balance approach and plan better against opposition bowlers which could make him one of the best batsmen in the Indian lineup?

Biju said, “Definitely, the next three years could potentially be his best years. He will know his game best and his best is yet to come.”

In ODIs, Sanju has scored 330 runs for India 11 times. Whereas in T20Is he has played 17 matches and scored 301 runs.

Rajasthan Royals trainer said “Sanju Samson gets around 15 crores, minimum 2 crores he helps domestic players and kids who have lot of talent, Sanju more than player, everyone wants Sanju Manav to be successful and that’s why that they have a lot of support”. (Sports Vikatan) pic.twitter.com/hkNrZmeBV0– Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 12, 2023

IND vs WI schedule

test schedule

First Test: July 12-16 at Windsor Park, Dominica (7:30 PM IST)

Second Test: July 20-24 at Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad (7:30 PM IST)

one day schedule

1st ODI: July 27, Kensington Oval, Barbados (7:00 PM IST)

2nd ODI: July 29, Kensington Oval, Barbados (7:00 PM IST)

3rd ODI: August 1, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad (7:00 PM IST)

T20I schedule

1st T20I: August 3, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad (7:00 PM IST)

2nd T20I: August 6, National Stadium, Guyana (7:00 PM IST)

3rd T20I: August 8, National Stadium Guyana (7:00 PM IST)

4th T20 International: August 12, Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida (7:00 PM IST)

5th T20I: August 13, Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida (7:00 PM IST)

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